Wanted A Private in the Texas National Guard
The Houston Post argues that over 30,000 Texas men offered as officers for the new Texas National Guard, yet no private enrollments have been received. It suggests reversing ranks, placing older men in command, while inviting citizens to enlist as privates to fill the ranks and create a lasting record for their families.
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Houston
Texas
Texas National Guard
Adjutant General
Pew Guard
New Texas Guard
Texas Infantry Brigade
Ahd
The Mongrel’s Inning on War Dogs and Food Rationing
A wartime piece extols mongrel dogs over thoroughbreds for front line use, arguing that mixed breeds endure better under harsh conditions and that purebreds lack nerve and stamina. It links dog value to food conservation and contrasts inbreeding with survival of the fittest.
American Dogs Sought to Aid French War Effort
The article notes European powers mobilizing dogs for military use while the American military mainly keeps dogs as pets. The French minister of war has asked the American Red Star Animal Relief to supply suitable American dogs, but no decision is announced. If Americans join, steps may be needed to conserve food and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Star Animal Relief
Congress
France
Hoover
Ipoh
Sam
The Sumptuary Procession and Anti Cigarette Propaganda
A critical column argues sumptuary laws expand beyond their aims, stifling broader freedoms. It condemns anti cigarette campaigns tied to military welfare, notes mixed government views on tobacco for troops, and warns against zealotry that hinders wartime morale and personal restraint.
Extra Hour Dilemma Amid Daylight Time Change
Citizens face a question of how to use the extra hour after clocks move forward one hour. The note highlights a tension between following the time shift and personal or practical benefits, arguing the government motive and urging practical use without mandatory work.
Daylight saving urged as patriotic duty and time saver
The piece argues waking earlier during daylight saving will aid the nation and war effort. It extols the value of time, urges citizens to use the extra daylight for government support, and notes military context with Pershing and allied needs. It also mentions border tensions with Mexico and political remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Germans face debt and questions in Reichstag amid war losses
The text notes 1,300,000 Germans killed and a debt over a hundred milliard mir, with critics in the Reichstag pressing for accountability. It contrasts political sting with a luminous Domremy prayer scene for Sainte Jeanne and mentions wartime devotion and American casualties for France.
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Herr Soplitz
Snelakel Menber
Bavarkin
Pavaria
Reichstag
Berlin
Remy
Fragmented war era miscellany and social notes mix
A loosely connected column of wartime jokes, public mood notes, fashion digs and local color. It references Germany, censorship, Hoover, food rationing humor, draft talk, and civic life with scattered names and places, portraying a broad snapshot of home front chatter and mild satire.
Observant Citizen Flusters Hotel Desk Over Lost Key
An elderly guest at the hotel causes a stir by insisting someone else took her room key though staff repeatedly retrieve it for her. She accuses the clerk, then peers at the consequences, and departs after a tense exchange. The scene ends as she exits with a sharp rebuke about the key being on her finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae
San Antohio
Juli
Richard Noo
Germany
von Hindenining
Pril
Cleris
Ant
Sammy on furlough amid Aix les Bains amusements
American troops on a four month furlough in Aix les Bains enjoy baths, hotels, and a full social scene. They visit the sulphur baths, stay at Hotel Silendide, and sample meals while avoiding flirtations. The town offers theaters, cinema, a large dance hall, music rooms, billiards, and weekly live shows, with American films shown weekly.
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Aix
Lia- Bans
Teason
Ukes
Sivan
Sammy
Ziereny
Trench
Ascetican
Aix- Jes-Bains Cuzing
Styck
Parsons
American
Piands
Avery
Moving Picture Theater
Veble
Novel sight as Italian troops pass through Aix Les Bains
In Aix les Bains on April 6 American Marines observed thousands of Italian troops marching past, led by Red Cross ambulance units. Marines and Italian soldiers debated whether these were allied forces and prompted a vivid exchange about the front. The Red Cross explained the troops were labor battalions heading to work near the French lines, with plans to move to Paris briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix-Les-Bains
Paris
Italy
Red Cross
Ton
Allan
Anna
Fragmentary Verse on War and Freedom
A fragmented war poem fragment speaks of faith amid tragedy and the dawn of amplierite. It contrasts a soldier’s sacrifice with the promise of freedom and spiritual endurance beyond world conflict.
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Vel
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Anti-Cigarette League of America
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League
Qne
Theigarette League
Villa
General Pershing
Big Bend Conmtry
Hitencock
Provo
Hitchcock
New York Evening Post
Domremy
Goa
Sainte Jeanne
Francis
Vito
S'ramce Baday
Jeanne d'Arc
Theodosia Ginvrikon
The
Vigilantes
Boxton
Meyhé
Erima
Juaé
Chicago
al- Carmen
Aman Mained
Committee On
Signal Corps
McAdoo
Buffalo News
Pupit
Waterloo
Ypres
New York
Seale
Turkey
Father
Mother
Joplin News-Herald
Sie
Atlantic
Bostos
Cape Cod
New York Herald
Aol
Franes
Dettars
Weiler
Halter
United States
San Antonio
Itisen
Beethoven Holt
Mise Gastell
Etalians
Sax+ prise
By Briggs
Les
Kever
Jena Gur Maud
Tae
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Yiihina
New York Tribune
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