Immigration barriers may drive disease burden to South America
Dr. Rupert Blue argues strict U S immigration standards push ill emigrants toward South America, potentially exposing the Western Hemisphere to diseases closer than Europe. He notes U S and European health efforts, suggesting mutual benefit if South American nations adopt American sanitary standards and collaborate on public health research.
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United States
Congress
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Europe
South America
South Amerca
Cuba
Philippines
Panama Canal Zone
Japanese in Texas sparks concern over Rio Grande valley land
Reported Japanese colonists seek land near Harlingen prompting protests from American residents. Texans may face a policy clash similar to California as valley residents push to keep Orientals out of their region, with sympathy rooted in economic and social concerns rather than race alone.
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Rio Grande Valley
Farmers and Legion Debate Japanese Land Purchases in Brownsville
A mass meeting, mainly farmers and American Legion members, discussed Japanese land purchases in Brownsville. The meeting chair warned of seeking moral and physical support to "keep the Japanese out," prompting concern about private action bypassing government authority and the need to resolve such issues through official channels.
A New Era for Texas Higher Education Foreseen
A Texas legislature committee report on the University of Texas medical branch at Galveston signals broader reforms for the entire system. It urges prioritizing the parent university’s needs, notes prior legislative ignorance, and praises the panel’s wiser, bigger view toward education in the state. The piece underscores a shift from parochial focus to a liberal, businesslike approach to higher education.
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Texas
State University
Medical College
Galveston
University of Texas
Origus
Legislature and university feud shapes expansion plan
The piece recalls tension between state lawmakers and university authorities during Governor Ferguson’s term. Liberals and critics clash over method as funds and independence collide. A committee urges a comprehensive plan to expand the university, via more land, new buildings, or relocation to a larger site.
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Ferguson
German women appeal to France over cattle surrender
The piece argues the 800000 milch cows Germany should surrender belong to France, not Germany, as restitution for war losses. It notes Germany harmed French cattle, questions harm to German children, and suggests sourcing cattle abroad to avoid hardship. It also mentions unemployment concerns in England, a proposed peace conference in Washington, and Rio Grande Valley protests against Japanese colonization.
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France
Germany
Belgium
United States
South America
Emily Finds Freedom Through Care for Glen
Emily Buller resents her husband Glen doing a man’s work and then his efforts to serve her. After Glen’s accident rescuing a kitten from a fire, Emily takes charge, caring for him and running the household. Her decisive care yields mutual affection, changing their dynamic and restoring love without regressing to old roles.
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W. Werner
Emily Buller
Gleu
Glen
North Woods
Oliver
Emily
Marshall Stewart
Marshall
Doc Stevens
Glevlin
Gler
Sete
Mmils
Letters to The Licht ALD 1 ACTs the Ulm paper
Letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer. The name of the author will not be published unless desired. Anonymous communications receive no attention. Typed or rubber stamped signatures are anonymous. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement.
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Ulm
Tha Licht
Cactus Oil Company Well Near Callahan Station Progress
May we have your column for Christmas greetings to the stockholders of Cactus Oil Company and to the public. The Callahan Station well in Webb County is 1082 feet deep, ending at lime rock at 1336 feet. Drilled by U N Knight of San Antonio with Clint Chenault as future field manager, the crew paused December 22 to December 27 for Christmas, plans to extend 25 more feet after the pass, and expects to reach the depth of the nearby well.
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Cactus Oi Company
Callahan Station
Webb County
San Antonio
U. N. Knight
Clint Chenault
Cactus Oil Company expresses thanks for support and wishes prosperity
J. V. Rives signs a notice on behalf of the Cactus Oil Company thanking supporters for their contributions and blessings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The message notes supervision of efforts and appreciation from many friends.
Japanese imperial aims loom over Pacific shores
London broadcasts quote Izvestia claiming Japan pursues a coast line seizure plan from Shanghai through Kwangtung, the Russian Pacific coast, and Kamchatka. It asserts Japan hides plans to fortify Vladivostok and Nikolaevsk and presses Siberian policy while warning Bolshevik resistance and joint action by China against Japanese aggression.
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London
Moscow
Izvestia
Japan
Pacific
Dhe
Shanghai
Kwangtung Peninsula
Kamchatka Peninsula
Kwangtung
Hongkong
Russia
America
Siberia
Vladivostok
Nikolaevik
Verkhne-Udinsk
Nix Mexia
Chine
Subterranean River Helped Peoria Grow Whiskey Industry
An underground river beneath Peoria Illinois supplied unusually warm soft water that fed the city’s distilling boom before Prohibition. Wells tapping the river yielded water immune to acid and alkali, enabling large and small distilleries to operate with lower processing costs and shaping Peoria into a leading whiskey center.
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Peoria
Dee
Anl
Tlinois
Nant Fcovia
Res ist Out of the Mouths of Beles
A fragment from a period-era text mentions a character named Robert living in the economy and encountering a sailor. A visitor questions a person named Tommy about whipping and a potential death sentence, while a railway note reports Indian Pacificn reducing fares by ten percent and railways between points raising prices by 200.
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Regiees
Vanesuyer
A Laugh or Two and Strange Tales on a Train
An Irish Scot complains of drink disorderly conduct on a train to Willesden. A grocer quips about weight and sleep when asked about his mother's remark. A traveler shares odd sightings from song and the Red Sea, while a desk clerk questions a caller about information or trouble.
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Willesden
Magise Trate
Sandy
Swanson and Crand Padiaas in vaudeville review
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Swanson and Crand Padiaas appear in a vaudeville program featuring acts like Little Chidorelia and a national tone of revived stage entertainment. Details are unclear but mention venues and acts in a lively show.
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Teygires- Petar
Dania
Alen
Laew
Murphy
Loelair
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Ecomtry
Tapa
Hecate Ausseered Podest
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Demmi
Tommy
Briggi
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West Indies
Jamie
Jaddie
Red Sea
Iaddie
New York
Dolobson
Irk
Taylor
Mmessenger
Tom Main
Sea Boston
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