Freedom of the Seas Is Nonsense Says German Expert
Captain Persius argues that even victory would not grant Germany true freedom of the seas and that Britain France and the United States must keep navies strong. He says Germany seeks dominance over others’ navigation rights and warns of united opposition if force is used. He accuses Germany of demagoguery and militarism as the true freedom it desires.
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Persius
Germany
Great Britain
France
United States
High Rent Increases Hit New York City Homes
Landlords plan 10 to 20 percent rent hikes in October across New York City as leases renew. They argue higher wages, materials, and taxes drive costs, with upscale units already up 15 percent due to steam heating and higher upkeep.
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New York City
Rental Hikes Spread as Housing Shortage Worsens
The piece notes rising rents and a housing shortage in New York and Brooklyn with 10 percent yearly increases in Bronx occupancy and buyers pushing prices. It cites a 25 percent wage rise in building trades and lists daily pay scales, while urging home ownership as a remedy amid broader market trends.
Dissatisfaction over cause of death baffles New York coroner
A theater cleaner found a man dead from poisoning in an aisle after a performance. The coroner ruled death by own action, noting the birth certificate labeled cause as suicide due to dissatisfaction. The bizarre note spurs speculation on what could have dissatisfied him, from shows to war policy, food rules, and prices.
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New York
Opera House
McAdoo
George Creel
Bernarda
Hoover
The Village Postmaster Now Holds Many Government Roles
The village postmaster has shifted from a quiet clerical job to a busy civil service role. He now handles war saving stamps weather and crops reports and runs a farm labor bureau under an interdepartmental agreement. He also assists the army navy and intelligence services while managing multiple new duties.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Secret Service
Intelligence Bureau
Post Office Department
Department of Labor
Farm Labor Bureau
United States Employment Service
Daylight saving in Arctic Esquimaux mocks dull life
In a clipped, satirical note the piece jokes about saving daylight in Arctic regions where a day lasts six months. It then shifts to Honolulu and Oahu, declaring dry zones and predicting moodier Hawaiian music, followed by a quip on Germany’s war effort and trench morale.
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Arctics
Esquimaux
Honolulu
Oahu
How to Be Happy in Winter from a Hodgepodge of Papers
A collage of brief notices and verse snippets reflecting winter woes and moral reflections. References include a St Paul Pioneer Press quote on economic strain, Washington Herald on knitting charity, and a devotional verse by Gladys Hazel, touching on patriotism, charity, and sin.
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St. Paul
D Pioneer Press
America
Washington Herald
War era humor and quotes swirl across a lively column
A scattered strip of satire and social notes cites Liberty Loans and wartime fundraising, political jests, odd items like a Spitz poodle, water quality praise, and a poem about corn bread. It references George Creel, Finland, Costa Rica, and Liberty Bonds with punchy one liners and anecdotal quips.
Letters and draft case notes on fair play and objectors
Letters to The Light urge fair labor division between grocery and dry goods clerks arguing longer hours for clerks should be matched by clothing store staff. A draft exam at Camp Travis screens conscientious objectors, mostly Mennonites, for non combatant transfer with work assignment given if they truly oppose killing.
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Mishi
Camp Travis
Oscar C. Smith
GC. Cresson
Tachman
Bond rally planned in Eeeville at Grand Opera House
Eeeville announces a mass meeting for the Third Liberty Loan at the Grand Opera House Sunday evening. Churches cancel services. Lieut. E. C. Olds to deliver the principal address. Lecoville military band to provide music. Chairman I. J. Miller to speak and report campaign progress.
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Eeeville
Beeville
Tex
Third Liberty
Grand Opera House
E. C. Olds
Lecoville Military Band
I. J. Miller
Those Last Dear Moments In The Bellman
Poem fragment reflects women at a bedside nurse AmeHa Josephine Burr in the Bellman. The speaker contrasts Ming the safer choice with envy for the weary nurse who spent those last moments at her side. Other unnamed women and a chasing act at feeding are referenced.
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Ming
AmeHa Josephine Burr
State Loans Money to Four Counties in Drought Region
Austin Tex April 20 Actual financial relief has been extended to four counties under the drought relief act of the Thirty fifth Legislature. Tisher $15000 Haskell $5000 San Patricio $3500 Brown $15000 loans are repayable with 4 percent interest and secured by a charter mortgage. The state lends to counties lacking surplus funds to aid farmers without collateral while other farmers may borrow from banks at 5 percent. The federal government has $20000000 to be loaned locally and $2000000 appropriated by the state for relief.
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Austin
Tex
Tisher
Haskell
San Patricio
Brown
Treasury Department
Bodies Sent Home from Camp Travis
Orders were issued at Camp Travis to send the bodies of five soldiers who died at the base hospital to their homes. The burials will be attended by a fellow soldier. The deceased are Private Paul Morgan to Datura Texas with Manuel W. Jones. Private Ed Simmons to Big Sandy Texas with Dee C. Sewell. Private Warner L. Upshaw to Northview Missouri with Charles H. Upshaw. Private Hezikiah Whitley to Bee ville Texas with John Jeff. Private Leon Nodge to Sealy Texas with Jonna Carter.
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Camp Travis
Paul Morgan
4Th Battalion
Datura
Tex
Manuel W. Jones
Ed Simmons
Big Sandy
Dee C. Sewell
Warner L. Upshaw
357Th Infantry
Northview
Charles H. Upshaw
Hezikiah Whitley
Beeville
John Jeff
Leon Nodge
Sealy
Jonna Carter
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