Soldiers Train for Civil Roles Beyond War in Camp Travis
A Division Publicity Office piece from January 10 1918 argues war training at Camp Travis builds future citizens. It states soldiers gain technical skills in telegraphy electricity and machinery, and improve health and vigor. The article compares soldiering to a power plant where every part must function well for victory and postwar prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
National Army
Idea Profession
Tanlac credited with reviving El Paso man's health
L. E. Hartman of 2403 Gold Street El Paso says Tanlac improved his appetite headaches and sleep after years of weakness and malnutrition following pneumonia malaria and stomach trouble He reports renewed energy and daily work capability and notes local outlets Hanisch Payne Chaney and Lee & Son sell Tanlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
L. E. Hartman
Gold Street
Great Western Oil Co
el Paso
Hartman
Shreveport Electric‘company
Shreveport
Taniac
Tanlae
Fredericksburg
Hanisch & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
Harper
O. A. McBeth
Eckert
Lee & Son
Wilson Accepts Willard Resignation From War Industries Board
President Wilson will accept Daniel Willard's resignation as chairman of the War Industries Board and as chairman of the Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense. The news is issued by the International News Service from Washington D C dated January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Daniel Willard
War Industries Board
The
Council of National Defense
Defficiency In Rainfall For 1917 In Texas Post
The article notes 1917 as the driest year in Austin since 1856 with 15.58 inches of rain. It compares 1892 and December rainfall of 0.18 inches versus 2.65 inches average. It mentions Camp Travis meals and soldier care, and a promotion to First Lieutenant Alfred P. Petsch in the 839th Co. 10th Bn 165th Depot Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Tr
165Th Depot Brigade
Alvin O. Klingelhoefer
Alfred P. ©. Petsch
University of Texas
Austin
Mother Love on a Child’s Deathbed Lullaby
A speaker reflects on losing a child and the lifelong debt of love. The poem speaks of nursing the child, the pain of parting, and the rich reward of having shared motherhood. The speaker finds recompense in holding the child and in the joy of love received.
Marine Chaney from Gillespie County Gains Marksman Medal
Henry L. Chaney of Willow City joined the Marine Corps on June 8 and earned marksman status with the Springfield rifle. He won the medal after training at island camps and shooting trials at Port Royal South Carolina. Chaney is the son of Mrs. Jenney Chaney of Willow City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Chaney
Willow City
Port Royal
S. C
Young Chaney
Jenney Chaney
Marine Corps
San Antonio
Doan’s Kidney Pills Proven To Help Weak Kidneys
Testimony from J N Cox of Center Point Texas describes rheumatic pains and a disabling lumbago that left him unable to work. He used six boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills and was cured, a claim the ad presents as proof of the remedy’s merit. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. N. Cox
Center Point
Texas
Doan
Delegation Heads to Washington Over Wall Packing Plants
A delegation from every craft in the wall packing industry led by John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor departed Chicago for Washington to urge immediate government action. The group aims to seek a personal plea with President Wilson to take over wall packing plants nationwide.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Wilson
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Washington
Workmen to Be Transferred From West to East
The Railroad Administration plans moving machinists and other skilled railroad workers from Western lines to the East to relieve shortages and allow delayed repairs on locomotives and freight cars. The move is temporary for a few weeks until Eastern operations can handle repairs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
East
Railroad Administration
Western Railroads
Eastern
Publication Citation in Klier v Novian in Gillespie County
Texas Gillespie County issues a citation by publication to summon Peter Novian, absent defendant, to answer a suit filed December 11 1917 seeking recovery of 378 dollars plus costs on a promissory note dating December 31 1915 and secured by land in Lot 15 Millville survey. The court requires service by weekly newspaper publication for four weeks and directs sheriff to execute sale of the described parcels in Stonewall Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Novian
District Court
Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
Auit
Waldemar Klier
J. P. Burg
Loan & Abstract Company
Peter Jensehke
Stonewall
Anna Kallenberg
N. EK. Cor
Austin-Fredericksburg
S. W. Cor
Millville
Pedernales River
Tigspie
G. E. Wright
Citation summons Peter Novian in 1918 Gillespie case
Sheriff must publish weekly summons for four weeks in a local or district newspaper to summon Peter Novian to appear at the January 28 1918 Justice Court of Precinct No 1 in Fredericksburg. Plaintiff John P Burgis seeks $191.10 plus interest and costs claiming debt from goods and advances. Garnishee Waldemar Klier tied to the suit funded by the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Gillespie County
Peter Novian
Thirty-third Judicial District
Justice’s Court
Fredericksburg
John P. Burgis
John P. Bure
Waldemar Klier
A. W. Petmecky
Justice of the Peace
Deo County
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PEC
A Beverage
Bevo
Navy
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Oppenheimer Gro.co
Fredericksburg, Texas
Division Publicity Office
War Industrial Board
New Business
Buckhorn Saloon
Yours
Hy. J. Ochs
Uncle Sam
U. S. Marine
AVN
Mosel Bros
Scottt
Scott & Bowne
Diloomfield
N. J
State of
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