Hindenburg urged to start journey to Paris in April
The piece argues Hindenburg must begin the Paris trip in April to succeed within six weeks. It contrasts German hopes in 1914 with current Allied superiority, noting American entry and forces amassed in France. It warns delaying would raise costs and reduce chances, urging swift, decisive action.
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Hindenburg the Thun
Paris
Germany
France
Marne
Verdun
Hindenburg
Tindenshure
Flanders
Noo
World trade after the war and US industry growth
The article argues that after peace the United States will face ample trade, with nations seeking American goods. It notes the prewar triad of England Germany and Japan and contrasts US industrial growth, exporting output, and continued reliance on foreign raw materials amid shifting global commerce.
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United States
America
England
Germany
Japan
China
Russia
Made in America to Lead World Trade Says Speaker
A San Antonio speech at San Pedro Park argues that postwar trade will favor the United States. The speaker cites rising raw material needs, higher European costs, and America’s industrial strength to claim the United States will become the dominant global producer. He urges readiness and capital to expand while warning against reliance on foreign labor and shipping.
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Russia
Germany
England
America
San Pedro Park
San Antonio
Ferguson
Texas Suffrage Debate Reflects Political Motives
The piece argues that Texas politicians shift stance on woman suffrage for political gain and pledges broken by the Democratic party. It notes a silent, loyal Texas vote resisting patronage by politicians and critiques near beer demand in Ontario as part of broader reform talk.
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Texas
Democratic Party
Sup
Shift to Woman Suffrage in Texas Politics Stuns Nation
The Texas Legislature shows rapid shift toward women’s suffrage as former opponents become open to the idea. Observers note a swift transformation since last year when both Senate and House resisted votes for women. Governors, party leaders, and lawmakers appear eager to see a suffrage proposal advance in the upcoming primary elections.
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Texas
Senate
The
Llouse
State Capitol
Ferguson
Tpon
Politiicians
Assis
Prohibition debate amid war aims and Russia’s collapse
The prose argues prohibition could aid the war effort while noting Russia alone adopted prohibition and collapsed both militarily and politically, deserting allies and accepting harsh peace. The speaker hopes this interpretation of prohibition is not what the proponents intend to mean.
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Prohibition
Russia
Saving Our Own Skins Too in War Rally Cry
Voice from Montreal urges allied nations overseas to act as the front line against the German advance. The appeal claims American support is essential and that failure to aid friendly European nations will bring shared punishment and danger.
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America
Montreal
Star
No Nicotine Fancies In German Tobacco
A New York World remark describes German tobacco as a fearful mix of hops fennel mint verbena oats heather bulrushes and colorings from elderberries fruit skins and Parnambuco wood. The note suggests German soldiers may be passing this blend to their children.
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New York World
Mose Johnson Story Told in Broken Dialect and Folklike Verse
A colorful local reminiscence in dialect narrates Mose Johnson, portrayed as lazy yet capable of kindness in small acts, with neighbors and kin recalling his temper, pride, work ethic, and the community’s mixed memory. The piece ends noting his limits and a hopeful nod to his afterlife.
Amending the constitution letter criticizes amendments
John A. Bishop argues in a letter to The Light that the 17th and 18th amendments trigger dangers to the republic. He cautions against federal prohibition and risks from organized influence in lawmaking, urging readers to consider consequences before action.
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Senate
Tiohn A. Bishop
Soldier’s candid letter on allotments and support
A veteran writes candidly about delays in war risk insurance and compulsory allotments for dependents. He details family hardships, credit from the subsistence branch, and relief from Red Cross while praising base hospital staff and urging volunteers to join. He signs with full name and address but asks to keep it anonymous if possible.
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Ming You
United States Guards
War ‘Risk Insurance Bureau
Red Cross
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Quartermaster Corps
France
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The
Austin American
Road-law cost woes spark call to vote against burdened officials
Waltl Scharlier writes from Austint to the editor questioning the 1913 road law in Bexar County that set 2400 dollars as annual commissioner pay. He argues eight unpaid workers could have saved tax money, cites delays in road repairs, and urges voters to reject officials who impose such burdens, noting past repair refusals and delays at Evans and Nacogdoches intersections.
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State Supreme Court
Bexar
Bexar County
Evans
Nacogdoches
Jacob Klaus
Waltel Scharlier
Mistaken Poison Candy Tragedy In Indiana Home
A child in Taummiond Indiana died after mistaking a strychnine tube for candy. Gertrude Gilsmuan of Wouts Jud was found by her mother on the bedroom floor in a dying condition while her sister Bessie cried, having been refused any candy.
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Taummiond
Ind
Gertrude Gilsmuan
Wouts
Jud
Bessie
Meatless Menus Save Railroads for Allied Forces
Reports from forty one railroads show 85000 pounds of meat costing 50000 pounds saved yearly from railroad dining car service for soldiers and sailors in the allied forces by abolishing meat from menus one day out of seven.
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Washington
War era miscellany from Texas papers and notes
A collage of brief, loosely connected clippings from Galveston, Fort Worth, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and other Texas papers. Items reference wartime news, weather, elections, and local curiosities such as a Mexican at a bridge with a sugar-filled wooden leg, debates on sovereignty, pacifism, dry weather, and a newspaper reader’s humorous gripe about a dog dressed in a nude costume.
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Eagle Pass
International Bridge
Austin
Lorena Register
Bryan
Dallas News
Fort Worth
Houston Post
Kaiser
Corpus Christi Times
Texas
Temple Telegram
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Austin Statesman
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Suite Ross
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New York Tribune
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