McAdoo Retirement Rumors Stirrailroad Ownership Debate
Reports of cabinet friction suggest Secretary McAdoo may resign over policy on government ownership of railroads a hot issue in the next presidential campaign. The piece notes his workload during wartime and argues the two roles of Treasury head and railroad director are too demanding for one man, while wishing him well on retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McAdoo
The
East
Democratic Party
Washington
Republican Party
Mc‘Adoo
Treasury
United States
Britain and America in WWI peace aims
The article notes American nerves about possible rifts among victors at Versailles while asserting harmony from the armistice period. It argues there is no cause for concern that Europeans will reject the war’s gains and stresses continued cooperation among allies in shaping the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Versailles
Freedom of the seas and the peace conference strategy
The discussion argues Britain’s cautious move to defer a definition of freedom of the seas until the general peace conference. It notes this prudence serves not only Britain but all allies, preventing vague commitments while shaping future disarmament and League of Nations limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain
League of Nations
League
The Salt Shaker Or The Odd Invention Of Salt Shaker
A humorous essay on the salt shaker detailing its damp climate woes and exploded salt avalanches. It notes the device clumps when moist, erupts when opened, and suggests a cure of rice grains to absorb moisture and restore function. The piece mocks sturdy consumers and contains playful observations about restaurant mishaps and the ritual of seasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara Desert
Sweden
Market Demand Sparks Rice Sales Amid Uncertain Times
A casual note suggests meeting the undeniable salt shaker at nearly any hour to stay ready. The idea hints at stimulating a market for rice by readying buyers and sellers for fluctuating conditions.
Canada’s agricultural push highlights advertising and diversified farming
The piece argues Canada leads in postwar agricultural promotion with vivid publicity and systematic farming across beef cattle dairy cattle pigs sheep and horses. It notes Texas could gain from Canada’s methods and broader crop strategy to attract settlers and stabilize income after the world upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Texas
Broad Acres
Path of Glory Leads to Holland in War Reporting
The piece notes the Republican line in the House advancing with ongoing fighting in that sector. It mentions relaxed wartime border rules but states it remains improper for Mexican bandits to attack American citizens across the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thut
Holland
House
The Excursionist and Other Fragments From a Damaged Page
A collection of disparate verse and prose fragments from a newspaper page. It includes a humorous travel anecdote about an old man who leaves home only to return, a reflection on spending for a funeral versus daily life, and a long poem about off shore beauty and captivity with many OCR errors and garbled lines.
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Tennyson J. Daft
The
Kansas City Star
Theaters: Kelso and Leighton at Majestic vaudeville
The Majestic bill features James Kelso and Blanch Leighton in a playful conceit with other acts like The Girl From Milwaukee and the Junette Sisters. Joby & Hymer headline, Grace King and Maurice Brierre perform songs and dances, while Madame Petrova and Sven Richard the chimpanzee provide novelty entertainment during Thanksgiving week. Parish and De Jac headline Princess theater with a diamond guitar act and a cast including Laura De Tae and Archelesy and Venus.
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Kelso
Leighton
Majestic
James Kelso
Blanch
Majestic Theater
Joby &. Hymer
Maurice Brierre
Grace King
Mr. Lhierre
Miss King
Girl
Milwaukee
Betty Beat & Bro
Junette Sisters
Film Attractions at the Grand cinema new feature
Ahilpers of Mrs Vernon Castle star in Bohemia at the Cand Grand, with a thrilling tale and strong character portrayals. The three day run begins Sunday at 7 pm with additional musical act Make Yourself at Home by Davia and Youngbride performances in the theatre.
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Vernon Castle
Ts. Davia
How Great Wars Were Ended by Albert Payson Terrune
A compact historical overview of Napoleon Bonaparte’s campaigns, his rise and fall, and the Napoleonic wars ending with his defeat at Waterloo and exile to Saint Helena. It outlines the coalitions, the decisive battles, and the Paris settlement of 1815 that reshaped Europe, including indemnities and occupancy terms for France. The piece contrasts Napoleon’s genius with the Kaiser’s lack of it and notes the enduring aim of world power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbert Payson Terrune
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Austria
Prussia
Spain
Italy
Russia
Kaiser
Napoleon
France
Che Hion
Elya
Elba
Great Britain
Waterloo
St. Helena
Louis XVIII
Paris
Euler
Ps Jhngs
Red Cross Praised For Work In San Antonio Chapter
National officers in Washington commend the San Antonio Red Cross chapter for its influenza relief efforts. Letters from Army officers and the Bureau of Camp Service praise the sewing room diet kitchen hospital canteen and motor service. The Nov 23 communication thanks chapter secretary and lauds local workers and the central leadership for loyal support during the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
San Antonio
Washington
American Red Cross
Department of Military Relief
Clarke
Stanley Stoner
Camp Travis
Stoner
Hageran
Quish
War Emergency Nurses Honored by U S Army Official
Col Irving W Rand of the Medical Corps expresses gratitude to Mrs J J Stevens head of the nursing service for the local chapter for helping secure nurses during the epidemic and pays honor to the nurses themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving W. Rand
Medical Corps
U. S.A
Carp Travis
J. J. Stevens
Dowie Leader Here in San Antonio Visit to Zion City
Dr John A Lewis of Zion City Alabama successor to the late Dr John Alexander Dowie as general overseer of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church visits San Antonio to see his daughter Mrs Nettle B Green at 202 Adams Street. He directs church affairs from Zion City built on land Dowie obtained with lots leased to members for 1100 years. The church organization began in 1893 and now has members across the country. Dr Lewis will stay several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A., Lewis
Zion City
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
San Antonio
Nettle BE. Green
Adams Street
Tiewis
Chicango
Milwautee
Mion City
Dowie
Geet
Lewis
Fragmented culinary notes and street talk mix in San Antonio log
A jumbled column blends spicy street chatter with cooking tips and stray observations. It cites a $15 fine for a wife over food rules, hints at flu remedies, and mocks traffic police while weaving in remarks on bread pudding and a marijuana Gazette joke.
Ain't It a Grand and Glorious Feelin
A fragmented local item notes a festive feeling or celebration tied to a community event. Readable details reference joy, local sentiment, and cultural mood without naming specific people or places. The fragment hints at a public gathering or parade atmosphere within the town.
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Venus
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Mac
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Ah Mes
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