Barrett's Great Speech Against Slayden in Texas
A. P. Barrett delivered a forceful speech at Beethoven Hall criticizing James I. Slayden’s congressional record. He cited official Congressional Record entries to argue Slayden supported war measures opposed by Barrett, urging voters in the Fourteenth District to consider the national record before reelecting Slayden.
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Stayden
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James L. Slayden
A Nation of Big Feet in World War Efforts
A commentary notes that wartime mobilization shapes daily life and body, claiming American soldiers in France are unusually tall and robust. It argues a sturdy foot and large heart symbolize resolve, linking physical stature to national resolve and moral strength.
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France
Larger Footprints of Soldiers Signal Orthopedic Trend
European and American soldiers show rising shoe sizes as marching drills enlarge feet. Orthopedists warn postwar footwear will stay bigger, with average marching and field shoes increasing from earlier civilian sizes. The piece notes a shift in health and happiness concerns, linking military footwear to broader democratic freedom.
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America
Tradeורך Coming Southward Or Shipping To New Orleans Via Chicago
The article argues for direct southern port trade to compete with northern hubs. It cites U S Shipping Board guidance and notes southern ports like Savannah building substantial shipyards. After the war, Georgia Texas and other southern regions should move toward direct foreign trade to reduce rail congestion and reliance on New York, with Panama Canal routing reconsidered.
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New Orleans
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Chicago
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Information Bureau
United States Shipping Board
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Georgia
South
New York
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South Atlantic
The
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Panama Canal
Developing Southern Trade Ties Through Domestic Shipping
The piece argues for funding a southern port development to replace reliance on northern routes. It suggests wartime ship launches demonstrated demand for direct southern inland trading facilities and calls this shift a long overdue but beneficial, nationwide improvement.
Germans doubt Baker note as troops reach France
German papers scoff at Secretary Baker's claim of one million American soldiers in France while the public ponders the unprecedented feat of moving troops. The piece argues Germans will eventually accept the truth and predicts German destruction as war accelerates. It references Barrett's land sales, Slayden, London Fourth of July events, and a chaplain's wartime role.
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France
Germany
Austria
Barrett shown as wartime leader in San Antonio letters
Readers advocate A P Barrett over Slayden for Congress citing Barrett’s Liberty Bond drive leadership and patriotic efforts. Letter argues Barrett’s home front work surpassed Slayden’s two decades in Congress and portrays him as loyal and effective for the Fourteenth district.
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Dobie Building Material Trial Sparks Eagle Pass Interest
In Eagle Pass Texas Harvey Stiles experiments with dobie blocks aim to mold durable cooling homes. A model tea room is planned on Hillcrest and a $20000 Hillcrest house may follow if the process succeeds. Dobie molds mix dirt water Rhodes grass and binders, dried then reinforced with wire under winter storage consideration.
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Stiles
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Mr. Stiles
Chinese Typewriter With Thousands Of Symbols
A June Popular Mechanics notes a Chinese typewriter using two cylinders each holding 4200 characters including 1327 radicals. The design avoids a traditional alphabet, enabling vast word formation through symbol combinations. Also mentioned is a motor driven Uncle Sam figure used as an advertising novelty.
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Uncle Sam
German report touts American morale at Belleau Wood
Paris July 11 Berlin officer evaluating captured Americans says their motto kill or be killed shows high morale. He notes American divisions fought with intrrepidry at Bois de Betleeu Wood and that their fervor rests on a moral basis. He remains puzzled how to sustain it as he reports to superiors.
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Von
Belleau Woot
Bois de Betleeu Wood
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Germany
Chief of All the Sioux John Grass Dies at Fort Yates
John Grass the chief of all the Sioux and longtime leader of the Standing Rock Nation has died after several months illness at Fort Yates North Dakota. He served as peace chief guiding the Sioux after Sitting Bull and commanded a large armed force in earlier battles while supporting United States war efforts and Red Cross work.
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The Majestic Bills Feature Al Shayne and Cast of Acts
A diverse Majestic program showcases Al Shayne Marty and Hina Shucrock in Behind the Grand Stand as headliners. The Naughty Princess and Lae Naughty Princess follow with music, dances, and witty costumes. Nell OConnell and other acts fill the bill alongside a photoplay The Folly of a Life of Crime and the Royal theater acrobats Five Metzettis.
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Kinkaid Kitties
Lend Me Your Name
Harold Lockwood
War era newspaper miscellany quotes from Texas papers
A compilation of short item quips from El Paso Herald Times-Herald Dallas Dallas Fort Worth and other papers noting wartime sentiment about Americanism German beer food saving soldiers slogans and public attitudes. It references opinions on morale travel shortages rumors and national figures with a humorous tone.
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Galveston News
Crawford Advance
Eva Tanguay starring at the Grand in The Wild Girl
Eva Tanguay headlines at the Grand today with The Wild Girl a Selznick production in which she portrays Fire Fly a carefree wild girl on screen. The Wild Gift follows Friday and Saturday with notable costume displays. Beginning Sunday She Kaiser Venst of Berlina returns for a weekly program with a new feature.
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Firefly
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Jersey cattle to be centerpiece at Texas State Fair exhibit
The Texas State Fair plans a landmark Jersey stock exhibit with new dairy emphasis. Officials set aside 1500 dollars in premiums for Jerseys and anticipate a large entry from breeders nationwide. The fair collaborates with government dairy goals to boost production and showcase Jersey genetics.
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Texas
Department For Jersey
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