Lone Star Division battle praised by Texas boys
The Times reprints a detailed New York Tribune account of the famous battle in which the Lone Star Division fought, highlighting Texas youths including several from Laredo who earned glory and made the supreme sacrifice. The piece evokes pride in Texas bravery amid a broader page of local notices and ads.
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the Times
New York Tribune
Lone Star Division
Laredo
Texas
Times
Edward Green
Florist
Crocket
Ave. C
8Th St
San Antonio
Laredo National Bank Arranges Overseas Money Transfers
Laredo National Bank announces arrangements with London and Paris banks to send funds to soldiers overseas. Direct connections will allow payments in pounds sterling to Americans, with no cost for mail, cable, or currency exchange, facilitating overseas lending and support.
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Laredo National Bank
W.t. London
Paris
Laredo Nations Bank
de Laredo National Bank
London
Thanksgiving social calendar at Christ Church and clubs
The Parish Guild of Christ Church hosts a regular Thanksgiving Sale at the Rectory from 3 30 to 7 pm. High School Girls and Boys present a Thanksgiving party at 8 pm with a motor trip to North Laredo. A dance occurs at the Young Men's Hebrew Association Hall at 8 15 pm. Thursday features a Woman's Club program and dance at the Army Y M C A and 37th Infantry Club.
Thanksgiving Prayers and Local War Time Announcements
A page blends a Margaret Widdemer verse of gratitude with community war time notices. Reports include Mr and Mrs John Martin traveling to San Antonio, Lieut Lawrence Nelson’s return from visit with parents, Mrs J T Turpin recovering in Mercy Hospital, and Mrs Harlan More’s return from San Antonio. Also mentions Red Cross membership drive, Thanksgiving programs, and local club news with member changes.
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Lieut
Lawrence Nelson
San Antonio
Harlan More
T. J. Turpin
Dolores
City
New York Resident Retained by Local Club After Vote
A local club voted to retain a New York resident as a member citing her ardent work. A committee was appointed to cooperate with other groups to erect a soldiers memorial. Mrs Hatley led a paper on War Work of the Novelist and Dramatist, followed by Mrs Tucker reading Dear Mabel's Love Letters from a Rookie. The afternoon included packing Christmas boxes for soldiers.
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Pierce Nye
Meerate
Hal Wreer
Mire Matthews
New York
Mally
Hatley
Tucker
Shaifer Leyendecker Wedding at Leyendecker Home
One of the season's prettiest weddings was held at Mr. and Mrs. P. Leyendecker home as Julia Frances Leyendecker married Captain Edward Fondren Shaifer of Fort Sam Houston. The ceremony featured ornate white chrysanthemums and ferns, with Rev. McLoy officiating and Major Frederick Herr as best man. A reception and buffet supper followed, and the couple departed for a trip east before settling at Fort Sam Houston.
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Father McLoy
Edward Leyendecker
Mise Lamar Leyendecker
Frederick Herr
Courtney Slaughter
Villar
Shaifer
Fort Sam Houston
History Bits From Across the World and Time
A collection of curiosities notes paper envelopes reused in England since colonial times 1884 to 85 troops from New South Wales 800 served. Two US presidents with Dutch surnames Van Buren and Roosevelt. Belfast shipyard record 8000 ton ship in under four days. Canada’s 3.73 million sq miles could hold world population. British silver shortage 1797 Spanish dollars countermarked with George III. Egyptian origins of bells linked to percussion for sacred rites.
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England
New South Wales
United States
van Buren
Roosevelt
Belfast
Canada
George III
Ostris
Constipation Relief Ad From Meadowsville Woman
Mrs Pearl Patrick of Meadowsville Kentucky describes severe constipation and sour stomach. After ineffective doctor prescribed pills causing weakness and digestion upset she tried Thedford s Black Draught. She reports gentle relief, improved digestion and normal bowels with no lingering griping. The ad touts Black Draught as a long valued laxative for stomach liver and bowel issues.
