Army Conscription Age Limit Is Fixed in Draft Accord
Washington reports a conference compromise on selective conscription to raise a great war army from ages 21 to 30. Texas quotas appear at about 22 000 with 65 percent free from defects and 45 percent usable for the draft after exemptions. The Roosevelt volunteer division provision was removed, and no cowboy regiments provision remains in the bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
France
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Fall of
New Mexico
State Education Board buys all school bonds at session
The Texas state board of education purchased the entire bid list totaling 56,300 dollars. Bonds bought include Bexar and Guadalupe common district No. 36 12000 dollars Collingsworth and Wheeler No. 7 1500 dollars Comanche No. 29 300 dollars and others across several counties including Dallas Cement independent Devine independent and more.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Bexar and
Guadalupe Common
Collingsworth and
Wheeler
Comanche
Comanche and
Brown County Line
Crosby
Hamilton and Lampasas
Jones
Ochiltree
San Patricio
Shelby
Upshur
Harrison
Nolan
Grayson
Hutchinson
Throckmorton
Dallas
Cement Independent
Devine Independent
Houston chosen for Texas Episcopal meeting in May
Austin reports the diocesan council of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Texas selected Houston as the next meeting place to be held in May at the closing session on Thursday.
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Austin
Tex
Protestant Episcopal Church of Texas
Houston
London reports torpedoing of more hospital ships
Two additional hospital ships were torpedoed by German submarines following British air attacks on Freiburg as a reprisal for prior sinkings. Prime Minister Bonar Law announced the development in the House of Commons on Friday.
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London
Freiburg
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Desperate Fighting for Possession of Fresnoy
British and German forces clash for Fresnoy with Canadians defending and the village changing hands. French and British actions nearby, including operations near Bullecourt Roeux and Rein court, intensify as casualties rise and fronts shift along the Ar ras and Lens sectors.
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Fresnoy
Bullecourt
Arras
Cambrai
Roeux
Fontaine
Reincourt
Wheat shortage forecast by government report
Washington reports a USDA May 1 forecast showing U S winter wheat at 366 million bushels the smallest in thirteen years with total potential production around 616 million bushels well short of domestic needs and far below 1915 bumper levels.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Allies
Canada
America
Europe
Texas Road Material Demand Urges Quick Federal Input
Army engineers seek immediate information on road construction materials in Texas. UT Austin to collect names and addresses of quarry owners and producers of crushed stone gravel and sand in every county. Respondents urged to submit samples to Dr J A Udden for defense and national resource development.
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Austin
Tex
United States Army
Southwest
University of Texas
Washington
Texas
J. A. Udden
Engineers to Go to France for War Communications
Washington reports nine new regiments of army engineers will be sent to France. Composed exclusively of highly trained railway men, these troops will be the first American units abroad for work on communicating lines, and will depart at the earliest possible moment, the war department announced on Monday.
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Washington
Army Engineers
France
War Department
Democracy to Save Liberty of World
Foreign Secretary Balfour in a Senate address declared that wartime conferences forged an alliance of three great democracies. He asserted free nations would crush the menace and save civilization though trials remain. He urged universal effort on both sides of the Atlantic to ensure ultimate triumph of free institutions.
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Washington
Balfour
Senate Chamber
Treasury liberty loan subscriptions surge past estimates
Washington reports the liberty loan push accelerating as subscriptions on Sunday bury the treasury beneath an avalanche of funds. Saturday's rate of 20 million dollars per hour jumps to nearly 500 thousand dollars per minute, signaling an oversubscription beyond prior estimates for the 2 billion dollar offering.
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Washington
the Treasury
Liberty Loan
French Armies Take 6000 Prisoners at Chemin des Dames
The French army reports capturing more than 6,000 German soldiers over the last two days along the Chemin des Dames. The gains include positions enabling attack on the main German line, securing the forest above the Ailette Valley.
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France
Chemin Des Dames
Ailette
Onions Pass 2 000 Car Mark In Laredo Trade
Bermuda onion shipments from Laredo Texas reached 2 000 carloads this week with an estimated 500 more cars to move. Despite very low prices growers remain hopeful the market will recover before the rest of the crop is sold.
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Laredo
Tex
French Mission Train Derails Near Arcola Ill Injuries Reported
Members of a French mission to the United States were shaken but uninjured when their special train returning east from a Middle Western tour derailed one and a half miles from Arcola Illinois at 7 16 o clock Monday night.
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Argola
Ill
United States
Arcola
War Tax Bill Proposed to Extend Excises Across Nation
The War Tax Bill was formally presented to the House by the ways and means committee with plans for quick passage. It forecasts raising 1.8 billion dollars in new taxes in addition to the existing 1.5 billion. Once in effect, direct taxes would total 33 dollars per person.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
To Use Enemy Vessels
The house adopted the joint resolution authorizing the president to seize and use vessels of the enemy in American ports after an all day debate without a record vote.
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Washington
Senate
House
Damon Mound Oil Well Brings In Gusher Near Columbia
An oil well on the Damon Mound field fourteen miles north of Columbia came in Wednesday with an estimated flow of 6 000 to 10 000 barrels a day. The field’s first wells were drilled there fifteen years ago.
