Roon's German Peace Terms Mocked as Big Laugh
A column ridicules a German speaker Herr Roon for proposing harsh wartime terms to Britain France and the U S. It mocks logic and suggests Germany would demand vast indemnities and territorial gains. The piece ends by warning Roon to leave the Rhine region or face policing actions.
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Roon
Germany
Junker
Great Britain
France
United States
Roun
Gibraltar
Spain
Fyot
Suez Canal
Turkey
Belgium
French
Calais
Herr Roon
Rhine
Panhandle Bank Notes Drought Impact Felt in Region
A Panhandle bank statement cites severe drought effects on livestock numbers and grazing conditions. The note discusses potential herd reductions and financial strain from the dry spell impacting agricultural operations.
Government eyes federal control of stock yards and meat prices
The article argues that marketing animals may be restricted to stabilize beef prices and ensure fair returns for cattle producers. It notes Texas and New Mexico’s grazing prominence, the potential benefits of federal oversight, and the need to curb profiteering while protecting both producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
United States
Military Beards in Wartime Spark Draft Objections and Policy
A court martial debate over conscientious objectors shifts to beard refusals as Mennonite recruits from Oklahoma resist shaving. The army, long against beards, has yet to officially settle the issue, while Russia preserves beards as statesmanlike badges amid broader grooming trends.
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Oklahoma
Russia
Letters to The Light Praise War Savings Campaign Support
A reader expresses appreciation for The Light newspaper’s backing of the War Savings campaign in Texas. The letter commends newspaper workers in Texas for cooperation with the government and notes personal thanks from Louis Lipsitz, State Director of the War Savings Committee, Dallas.
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Men of Texas
United States Treasury Department
Bexar County
Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Committee
Dallas
Lexus
Soldier's Wife Seeks Fair Scrip and Savings Stamp Plea
A soldier's wife laments the strain of a $30 monthly budget and housing costs while asked to pledge for savings stamps. She questions how to survive on $80 amid loneliness, food, clothing, and rent, urging fairness and empathy from civilians and soldiers alike.
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Ilian
Verd
Labor Agencies and Mexican Labor Issues
Letter to the editor defending licensed employment offices and their state bonds. The writer notes inspectors travel statewide to enforce laws, acknowledges some mistreatment but says misdeeds stem from employers not paying transport costs, leaving workers stranded and unpaid. A recent case involved a broker selling workers and collecting wages.
Workers seek fair treatment via employment offices stance
A letter from M. L. Osborn defends the United States Employment Service role in directing labor to work during the war. He says private offices err, urges reporting any abuses to the labor commissioner in Austin, and asserts agencies will prosecute wrongdoers and their bondsmen.
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United States
Austin
Oscorn
Wet Prenton Fleet
Vaudeville and theater bill highlights at Majestic Royal and Princess
The program features Will Oakland in Danny O Gill at the Majestic with Mme Gronin’s electrical spectacular and Aime Cronin’s city piece. Krazy Kats Revue headlines the Royal with Janet and Warren Leland Paint O Graphy and Beatrice Cumberfield dances. The Princess presents Musical Conservatory and a feature photoplay The Order of Sotta starring Alice Brady.
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Will Oakland
Majestic
Oakland
The
Danny O'Gil
Tate
Waaudeville
Danny O'Ghl
U. S.A
Mr. Oakland
Ireland
Mme. Gronin
Qakland
Aime
Cronin
Jueliette
the Royal
Charles Anderson
Beatrice Cumberfield
Mrey Dry
Bill Parsons
Stusical
Princess
Musical Conservatory
Wmrek-Fier
Princsss Theater
Tilly Doss
Kaneh Walker
Pexasi
de Vor
Daston
Tide
Alice
Brady
Orden
Grand Theatre Clips Film Attracts Rentire Pictures
The Grand shows Rentire Pictures with Francis Ford directing and starring, featuring Dan Murson as Rose Larktey in a striking elton girl role. The cast includes Jack Newton, Willam Canfield, Lois Scott, Well Coyne, and Kama Warren. Beginning tomorrow the week shifts to My Own United States with Arnold Daly and a large cast in Metro historical drama.
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Rentire Pictures
the Grand
Vin America
Theivand O
United States
Arnold Daly
Metro
Women in Atlas Learn To Vote in Texas Primaries
Guidance for first time female voters in Atlas Texas explains eligibility age residence citizenship and registration steps. It covers who is a citizen who may register between June 26 and July 12 and where to register with county tax collectors or deputies. The piece outlines how and when women vote on July 27 1918 and how ballots are prepared and marked with a focus on avoiding errors and invalid ballots.
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Datlas
Texas
Xas
Mit
Court House
America
Atso
Seerpy
Medical Practices Among Philippine Natives Revealed
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes simple native diagnosis methods and remedies for malaria and ailments. It describes lunar prognoses and remedies such as yerba brena leaves, and mentions native tooth extraction and gold silver payments to silversmiths.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Fragmented wartime chatter and readings from a busy day
A collage of wartime opinions and snippets on taxes cats and draft talk. A Missouri man courts a girl who sues for stealing chickens while a railway of quips touches aviation corps prices and a Chicago worker and a Berliner bus rider feature in a rambling town chrono.
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Missouri
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Ngress
Marea
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Koon
Braunschweg
Panhandle Bank
Grant
Lee
Jackson
Meade Longstreet
Sherman
Thomas
Pickett
Hancock
Johnston
Napoleon
Brazil
Eugene V. Debs
Rose Pastor Stokes
Nicaragua
New York Society
Inck Watch
Nomens Dulces
Scotland
Jerusalem
E Ulure
Jesus
Soldie
Farey
Lorquil MacDonald
Kate
Yale Record
Light
Labor
Aoradlveud
Medical
MEY the
PHILS
Pines
Ferman Stool
Sain Tt
Austria
Chicago
Jug U
Slayden
San Antonio
Tia
Berliner Busst
Berkiner Russi
Randorp
N. J
United States Navy
Peeruiting
Leutenant
Kaiser
By Briggs
Washeen Fai Coneng
Willians
York Tribune
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