Five Younger Nations in World War I Compared to America
The piece argues the United States is older than several wartime participants, noting Roumania Bulgaria and Serbia gained independence about forty years prior. It traces Germany Italy and Greece as younger or newly formed in their modern states, while France Britain Russia and Austria are older than the United States unless Portugal is counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Roumania
Bulgaria
Serbia
Turkey
France
German Empire
Italy
Europe
Greece
Rome
United Nation
Great Britain
Russias
Austria
Portugal
Not Ardent Words Of Love At First
A salesman declares devotion to a girl at a counter. He cites love lines and a bungalow plan to entice her. She replies with a declined, cryptic reference to something unnamed, then walks away as he notes he was naming popular songs. The piece ends with a playful aside about a supposed anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropic Sea
Cave exploration uncovers crystals and odd sightings in Conn
In South Berk shire Connecticut explorers report stalactites and stalagmites, big white spiders weaving webs, and hats encrusted in crystals near a submerged brook. Jack Newhoy of Levoxdale recalls rabbit hunting in Patterson woods, his dog chasing a rabbit into a cave, two hours waiting, then returning home to find the dog and rabbit already at hand. Pat, his brother, says he saw a rabbit in a nearby lake and the dog surfaced with the rabbit in its mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Berkshire
Conn
Wade Jack Newhoy
Levoxdale
Patterson Woods
Newboy
Jack
Pat
Swan
Hite
Cure Bent Backs by Suggestion in Soldier Care
Lieut. Col. A F Hurst notes suggestion can cure bent backs in soldiers through posture re education. Soldiers are told the habit formed during pain and guided to stand with back to wall, shoulders pressed back to touch, then walk erect. Most regain straight posture in minutes and after brief practice, cured. Jane’s new tricycle tale follows a girl ignoring a mother and humorously says she didn’t think you would care if I just went behind the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F.hurst
Jane
Wrist blotter gains niche with Texarkana inventor
In these days of wrist watches there is a call for a simple wrist blotter invented by Harland W. Cardwell of Texarkana Texas. The device uses a curved blotter back and a wrist strap to be worn on the right hand, keeping the blotter instantly accessible and the pen ready without laying it down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland W. Cardwell
Texarkana
Tex
Hounds Remember a Boy Ingram as Faithful Grave Companions
A Stillwater dispatch recounts how two large greyhounds guarded fifteen year old Johnny Ingram's grave after he froze to death during a snowstorm on Spring River. The dogs kept vigil, visited the cemetery daily, and even gathered flowers for his grave before falling ill and disappearing.
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Johnny Ingram
Spring River
Okla
Ingram
Esther
Stillwater
Not Thought of Gratitude Across a Canadian Train
Two Tloosier teachers traveled through Canada and faced an early train without a dining car. With two chocolate cakes, one teacher ate hers while the other waited, watching a mother with two children. The second finally shared the cake, then revealed a full dinner from a later basket. The generous act contrasts with a small gesture about a cup of cold water.
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Canada
Indianapolis News
His Narrow Escapes
Brother Shook recalls fleeing a gambling man after his wife was stolen. He quit home, wandered widely, and found relief only when authorities jailed the gambler and his wife found happiness with her fast husband.
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Brother Shook
Brother Bobshy
Kansas City Star
New Enemy of the Oak Invasion in Oregon Woods
Western oak defoliation reports reach forest service offices from western Washington Oregon Rogue River valley and Willamette valley. The culprit is the western oak processionary caterpillar known to defoliate oaks from Oregon to British Columbia. Entomology bureau reports successful control methods have been devised.
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Forest Service
Western
Wash Indon
Rogue River Valley
Willamette Valley
Cecil
Oregon
British Columbia
Bureau of Entomology
Food and War as American Wheat’s Weapon
Stelph W. Page argues in Work's Work that WWI center on food as a weapon. He notes the German general staff believed American wheat threatened Teuton forces more than American troops, and that submarine warfare aimed to stop bread supplies to Allied troops and civilians.
