France and Italy report front actions in war
Paris reports intermittent cannonading on the front with German attempts north of the Chemin Des Dames failing, while Rome notes Austro German and Italian forces trading heavy artillery along the front with strong air activity and repulsed enemy patrols. London says British troops recaptured trench sections east of Bullecourt with limited patrol activity otherwise.
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Chemin Des Dames
Italy
Associated Press
Rome
War Office
Ibenta
Piave
Fossi
London
Teutons
Bullecourt
Arras-Cambrai
Lens
Germany says troops penetrate lines in Berlin push
Germany reported Berlin front actions with German troops advancing yesterday near the city. Details described a penetration of enemy lines, indicating renewed pressure on Soviet or Allied positions as winter fighting continued.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Soldier jailed for six months over fountain pen theft
A soldier was convicted by a military court martial today and sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a fountain pen to obtain money for his wife’s medicine. He had first tried to borrow money and argued that prompt government salary payments would have made the theft unnecessary.
Food Situation Graver in Europe Warns U S Officials
Washington reports the allied European food crisis deepens with England France and Italy suffering severe shortages. Germany and Austria are described as far worse, offering little optimism amid wartime scarcity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Europe
England
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Soldier Sentenced for Theft at Camp Sherman
Private Charles R. Brooker, stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio, was sentenced after stealing and pawning a safety razor. The case was handled by military authorities with a formal ruling communicated today.
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International News Service
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Charles R. Brooker
Hurt by Pony In West Texas Five Year Old Dragged
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Rufus Lyne was thrown from a pony in West Texas. His foot caught in the stirrup and the horse dragged him until the girth strap broke. He was trampled before release. Doctors Bomar and Davis advised transfer to San Antonio for treatment. parents departed with Dr Bomar for the train at 3 AM. George John Thomas.
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West
Tex
Rufus Lyne
Bomar
Davis
Three Rivers
San Antonio
George John Thomas
Opponents of Hoover Quiry in Sugar Hearing
Washington January 8 The Senate Manufacturers Committee spent the day in a sugar investigation hearing. Frank Lowry secretary of the Federal Sugar Refining Company reiterated points from Claus Spreckels and argued the Food Administration should not assign refiners to price fixing questions. Chairman Reedagin attacked Hoover and cited Food Administration notices from last November urging refiners to increase sugar candy production. Hoover testified there was a real shortage and that buyers knew of it.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Manufacturers Committee
Frank ' Tary
Lowry
Seere Sugar Refining Company
Food Administration
Claus A. Spreckels
Reedagin
Vod
Hoover
Ers
Jen
Dam repair request filed for Austin dam
Guy A. Collett, receiver, asks federal court for authority to repair the Austin dam at an estimated cost of $100,000 after a fear of a serious leak. The action seeks approval to undertake necessary fixes to prevent damage and ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver
Austin
Tex
Guy A. Collett
Rece
Federal
Canned and Pickled Rabbit Recipes From State Agriculture
The State Department of Agriculture in Austin promotes turning jack rabbits into usable meat to aid war efforts. It outlines canning methods and recipes for canned rabbit, potted rabbit, rabbit sausage, chili con carne, and pickled rabbit, with details on proportions, preparation, and steam canner processing times.
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State Department of Agriculture
Austin
Texas
Plains of
Gas Kills Three Boys in San Antonio Basement
Three boys ages 9 and 18 died from gas fumes found in a discarded ice box in the basement of the Schlesinger Commission House at 1106 West Commerce Street known as Commission Row. Police believe they entered through a rear door late Sunday night and slept with their caps as pillows as a gas jet remained open. Detectives Green and Harris led the response and authorities transported the bodies to Riebe Undertaking.
