EXIT THE ELGIN BUTTER BOARD DEMONSTRATED FRAUD
The Elgin Butter Board, a claimed price fixing scheme, is exposed as a sham. The public was misled into believing a standards based board fixed prices, while actual transactions were tiny and secret. Prices were set arbitrarily, using butter of dubious age and quality, with broad market impact across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elgin
Illinois
Food Administration
Elgin Butter Board
Chisago
Kigin
Board of Trade
The First Casualty List that Shook a Nation
The piece reflects on America’s first casualties in France and the impact of the initial list of killed, wounded, and captured. It emphasizes the emotional weight of seeing names and addresses and the national significance of the first sacrifices in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Silva
Liete
Burg
Pennsylvania
Evansville
Diliattit
Glidilen
Town
Germany
New York
Middle West
Gotham
Soxte
Europe
Great
New York vs the Middle West on War Temper in 1917
The article recalls regional patriotism during the U.S. entry into World War I, noting New York's vocal patriotism contrasted with the Middle West's cautious stance before action. It highlights volunteers from the West joining the AEF, their sacrifices, and the perceived blame cast on pacifist tendencies.
Coals to Newcastle: a corn bread conservation essay
A reflective piece argues that some campaigners face an inherent handicap and may fail to win over skeptical farmers in rural areas. It likens zeal to preaching, noting cornbread’s unexpected appeal and the need for practical, credible messaging. The piece warns against showy evangelism without audience understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Trast
War and the Whale Trade in Public Debate
The piece argues that after seven months of war, many Americans view the whale business as an abstract issue rather than a direct concern, noting the contrast between defending the Stark and Stripes and the seeming detachment from maritime resource disputes. It laments the unclear stance and calls for resolve amid ongoing conflict and economic interests.
Citizens urged to aid war effort through personal sacrifice
A call to individual action emphasizes every citizen can help the war cause. It warns against relying on others and urges measures like saving meat and wheat, supporting soldiers, and aiding neighbors. The piece urges fathers to teach children civic duty and urges stopping waste and profiteering for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Utah
America
The Theaters Vonks Mule Majestic Evening
A verbose 1910s style vaudeville program at the Majestic and Royal Theaters features comedians Sign de Dah and Mupheanakers, music, and a photoplay Woman Proposes. Acts include Alice Stewart, Denon, Well-rememb ered Mupheanakers, and a vaudeville sketch “At the Old trams Ro,” plus a Life’s Whittipedl photoplay and Life’s Whittipedl story. The show is praised as the best vaudeville bill of the season with a mix of sketches, music, and sensational acts.
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Ae Majestic
East of 4
Fing
Hk Hanh
Cmeter
Priie Dornasy
Alice Stewart
Denon
Bernard
Saddle
Ded
Athel Vavluy
Rick
Dantages
Royal Theater
Serson
Laudeville
Weil
Grae Mores
Louis Magis
Bean
Martis
Stvart
Hadina
Shuffle dance during drill ends with racial taunts
In a chaotic morning drill a Black recruit struggles to keep tempo as officers demand pace and shouts. The sequence devolves into derisive homing in on the recruit, with verbiage about the “St Vitus dance” and racial remarks amid attempts to count off.
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St. Vitus
Lehn
Brigade court martial set for home theater cases at Camp Tray
A brigade court martial schedule is announced with officers from 359th and 860th Infantry units listed to try cases. The court will convene at Camp Tray and is to handle trials as needed, with Judge Advocate Lieutenant My Birkelsegln and multiple lieutenants named among the officers.
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Homey
Ana
IROH
Tray
Ina
T Cow
Tiloteon
South InGante
D. Briece
Snor
SL Collins
Waller Conner
Allen
S60th
Capital
Sehmidt
S60th Infantry
B. Irwin
Ath
Murphy
AsPth Infanty
Randolph
Viunilarknal
Hirsth Infintrys Piast Denton
Bartent
Witth Tntratrys
Secomt Ldeutemrat MW
Eran
Infantrs
Ulontomunk
Norkivan
Firat Bisntenant
Tanjot
Bho
Titanker
Ej Invat
My Birkelsegln
Menserant 17
Mage
Anise
Joilice
Unfit Camp Travis Doliors Put Through Screening
A band of middeat fleet from ux Werks on Lulerciosis conducts a targeted screening process to weed out unfit doliors. The aim is to eliminate those lacking the proper taunt and to ensure only suitable individuals proceed under the Wegner w frame. The examination is designed to determine who can meet the required condition and avoid undue suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Doliors
Yoru Pannina
Lulerciosis
Baptist Women Meet Eighth Annual Missionary Conference
Nearly three hundred visitors attended the eighth annual conference of Baptist Women Missionary Workers of the Southwest District at Calvary Baptist Church. The event covered thirteen associations from Palestine and San Antonio to Corpus Christi and Brownsville with morning sessions on business, addresses of welcome, and features from Dr J V Crown and others. Officers were elected with Mrs S Alfred Owen as president and Mrs Jennie Martin as treasurer.
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Baptist Womenh Missionary Workers of
Southwest
Calvary Baptist Canreh
Amehi
San Antonia
Corpes Christi
Brownsville
Sproment
Miller
Owen
Wilimson
Austin
Yes
Christian
Vhs Junchens
Church
J. V. Crown
San Marcos Baptist Academ
Bre. Ielen Carroll
Corpus
EM. C. Nichols
Vv. &. Potts
San Antonio
J J. Hollowby
Gimp ‘Lyavis
Travis
Alfred Owen
Mrie le Te Corresponding
Oraiary
Mra. W. Sinai
Ording
Jennie Martin
Trea A
Volunteers Sought for Hospitality Hosts in Towns
A public appeal invites volunteers to serve as hosts at hospitality centers for townspeople and visitors in the Sear Antonia minips. A committee led by Mrs. Line Taylor and others will recruit daily hosts at various cottages. Call for details to Mrs. Line Taylor or Mrs. Moody. New bus route announced to ease traffic near Camp Houston and Route De-op Park, guiding campers from River Avenue to Ninth Street.
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Mashuen
Abel
Wiloet
Anne Vera Vimuid
Y.W
Antonia
MuNeal
W. Lapend
Mra
Line Taylor
Goong
Laws Mtuwerdel
Janeiybers
Lurrath Ehurman
Hirn
Dorenth
Tyi Malte
Lewis Mayerle
M's
Hh Moody
B C
Branghy
Loneaylor
Ape
Martindale
Teal
McNeal
A&a
Sitney
Hain
Fertsant Houston
Rou-De-op Park
Ase Lin
Lenth Street
Atatie Rodit
Sixty Street
Ninth Street
Nut
Overnne
Ron-De-Von Dark
Seven Killed in Browl-Fon Factory Collapse in New York
A four story Browl-Fon structure in Brooklyn collapsed after an explosion and fire. Seven workers are believed dead, five were women and two men. Heavy machinery on the upper floors toppled to the cellar during the collapse. The incident occurred near a recent $2,000,000 warehouse fire, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
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New York
N.Y
Browl- Fon
United States
Brooklyn
Ai Sunmioniv
Sugar shortages threaten closure of candy factories
factories fear curtailment of sugar supplies will force shutdowns and raise costs. Industry leaders warn several plants cannot sustain operations without steady sugar access, while regulators consider easing import and pricing rules to avert widespread closures.
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