Roosevelt Says Soldiers Deserve Right to Vote on Prohibition
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, just back from Europe, laments limited civilian liberty and argues soldiers should have a say on the national prohibition amendment. He cites a failed statewide vote in New Jersey and notes many towns rejected the amendment, prompting debate over voter participation and liberty.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hurope
American Expeditionary Force
Law York
Roosevelt
Europe
Simon Therry
Cabiluinia
Riot at Vigil in Ninaiel Park Sparks Canadian Confrontation
Report describes a fist fight as Canadian soldiers quell a vigil in Ninaiel Park. An unarmed challenger taunts the troops to drop guns and fight, prompting a tense clash before authorities intervene. The piece hints at sarcasm and questions the bravery of soldiers facing unarmed opponents.
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Ninaiel Park
Ayer Fayely
Fitrarius
Fables in cotton show clashing aims of growers and markets
An analysis argues cotton growers push for embargo repeal to widen foreign demand while fearing price drops, noting inconsistent claims by agents and leaders. It cites a Texas Farmers Union president, government acreage cuts, and wartime price shifts to question who benefits from free trade versus embargo, and why prices rose or fell with production changes.
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Congress
United States
Cotta
Europe
Cullen Growers
Fexas Farmers Union
Fiessid
Gombe
Gengral
Wil
Quickest path to end a dispute with minimal casualties
The text discusses avoiding war and weaponry, proposing fistic arbitration as a near equalizer. It notes some victory risks when both sides are proficient and suggests soldiers shifting from weapons to rhetoric. It hints at peace efforts beginning with symbolically disarming and adopting calm, civic debate.
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Jwar
Britain
Kimmel
Acreage Cut to One Third Defies Price Logic
The argument notes that reducing acreage by one third would need prices nearly five times higher to keep supply proportional. It challenges fears of a price drop to 10 cents if no reduction, saying the math makes such a forecast inconsistent and implausible.
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Frst
Plotting Against US Faces Harsh Government Crackdown
An editorial front to purge revolutionaries and anarchists warns that a movement within the United States aims to overthrow the government and seize property. It attacks I W W sympathizers, socialists, sinarchists, and others, urging no mercy for those who threaten state security and praising the U S government as the liberal model.
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Manta
Sinarchists
Bob Showin
Cormary
Germany
United States
Owen Walle
Loneliest American lieutenant on outpost near Coblenz
A damaged wartime narrative describes Lieutenant Heath of Beltott commanding Company I on a remote outpost across the Rhine twenty miles from Coblenz. It portrays his solitary routine, interactions with local civilians, and the bleak winter life in the trenches, with glimpses of meals, cards, and letters amid a tense front.
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John W. Heath
Beltott
Ublena
Torley
Walendort
Hhine
Coblenz
Molsberg
Motsbers
Whith
Quilitar
Tne
Montiburrs
Theaters Show Brings Diverse Acts to Village
A lively program headlines a touring bill featuring Dutthte Moudlingy and Martestic with a mix of minubovite acts, oddities, songs, and humorous routines. The itinerant event promises entertainment for villagers with music, comedy, and stage banter amid a festive atmosphere.
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Gractus
Coregarhos
Avinek
Film Attractions. Brywil Wephbere at the Grail
Hiyant Washes stars in a new screen showing at the Krant today as the hero of a delightful picture. Robert Houston’s day is recalled in a role for Abe Washbsvi, described as fitting well. The burlesque tale features Ned An des as a bashful swain whose self sacrifice earns admiration.
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Brywil
Grail
Hiyant
Krant
Robert Houston
Lrall
Abe
Ned Andes
Wtaon
Fdythe
Chapman
Ce Gellar
Georg’ Gran Tor
Andy
Conference on Irrigation Near Lower Rio Grande Valley
Report describes talks between American and regional authorities about restricted navigation and water appropriation plans to improve irrigation in the Rio Grande area. Officials discuss federal involvement and feasibility of funding to ensure safe water access for the valley’s agricultural districts.
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Moxie Plang
Sint
Lou San Autunio
Rho Grande Valley
Sease
Erin
Calley
Chnueron
Heavieh
Letters to The Light Panel Puts Readers in Focus
A reader asks The Light to publish letters intended for public view. The writer seeks anonymous sympathy and urges suppression of dissent, while noting the panel’s role in endorsing or rejecting submissions.
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Nate
Hs Cubligiere
None but Regulars Vo the Hullbor Po would he to know
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Pershing and an expedition into Mexido with aviator Tukwilurs and General Pershing. Text is garbled and readers cannot extract a clear event, date, or outcome.
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Mexido
Call for DP to Willtor on eve of politicat events
On the eve of local elections readers are urged to watch signs of candidates for mayor Holl and Lyay. The text discusses publishing platforms, voter education, recall referenda, and calls attention to election issues and proposed reforms shaping government. The piece mentions Mayor Kell and Joe Kyat and stresses publishing platforms and voter information.
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Stanly
Chaeley
Amayor
Joe Kyat
Lenny
Mombe
Fragmented City Budget Proposal for Veiled Structure Plan
The document rails at Mayor Belly for a budget to buy a site and erect a veiled structure, referencing a failed or contested project near Hanna Street and a convent house. It mentions economic strain, subway tower ideas, and questions about public safety and funding, urging action despite unclear details.
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Cithen
Belly
Mitix Subway
Issn
Svidituyiin
Hanna Treet
Awe Jesh
Abe
Garad Wayne
Fragmented Voice From a Fragmented Time
A garbled excerpt appears to reflect scattered notes on politics, social norms, and personal advice. It mentions figures like Bailey and Wade, hints at family tensions, and references aiming for guidance in love and conduct. The piece reads as a collage rather than a coherent narrative.
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