US Soldiers and Foreign Decorations Debate Shifts
The piece argues against American soldiers accepting decorations from foreign governments. Secretary Daniels bans United States officers and enlisted personnel from wearing foreign honors. It critiques past prejudice toward foreign awards, urges a national appreciation with U.S. decorations, and emphasizes pride in Americanism and patriotism over foreign recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Daniels
Navy
United States Navy
Federal war-time administration urged for public protection
The piece critiques Hoover and his aides for failing to deliver worthwhile results as the food administration expands a new adjunct to the nation’s war-time government, stressing the need to emphasize public safety and national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Feud Administration
Food Administration Stabilized Sugar Prices During Shortage
The Food Administration limited price rises and kept sugar at ten cents a pound amid scarcity. It prevented unjust allocations by dealers who forced purchases of other goods, and gradually gained control to ease daily life amid war. The administration also constrained profiteering and manipulation in retail sugar sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Fia Ag
No Armistice Feared as War Prolongs for Victory
A scanned dispatch argues against any armistice with Germany, warning defeat must be complete to secure peace. It recalls Napoleon and 1812 setbacks, contending only total victory will prevent a renewed war and preserve democracy. The piece condemns negotiating terms or delay.
Napoleons Fall and Allied Decisions at Dresden and Leipzig
The passage discusses Napoleon facing ruin as his alliance with Austria falters and Austria sides with his enemies. It notes his defeats at Dresden and Leipzig signaling the end of the French empire, warns allies against accepting a peace that would miss greater gains, and argues the need to press the fight until Germany can no longer oppose.
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Flim
Austria
Napoleon
Dresden
Leipsitgr
Iri
Germany
War Era Ranting From A Bygone News Column
A fragmented wartime column blends partisan jabs, portraits of combat actions, and public mood notes. It references German forces, Canadian troops, Camp Beauregard, Camp Travis, and General bodies, plus social tensions like prices and sugar supply while retelling sporadic anecdotes and editorials from the era.
Soldiers of the Quartermaster Corps Under Fire
A controversial International News Service article attacks training camp officers and the quartermaster corps as a lax authority. The letter cites alleged deficiencies and warns mothers and wives about purported slackers in khaki, urging scrutiny and defense of country and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Te International
Qlartenaster Corps
Formad
Internation News Socyiue
Quartermaster Corps
Hox
Rede Mvodink
Orxontetian
International News Service
Ulliey
United Stes Army
Gorps
Baldlaflell
Wal
Fie
Go My Way Where Duty Calls You War Poem Fragment
A wartime poem titled Go My Way Where Duty Calls You is discussed, noting its author We Bixiles and its printing in a 19th century wartime edition. The piece contrasts maternal affection with patriotic duty and sacrifice, echoing calls to serve and endure for homeland.
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Hencon News
Camp Travis Curio Collection Tugs In Feisty Muster
CAPT JAMMS J Tay notes a gathering at Camp Travis where a quartermaster’s corral exhibits a curious mix of animals and oddities. The scene includes hyenas envious of a longer stay, while others request a new pair of creatures to extend the display.
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Wravix
Jamms J. Tay
Smoking in Court Prompts Raw Observations
A letter from Thirty-seventh district court details pervasive smoking inside and outside the San Armonto court. The writer recalls jurors, deputies, lawyers, and the judge smoking various devices as placards read No Smoking Allowed. The piece laments women should smoke outside and pledges to visit the 45th Street court to discuss the topic.
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San Armonto
Itulsa
Burk
France
Seven Soldiers Die Near Fort Worth in Dreadful Battle
An early Fort Worth report says seven soldiers died during a skirmish near the city. Six perished from complications of pneumonia and related injuries, one from battle wounds. The wounded were transported to a local hospital. names and units listed include Archis Paulo and several others.
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Port Worth
Dery
Pave
Muraday
Pneumor
Archis Paulo
Kewnail
Eax
Atesey
Chustino
Toss
Julia
Mlle
Groek
Texan
Company
Itfantry
Joe Srirlives
Mitved
Cex
Mi Gampany A
Beard Meuhine
Unclear historical note on regional naming trials
The readable fragments show scattered place names and phrases such as New Mow iva Lonishen and Kansas. The text appears garbled, suggesting OCR errors. No coherent event or person can be determined, yielding a fragmentary record with ambiguous geographic references.
Majestic Theater Presents The Theaters Buiant Bad
The Majestic Theater hosts a varied program featuring The Theaters Buiant Bad with Rufla Wh and Ve novel acts. The heroine Paas suck Ailes stars in a show produced by Elwoch Bostick with Vivian Blackburn. A comic sketch The White Question and musical interludes by Dernie and Baker mix with acrobatic and athletic stunts by Weber Girls. The finale showcases British war pictures of the Retreat of the German at Arras.
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Kewla
Balser
Fur
Majestic Theater
Elwoch
Bostick
Vivian Blackburn
Roira
Entehy
Medihi
Watts
Townes
Offal
Dernie
Baker
Weber Girls
Arras
Good Vaudeville at Royal Theater
A Road vaudeville bill at the Royal Tagler features Oklahoma Bob a bright singer with A Breath of Old Virgin and a dramatic piece by Tom Barry. Holmes and Lavare present a skit the Handos Teld and Agnese Busy pair offer dancing and patter. The photoplay Draft 258 stars Mabel Taliaferro.
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Royal
Oklahoma Bob
Tom Barry
Patches at the Grand a patchwork of patchwork plots planned
The Grafyl Opera House presents a vaudeville bill centered on Idy the Princess of Patches with Knuna Bunting in multiple stock roles. The program includes The Tale of the Land and a Bedrugin PATE, plus mixed acts, romance plots, and star attractions. The show highlights a dramatic thread about an orphaned girl and a scheme to exploit her fortune, with time for novelty numbers and a western feature Dakota Dan. The theatre promises varied entertainment and special appearances for the evening performance.
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Knuna Bunting
Itdy
Patches
Horn
Styn
Southavn Gil
Oiliiy
Couture
Dupirg Phenter
Petre
Mme
Petrava
Ted
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