Liberty Price of Going to War
Professor Edward L. Thorndike of Columbia University argues in the Scientific Monthly that most newspapers are not purely commercial but strive to present news impartially. He says the press should keep out of the war to preserve freedom of speech and the right to oppose, warning that war could jeopardize the Bill of Rights in action.
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Edward L. Thorndike
Institute of Educational Research
Columbia University
Scientific Monthly
American Association For the Advancement of Science
United States
Europe’s Future in an Atlantic Monthly Article
William Henry Chamberlain argues in the January Atlantic Monthly that Europe’s core choice after World War II is either union under German dominance or a massive allied-led order. If Hitler wins, Nazi hegemony and colonial spoils threaten. If Britain prevails, a military air power alliance may replace pre-war sovereignty, reshaping Europe’s future.
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Atlantic Monthly
William Henry Chamberlain
Russia
Far East
France
Hitler
Mr. Chamberlain
Europe
Asia
Africa
England
Great Britain
Texas Rangers and their legendary self reliance in early frontier days
A nostalgic retrospective on the Texas Rangers tracing their origins from the war with Mexico to their role guarding settlers and ranchers. It highlights 75 men across three companies patrolling vast territory, facing Comanches Kiowas and Apaches with wary odds, and building a bold esprit de corps through hardship and independence.
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Texas Rangers
Texas
Mexico
Old Counbay
Sam Houston
Scuth
Taylor
Great Southwest
United States Army
Texas Ranger
Royal Canadian Mounted
Riot at the Station as Rangers Arrive to Restore Order
Edwin C. Hill recounts a city riot spurred by factionalism. A frightened mayor appeals to Ranger HQ, receiving assurances the Rangers would handle the situation. Captain MacDonald declares the Rangers will back the right, citing a famous code from 1841.
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Ranger
Sumation
Letters to the Editor The Light on Britain and America
A reader essay argues that history repeats as America’s fate hinges on its relationship with Britain. It recalls 1807 events and the burning of Washington, warns against pre British influence, and urges publication in all papers. Contributions may be signed or anonymous.
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The
Light
Fisher Ames
Anu
Timothy Bickering
U.S
Ten and Twenty Years Ago From A Light Files
Ten and twenty years ago items from A Light Files show bank president Nathan Adame speaking at a Chestnut Society event, prize winners in a junior league paper contest earning cash and pound totals, and George N. Phuriard traveling to San Antonio to urge tariff reform. The piece notes efforts to raise funds for feeding the starving and upcoming community activities.
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Peggy Johnson
uGus
George N
Phuriard
San Antonio
Inder Bela
Washington
Congiona
Stars and Stripes Banquet Guests Include Moneyed Attendees
A fragmentary notice notes that some invited to a banquet come for wealth while others appear due to stylish attire. The garbled text mentions outfits and social scenes, reflecting a society page tone from an unclear source.
Rubber monopoly seen stalling defense plan in lend lease talks
Washington reports the rubber shortage and British Dutch control hinder U S defense stockpile aims of 300000 tons. Barter with Britain traded 89000 tons of cotton for rubber, about 76000 delivered, while private stocks rise. A rubber reserve company within RFC seeks 200000 more tons. Government eyeing urgent action under lend lease to settle prices and accelerate production with Britain in kind payments, bypassing dollar constraints.
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Washington
Defense Commission
State
War Departments
Britain
RFC
State Department
International Rubber Control Committee
Hritish
IRC
Secretaries of War and Navy
Uns
The War Psychology of Inaction and Boredom
The piece argues boredom among 2,000,000 waiting soldiers weakens will and aids Nazi aims. It cites Maeterlinck on happiness and stress, notes European culture as a defense against despair, and claims war mirrors natural disasters in fatalism while most Europeans oppose fighting yet are driven by unseen forces.
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Gerat
England
Walting
Jules de Gaultier
Aindte
Welling
Maurice Maetertick
Amierien
Maeterlinck
Ike
Elstein
Fragmentary Musings on Fate and Will by DeCasseres
The excerpt reflects on fate and mortality, contrasting fatalism with the cultivation of two essential things, likely will and action, as paths to rise above doom. It questions how many choose this path, noting many avoid it in favor of ease or retreat.
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Maney
The Lights Quizer Cattle and Sheep in Texas
An OCR fragment notes Texas graze figures with an estimate of 7,000,008 cattle and a similar number of sheep. It mentions Our Lady of the Take college opening in 1896, though text is garbled.
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Texas
Our Lady of the Take College
Knowledge Test Puzzle on US History and Civics Likely from a Quiz Page
A fragmented quiz asks to name two states with Preneh mamely and Spanish names, identify phrases decennial census and amortization bill, name signers of the Declaration with hints from Massachusetts Virginia and Georgia, guess next metal, quote lines about roses and love, number amendments on prohibition and voting rights, describe uses of the American flag, and recall battles such as Bunker Hill and Trenton with an instruction to return to the page for answers.
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United States
Massachusetts
Virginia
Georgia
Ti Bulla
Bunker Hii
Bannockburn
Trenton
Three Fishermen Of Galilee Hear A Call To Deep
Simon James and Jatin, three fishermen, toil by Gililee shores with empty nets. A traveler speaks of hope and faith telling them to cast their nets again despite despair. They comply and a miraculous catch follows, transforming their doubt into renewed purpose.
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Simon
James
Jatin
Gililee
Nidee Hanenaehed
Launch into the deep the courage to begin
An exhortatory piece urges readers to leave the shallow and seek bold experiences in life and love. It references danger and sacrifice, and notes the first municipal waterworks project in America was impacted by a Philadelphia failure, signaling broader societal challenges.
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King Fear Synd
Should America Enter the European War Opinions Sought
Readers are urged by The Light to express views on whether the U S should join European conflict, stay neutral, or ally with England as in World War I. The editorial invites submissions between 500 and 600 words and promises publication of as many as possible.
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America
England
Light
the Light
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