Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Telegraph Lines
Washington argues for federal ownership of telegraph and telephone systems to be acquired through amortization over twenty five years. Burleson asserts ownership would save costs, reduce duplication, and ensure stable, non profit service, citing defense and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Representative Moon
House Committee On
Burelson
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone Telegraph Company
Mr. Burleson
United States
Navy Yards
Governors Urged to Aid Fighters in War Work
Annapolis Md Dec 17 Thirty six state governors or governors elect gathered in annual conference where Secretary Parker said the war proved the indispensability of strong state governments in peace as well as in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Paker
Real estate man cured rheumatism by Tanlac claims
J R Owens a San Antonio real estate operator says rheumatism crippled him until Tanlac. He reports severe morning stiffness and night pains, but after using Tanlac the aches eased and mobility improved. He credits further bottles with full recovery. Advert says Monroe Collens Pharmacy supplies Tanlac.
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J. R. Owens
Rivas Street
San Antonio
Texas
Monroe
Collens Pharmacy
Advt
Governors Discuss Postwar Readjustment and Draft Phaseout
Secretary Baker urges early disbandment of draft boards and state CN Defender branches while keeping informal ties to aid local readjustment. Farmers Secretary Houston warns against rushing veterans into farming without training. governors consider labor, education, and public lands issues for returning soldiers.
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Council of National Defense
Houston
Daniels
Jane
Harrington
Maryland
Baker
Gov. Williams
Oklahoma
Allen
Kansas
Robertson
Theodore Crothers Returns After Illness
Friends celebrate Theodore Crothers as he recovers from a siege with the flu and is seen out again, joined by many well wishers.
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Theodore Crothers
Local Agency Lists Exclusive Moore's Sausage Agent
Copeland's Sanitary Gro firm listed as exclusive agents for Moore's Sausage with 17 4t noted in the local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Copeland
Commodity price table from New York market report
The New York market bulletin lists futures quotes for Vesty and Media with closing ranges. Vesty enters January at 26.89, Media at 25.77 for May delivery, while earlier high and low figures show modest fluctuations.
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High Low Close Vesty
Media Ie
Liverpool Spots 21 80 Quiet Sales 1000 Close
Brief market note records a Liverpool price at 21 80 with quiet activity and 1 000 shares traded, closing for the period between December and January.
Cotton market outlook from New Orleans letters
Chicago L. 1. Smith's Daily Cotton Letter reports an overall bullish tone due to favorable trade reports and strong export prospects to Europe. It notes rising interior demand, potential bullish movement, cotton loading for export in New York and southern ports, and growing foreign interest, with Spain planning significant imports and a rate decrease signaling more trade capacity.
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Smith
New Orleans
Europe
New York
America
Spain
Liverpool
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Census Bureau
H. & B. Beer
For Sale One Second Hand Ford Delivery Car
Classified notice advertises a used Ford delivery car in first class condition. Interested buyers contact G. W. Copeland at 17-5t for details and purchase arrangements.
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G. W. Copeland
Underwood
Isaacman
Monroe Furniture Co
Strayed mare and for sale listing in Monroe Louisiana
A jet black mare with a knot on the left shoulder and white foot and forehead is listed as stray. Owner W. P. Carrington at 494 South Fourteenth Street. Also offered for sale an Oldsmobile car in use 12 months, priced at 1250 dollars by J. H. Childers, Motor Route A, South, Monroe.
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W. P. Carrington
South Fourteenth Street
J. H. Childers
Monroe
Stolen Mare From Richland Plantations Near Milhaven
A black mare six years old, about 900 pounds and fifteen hands high, with mane and tail recently sheared about a month ago, was strayed or stolen from Rich land plantation near Milhaven. Reward offered for return or information leading to location. Contact J. T. Austin.
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Richland Plantation
Milhaven
J. T. Austin
Sergeant McCarthy Jr. Returns Home From Camp Sevier Visit
Sergeant L B McCarthy Jr stationed at Camp Sevier South Carolina arrived home Saturday to visit his father L M McCarthy. He will return to duties Wednesday. We are glad his father is improving.
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L. B. McCarthy, Jr
Camp Sevier
8. C
L. M. McCarthy
City Court Docket Sifts Four Cases
Judge Schulze led a brisk morning session with four cases disposed. Lavonia Dunn and Ada Holloway faced fines for drunken and disorderly conduct at $10.09 and $15 respectively. Dot Wade paid $10 for the same offense. Willie Davis received 30 days for acting in a dangerous and suspicious manner.
Ninety Second Division Assignment Cancelled
General Pershing cancels the Ninety second division’s early return. It is assumed they have been selected as a reserve unit.
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Washington
Dee
Pershing
Goethe and Faust as Moral Warning in War Era
A critic denounces Goethe's Faust as corrupt and claims the Kaiser linked the war to the book’s sensual philosophy. The piece argues nations are shaped by their chosen literature, contrasting Faust’s allure with moral decay and predicting dire social consequences.
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Mephistopheles
Faust
Kaiser
Goethe
Germany
Moses
Hower
Dante
Shakespeare
Abraham Lincoln
Marguerite
Hobo Medicine Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Cure
A Laurel Mississippi reader letters claim 20 years of kidney and bladder trouble ending in cure after using Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. The ad features Mrs K G Lee and promotes a six bottle $5 full treatment from HOBO MEDICINE CO Shreveport Louisiana.
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Laurel
Miss
K. G. Lee
Hobo
Hobo Medicine CO
Shreveport
Faust and Mephistopheles as a warning to German youths
The text links the Faust legend to Nazi crimes, arguing Mephistophelean seduction corrupts virtue and that Germany’s rulers used calculated frightfulness. It cites Ambassador Bryce on German atrocities, claiming the Faustian motif justifies a policy of brutal depravity.
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Mephistopheles
Faust
Margenerite
Marguerite
Bryce
Germany
Governor Strong quotes on Germany and war aims at Plaza dinner
Federal Reserve Governor Benjamin Strong remarks during a Plaza dinner liken Germany to a boy chastised by his mother and critique the idea of a forgiving postwar peace. He questions the sincerity of a so called just peace while recalling a moral tale of hiding cake and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank
Germany
Notice of Sale by Missouri Pacific Railroad in Monroe Louisiana
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company will sell at 10:00 a.m. on January 24 1919 at its freight house in Monroe Louisiana five crates and three cases of roasted coffee to the highest cash bidder. The goods were delivered to Globe Coffee Company Houston Texas on December 24 1917 and consigned to O. P. Slack Monroe Louisiana arriving January 1918 and held uncalled for. Proceeds to pay freight storage and sale costs with any balance to the rightful owner.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Monroe
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana
Bomont Sour Lake Western Railroad Company
Globe Coffee Company
Houston
Texas
O. P. Slack
Consignor
Consignee
Want Ad Leans Cheap in News-Star Delivers Results
A short notice in the News-Star touts its low-cost want ads for rapid responses. Readers learn affordable classified placement can yield quick inquiries and customer attention.
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News-Star
War bonds and national finance urge continued Liberty support
A wartime pamphlet urges Americans to back the Fifth Liberty Loan and keep investing in Liberty Bonds. It argues victory requires ongoing government spending and capitol, warnings against selling bonds, and credits leaders and governors for urging fiscal duty to rebuild and sustain the economy.
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United States
W. P. Hobby
State of
Texas
R. G. Pleasant
Louisiana
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