Clark Endorsements Back Foe United Against Hilliard
James L Slayden seeks advantage from Champ Clark endorsement while Denver representative Benjamin C Allard Hilliard faced denouncement by Denver Democratic assembly for voting for the McLemore resolution. Clark touted Hilliard as patriotic yet delegates rejected his record with 297 against him out of 300. The clash centers on loyalty to the nation and war stance.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
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Inland Sailors and Midwestern Naval Recruiting
At a Great Lakes conference near Chicago, it was stated that more than half of Navy enlistees come from the middle West. The region with the great river and proximity to the Great Lakes is contributing a disproportionately large share of sailors for the war. No official reasons were given, leaving readers to infer why recruitment from the Midwest is so strong, with June figures showing higher Midwest enlistments than other districts.
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New England States
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Missouri
Mississippi River
Navy
Inland men joining navy shift reveals new tides
The essay argues the navy attracts more landsmen now than coastal youths, driven by adventure and patriotism. Inland regions supply sailors who train quickly and prove capable, turning small towns into navy hubs as more than half of new enrollments come from the Midwest. A carpool sign idea suggests easing transport for soldiers without coercion.
Salute and Ride Movement Sparks Car Sign Debate
Dallas motorists are urged to join a so called salute and ride effort where red white and blue posters on windshields cue soldiers to hail a lift. The plan, praised for aiding soldiers, risks turning a courtesy into a social obligation and may erode individual freedom and spontaneity.
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San Antonio
Dallas
The Colonel and the Kaiser in a War Compare
A Chicago Tribune style comparison argues democracy against autocracy by contrasting the colonel with four sons to the Kaiser and six, noting gallantry and injuries among the colonel’s sons. It praises democratic fighting resolve, criticizes autocratic leaders, and wryly references Kansas insanity and Slayden's political posture.
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Silent Army and Daylight Saving Reflections
A fragmented verse piece contrasts a silent army theme with Daylight Saving musings from Montreal Daily Star and Washington Star. It blends wartime sacrifice imagery with calls to save daylight and preserve future resources, noting honor in restraint alongside contention and renewal.
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Washington Star
Cannot Censure the Children for Pavement Play
A Fond du Lac Reporter letter argues that parents who allow children to use streets as public playgrounds invite traffic accidents. The writer contends guardians fail to keep kids off pavements and threaten consequences if injury occurs.
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National Security League praised for patriotism and prepardness
The text extols the National Security League as a non partisan defender of national strength. It supports compulsory military training under national control and a strong navy. James I Slayden is noted as voting wrong on patriotic measures. Honorary vice presidents Choate and Parker are mentioned.
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Alton J3. Parker
The Wick Lock Girl Led Majestic Clubbill
At the Majestic Theater the Wick Lock Girl headlines a lavish bill. The show features striking scenery and a polished cast with George Wits in the lead, delivering a chic burlesque tone amid a lineup including the Wour Maley Sisters and a comedic act with Alley and Del Lamb.
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Cabaret De Luxe at the Royal Theater Acts and Cast
Cabaret De Luxe at the Royal Theater headlines a lively vaudeville program with a five piece dance band and acts featuring Miss Dillie Richmond Maurice Lac Mar and May Dove among others including Tigarnoid Wo Goodwin and Gene the mimics and comedians delivering light color effects and stage variety.
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Week's attractions feature social comedies and photoplays at the Princess
Fowler, a singing comedienne, headlines a varied program including The Fall of Rheims and Social Quicksands with Francis X. Bishman and Beverly Bayne. Fred Lewis stars in Nifty Nutty Nonsense at the Princess Cheatex, while The Girl Who Is and the Boy Who Ain’t and Meadowbrook Lane offer light entertainment. Dynamite features Miss Nappy Farrison and her animal vireos, and Constance Talmadge stars in Ay Che and With Sallie alongside Norman Kerry, building a strong week for local patrons.
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Fred ‘T Lewis
Bil Cecil and
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Meadowbrook Lane
Nappy Farrison
Constance Talmadge
Sallie
Malmadge
Norman Kerry
Mary Pielford
Arwilly
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Heart of the Sunset at Grand Theater Tonight
A film program titled Heart of the Sunset closes en langage at the Grand tonight. It screens Eleart of the Rupee and other films made to aid San Antonio causes. The showcase features a noted commander of the southwest.
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San Antonio
Sergen Chissie
Southwest
Eyes of the World at the Grand features adventurous South Carolina tale
A talented cast directed by Frank Powell presents The Eyes of the World at the Grand for the rest of the week. The film adapts Har old Bert Wrights populace story with dramatic scenes and thrilling episodes set in cities and mountains of South Carolina.
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Bert Wright
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Slacker Roundup Arrests Over 1500 in Memphis Event
July 24 Memphis reports a Justice Department led roundup with American Protective League assistance. More than fifteen hundred young men were arrested for failing to show draft registration papers. Officials believe about 150 are draft evaders or deserters.
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Pensacola Bono Dry Agreement Signed in 60 Days
Pensacola saloon keepers signed an agreement after a conference between the inner genera and Colonel Ateh of the Marine Corps. The deal requires disposing of storks on hind and halting orders for additional liquors for 60 days with a potential trial by phone at the end of the period.
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MISS BLANTON SPEAKS AT SAN ANTONIO FOR PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Miss Annie Webb Blanton spoke twice in San Antonio on Tuesday night as a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. She urged two aims: a better education system and a department run for the people's good, insisting she would not use the office for personal political gain.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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