Texans Rally for New Cavalry Regiments for Border Service
Texas voters face a choice as state demands grow for additional cavalry to guard against Mexican incursions and support General Pershing. The piece accuses Congressman Slayden of voting to reduce cavalry and questions re election in the Fourteenth district.
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Texas
Pershing
Congressman Slayden
General Pershing
United States
Fourteenth District
United States Army
Third Attack Halted In German Drive On Paris
Analysis notes that the German offensive toward Paris has been halted for now. It cites small gains and German prisoners, but emphasizes Allied casualties, American reinforcements, and the uncertain balance of forces in determining ultimate victory. The piece asserts the Allies will decide the war’s end.
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Paris
Lutcher Hill
France
Endgame Unfolds as Hitler Offensive Stalls at Year’s End
The passage notes dwindling gains in the last German assault, while Allied lines hold positions where each lost yard carries heavy weight. The next major offensive could sway the campaign’s outcome and possibly affect any prospect of an early war end.
Beating the Train Across Grade Crossings
The piece cites 1916 fatalities over 2000 from beating trains and warns grade crossings demand gates and watchmen. It notes gambling instincts, calls for stricter licensing and crossing elimination, and laments ongoing driver recklessness behind deaths and undertaker ennui.
City Harvest Hands: recruitment for harvest labor across Kansas and surrounding states
The piece reports across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma army recruitment to harvest fields. City offices open for enlistment with men urged to join as harvest hands or send funds to transport substitutes. It questions whether urban workers can endure farm work, noting the harsh conditions and need for sturdy hands.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas Wheat Field
Harvest Army Draws City Men To Kansas Wheat Fields
The piece notes that city volunteers entering harvest work face heat glare, sunburn, chafing from straw and beards, chiggers, and adaptation challenges. It suggests some will endure to become capable hands while others grow disillusioned with farm life.
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Kansas
Harvest Army
The Majestic Theaters Offer Laughs With Varied Acts Today
The Majestic Theater presents Wilfred Clarke and Company in His Heel Troubles and Stan Stanley The Bouncing Fellow among others including La Bernicia and The YNians. The Royal hosts Zig Zag Revue headlining with Charles Leland Marsh Hazel Kirls and Gypsy Czimbalom by Countess Verona. Also on bill are Steiner trio Lawrence Johnson ventriloquist and Owen and Moore. The Princess features In Marching Order with Hoyt’s Minstrels and Silver and Duval City Girl and the Rube.
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Bervidha
Majestic
Wilfred Clarke
Stan Stanley
la Bernicia
America
Ynians
Olson and Johnson
Kerr
Weston
Mankichi
the Royal
Royal Theater
Charles Leland Marsh
Hazel Kirls
Countess Verona
Steiner
Lawrence Johnson
Owen and
Moore
Smartittle Koupla
Broadway
Hert Lytell
Princess
John T. Doyte
Princess Theater
Hoyt
Silver
Duval
Kimball
Kenneth
Nearly Married at the Empire stars Madge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy headlines the Empire attraction Nearly Married, a revived New York stage hit noted for its star power and strong audience appeal. The film version previously drew wide acclaim in America, with Bruce McRae and Ruth Shepley achieving prominence.
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Kennedy
the Empire
Madge Kennedy
The
Empire
New York
Gaiety Theater
America
Bruce McRae
Ruth Shepley
Moving Picture Producing
Mr. Selwyn
Republican women urged to participate in primaries and conventions
A letter to the editor urges Republican women to register for the July 27 primaries and attend county executive and county convention meetings. It suggests influencing endorsements for Mr. Hobby by running as delegates and participating in party activities, with a note that only signed letters count.
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Frederic Terrell
Republican Committee
Bexar County
Verrelt
Hobby
John i. Blgin
Time That Follows Individual Clocks In Indiana Farm Lite
An Indiana farmer near Coal City adapts to the new national time by waking at 4 AM on old time, illustrating how clocks alter daily life. The piece muses that hours may be artificial and questions society’s fixation on minute-by-minute schedules. It suggests people may live by personal time rather than the dial.
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Coal City
Ind
Reading's Link to War Declared by Rev McLellan at Kelly Library
Rev McLellan linked harmful reading to war beginnings during a Friday talk at Kelly Field Library marking its dedication. Rotarians aided the library drive and the American Library Association helped stock it with books. He urged Army camps to have good books as a lasting improvement and noted Rotarians' work as a prelude to broader efforts.
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Hugh McLellan
Kelly Field Library
Rotarians
American Library Association
Boe
Germany
Nietzsche
Treitschke
Mozart
Beethoven
Lizut
O. B. Black
Kelly Field
Harold L. Dougherty
David Griffin
Field
Elizabeth West
Carnegie Lbrarian
Meaning of the Red Cross pledge and mission
A feature on the Red Cross explains its sacrifice driven purpose and universal service philosophy, emphasizing equal aid to all wounded, pure-hearted sacrifice, and education through children under its banner. A later quip about Bryant and a cabinet maker is noted from Christian registers.
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Red Cross
H. N. McCracken
Vassar College
Bryant
Misa Robbins
Bir
Mies Robbins
Fragmented Texas Tidbits Stir Readership Across Towns
Scattered clippings from local papers mention wartime themes, politics, and community quirks. Notes from Laredo to Lufkin reflect public opinion, editorials, turnip bragging, and a cow delivery tale in Bolivar May, all highlighting everyday Texas life during the era.
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Petrograd
Los Angeles ‘Times
Los Angeles
Lace Ahng-hayl-ais
Congress
Buffalo Enquirer
Monument
Bench
Bar Association
Sal
Indianapolis News
Edward
Eclace
Willé
Mac
Pol
Ree
Sophie 1
Redford
K Sas City Star
the Grand
Mabel Normand
Guatemala
Cagoe
Cnn
Caorie Onn
Jose
Hugh McClellan
Laredo
Yoakum ‘Herald
Russia
Temple Telegram
Galveston
von Hindenburg
New Jersey
Kaiser
Matagorda County
Yorktown News
Waco Times Herald
Ozona Stockman
Lowry
Honey Grove ‘Signal
Lorena Register
Remirk
Jim Lowry
Texas Press
Register
Lufkin News
Pat Bailey
Quso
Camp Travis
Newton
Louis Haag
Listerdale
Charles Tucker
Bolivar
May
Briggs
Tays
Gosh
Jim Mee
the Tribune Assoc
New York Tribune
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