Red Cross workers in Russia unharmed say officials
Relatives of American Red Cross workers in the Siberian Commission are reassured by latest cables from Vladivostok reporting that uprisings have not endangered personnel or institutions. No hostility toward the Red Cross has been indicated despite Bolshevik advances. In Galveston Texas, January 21, residents saved over $10,000 in War Savings Stamps during the first week of the year.
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Red Cross
Siberian
American Red Cross
Washington
Vladivostok
Russia
Galveston
Tex
Many Women Studying Law and Engineering at Texas
A June 25 1919 bulletin from the University of Texas notes rising interest among women in law and engineering. No women enrolled in law and one in engineering. 15 women in engineering in 1916 17 and 13 in arts. In 1918 19 eight women in law and fo in engineering. During 1918 19 long session 138 arts degrees awarded: 34 men and 96 women BA, 3 men 5 women BSc, 2 men BBA.
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University of Texas
Law
Ly Mgo
Loy
College of Arts
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Across the Nation
Comanche resident W D Martin praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders and back pain. The testimonial touts widespread public relief and lasting results, priced 60 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y listed as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
W. D. Martin
Doan
Mr. Martin
Foster Milburn Co., Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Annual Sulphur and Pyrites Production Report 1918
The United States Geological Survey announces the annual statement of 1918 sulphur and pyrites production exports and imports in the United States. United States sulphur output reached 1 353 525 tons in 1918 and copies are available from the Director, U S Geological Survey, Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
United States
U.S. Geological Survey
Don’t Prod Your Liver to Action
An old advertisement touts Nature’s Remedy NR Tablets for digestive system cleansing. It claims to support stomach, liver, bowels and kidneys, improve digestion, cure biliousness and constipation, and prevent sickness headaches. The ad promises quick relief and long term benefit, with a 25 cent box, sold by Reese Company through druggists.
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Reese Company
Weather Woes Hit Comanche County and Local Notes
Last week’s delayed report from Copperas Prairie and Gap notes severe winter conditions, mail outages, and phone failures. Local events include the 76 year old Grandpa Stephens’ funeral in Parker cemetery, Mr. Bryan of Ballinger handling affairs, and Robert Lusk visiting from Throckmorton. A new birth, a girl, was recorded for A. Jones on January 12. Persistent mud leaves fields fallow with little land prepared, frost damage plagues crops, and biscuit prices are forecast at 10 cents each.
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Comanche County
Bryan
Ballinger
Grandpa Stephens
Parker Cemetery
J. Graham, Sr
Gurley
Abilene
Robert Lusk
Throckmorton
West Reynolds
Gap
Robertson County
Raccoon
A. (. Jones
Preparation and Healing Remedy Featured in Ad
A Bay Cash Store advertisement promotes Far Ris Healing Remedy as an antiseptic. It claims the 50c bottle yields $2.00 worth of a healing oil or ointment and offers money back if unsatisfied. The ad lists Carter and Hasse as sellers.
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Manche
J. Stone
Farris
Sale Bay Cash
Carter
Hasse
Plan Welcome For Last Contingent Of A E F
Governor Hobby to aid welcoming the final A E F contingent returning to the United States. Telegram from Herbert Wall of the Rocky Mountain club outlines a 500 strong welcome party with officials and friends to greet the boat. The notice includes a cough remedy advertisement from Ballard's Hounds Syrup.
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Austin
Hobby
United States
Herbert Wall
Rocky Mountain Club of
New York
Rocky Mountain Club
Northern Pacific
Prickly Ash Bitters Entertains Cleanse Claim
An old advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a cleansing remedy for poor digestion constipation and sleeplessness. It claims to purify the vita and invigorate cheerful spirits with a price of 1.25 dollars per bottle.
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Mary J. Irvin
Cullen
Cardus
Comanche
Progressive Farmer
Texas
THE
Dallas
Fletcher
Castoria
Goodyear
Ford
Metta
GoodMar
Atone Oe
Copperas Prairie and
Ballard
Paris Smith
Prablem Oens
Holland
Bud Bishop
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