Open covenants openly arrived at in postwar debate
A discussion rails against secret understandings in war policy. It cites U S actions in Mexico against Villa, the Versailles conference, and calls for adherence to open diplomacy and civilized rules. The piece also weighs Germany’s likely response to peace terms and the Allied invasion outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wex
Versailles
Mexico
Ral
Theovernment
Rio Grand
Washington
Carranza
United States
Evance
Villa
Germany
Foch
Sad Failure Is Seen In Fourteen Points
Washington today reports that Senate members compare Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points with the Versailles peace treaty terms. They find most points not realized in the actual treaty or Armistice provisions, noting gaps between promises and outcomes. The debate centers on which covenants were fulfilled or rejected by the German acceptance and subsequent actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Versailles
Immigrant policy debate and farming notes dominate
Government officials call for stronger immigration laws after bomb outrages. Congress strengthened powers in 1917 to exclude anarchists and related groups. The piece argues against a special session to ratify a women’s suffrage amendment, noting Missouri and others may not act in time. Farmers report busy days. planting advances as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Missouri
Debates Over War Costs and Naval Policy Across Nations
The article surveys postwar tensions over funding for war efforts and naval strength, noting European demands for burden sharing and the U S stance. It cites shifts by Secretary of the Navy Caniels on navy size, League of Nations implications, and contrasting positions of Britain and France. It also mentions a Democratic campaign fund request linked to a salary raise for state clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat State Committee
War era air service stories and front line claims
The text recalls wartime tales of the American air service at the front and the impression of great expenditures on airplanes. It suggests asking soldiers about their experiences to gain a clearer picture of the front and mentions Secretary Baker sending resources and messages to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoulands
Baker
Congressman's Charge on Packers Meat Stockpile
Congressman Fess of Ohio charged in the House last week that packers held 1,399,000,000 pounds of meat in cold storage to keep prices high. He said releasing the meat could shake the packers’ hold and expressed a desire to see the meat sold within ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Fess
Ohio
Unionville farm show urged with Welcome Home for veterans
A proposal suggests combining a Unionville farm products show with a Welcome Home for soldiers and sailors. Organize, meet, and form a committee to begin planning, aiming to fund permanent county roads and invest surplus funds locally. The plan seeks public support and ongoing efforts for a lasting community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Senate panel amends Knox resolution amid foreign policy talk
The Senate foreign relations panel struck from Senator Knox’s measure the pledge to curb future European threats. The column muses on Baker’s conscientious objectors, Leavenworth counterfeiting, and political infighting. It questions France’s push for US England alliance versus a League of Nations and hints at road funding and prohibition debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Knox
United States
Europe
France
England
League of Nations
Notable Social Evenings in Elko and Surroundings
A fragmented report recalls a basket dinner at Elko caret Stindsy in June 22 and a dance at Rollie Pickett's on a Saturday. It mentions Ruth, Lydia Choate, and Clark Burnd, with Burns calling on them that evening, plus a Friday at Zode Bunates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Caret Stindsy
Rollie Pickett
Ruth
Bombay
Lydia Choate
Eyes Burns
Clark Burnd
Zode Bunates i
Sunday Social Notes Reflect Community Visits
Christian Home Corn plowing marks the day as Sunday school draws attendees. Families such as Norris Casady Herndon Williams Overstreet and others share visits at local homes. Soldiers returning from France John Herndon and James Ledford appear in good spirits while neighbors Ruth Winkler and Alph Minear spend time with Duncan and Herndon households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Norris
Frank Casady
Edgar Thompson
Reta Houston
M. M. Houston
Verna Blythe
Myrl
Garnett Herndon
John Herndon
James Ledford
France
Arthur Williams
Beatrice
Myrtle
Leland
Alvalentine
G. E. Herndon
George
Crystal
Gclell Overstreet
Phineas Kelley
Blanche
Alva Flanagan
E. Herndon
Ruth Winkler
Charles Duncan
Ruthee Spen
Alph Minear Hom
Jim Rouse
Dau
Ae Hermon
Hythe
zHaretes Scheisel
Fount
Kenney
Mrvc
C. 2
Vox
Trade Heard On Car Store Exchange In St John
Report from St John describes a trade involving Paele store, D Fe Dew dia of Mina and L vem, with the seller’s voice to be recorded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car
Tom ‘Pollock
D. Fe Dew
Dia of
Mina
Community News Roundup from Martinstown Area
Victory Mass Roxie Jones was the guest of Leah Seavey Sunday. Norma Armstrong begins fall and winter school terms at this place. Nancy J. Young of near Martinstown arrived at the Wm. Pearson home Sunday. Warda Jarman spent Sunday with Leland Spaw. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kelley near Hartford visited R. H. Kelley and wife Sunday. Fay and Mildred Lindley visited grandparents J. W. Lindley and wife in Unionville Saturday. Alma Spaw and daughter Leland were guests of Mrs. Luther Thompson in Unionville Friday night and Saturday. Sylvia Jones, attending Kirksville school, visited home folks Sunday. Ola Hill, Bessie Medlin and Stella Lemley called on Mrs. Ernie Moss Thursday evening. J. H. Guffey family and Mrs. Lara Guffey and children were guests Sunday at the B. T. Spaw home. T. H. Barnett and wife, Lester Spaw and Jane Sandy dined with Mrs. Mattie Bunyard and daughters Laura and Leona near Martinstown.
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Mass Roxie Jones
Leah Seavey
Norma Armstrong
Nancy J. Young
Martinstown
Wm. Pearson
Warda Jarman
Leland Spaw
Sam Kelley
Hartford
R. H. Kelley
Fay
Mildred Lindley
J. W Lindley
Unionville
Alma Spaw
Leland
Luther Thompson
Sylvia Jones
Kirksville
Ola Hill
Bessie Medlin
Stella Lemley
Ernie Moss
J. H. Guffey
Lara Guffey
B. T. Spaw
T. H. Barnett
Lester Spaw
Jane Sandy
Mattie Bunyard
Laura
Leona
Local residents visit Graysville amid unclear notes
Fragmented text mentions Mrs Gere Wiseman and Mrs Glen Casady visiting Graysville with reference to Mrs Jée Duncan and Ed Holler helping in tasks. The passage is garbled, with many names and actions left unfinished and difficult to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Cassie Wiseman
Wiseman
Glen Casady
Graysville
Jée Duncan
Soe Maleate
Jie
A. Seeerg
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Teall
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Caniels
Greece
League
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Ours
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Turkey
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Mae Rey
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