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Stelph W. Page
Christendom
Kansas
William
Republic
Stepping From Under Weighs Austria's Role in War
Senator Penrose says Austria stood against the United States in the war and warns against blaming Germany alone. A mutual friend recalls Percy Jones as plain and gallant, noting a quirky anecdote about renaming his mule from Maud to Bill to avoid embarrassment after a defeat.
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Austria
Penrose
Germany
Percy Jones
Maud
Bill
Strong push for ratification of federal equal suffrage amendment
A strong sentiment emerges in support for ratifying the federal amendment granting equal suffrage, drawing heightened attention across the nation rather than being confined to a single state. The coverage notes broad interest and momentum for constitutional change.
Alabama Women Gain Ground in Ratification Drive
Alabama faces July 8 legislative session as it weighs ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Supporters say it would remove sex as a voting qualifier while leaving other conditions intact. Prominent figures and lawmakers, including former governors and state officials, back ratification amid broad public interest across the state.
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Alabama
Emmet O’neal
B. B. Comer
Birmingham
John H. Wallace, Jr
Montgomery
Brooks Lawrence
Fairhope
James Weatherly
H. P. Burruss
John R. Hornady
City Commission of
Robinson Brown
W. B. Oliver
Tusecaloosa
W. D. Nesbitt
State
Democratic Executive Committee
A. G. Patterson
Albany
John D. McNeel
Fred Thompson
Mobile Register
W. B. Crompton
The
Anti-Saloon League
Jack Crawford
L. B. Musgrove
Jasper
S. D. Weakley
Thomas B. Huey
G. B. Vines
N. R. Baker
R. G. Hewitt
T. G. York
Jefferson County
Courland Attorney Ads Highlight Weekly Availability
C M Sherrod, attorney at law in Courtland Alabama, offers sessions Thursday Friday and Saturday each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Alabama
Hall's Catarrh Medicine financial pledge filed in Toledo
In 1886 J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swore an oath in Toledo County Ohio promising one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The firm claimed internal action through the blood, advertised testimonials, and urged purchases from Toledo druggists with Hall's Family Pills also sold.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Rank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Th. Hall
Publication Order in Moulton for J W Clay
In the Lawrence County circuit in equity Emma Clay files against nonresident J W Clay. Notice requires him to plead answer or demur by June 25 1919, or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Registered May 28 1919 by W R Jackson.
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R. M. Cooper
Register
Alabama
Moulton
State of Alabama
Lawrence County
Equity
Emma Clay
J. W. Clay
Pas
Moulton Advertiser
Ofice
Ala
W. R. Jackson
Sheriff Sale Notice Involving C O Pruitt In Lawrence County
By virtue of an execution from the Circuit Court of Morgan County Alabama the sheriff levies on C O Pruitt property in Lawrence County and sets public auction for August 4 1819 at the Moulton courthouse. Dated June 17 1919 at Moulton. Jas T Masterson sheriff.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lawrence County Alabama 1919
Sheriff S J Facias issued by the clerk of Lawrence County Alabama directs the sale of C O Pruitt and J F Miner all undivided interest in specified lands in townships 7 and 6 in Sections 29 32 within Lawrence County. The sale is set for Monday August 4 1919 at the courthouse door in Moulton during legal hours by execution No 401.
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Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Lawrence County
CO Pruitt
J F Miner
Court House
Moulton
Tiis
Jas. T. Masterson
Ala
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
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Los Angeles Times
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C. M. Sherrod
Tennessee Poultry & Hide Company
W. M. Fuller
Moulten, Als
Daily Mail
L. M. Thrasher
Town Creek
Nancy Halls
Dooleys
Porto Ricos
Gillman Produce Co
Cullman, Ala
Decatur
Courtland Pike
R. J. Jones
Sheriff Sales
State of
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Bonnie Ward
Wm Farnum
Matt and
Jeff
Dixie Auto and Vulcanizing Shop
MT. Hope
Mount Hope High School
S&s. Sve
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