Libraries in Texas Plan for Library Education Expansion
The Texas Library Association aims to extend education by guiding reading and forming librarian schools. It proposes statewide library establishment supervised by trained librarians to strengthen Texas education, especially in rural areas where access to culture and wholesome reading is scarce, and to move beyond viewing reading as mere tasks.
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Texas Library Association
Library Association
Association
San Antonio
America
Texas
Bribing the Greeks over Cyprus bid report
A report from unnamed authoritative sources says Britain offered to deed Cyprus to Greece if Greece would join Serbia against the Entente. Greece reportedly refused for the present, though Cyprus has long been desired. The move signals a troubling bribe amid Balkan bargaining and Bulgaria's leverage in the wider war.
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Great Britain
Cyprus
Greece
Serbia
England
Balkan
Ibery
Bulgaria
Iing
Greece and the Balkan balance over Cyprus and alliances
The narrative argues Greece sits between the belligerents with neutrality aiding the German side while courting Cyprus as a bribe. It notes the king's pro-German leanings and his power to stall or accept bargains, risking Serbia's peril as Greece delays. Moderate Greeks favor alliance with the Allies, but the king’s authority blocks decisive moves.
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Serbia
Hulgacia
Roumania
Balkan
Greece
Bulgaria
Cyprus
England
London Standard
Great Britain
Germany
Divorcing Europe: Sherrill on US colonial stance debate
The article reports on Charles H. Sherrill's Buffalo address arguing the United States should pressure European nations to relinquish Western Hemisphere colonies, while noting contradictory issues of sovereignty, the Monroe Doctrine, and potential economic costs if the US pursued such a policy. It questions whether US objections target governance or colonial presence and warns of impracticality given US strength.
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Charles H. Sherrill
United States
Argentina
University of Buffalo
Sherrill
Canada
British Empire
Western Hemisphere
South America
Sheerill
Europe
Afterwar economic tensions and territorial stakes debated
The excerpt questions U S postwar policy on European trade, noting fears of protective actions and their impact on profits. It argues that closing shops to Europe could invite long-term separation, while territory remains a core wartime issue influencing asset retention in the New World.
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United States
Europe
Sherrill
Indians as frontier soldiers possible for border duty
The article argues for recruiting Navajo and Apache tribes into one or two regiments to operate along the Rio Grande. It notes their familiarity with ambush and stealth, their potential discipline under army officers, and that such service could be more useful than current reservation roles, while acknowledging criticisms of employing “savages.”
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Rio Grande
War Department
Safety First for Children in Verse Movement
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a safety first campaign teaching children through verse. It warns about trolley fenders unloaded guns speeding autos and careless matches, praising rhyme as memory aid. It cites rulers months dates battles capitals and city streets as themes turned into child friendly verses to teach safety creed.
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England
Atutes
Ida
Philadelphia Ledger
Language of Ate and German Papers Clash in Private Life
A Springfield Republican quips that German Milwaukee papers vent their hatred of the president through private life matters in the Germania Herald. The remark notes that language often defeats its own purpose when rational readers consider the provocation.
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Ate
Milwaukee
Germania Herald
Spritgfield
Burden of Sindbad and the new tariff debate
The New York Post discusses a proposed 32 1-2 percent tariff on imports including motor vehicles, cine ma films, clocks, watches, and hats. It argues the move aims to conserve foreign exchange and curb luxuries while signaling a reform-driven federal agenda within a national government.
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Sindbad
Americana
Urrates
Qubintet
New York Post
Recognition of Carranza Aimed at Peace in Mexico
Dallas Journal argues that formal recognition of General Carranza as head of the Mexican de facto government, coupled with renewed US diplomatic ties, could bring immediate peace if effectively used. The piece stresses the high stakes of international backing for Carranza.
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Carranza
de Ferte
Mexico
United States
Dallas Journal
War Zone Weekends Describe Belgian Coast Front
In the War Zone Weekends, the little Belsiam cast town near Nieuport and Westende figures as a war primer today. The coast between Ostend and Dunkirk is lined with seaside resorts while German forces try to keep supply lines open. historic dunes and beaches, once the battlefield of the Dunes in 1600, frame today’s contested front.
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Belsiam
National Geographic Society
Nieuport
Westends
Ostend
Thas
Nieuport Loost Duinkerke
Abella
North Sea
Dunkirk
Mariakerke
Middlekerke
Westende
Lombartsyda
Weetends
Srashora
Conat
Westsnde
Feld
Aranch
Lombartsyde
Merelivan
Site Strong Man in Wartime Rhetoric
The Leulavilla Courier-Tournal notes the United States cannot be called weak amid uproar over the German submarine program. The Arabic incident’s denouement elevates President Wilson to the status of the era’s strongest leader.
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Leulavilla Courier-Tournal
United State
Wilton
Hin
Daily Fashion Hint on Millinery and Gloves Trends
In fashion notes for refined women, collars return with new freciating necklines while a white pussy willow cuffs and collar with beaver fur edging is shown. Gauntlet gloves in goat skin and leather are popular, often with metal ornaments and floral touches, styled in two toned effects.
President Wilson and wartime resolve in moral courage
The passage argues Americans would endure war for the country’s rights and praises President Wilson for moral courage. It contends adults would support wartime actions if he had decisively defined and protected American rights, criticizing inaction and urging stronger measures to defend the nation.
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Christendown
Meyer
Turles
Wales
Sleepy Time Tales: Fluff Causes Desk Ink Disaster
A whimsical tale recounts Fluff the cet disobeying at the library desk, dreaming of mice while Ink stains reveal her mischief. Her mistress scolds and confinement to the cellar follows, as Fluff vows to avoid the desk again.
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Aighta
Abe
Ahe
Huff
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