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Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Thedford
Thanksgiving Day Prayer and History from Wharton
A historical Thanksgiving message urges gratitude for God, the nation, and victory in war. It cites 1621 Pilgrims, Madison, Lincoln, and current President setting aside the fourth Thursday as a national day. It calls churches and citizens to reflect, praise, and give thanks on the holiday. LAWRENCE H. WHARTON.
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Congress
Madison
Lincoln
America
Lawrenge H. Wharton
Birthdays on November 27 Highlight War Art and Navy Leaders
November 27 marks the birthdays of notable figures including Major William Orpen the British war artist born 40 years ago, Grant Hall of the Canadian Pacific Railway born in Montreal 55 years ago, Alvey A. Adee veteran diplomat born in Astoria New York 76 years ago, Maj Gen Frank W. Coe Coast Artillery chief born in Kansas 48 years ago, John A. Hoogewerff new US Navy rear admiral born in Maryland 58 years ago, and Eugene Walter Cleveland born author 44 years ago.
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William Orpen
Grant Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Alvey A. Adee
Aassistant
Washington
Astoria
N. Y
Frank W. Coe
Coast Artillery
United States Army
Kansas
John A. Hoogewerff
United States Navy
Maryland
Eugene Walter
Cleveland
Notice to Creditors of H. A. Sauvignet Estate
Notice is hereby given that original letters of administration upon the estate of H. A. Sauvignet deceased were granted to T. K. Hamilton on November 18, 1918 by the Webb County County Court. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them within the time prescribed by law. Residence and post office address is Laredo, Webb County, Texas.
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H. A. Sauvignet
Webb County
Lareed
Texas
T. K. Hamilton
Adialulstratrix
Extradition of Former Kaiser Considered by Britain and France
London reports British law officers in cooperation with French authorities are weighing the extradition of the former German emperor. No report or action yet. Amsterdam notes General van der Marwhig has arrived at Tieses with a large force, signaling a possible counter revolution. London also notes Dr Solf asks Allies to ease armistice terms and delay railroad stock delivery until February 1 due to shortages.
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Associated Preas
London
Foreign Office
Amsterdam
van der Marwhig
William
Verdun Front
Tieses
Berlin
Solf
Baruch Offered Treasury Post as McAdoo Successor
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, has been offered the post of secretary of the treasury to succeed William G. McAdoo, with nomination status still an open question.
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Washington, Navy
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Archbishop Messmer Reaches Fifteenth Milwaukee Year
In Milwaukee on November 28, Most Rev Sebastian G Messmer will complete his fifteenth year as Roman Catholic archbishop. The past year saw four hierarchy removals three by death and one by retirement leaving Messmer the third oldest American archbishop by service.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sebastian G. Messmer
Messmer
Festival of Chanukah Signals Enduring Jewish Heritage
New York reports Chanukah begins tomorrow evening in Jewish homes for eight days. The festival recalls the Maccabean revolt and parallels modern struggles in Europe. Celebrations include lighting candles each night and songs of Jerusalem’s retaking.
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New York
Europe
Antiochus Epiphanes
Syria
Land of
Israel
Judea
Judah the Lion
Jerusalem
Thanksgiving travel and events across North America
Trains across the United States carry travelers for Thanksgiving as Ontario Baptist Women’s Missionary Society opens its annual meeting in London Ontario. The Florida State Fair and Pan American Exposition begin in Jacksonville. A Greek council forms in Paris with expected Allied recognition. Canada’s labor talks with the Federal Cabinet meet in Ottawa. Samuel Gompers and Charles M Schwab speak at Boston’s National Housing Conference.
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Ontario Baptist Women's Missionary Society
London
Ont
Jacksonville
Fla
Paris
France
Great Britain
Labor Forces of Canada
Federal Cabinet
Ottawa
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Boston
Weather forecast for New Orleans unsettled tonight and Thursday
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans indicates unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday, with possible showers and variable winds. Residents should prepare for changing skies and mild to moderate rainfall potential.
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States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
Government thermometer broken at Fort Melito report missing
Observers at Fort Melito recorded a malfunction of the government thermometer with no accompanying post event details. The note provides fragmented data and no official statement on cause or corrective actions.
