Mississippi Reconstruction Delayed by Lynching Attitudes
A historical commentary condemns Mississippi for ongoing lynching and white supremacy despite modern infrastructure and education. It cites Governor Bilbo’s stance, regional differences, and entrenched racial attitudes as barriers to reform, noting blacks facing segregation and limited land ownership while war service fails to change prejudices.
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Congress
Mississippi
Bilbo
Alabama
Arkansas
Dakota Vote Tests Non-Partisan League Socialism
North Dakota marks a trial of state socialism as the Non-Partisan League program gains legislative approval. Voters suspect past elections relied on deceit while the league’s control proceeds through constitutional means. The country watches whether socialistic policies mesh with modern farming, capitalism, and individual initiative.
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North Dakota
R League
League
The Old Minister by Dr Frank Crane
A quarrel over retiring pastor J M Thompson pits sentiment against renewal as Old Minister faces resignation. Wiggins resists expected change while praising Thompson’s twenty five years of service and community influence. The town debates whether a younger pastor would draw larger crowds versus preserving stability and moral guidance.
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Wiggins
Bumie
Thompson
J. M. Thompson
Brother Thompson
Wieging
Wiggins & Weegrins
Crane Embraces New Pulpit Typewriter Fame
The Springfield Journal-Frank Crane praises editor Frank Crane as a top American editorialist who switched from pulpit to prose. They celebrate his reforming influence, his ability to reach diverse readers from a Broadway office, and hope he someday visits Springfield to atone for leaving his hometown high school.
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Springfield Journal
Frank Crane
America
Springfield
First Methodist Church
Broadway
F. C
First Methodist
Denver
Colo
France and Britain near accord on Kamerun and Togoland
The Petit Parfalen says an agreement dividing the former German African colonies Kamerun and Togoland will soon gain approval from both France and Great Britain, finalizing the colonial division plan.
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PARS
France
Great Britain
Kamerun
Togoland
Petit Parfalen
Censorship Abolished by Military Headquarters Notice
July 2 43 en reports Pershing announced at headquarters that military censorship would be abolished immediately. The directive was issued to end censorship restrictions across armed forces. The move signals broader press freedom during wartime operations and battlefield reporting adjustments.
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Pats
Pershing
Daily Quiz from The Whig Information Bureau
Reader questions receive brief expert answers from Frederic J. Haskin and staff. Topics include sea waves height, Medici balls, senator pairing, Europe maps per Peace Treaty, Napoleon palindrome, Croatans of North Carolina, Alaska exports, and bluish watermelon stems caused by protective treatment.
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Thureau Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Individua
Europe
Pol A
Washington Information Bureau
Birds accuse Sammy Jay in nest egg theft tale
In a woodland tale ELCOME and Mrs Rob in sorrow over eggs stolen by Blacky the Crow. Weaver the Orchard Oriole spots a blue white feather and vows Sammy Jay is the thief. The birds search Old Orchard as Jenny Wren brands Blacky and Sammy Jay as robbers, while Peter Rabbit learns Sammy Jay's secret.
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Elcome
Mrs. Robin
Blacky the Crow
Mr. Chebec
Blacky
Weaver
Chebec
Sammy Jay
Scrapper
Kingbird
Sammy
Welcome
Mrs Robin
Mrs. Chebec
Sally Sly
Jenny Wren
Peter Rabbit
Jenny
Confiscates Beer in Rock Island County
Sheriff John Miller confiscated 26 barrels of beer Wednesday on the premises of John Swirter about eight miles outside Rock Island marking what is claimed as the first enforcement of the new search and seizure law in Illinois.
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Rock Island
Ilinois
John Miller
John Swirter
Brest Sets Atlantic Port Sail Record in June
Brest reports that 177000 American troops sailed homeward in June, the highest monthly total ever seen at any Atlantic port on the French seaboard since the armistice. This milestone highlights a rapid demobilization and shifting tides of postwar duty as Allied forces repatriate.
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Brest
Atlantic
France
Art of Melon Finishing: Bluestone Paste Paints Stems
Freshly cut melon stems are painted with a bluestone and starch paste. The practice does not degrade the fruit’s quality.
Historic clashes and battles marked July dates through 1898
A timeline recalling the Wyomin g Valley massacre of July 8 1778 with 3000 settlers under attack by 600, 225 scalps taken, and village burned. Also notes Gettysburg July 3 reunions, and the 1898 Santiago battle where the American fleet defeated Spain with 350 killed and 1 774 captured. Ends with Miss Hattie Pitzer named Idaho Falls city treasurer.
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Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Chilren
Gettysburg
Santiago
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
U. S
Massachusetts
Philip
Texas
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Ellsworth
Cunningham, the Rich Kid
Donald McKee
Dr. Crane
Fred Haskin
Daily Quiz
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London
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Elba
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Robeson County
N. C
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Department of Agriculture
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