America's Greatest Contribution to the World War
The piece argues America’s top impact was not only military might and supplies but the forging of shared ideals. It credits President Wilson for uniting Allies around democracy against autocracy and praises a postwar peace vision of justice and a league of free nations, urging adherence to democratic principles as a sacred obligation.
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Why Women Should Not Vote Textual Objections from a 1910s pamphlet
A fragmented list argues against women's suffrage with ten points alleging moral, tax, and legal rights claims. The tone claims women lack interest in public welfare, are inferior to women abroad, and should not influence politics or war decisions, finishing with multiple asserted reasons.
Women Teaching at Harvard Medical College Vote for Suffrage Amendment
Harvard University adds four women to its medical faculty to teach industrial diseases to male students. The writer notes Alice Hamilton’s prominence and urges voting for the suffrage amendment on May 24 to allow women to vote on health laws and officer selection.
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Texas
Texas Democrats pledge support for suffrage amendment
The loyal Democrats of Texas pledge to redeem their platform by voting for the suffrage amendment on May 24, aligning the state ballot with party principles and encouraging voters to back the measure.
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Misguided Legislators Battle Over Youth Voting Rights
A spoof dialogue features Judge Aut Equal Suff and a wife debating extending voting rights to men turning twenty-one since last year. The exchange lampoons fears that young voters would disrupt homes, drain schools, or ruin democracy while arguing they may bring fresh ideas and influence rather than voting.
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Texas cottonseed flour as meat substitute gains notice
Texas researchers promote cottonseed flour as a high protein meat substitute with 61 percent protein and no starch. They claim it costs under one-fifth the price of meat, yields twelve times the protein for the same money, and can replace gluten or almond meal in breadstuffs.
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Texas
University of Texas
Healthy babies for a strong state plan
A public health plea urges communities to protect infants in hot weather through pure milk water and air, better housing and sanitation, and summer care. It argues collective responsibility equal to that of mothers to prevent sickness and save hundreds of thousands of babies.
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Uncle Ned Laughs At Anti Suffrage Tale
In a humorous exchange Uncle Ned recalls an anti suffrage speaker. He compares the tale to Sally’s joke about a chameleon that turns green then red, slipping on a green wall and a red skirt before bursting.
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