The Deadly Grade Crossing Across Kansas
A discussion on the danger of grade crossings between automobiles and trains. Kansas lawmakers empower the State Highway Commission to eliminate crossings, with sixty three slated for removal. In Taylor County six crossings near one railroad prompted plans for new roads or elevated tracks to reduce fatalities and travel distances. The goal is safer roads and railways, making Kansas one of the safest states in this regard.
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Kansas
State Highway Commission
Tayo County
Ronstructin
Tey
Union
Listen to the Nation on Obedience to Laws
A speaker laments universal American laxity in obeying laws, focusing on automobile registration failures. He recalls promises that owners would register vehicles with the State Highway Department and pay taxes, yet hundreds ignored the requirement and continued using their cars without compliance.
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State Highway Department
Haleas
Lexus
Battle of opinions on war winners and honors debate
The article contrasts Admiral von Tirpitz and British views on who has won the war risibly. it argues neither side has won, discusses naval power, territory held, and the impact of submarine warfare. It also weighs the diplomacy of awarding US, British, and French decorations to American soldiers and the constitutional questions surrounding such honors.
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von Tipitz
von Tirpitz
Great Britain
Germany
Bull
Fini
von ‘Virpilz
Great Mir
Tann
Mellgium
Serbia
Montenegr
Romania
Italy
France
Belgium
Hatte
Europe
Gernany
Tol
State Highway Department Failures Over Auto Tax Enforcement
A Texas editorial harshly criticizes the State Highway Department for failing to enforce auto mobile tax laws. It argues threats against nonpayers in 1917 were ineffective, leaving many cars bearing old city numbers on San Antonio streets. The piece contends a new proclamation forces 1917 debt clearance before 1918 taxes, but drivers will ignore it, mocking the department’s lack of real action.
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State Highway Department
San Alitotio
State Highway Commission
State of
Texas
Medals for Our Men Debate Over Foreign Decorations
The article discusses Secretary Daniels’ stance against foreign government decorations for U S sea fighters. It notes civilian reactions may range from time-server slander to misunderstanding of the implications, framing the issue within patriotic and constitutional concerns.
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Congress
Navy
Daniels
Ix Officiel
France
Great Britain
Germany
Iimanity
United States
Fragmented wartime prose from a misspelled era column
A garbled monologue blends political and social musings with odd spellings and stray phrases. It mentions Missouri residents, rising population, Washington being described as dry, and political expectations, interwoven with disjointed vignettes about society, theater, and daily life amid a chaotic text.
Theaters Show Variety of Screen Offerings at Royal View
A bustling program unfolds at the Royal venue with a mix of vaudeville and film acts. Notable items include ventriloquists Gilroy Haynes Montsompey and Marguerite Myte in glamorous costumes, plus Emily Stevens leading the STNG Amazons Empire segment. The lineup also features Marguerite Clarke in elegant evening attire and Marguerite Mark in standout visual gags. The program promises a grand array of performances and motion pictures, including Comely at the Prinenss and The Amasons.
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Royal Vieudovittn
Mar Lakes
Yabloviie
Prinedy
Bern
Ik Ventril
Gilroy
Haynes
Montsompey
Nancy Lee
Moraniad Wiser
Tarry Golmman
Emily Stevens
Maraberite
Arthur Wing Pinova
Elaby
Irio
Marguerite MyiTe
Marguerite Clarke
Anit Mareverite
Manan Mayers
Masterpiece at Grand Opera House shows French film tale
A French produced eight reel photo drama titled Led Misayalles featuring Hugo and a cast of French actors is screening at the Grand Opera House this week. The film follows a fearless girl and two men battling hate, fear, and racial prejudice as it portrays loyalty, faith, and the struggle to overcome evil amid wartime tensions.
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Vereency
Wiewur Hugo
Grand Opera House
Activ. Vex
tx+ peditionary
Thay
Worleaml
Willams
Hart
Pearl
Winten
Greine
Willigar & Fhipls
de Calmo
War Truths From a Bus Ride Note the Real Cost
A fragmented wartime reminiscence laments that the public fails to grasp the war’s stakes. Veterans and civilians debate duty while convoyed by a jitney bus, recalling names and scenes that readers may recognize from later papers.
Citizens Demand Action on Street Dogs Menace
A letter to The Light laments dangerous dog activity in the city. The writer urges authorities to enforce dog laws, curb roaming canines, and permit residents to protect themselves. He argues dogs should be confined or killed if they threaten public safety and condemns alleged neglect by owners and officials.
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Basturs
Ie “Alto
Imora
Mtresty
Duynexe
Serayay Bovange
Tess
Hussand
Trenlina
Unable to determine a clear news item from provided text
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and lacks coherent events or identifiable names. No actionable persons, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes readable enough to summarize into a newspaper card.
Antisubmarine Bombs Proposed for Any Depth
An article describes a U boat era device using a tethered explosive to detonate at a chosen depth. A submarine moored by a cable descends to a preset depth where the device engages a trigger to explode, potentially used against ships or subs.
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Germany
Poynier Mechantes
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