Timeline of World War I Declarations and Treaties 1917–1921
A compact chronology listing the sequence of actions that began and ended World War I, including Germany and Austria-Hungary declarations of war in 1917, armistices, the Knox resolution terminating the state of war, multiple treaties signed in August 1921, senate transmission and committee referrals, Lodge’s executive session, debate limits, and ratification in October 1921 with 66 yeas and 20 nays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria-ungary
Austria-Hungary
Knox
Hungary
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Yeas
Federal Road Aid At June 30 1921 Report
The fifth fiscal year of Federal aid road work shows 7469 miles completed and 17,977 under construction. States can draw $118,915,515 from the Federal Treasury with a further $66,?5,626 allotted but not earned. Unobligated funds drop to $18,793,544. June set records with over 1200 miles completed and construction funds rising by 13.67 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Treasury
Banked funds show earnest work by Marengo County pig and corn club
Fifteen negro boys of Marengo County Alabama in a special pig and corn club have a total bank balance of 648 dollars, averaging 43.20 per boy, with holdings from 7 to 150 dollars. Formed in 1917 on Gov. Seay's plantation, the club arose through state agents, Tuskegee Institute, and national agricultural support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo County
Alabama
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Tuskegee Institute
Gov. Thomas Seay
Thrift Lessons Shape Boys from Club Leaders to Better Citizens
The article highlights how club leaders instill thrift and economic lessons in boys, emphasizing practical benefits shown by their bank accounts. It notes gains in agriculture and profit, with the broader aim of cultivating responsible citizens through disciplined mentorship and measured success.
Joke about Bill Higgins fire escape joke in old London
A joke recounts a fire at Bill Higgins house with a roof escape twisted by a line about a missing tarpaulin. The storyteller laughs, noting the punchline that no tarpaulin was available to catch him as he finally jumped from the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vostermonger
Ouse
Ollers
Bill
Ro Russ
Flere
London
Bit of Mystery in a Park Under Moonlit Love Shot
In the London Telegraph a scene unfolds with a couple seated beneath a park tree under a shining moon, Jennie questions James why he lavishes affection on her above others. James admits he cannot understand the reason, noting friends say they cannot either.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jennie
London Telegraph
Halls Catarrh Medicine Claim Advised
An old advertisement asserts Halls Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It states the liquid is taken internally, acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, reduces inflammation, and restores normal conditions. Druggists supply it and circulars are free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obie
Arame Way With Batteries Sparks Age Contrast
A quirky line notes some stay young at eighty while others grow old at forty, reflecting on endurance and energy in a playful style about aging and batteries.
Idle 12 Months Back on Job Says Goodyear Worker
George B. Lowe of Akron Ohio testifies stomach trouble kept him from working for a year and that Tanine rebuilt his health and weight. He notes he is promoting the remedy in Sidney through Bassett's Pharmacy and general druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan- Iae
Tam
George B. Lowe
Goodyear Wire and Rubber Co
McGowan Street
Akron
Ohio
Sidney
Bassett
Fragmented Local Notice From Olympia Newspaper
A collage of short agency and business lines appears with names such as Tate Ralph Carter John Treinen farm Sidney Lumber Co and Dr F L Snell Dentist. The jumble suggests classified or display ads including taxi contact and local business pitches. The reader is left with scattered references rather than a single event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Road Aid
Sidney Battery Service
Habler
Hornaday Cafe
VanGorder-Campbell Undertaking Department
Tate
Ralph Carter
Olympia
Wash
Olypian
John Treinen
B. J. Cremmins
Sidney Lumber CO
F. L. Snell
Neubauer
C. M. Wright
First Ave
M. E. Pettibone
Melintosh Block
Livoni & Son
Losuramwe
Polarine
Standard Oil Company OF
Nebraska
Tailora
Fashion Park
OUR Tailors
Sidney Mercantile CO
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