Thanksgiving then and now a nation's gratitude and need
From the first American Thanksgiving through today, the piece extols lasting gratitude while detailing war outcomes and the world’s shortages. It lauds the United States for aiding allies, declares victory justified by divine mercy, and warns of ongoing food and shipping shortages as Europe recovers. It urges thrift, conservation, and continued global help as supplies normalize.
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New England
Congress
Washington
United States
Tossin
Germany
Europe
Food Conservation After War Remains Essential
Despite armistice hopes, food conservation will be necessary for at least another year. Until the 1919 crop is harvested and distributed, domestic supplies won’t rise or prices fall. Belgium's ten million people depend on our shipments, with France's soldiers and refugees also relying on aid.
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Belgium
France
Laborers Dismissed After War Leads to Labor Surplus
C F Perron of Aluminum Co of America at Maryville had gathered 55 Mexican laborers for 250 total planned workers. A company telegram ordered no more laborers, pay off the men, and discharge them. Onion growers and farmers foresee reduced difficulty securing Mexican labor as this ceases in other regions.
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C. F. Perron
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Maryville
Tenn
Tennessee
Relief from eczema with Zemo skin remedy
An advertisement for Zemo from the E. W. Rose Co. promises relief from eczema and other skin troubles. Priced at 35 cents for a standard bottle and one dollar for extra large, the antiseptic liquid is described as non sticky, non greasy, easily applied and dependable for clear, healthy skin. Based in Cleveland.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, Q
Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Beatrice Baker
Webb County Texas issues citation directing sheriff to publish notice of Beatrice Baker minor guardianship. John B. Baker named temporary guardian of person and estate. permanent unless contested at next Webb County Court term on February 17 1919 in Laredo. Court clerk J A Rodriguez signs, notice dated November 21 1918.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
Texas
Beatrice Baker
John B. Baker
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
War Savings Stamps Campaign Reported Strong Start in Webb County
Fr. R. Senor of the U S Treasury, back in Webb County to push the drive, reported $2710 in stamp sales on the first day from booths at Bender and Hamilton hotels the post office and Richters. Only $745 came through those agencies, with optimism that the county will reach its quota as pledge cards circulated at Thanksgiving services and Senor urged further purchases to support the war effort.
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Fr. R. Senor
United States Treasury Department
Webb County
Bender and
Hamilton
Post Office
Richter
Senor
Thanksgiving Day clash at Fort McIntosh pits artillery vs infantry
The Fourth United States Field Artillery from Camp Scurry arrives at Fort McIntosh near Hidalgo Street for a 3 29 p.m. Thanksgiving game against the Thirty seventh Infantry. Both sides boast husky, prime conditioned players including former college stars and professionals, promising a close, high quality contest amid a large civilian and military crowd.
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United States Field Artillery
Camp Scurry
Corpus Christi
Fort McIntosh
Hidalgo Street
Fourth Field Artillery
Edith Cavell Memorial Unveiled by Queen Alexandra at Norwich
A memorial statue to Edith Cavell, described as a patriot and martyr, was unveiled by Queen Alexandra in Norwich. The event included the opening of the Nurse Cavell Memorial home for district nurses in the same city.
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Edith Cavell
Queen Alexandra
Norwich
Nurse Cavell
Today's anniversaries and early 20th century news hits
A collage of 17th to 19th century events marks November 28 with peace proclamations and battles. The day notes Murat’s Warsaw entry, Amiens occupation, Serbia Bulgaria hostilities end, and Lowell memorial in Westminster Abbey, plus Montenegrin victory in Bosnia and Roumanian governance moves as Austro German forces close in. In the day’s news, Talaat Pasha rises as Turkish power negotiates peace, after a decade of a telegraph prank that helped spark the Young Turk revolution. An advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for cures it cannot achieve.
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Talaat Pasha
Salonica
Constantinople
Young Turk
For a Weak Stomach
Advice for diet and bowel care based on age and occupation. When overfull or constipated, take one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid regularity.
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Chamberlain
Black Draught touted as help for digestion and liver
In Me Liversville Ky Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham 65 testifies that digestion and liver function improve with Black Draught a long standing remedy praised for cleansing the system and easing constipation Indicating a dose tonight yields a fresher tomorrow with a price of 25c per package one cent per dose from the druggist
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Thedford
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offer with Pepper Plaster
A chest tightness and dry cough signal lung inflammation and Ballard's Horehound Syrup promises relief with a free Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster. The syrup supposedly reduces inflammation and cures colds settled in the lungs, sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
The Old Time Conditions to Be Resumed Soon
As soldiers return from service and are discharged many will reclaim earlier jobs. Normal business life is expected to be restored by next summer with trained workers rejoining workplaces, reducing muddling and delays and bringing back efficiency.
Regulate the Bowels with Herbine Regulator
An 19th century advertisement claims Herbine admirably regulates bowels when they fail to move. It purports to aid the liver and stomach and restore strength and buoyancy. Price 50 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Thanksgiving Day Weather Sours For City Folks
Nebulous skies on Thanksgiving day dampened urban plans while rural farmers cheer a cloudy spell. Weather favors crops and cattle, promising spring prosperity, as city dwellers lament mud and damp, to the benefit of tillers of the soil. Regular Encampment 29 meeting notes follow, then a medicinal ad for Herbine claiming bowel regulation and vitality.
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Old Sol
Cornucopia
Card of Thanks for Miguel G. Benavides Family
By this we wish to thank all those kind friends who sent floral offerings and those who sympathized and helped us during the death of our beloved son, husband, and father, Miguel G. Benavides, and assure them that their kindness will never be forgotten. THE FAMILY.
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Germany
Europe
Miguel G. Benavides
Morgan Yatter Co. Liberty Bond Buyers and Stock Dealers
Liberty Bond buyers offer best cash prices and the firm buys and sells stocks. MORGAN YATTER CO. 1210 Southwestern Life Blog Dallas Texas.
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Morgan Yatter CO
Southwestern Life
Dallas
Texas
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