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Columbia
Tex
Damon Mound
Rice Farmers Granted Water Access From Lake Austin
Federal Judge Duval West issued an order in chambers granting rice growers along the Colorado river the privilege to use water from Lake Austin to save their crops. The judge directed the Austin dam receiver to open sluice gates and supply sufficient water for the rice fields.
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San Antonio
Tex
Duval West
Chambers
Colorado River
Lake Austin
A Guest From the Gulch Delivers a Witty Exchange
Three Fingered Sam asks about the Hindenburg line. Broncho Bob suggests the line resembles a lariat in the hands of a tenderfoot, noting the kinks being put into it.
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Sam
Granulated Eyelids Trialed by Roman Eye Balsam
An ad notes a Roman eye balsam claimed to treat granulated eyelids sites and inflamed eyes after use overnight. It reports one trial proving merit and invites further interest.
Money Talks Influence Looms in a Spoken Quip
A dialogue emphasizes money's subtle power in social standing. The man highlights seven billion dollars as a dramatic figure while Miss Cayenne notes wealth can affect outcomes by its mere looming presence and perceived importance.
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Miss Cayenne
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to prevent serious illnesses by using Boschee's German Syrup. It claims the remedy has fifty years of proven success, provides a good night’s sleep, and easy morning expectoration. Sold by druggists worldwide in 25 and 75 cent bottles.
Railroads urged to show what they can do for country
Washington requests wartime efficiency from rail roads as the national defense council's general railroad board urges operating reforms and economies during the war.
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Washington
National Defense Council
General Railroad Board
Ginners Elect Officers at Texas Association Session
Dallas Texas T J Justiss of Howland was elected president of the Texas Ginners Association at the closing session of the eighth annual convention Friday I A Daniels of Crockett was chosen vice president and A Frazier of Roanoke was named secretary.
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Ginners
Dallas
Tex
T. J. Justiss
Howland
Texas Ginners’ Association
I. A. Daniels
Crockett
A. Frazier
Roanoke
Alaska Legislature Adjourns With War Funding Passed
Juneau Alaska lawmakers adjourned after a session that approved nearly 1.5 million dollars in appropriations including 100000 for war purposes.
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Alaska
Juneau
Jews Forced from Jaffa in Turkish Evacuation
The entire Jewish population of Jaffa Palestine about 8 000 people fled their homes on April 1 as Turks compelled the evacuation.
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Jaffa
New York
Palestine
Hog Brings Record $75 in Edna Texas
Mack Hutcherson paid 75 for a single 600 pound hog in Edna Texas setting a local high price. The sale price equates to 12 and a half cents per pound based on the weight and price reported.
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Edna
Tex
Mack Hutcherson
Circus drops thrillers as schedule clashes with films
A local entertainment note reports the circus removing thrillers from its program, citing competition from movie releases as the main reason. The change reflects a shift in audience interest and program planning.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad Claims Strong Women
Advertisement for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription asserts it makes weak women strong and sick women well without alcohol, sold in tablet or liquid form.
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Dr. Pierce
Motercycle Goggles Trigger First Sight Confusion
An amused exchange recalls a first meeting where the woman wore motor goggles provoking bemused reactions. The line hints at romantic tension amid quirky attire. The anecdote frames a humorous moment in a past social encounter.
Age of Youth Ad Promises Hair Darkening Cure
An advertisement proclaims a hair dressing product La Creole will make users look ten years younger by darkening gray or grizzly hair in a striking beauty claim from a period newspaper page.
She Said Something. Bess The Love of Such a Man
A fragment quoted line voices affection for a beloved husband figure praise for generosity and devotion amid domestic tone. The speaker notes that the man’s love is priceless and never asks for anything in return.
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Bess
Poem Car Joke on Poetic License Sparks Laughter
A humorous exchange features a new car described as a poem and a witty reply about not using a poetic license. The joke centers on wordplay between vehicle ownership and license terms.
Diamond Stands As Hardest Known Substance
The diamond remains the strongest natural material, widely recognized for its exceptional hardness and resilience. Researchers highlight its superior scratch resistance and cutting ability across industrial applications.
Wharton Independent District Line Change Approved
In Wharton Texas an independent school district election Saturday approved changing the district area by a large margin. The vote was 246 for the measure and 78 against.
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Wharton
Tex
Wharton Independent School District
Selfish. Maud and Jack Secret Keeping Dispute
The exchange shows Maud agreeing to keep a secret from Jack, while he questions if she can. Maud affirms she will, noting the disagreeable aspect of the situation.
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Jack
Maud
Don’t boast of your blood you may need a purifier this spring
The phrase warns against pride in bloodlines and suggests a purifier or cleansing could be needed in springtime. It reflects a cautionary note on arrogance and renewal in the season.
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Bright
Parcel Post to Sweden Stopped by U S Post Office
The Post master General Burleson suspended parcel post shipments to Denmark and Sweden on Friday due to insufficient ocean transportation facilities.
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Sweden
Washington
United States
Denmark
Burleson
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