Williams presses his bid to keep comptroller post
A long critique accuses John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the treasury, of seeking another term while storming at a treason accusation against a newspaper for speculating on a successor. The piece portrays Washington bureaucrats as self righteous during wartime and mocks press warnings distributed at public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skelton Wiliams
Treasury
Williams
Washington
Willis
Texas Oil Boom and Investment Cautions
A historical commentary warns against the oil boom in Texas, describing the allure of rich returns for small investment as a lure for gold brick artists. It urges prudent judgment with dollars and cautions readers about speculative stock pitches promising immense wealth with minimal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oil stock cautions and Texas wealth drive
The text urges caution in oil stock investments for small earners, recommending treating oil stocks like real estate and ensuring company credibility. It advocates Texas financiers to back legitimate companies, curb graft, and expand oil and gas benefits while highlighting tensions with foreign capital and American hypocrisy debates. It also notes soldiers in France criticizing sumptuary laws and calls Americans at home to reclaim sovereignty and vote their convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proimoter
Texas
France
Amifor
Returning soldiers challenge home love and critique
Veterans who served overseas express open criticism of American customs at home, arguing love of country can coexist with harsh appraisal. The piece notes tensions with Prohibition and social norms, French perceptions of American hypocrisy, and how wartime attitudes shape postwar debate about national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faenties
America
France
Lue
Jellicoe at Jutland and the battle fleet balance
Admiral Jellicoe writes on his conduct at Jutland claiming British dread of torpedoes and German destroyer numbers. The piece argues Britain used many destroyers elsewhere, criticizes the naval strategy, and notes broader wartime turmoil from Petrograd to labor strikes. It cites poetry by Jolson in Everybody's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellicoe
Admiral Beatty
Jutland
Admiral Jellicoe
Royal
Britain
Logingsit
Briblah
Wade Uhulfa
England
Sternal
Ant
Menntine Haglard
Gardon
Geesk
Kitchener
Sondon
Elty
Khalifa Mands
Omdurmat
Nate Seow Khurtogon
Fraichine
Pune
Pia
Correction Notice From The Editor On A Publication
A disputed letter to the editor is examined noting a printer's role and a claimed error in publication. The article asserts the editor did not write the offending content and points to the printing office as the source of the letter as received. It mentions Typort Union No. 172 members and cites Scriptural Snowlodge context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermory
Typort Union No
Prohibition Debate Echoes Through Fragmented Letter
A jumbled reader letter critiques Prohibitionists and public temperance rhetoric, referencing France and domestic debates. It discusses aims, public perception, personal life, and the push to uphold or reject prohibition influence amid heated exchanges.
The Sudanese War and the Mahdi's Rebellion in Egypt
A fragmented recounting of the Sudanese conflict centering on Mahdi figures, British and Egyptian forces, and key events around Khartoum. It narrates Mahdiist rise, Gordon's defense, fall of Khartoum, and subsequent British response under Kitchener in a chaotic, biased 19th century tone.
Film Attractions in Grand Today Drama and Debate
A cluttered item describes events at the Grand theater with mentions of notable players and performances. It cites Ann Title and other names in a round of readings and assessments, highlighting local entertainment and possible competition for audience attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varamoatit
Uh Grand
Prain
Ion
Niostey i Miciertaee
Pawowviny
Kenneth Oll
Colstand
Dean
Goeduer Sulivan
Update on Mircetve Peat Nibls Theater Cast
A fragmentary note highlights Dik Lew at Peat Talay Rayna and Maren, with Lunde Mangia and Crete of Ore Mike Bess Lila Tuvala featured in a Varaaront pielive. The piece mentions Lyshina at the Boars Theater and praises high versatility in a comedy led by Wis ua wallet piying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayna
Maren
Lunde Mangia
Crete
Mike Bess
Lila
Lyshina
the Boars 'Theater
Talag
Daniel Meyerson
Neeraloovell
Wis Uawallet
Elytacir
Fragmented garbled text on crime and society event
The readable portions depict a mix of alleged thefts, court references, and local crime notes with mentions of a diamond ring, a $8000 extute, and tobacco legislation. Names and places are incoherent, suggesting OCR errors in reporting a late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper item.
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Texas Oil
Petrograd
Woreo
X Hospital
Coxe
Bolt
Jiike
Kay Butterfly
Cuwelance Jolson
Everybody's Magazion
Owen
Cidtatn
Jetus
Nets
le Prohibitiooist
Boyd
Prohibition
St. Bofors Jedgen
Sparta
Jeraobud
Tony Server
Albury Wayson
Pain Publansne
Dongola
Nile
Mahmoud Achuiet
Hia
Mohdi
Messial
Heavem
Peter
Soudan
Torbin
Cronk Britais
Egypt
Soudun
Berten
Geveral Baker
Urahatun
Gullane
Gordon
Chindag Worden
Bharkonm
Gotten
Khortoum
Gordan
Meidrsma
the Majestic
Majestic Theater
Mae Gins
Uae
Ernests
Germany
Film Attractions
Mircetve Peat Nibls
Asice
Mmileere di Eine Pra
Manu
Arnold
Isi
Frese
Legislative House
Kame
Alge
Nicola
Batley Wieke
Constable
Vhs
Asrphine
Faa
Farsa
By Briggs
Che Tyre
Acar
Luc
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