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Fort Melitowh
Texas Oklahoma troops moved in France before armistice
Washington reports two divisions of Texas and Oklahoma troops of the American army were located in France on November 7, four days before the armistice. Commanding generals listed by the war department include Major General W. R. Smith at Conde en Barrois and Major Henry T. Allen at Villers Devdun and St Dizier.
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Washington
France
War Department
Conde En Barrois
W. R. Smith
Czecho Slovak defense mobilizes reservists in Prague despatch
A Prague despatch reports the Czecho Slovak department of national defense mobilizing reservists for 1895 to 1899 and ordering all men under forty in the army to remain in service. The measure affects the entire force and reflects heightened military readiness.
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Amsterdam
Department of National Defense
Saya
Prague
Sims Named for Promotion in Navy Commands
Washington November 27 Vice Admiral William D Sims, commander of American naval forces in Europe since the United States entered the war, has been selected for promotion to a higher rank. The decision reflects his leadership in coordinating Allied naval operations and the growing role of the U S Navy in European theaters.
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Washington
William 8. Sims
Europe
Refused Hearing on Statewide Law Declared Unconstitutional
Austin November 27 The court of criminal appeals overruled the attorney general's rehearing bid in the statewide prohibition test case. Mandate expected next Friday, signaling the act will be ruled unconstitutional. Justice Prendergast dissented. The AG had sought to keep provisions on transportation and delivery of intoxicants intact and secured injunctions against rails. One railroad appeals to dissolve the injunction as the matter heads to the supreme court. Comptroller Terrell will not issue liquor licenses.
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Associated Presse
Austin
Texas
Attorney General
Court of Criminal Appeals
Justice Prendergast
Travis County District Court
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Terrell
Mrs. P. O. Stachell Praises Cough Remedy Cure
Mrs. P. O. Stachell of Homer City Pennsylvania recounts giving Jim Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to her son Ellis during a winter cold and claims it broke up the illness quickly. She endorses the remedy as pleasant and safe with long-standing proven qualities through many thousands of users.
Soldiers as Turkey Day Guests
New York on November 27 reports the War Camp Community Service plans to sponsor Thanksgiving dinners for about 50,000 soldiers and sailors on leave. Citizens volunteered to host at least two service members, with restaurants and hotels aiding those not hosted at home. Cuba plans a national Thanksgiving holiday with excursions and benefit performances to fund gifts for American soldiers. Orville Wright recounted early hardships and lack of financial help, contrasting words with action.
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New York
New York War Camp
Havana
Republic of Cuba
United States
Uncle Sam
From Here and There
London metropolitan area holds a million houses, world sheep census exceeds 450 million, gold coin in circulation weighs about 900 tons, England recycles 4000 tons of waste paper weekly, Earth population doubles in 139 years, over 1,000,000 U S youths reach twenty one yearly, about 10,000 private employment agencies exist in the United States, Paris streets use police interpreters to aid Allied soldiers.
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London
England
United States
Paris
Navy set to fill admiral vacancy next month
A vacancy in the Hat will occur next month with the retirement of Admiral Austin Knight who commands the Atlantic fleet. Rear Admiral Cleaves will fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Admiral Sims.
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Austin Knight
Atlantic
Cleaves
Sims
American Prisoners Arriving From German Camps at Metz
American prisoners reach Metz after treatment by the Red Cross. Texans listed include Thomas R. Phillips of Dallas William Lummas of Canton Floyd Edcock of Elgin Eddie J. Hoffman of Castel Llano County and others among the arrivals.
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Paris
Metz
Red Cross
Thomas R. Phillips
Dallas
William Lummas
Canton
Floyd Edcock
Elgin
Eddie J. Hoffman
Castel
Llano County
Were Not Inoculated Report From German Prisoners
Examination of Americans released from German prisons finds no evidence of inoculation with malignant or contagious diseases. The Americans are in better than expected physical condition and not inoculated as claimed.
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France
War Frontiers Close As Scandinavia Hosts Talks
One year ago today German and Austrian forces sealed the Swiss frontier while Scandinavian rulers met at Christiania for a conference. London reported the torpedoing of the American steamer Actaeon off the Spanish coast.
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Austria
Christiania
London
Actaeon
Spnish
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