The Power Behind the Gun Explains Smokeless Powder
A historical overview by Joseph H. Noyes of A&M College of Texas on smokeless powder for the U.S. Army and Allies. It details gun cotton production from linters, nitration with acids, multiple boilings and washes, and the conversion to cordite smokeless powder for rifles, shells, and large guns, noting demand growth to 914,000 bales by mid 1916.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Edward P. O’hern
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Navy
Pen mightier than sword praise echoes in war rhetoric
In a dated critique the piece laments Russia's disarray and praises the press as decisive war power. It argues newspapers carry truth to villages, enabling informed action, and recalls Richelieu that the pen is mightier than the sword. An unrelated ad for poultry and groceries follows.
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Russia
Richelieu
Ranger Captain Hays Pursues Indians Near San Antonio
In 1842 Captain Jack Hays led Rangers near San Antonio against a Comanche party. A hunt for Ranger James Campbell ended with his body found near the Alamo, scalped and lingering in Indian conflict after the ambush that day. His companions and settlers later buried him by the Alamo.
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James Campbell
San Antonio
Jack Hays
Pinta Trail
Guadalupe
Fredericksburg
Sabinal Canon
Nueces
Alamo
John
Alan Sowell
Dignowity Hill
Seguin and
French Stith
Government Hill
Hays
James Campbel
Campbell
San Marcos River
Guadalupe County
Greatest Land Boom Predicted With Riches Ahead
Prophecy of a national land boom cites surplus farm money, high land prices, and cheap credit. It argues farmers will buy vast acreage, bolstering manufacturing and rail growth, expanding towns, and driving land values higher. The seller invites buyers or sellers to consult him for land deals.
Special Moving Pictures during Court Week at Kuaer Iner's
A fragment notes ongoing special moving picture showings scheduled during court week at a venue named Kuaer Iner's. Details are limited and uncertain.
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Kuaeriner's
J Kimbrough Dealer General Merchandise
J Kimbrough offers a complete stock of dry goods clothing gentlemen's furnishings staples and fancy groceries. Also buys and sells all kinds of country produce.
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J. Kimbrough
General Merchandise
Wealth Created by War and American Prosperity
Wealth created by war has driven dramatic growth in the United States. From 1914 to 1917, national income rose about 33 1 3 percent in seven years and nearly 117 percent in 17 years. Foreign trade in 1916 reached almost eight billion dollars, outpacing 1911 and 1912 combined and exceeding 1915 by more than two and a half billion. The balance of trade over 36 months since August 1, 1914 totals five and three quarter billion dollars, nearly six times the 1917 national debt. The United States holds about one third of global gold stock, with national assets rivaling Britain, Russia, France, and Italy. America today is the richest nation in history.
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United States
England
Mother Earth
America
United ‘States
Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Dallas dries win local option vote by 1952
Dallas voters approved local option, with dry forces polling 10 516 and anti prohibitionists 564. Saloons in Dallas will close October 20, affecting 220 saloons, one brewery and twelve wholesale houses, with a combined capital of about 2 500 000.
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Dallas
Texas
Cash garage sale notice at KOENIG shop
A sale notice states you can buy it for less at the Cash garage of E. J. KOENIG. The item appears advertised as a promo deal offering lower prices at the KOENIG location.
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E. J. Koenig
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Remington Umc
Rifle Club
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Inc
Woolworth Building
New York
Joseph H. Noyes
A. & M. College of Texas
Mosel Bros
Albert, Texas
Cmc
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
The
Fredericksburg Publishing &Co
B. B. Liles
M.D
Cain City
J. EK. Pedem
Pj. H. Petty
M. D
Texas Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Citizens Bank
Capitol
Alfred Vander Stucken
Oscar Krauskopf
WM. Bierschwale
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