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Joe Morales
Victoria Street
Pedro Ibarra
South Laredo Street
Arnulfo Solis
D. Schlesinger Commission House
West Commercce Street
Commission Row
Green
Harris
Riebe
Basen
Appar
Luling Reports First Smallpox Case in Months
Luling Texas records its first smallpox case in months as the wife of Jesus Trevino a Mexican restaurant keeper falls ill. Physicians declare the disease smallpox and a strict quarantine will be enforced to curb spread.
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Luling
Tex
Jesus Trevino
Atending
Hog Cholera Reported in Victoria County Texas
Janie Boyce, county farm demonstrator, reports hog cholera developing in eastern Victoria County near Inez. He has contacted the Agricultural and Mechanical College for an expert to investigate the situation.
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Victoria
Tex
Janie Boyce
Victoria County
Inez
Mr. Boyce
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Little Girl Dies From Burns In Mishap
Jewel Eleanor Gaines aged 2 years 9 months 7 days died from severe burns received while her father lit a brushpile near the family home. Born November 2 1915 she died January 9 1918 at Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by parents W J and Cora nee Hicks and siblings with funeral led by Rev. A R Vetter.
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Eleanor Little Gaines
Baro'clock
W J. Cora
Jewel
A. R. Vetter
No Poison Found In Palestine Cocoanuts
Analysis of a cocoanut sent from Palestine completed by Food and Drug Commissioner Re Hoffman Jr. found no trace of poison. Earlier, several people in Palestine were ill after eating cocoanuts and suspected poisoning prompted the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
S. A. Express
Austin
Tex
Food and Drug
Re Hoffman, Jr
Epidemic Threat Prompting County Health Action in Austin
County health authorities battle a smallpox threat in the Garfield district of Travis County. Thirty-two Mexicans are placed in the county pest camp. twelve have smallpox and others show exposure. A physician conducts house-to-house canvassing to locate cases and vaccinate residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin ,Tex
Dan
Garfield
Travis County
Jacob Theis Dead at Boerne
Jacob Theis aged 82 died Wednesday morning in Boerne after long residence in Texas. Survived by his widow three sons Rudolph of San Angelo August and Barney of Boerne eight daughters including Mrs Achterberg Fort Stockton Mrs Dietert Mrs Bergmann Mrs Toepperwein Mrs Philips Emma Menlie and Theis all of Boerne and Mrs Christian Gimbel of San Antonio.
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Jacob Theis
Texas
Rudolph
San Angelo
August
Barney Theis
Boerne
Fred Achterberg
Fort Stockton
Crus. Dietert
Oscar Bergmann
Arno Toepperwein
Anna Phillips
Emma
Menlie
Theis
Boernes
Christian Gimbel
San Antonio
At. Boerne
Farmers Must Apply By May First At Court House
Notice from The F. L. B. of Houston requires all parties seeking money to apply by May first or by 19 inst. The meeting will be held at the Court house on that date. Chr. Mathisen, Secretary-Treasurer FN FLL A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Court House
Public School Notice for Kinder Admission
Public notice directs that children who are six years old or will reach six by January 21st should be admitted to school. Parents with eligible children are urged to notify Bates at once to arrange entry.
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Prof
W. 7
Quested
BATES
Wilbur C. Treadwell Optometrist Opens Fredericksburg Visits
Wilbur C. Treadwell, optometrist, practices limited to correcting defects of sight by lenses and will make regular visits in Fredericksburg. Consultations available January 21 to 26 inclusive at Room 3, Gold Building. the Vogue will take orders.
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Fredericksburg
Gold Building
Vogue
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Juvincourt
Aisne
Avecourt
Hezenvaux
Verdun
German War Office
Ailly Wood
St. Mihiel
Champagne
Hoover Quiry
Laerner
OPERA
Mutual Picture
Edna Goodrich
Wm. ¢. Kolb
Max Dill
Gladys Leslie
Gus. Malchow
J. P. Moore & Co
Moses Bros
Mosel Bros
Chr
Mathisen
See
y.Treas
FN. Fll
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Optometrist
Carl
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
R. Penniger
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