Germans See Political Alignment in Presidential Nominations
The piece surveys German American views on 1916 presidential candidates and their chances to ally with Germany. It notes Viereck’s preference for Bryan or Hearst, the Herald’s Hughes support, and Munsterberg’s doubtful endorsement of Roosevelt, then discusses Germany’s blend of autocracy and socialism shaping wartime policy and governance.
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United States
George Sylvester Viereck
Berlin
New York
the Fatherland
William Jennings Bryan
William Randolph Hearst
Wilson
Roosevelt
New Yorker Herald
Charles Evans Hughes
Munsterberg
Belgium
Lusitania
Germany
Reconciling Extremes in German Government During War
The piece argues Germany shifts toward centralized autocracy while mobilizing all resources for a social purpose. War drives government control over private industry, production, and distribution, enabling unprecedented self-reliance as Germany commandeers domestic facilities.
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Germany
Europe
Bismarck
Tur Licut
Hyphenated American term not tied to birth or loyalty
The piece argues that Scotch-Irish labels are folk usage and not a true race. It says President Wilson would not be pledging hyphenation by using such terms. It notes German Americans and others remain fully American and loyal despite heritage.
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Wilson
Columbus
Jeffrey Roche
Ireland
America
Blankenburg
Philadelphia
United States
Dallas Crackdown Drives Off Street Bootblacks
The Dallas police plan to curb street nuisances by banning bootblacks across the city amid a wave of petty crimes. Riot guns and strict enforcement reflect a harsh response to long-ignored vagrancy and disorder in urban areas.
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Dallas
Boots and Bootsmen: Dallas Free Speech or Street Nuisance
The writer contrasts Dallas bootblacks with San Antonio noting Dallas citizens complain to the police commissioner about constant bootblack harassment while San Antonio sees few bootblacks. Dallas appears to seek city status through pressure, while San Antonio remains comparatively calm on the issue.
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Dallas
Bootblack
San Antonio
Rebel Yell Revisited by Aging Veterans Provokes Critique
The New York Sun ridicules a Texas Daughters of the Confederacy phonograph recording of the Rebel Yell. It argues veterans cannot reproduce the battle cry, suggesting only younger Southerners could do it justice while lamenting the distortion of history and art.
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Texas Daughters of the Confederacy
Great Smoky Mountains
Louisiana
New York Sun
New York Dividends Up In January With Gains
The New York January dividends and interest total 263,447,928 dollars, up 21,072,195 from last year, a nine percent rise. The report notes restored business conditions and renewed confidence after wartime low mood, with several previously unable stocks now paying again.
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New York
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Needs Marketing System for Farmers and Consumers
A historical note argues for a new marketing system to aid farmers and consumers amid ongoing agitation. It warns that development could take years and may disappoint rural shoppers, as city residents face middleman pricing. The piece cites Henrietta Independent.
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Henrietta
Texans Pay Income Taxes List Reveals Millionaire Earners
A Washington dispatch notes 8450 Texans pay Federal income taxes with surprises at high earners. One man exceeds $500,000, another over $400,000, plus several at $100,000 and higher. The piece hints at interest from committees and others in such a list.
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Washington Dispatch
Texas
Denton Record Chronicle
New Colized Wine Promoted For Health Benefits
A Houston Post excerpt describes a novel wine product called colized wine. It notes the beverage differs from unfermented grape juice and contains ethers aldehydes tannic acid claimed to aid health. The process involves usual wine making with alcohol removed by fractional distillation at low pressure.
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Paul
Timothy
Houston Post
Petition to shorten road to Tipperary goes viral in Kansas
An Abilene man drew and circulated a petition to Kansas Governor to shorten the road to Tipperary. It drew over 200 signatures including the city mayor, a bank cashier, a district judge, and other leading citizens, proving men sign without reading.
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Abilene
Kan
Kansas
Tipperary
Wichita
Mes
Sleepy Time Tales of Pine and Oak Friendship
A pine tree and an oak tree in a Green Hill village become unlikely friends after a lone pine longs for company. When men come to cut the pine, the oak is uprooted with it, and both are planted together in a yard where they live as companions for many years.
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Lonsome
Recollections and Reflections: a governess misstates Cambodia
Bishop Welldon recalls a governess who described Cambodia as large as Siam to illustrate distant lands. A pupil later rewrites the line, saying Cambodia is about as large as she is.
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Bishop Welldon
Cambodia
Siam
Daily Fashion Hint for Kiddies Dresses and Embellishments
Mary Glynn notes that children’s fashion mirrors adult styles with frocks featuring ruffles puff sleeves and round necks. Embroidered organdy net and voiles appear among party dresses with a net freck as a key element, paired with a pale pink pussy willow slip and two bouquets on the jumper.
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Mary Glynn
Tony
Baraca-Philataea Union thanks press for support in 1900s
The Baraca-Philathea Union of San Antonio, representing 42 local bodies, commends the newspaper for publicity and assistance in moral uplift of youth. The letter, signed by Geo F. Howard and Carl F. Behring, praises press cooperation and notes union as a clearing-house for ideas and mutual aid. It closes with best wishes for the paper’s future. The piece ends with a noted anecdote about Sir Henry Hawkins and a queen's counsel, illustrating patience in court.
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Baraca-Philathea Union
Antonio
Baraca-Philathea
Baracas and
Philatheas
San Antonio Baraca
Henry Hawkins
Sir Henry Hawkins
Job
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