Taxing Oil Leases in Texas Sparks Debate on Prosperity
The piece argues Texas policy should avoid taxing oil leases as it would hamper oil industry growth, warning that a levy risks driving away capital and stalling the state’s emergence as a leading oil center. It urges subsidies for prospecting over broad taxation to sustain future prosperity.
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Texas
Union
California
United States
Kjondike
Esas
Tesas
Lynn
Ansholly
Cutatford
Credit for Gouraud Earns Praise for French General
A fragmentary 1918 era report credits French General Gouraud for his role in near Rheims last July. It acknowledges American forces at Nelary Wood and Chateau Thierry as pivotal, while noting Gouraud’s larger battle leadership contributed significantly and deserves recognition.
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Gouraud
Hind
Rheints
Nellery Wood
Chateau Thierry Dhat
Gourand
Gouraud’s decisive artillery action turns German offensive
The article recalls General Gouraud’s dramatic artillery barrage east of Rheims that halted a German attack. Five minutes before the German assault, Gouraud unleashed shells, shredding masses of troops and demoralizing the enemy. It marked a turning point leading to German retreat and foreshadowed the Allied victory.
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Rheins
Gouraud
Tux Liquy
Goure
Sud
Marshal Foch
Mangin
Villers Cotterets
Kein
Water as an Antiseptic in War Wounds
Historical report notes water therapy as the oldest antiseptic, used in London hospitals to treat wounds. Steady warm water kept wounds submerged for days or weeks, removing debris and promoting healing when other treatments failed. Surgeons claim natural water remedies show rapid, satisfactory results and avoid painful, risky procedures, highlighting simple methods over complex surgeries.
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London
Wier
Wwlley
Treatment of dangerous wounds in Water elite methods
The Water elite is representative of several medical approaches used for dangerous wounds. The text notes a mix of traditional and newer techniques, emphasizing cautions about infection control and the need for careful wound management.
Crisis at Home Splits on Big Business and Government
A column laments conflicting claims about big business and government as it analyzes the packers and food supply dispute. It questions criteria for truth, the adequacy of laws, and the balance of power, warning the crisis will shape the nation’s future.
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Congressional Investigation Committee
Packers of
America
Federal Trade Commission
Uip
Stack
Betwen
Ee Packers
Maney Inthairy Stock and Winking Jinx Jumbled Report
Fragmented OCR text describes stock market notes and assorted chatter about earnings, taxes, and market activity. It weaves in stray references to individuals like Finn Kennedy and a San Antonio figure, with garbled dialogue about crime, weather, and daily routines, ending in unclear jumbled remarks.
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Howl
Niga
Paris
Deans Debate Longevity Rules At National Education Meet
A Chicago telegram reports discussion at a national educational meeting on how long couples may remain together under varying conditions. The proposal suggests each dean reduce figures, sum them, and divide by 250 to compute an average.
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Wellnesday
Chicago
Metaphysics and the political temper in America
A fragmented critique of metaphysical debates amid national upheaval. The writer laments confusion in public discourse, urges constructive civic action, and warns against divisive rhetoric while praising American citizenship and moral uprightness amidst political scrutiny.
Fragmented editorial on prohibition and civic power
The piece rails against Prohibitionists and party unity, arguing for strict enforcement of laws with broad public consent and warning against executive overreach. It weaves in references to Washington's Farewell Address and cautions that consolidating power into one branch would threaten liberty.
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Roth
Eversone
Washington
Racial tensions and lynching talk sparked by a public siting
A reader cites fear of lynching for black men near white women, urging reform through better behavior and harsher penalties. The piece mocks Northern attitudes, contrasts New York war hero reception with San Antonio’s hostility, and parodies a Bostonian voice on race and dignity.
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Ingrae Macks
Fort Him
Uouxton Base
Urgra Kollers
Jy Amyount
San Antonio
Subeday
Terenk
Hiternia
Mouston Haga Hospital
New York City
Bostonian
Oh Charmed at the Majestic Theater
A new musical comedy titled Oh Charmed opens at the Majestic with Jack Clair as the Earl of Bradbury, Daisy Green as an heiress, and a cast including The Mitchell, Blanche Boone, Vic Mahn, and Ginger. The revue blends vaudeville bits, solo and ensemble numbers, plus dialogue, featuring Milt Colling, Alla Moskova, and Moe Votwol, in a lively interstate circuit bill with several specialty acts.
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Majestic Theater
Jack OF. Clair
Earl of Bradbury
Mias Daisy Green
Mitchell
Tlanche Boone Ax Marie
Victor Mahn
Ginger
Traeble
Cmst
Milt Colling
Ja He Yatrial
Alla Moskova
Clase Sic
Mocis Votwol
Burt Fievle
Marn Mathine
Quick Salesi
Nora Welly
Dublin
Jae Kong
Girl Dodger The Worn Artcraft Play Draws Crowds
Film review notes Charles Aag stars in The Girl Dodger a long running stage hit now in a new artcraft film presentation. The article praises Aag as a lasting popular actor since youth and describes his studious role as a college youth in the tense plot. Also listed are a Lynne Moran comedy and the Hoscat News Pilea on the car route and theater bill.
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Charles
Bny
Chmora
Agi
Ubeator
Hie Fonda
Sun
Gaihy
Lynne Moran
Hoscat
Fragmented Verse and Public Satire Reflections
A garbled mosaic of wordplay and quotes touches on politics, gender roles, labor, and media. It weaves references to voting, figures like Berger, slang about speed, courtship, and social anxieties. The text mocks public discourse, with snippets about conspiracies, industry, and cultural trends.
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