Calling the Guard Shows U S Readiness on Mexican Border
Washington orders the National Guard into federal service to back a potential punitive intervention against Mexico. The move aims to deter warlike factions, stabilize the border, and support Pershing's column with a swift, decisive national response if needed. Congress may be asked to raise a volunteer army if full intervention proves necessary. The action emphasizes protecting the boundary and restoring railway and daily life conditions should fighting erupt.
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National Guard
Washington
Mexico
Congress
United States
Merced
Pershing
Rio Grande
Pacific
The Great Naval Lesson From Jutland War
The article reviews the first twenty two months of the European war, noting land battles and sea tragedies from torpedoes and mines. It highlights the Jutland battle as the greatest naval clash in history and discusses lessons for the United States and other nations, with neutral stance and potential strategic advantage.
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United States
North Sea
Jutland
Politeness Lessons For Telephone Etiquette
A metropolitan telephone company distributes a pamphlet to 25 000 employees stressing that speech and manner over the phone shape impressions. It argues courteous tone, proper identification, and polite handling of calls can turn potential enemies into friends and reduce daily discords.
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Metropolitan Telephone Company
Lessons from naval war urge US navy build up
The piece cites Professor William Ledyard Cathart describing lessons from world naval engagement. It argues the United States must apply these lessons, urging lawmakers and the public to push for a strong navy and to elect representatives who heed the war lessons evident across Europe.
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United States
William Ledyard Cathart
United States Navy
Europe
Chief Justice Fly’s “chicken salad” ruling praised as clear precedent
The opinion by Chief Justice W. S. Fly is praised for its plain, conscientious interpretation of Texas constitutional law. The critique argues that his four week study yielded a thorough, fundamental decision, avoiding technical maze and making the constitution understandable to readers of English.
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W. S. Fly
Fly
Texas
Precedents in chicken salad case on Texas governor pay
The text cites Chief Justice Fly in a Chicken-salad case about gubernatorial expenditures. It argues the constitution fixes Texas governor compensation at four thousand dollars annually, regardless of debates on salary adequacy, and rejects luxuries or private benefits as official costs.
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Fly
Texas
O. B. Colquitt
New York Censures Broadway as Empty Amusements
The piece argues New York city’s pleasure culture is hollow and driven by censorial fear. It cites Rev John Haynes Holmes blaming Broadway and mov ie theaters for moral decay. It contends Americans pick low effort amusements and lack self restraint or creative play.
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New York
Broadway
America
John Haynes Holmes
Ol’ Broadway
Fae
Holmes
May Cost Ferguson Dearly
The Dallas News notes Governor Ferguson may pay a high price for strong local endorsement of his administration from a San Antonio convention. The praise was intense, more fervent than the national praise, yet the national administration did not seek new friends only to create new enemies.
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Ferguson
San Antonio
Dallas News
Wilson to Open Exposition in San Antonio 1918
President Woodrow Wilson will visit Texas for the opening of the Texas Bicentennial and Pan American exposi tion in San Antonio in 1918 during his second term. Congress passed a joint resolution inviting Spain and Pan American nations to participate. Senator Culberson witnessed the signing and secured Wilson’s pledge to attend.
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Texas
Houston Post
Square Deal Sought for Texas Guardsmen by Waco Tribune
The Waco Tribune urges a fair hearing for Texas National Guard members sent to the border. It defends their patriotism and calls for justice before labeling any guardsman as holdback or coward, praising Waco’s two companies and a renowned Texas Guard band led by Alessandro.
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Texas
Waco
National Guard
Uncle Sam
Texas Guard
Alessandro
Waco Tribune
Living Too Fast and Its Toll on Hearts and Tuberculosis
The Galveston Tribune argues that modern life’s rush harms health. It cites New York’s drop in tuberculosis deaths but rising heart disease, noting Worcester’s high heart death rates. It advocates prevention through sound constitution, balanced training, and sensible exertion for children.
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New York
Worcester
Mass
Galveston Tribune
Black and white fashion coats dominate season colors and styles
A fashion note highlights black and white checks and stripes as top seasonal looks. Velour and broadcloth contrasts frame deep shoulder yokes, with navy velvet trims and navy silk stitching creating striking details. Coats range to three quarters or full length, suitable for motor or street wear.
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Fifth Avenue
Tangabardine
Spooks Quietly Tries for Fish on Brookside Trip
Spooks sneaks to a brook to catch fish but fails as their claws are dull. Frustrated, she meows loudly to get Cook’s attention, then returns home where Nina finds her scratching a tree to sharpen claws.
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Spooks
Snooks
Spook
Phil
Nina
Lamb Chops with Bernaise Sauce and Carrots a la Francaise
Cook lamb chops to 8 minutes for 1 inch cuts, seasoned with salt and pepper and broiled. Bernaise sauce made from vinegar, peppercorns, paprika, bay leaves, thyme, onion, egg yolks and butter. peas with mint and butter accompany. Serve chops with toast and sauce boat. tomorrow carrots a la Francaise.
Lesson From Sea Fight Warns Against Tradeoffs In Navy
The Times-Picayune argues the Battle of Jutland shows the danger of favoring fast battle cruisers over battleships. It warns Congress not to imitate Britain by fielding mainly battle cruisers, noting Britain could be blockaded if its fleet lacked ships capable of sustained sea control.
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New Orleans
John Jellicoe
Congress
Britain
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