Wilson vetoes war end resolution and party politics
The piece attacks President Wilson for vetoing Congress's joint resolution ending the war with Germany and Austria-Hungary. It accuses him of overstepping authority, binding the nation to the Paris peace terms, and lacking a mandate. It critiques political finance, railroad wage demands, and labor leaders seeking special privileges, arguing against class favoritism and socialism.
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Wilson Jnst
Congress
Germany
Anastria
League of Nations
Paris
Notani
Wilson
Américas
Ajis
Wari
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Muel Colomly
Egwifort
Wajer
Earth
Political money trails in presidential race revealed
A historical analysis shows how campaign funds moved among party insiders and candidates. It notes Governor Lowden's managers sent 2000 dollars to Missouri to win a Lowden delegation to Chicago, yielding an uninstructed delegation. General Wood boasts spending reportedly a million, calling primaries costly. Political professionals reportedly profit from candidate gullibility while newspapers extract no pay.
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Goder
Gallenmal Canoaer
Lewden
Cain Fig Managera
Méssouri
Republiah
Cagveathon
Chicago
Veternor Lowden
Lowden
Nickla
Wood
Fined clothing firm cited in federal court case
A Hinghampton New York clothing firm faced a large aggregate fine in federal court after charges of selling men's suits at 12.50 each for 80. The piece notes that if all profiteers were similarly treated, relief from the ongoing robbery would come and the soldiers bonus funding would be promptly settled.
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Hinghampton
N. Y
Fim
Remedy for high living costs contrasts with mill closures
The text argues remedies for high prices lie in increased production while noting eastern woolen mills are closing to cut output. It questions the wool price, cites sugar refiners profiting, and accuses Attorney General Palmer of exploiting political debts in Louisiana.
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Palmer
Louisiana
Lousiiane
Solid South
Official Statement of Washington County Bank Potosi 1940
Official statement of the financial condition of Washington County Bank at Potosi Missouri dated May 20 1940 and published in the Potosi Journal. It lists capital stock and surplus, deposits and various savings, with signatures of president John Fo Reais and cashier Frank J. Flynn, sworn before a notary. Another section covers Bank of Potosi figures dated May 6 1940 with profits and deposits noted, signed by president W B White and cashier.
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Missouri
Washington
John Fo Reais
Fo Evans
Frask J. Fis Cashier
Tsaw A. Lercure
Dog Remembered in Will Colors De Man Pays Tribute
In a Albuquerque area will, Louis Ferrari honors his faithful shepherd dog Deraie for twelve years of service and companionship. The will provides a burial tomb and a pine tree plot on the sunny hillside, with a small token of $100 for the dog’s care.
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Louis Ferrari
Conek Canyon
Sadie’s Silky Hose and Bargain Clothing Sale
Fragments advertise hats caps dresses work shirts belts and overalls for men women and children with prices and a bold invitation to compare prices before buying. Also lists men’s dress and work gloves and silky hose as bargains.
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Sadie
Bank of Richwoods Report Shows Mixed Assets in 1920s Missouri
The bank at Kirkwoels Missouri lists loans and discounts totaling 1 640.56 with real estate holdings, drafts and notes, cash items and specie. Capital stock stands at 10 090 and undivided profits at 3 060, with deposits and time certificates noted. Signatures of president A W Hoover and cashier S F Baker attest to the accuracy of the report. A long, unrelated fragment follows with courtroom and local gossip about jurors and a bailiff, referencing ice cream and desert heat, ending with a vivid but tangential anecdote about a trial and jury behavior.
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Papital
Lear Us Fund
Liberty Houde
Lengworth Portrait At Site Marks Capitol Debate
A photograph shows Avery Longworth at the site of Congressman Nicholas Lengworth’s demise. The article notes uncertainty about Mrs Lengworth’s access to the Capitol where she has long been an active figure amid ongoing duties in either chamber.
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Avery
Nicholas Lengworth
Nia
More Lengworth
Peice
Leeneworth
Capitol
Semete
Story Works Twice Fails Tucseola Divorce Case
The report describes a court session where Judge Jee of Thong county remarks on elder spouses’ divorces and the impact on a local family. It notes the case’s postponement for further investigation into the alleged treachery within households and lingering tensions as residents recount haunting tales and disturbances in the town.
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Tucseola
Jee
Thong Fas
Lote Koicht
Marie
Frelon
Ewart
Stop Work as Cat Is Buried in Amarille
A garbled account describes wartime duties and postwar payrolls for a female city official, noting stop-work actions and a pension or monthly pay change. The text references a wartime pay adjustment and a funeral procession stopping at a station, with fragmented details about the railroad and city services.
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Cat
Amarille Tey
Leon City
Paliway
Deeree Geal
Ciek
Etatios
Name Changes and Court Process for Americanized Surnames
A Chicago Daily News summary explains legal steps for Americans seeking to alter names to fit English or German equivalents. It notes a judge will grant petitions after filing with the Supreme Court of the District, with examples of changing “Berry Wart” and similar cases, and discusses social attitudes toward name changes during wartime.
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Macy Garman
Ayala
Cates
Carter
Jolason
Caees
Terrace
Husleoberg
Pferty
Supreme Court of the Emsertet
Colambée
West
Mesa
Chicago Daily Neen
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