Thanksgiving Observed in Laredo And Fort McIntosh Football
OGAL reports Thanksgiving Day observed with church services and bank closures in Laredo. Fort McIntosh hosts a football game between Fourth Field Artillery and 37th Infantry despite bad weather. Also notes Christmas shopping begins, Corpus Christi visit by Thirty-seventh Infantry Minstrels, and War Savings Stamp appeal to help Webb County.
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Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Fourth Field Artillery
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Corpus Christ
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Orpheum
William F. Grand
Webb County
War Industries Board releases over twenty million in non war construction
The Times by the St. Louis Union Bank reports that on November 12, 1941 the War Industries Board released more than 20 million dollars in deferred non war construction. The action followed Board restrictions adjusted for wartime material and labor needs, aiming for broad distribution across the nation. Projects include dwellings farms schools irrigation works municipal improvements and food storage buildings benefiting small contractors.
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D. R. McLennan
War Industries Board
George impulsive man and a judge’s remark
A Virginia man with many former workers encounters a street acquaintance and inquires about a brother named George. The reply reveals George died suddenly and the judge notes his impulsive nature.
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Virginia
George
Snow Liniment Demand in Damp Weather
Damp chilly conditions spark high demand for Ballard's Snow Liniment popular for rheumatic aches and pains. Prices quoted 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, available at all druggists.
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Ballard
Community events list for Friday and evening meetings
The Woman's Club hosts a program at the Army YMCA in the evening. Officers and ladies plan a dance at the 87th Infantry Club. Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls meet at 4:00 at Mrs Alfred Poggenpohl's home. Swastika Camp Fire Girls meet with Miss Belva Bergman at 4:00. Troop 2 Boy Scouts meet at headquarters hall at 7:00. The 1 group gathers at the Methodist Church at its regular hour.
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Army Y. M. C. A
87Th Infantry Club
Blue Bird
Camp Fire Girls
Alfred Poggenpohl
Swastika
Belva Bergman
Boy Scouts of
Troop No. 2
Boy Scouts
Troop No. 1
Methodist Church
Consul Robertson Heads to Corpus Christi for Thanksgiving
United States Consul Randolph Robertson departed for Corpus Christi to spend Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs. Bettie Robertson and sisters Mrs. A. D. Evans and Mrs. Robert W. Slayton. He plans to return to Laredo in a day or two.
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United States
Randolph Robertson
Corpus Christi
Bettie Robertson
A. D. Evans
Robert W. Slayton
Laredo
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across Nations and Faiths
Today marks the United States Thanksgiving observance with broad gratitude for peace. Orthodox Jews begin an eight day Chanukah festival commemorating Jerusalem’s historic recapture. Chicago and Milwaukee dioceses celebrate 75 years since 1843 papal decree. Rear Admiral De Witt Coffman retires today. Archbishop Sebastian G. Messmer completes fifteenth year in Milwaukee. Cuba holds elaborate Thanksgiving celebration. Allied victory rally sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at 4 pm nationwide with singing The Star Spangled Banner.
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United States
Jerusalem
Chicago
Milwaukee
de Witt Coffman
North Atlantic
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk
Sebastian G. Messmer
America
Havana
Republic of Cuba
General Federation of Women's Clubs
The Flu Song Through the Spanish Flu Era
A vivid verse captures the ache and fear of the flu across generations. It blends humor and pain as it profiles fever, exhaustion, and the dread of a deadly illness. The speaker claims to have endured similar misery and references the term Heil in a lyric context.
Laredo notes many war time entries and social events
The item lists Captain Alden Muller’s majority news from the American forces in France, local compliments to service members, Thanksgiving visits, and social announcements. It mentions Cadet James Greer’s discharge, a postponed Hebrew Association dance due to weather, and the Shaffer Leyendecker wedding with December home quarters at Fort Sam Houston.
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Ida Muller
Captain Alden Muller
France
Texas
Laredo
Young Mens’ Hebrew Association
Fort Sam Houston
Mexican Bandits Threaten Juarez Near Villa Forces
Paso, Texas reports that Juarez is cut off from interior Mexico as rebels led by Villa concentrate within striking distance. A guarded train reached 60 miles inland but bridges were burned and further progress appears impossible.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Villa
Feeling of Gratitude Across Nation on Thanksgiving
Washington observations showed a deep sense of gratitude and thankfulness on Thanksgiving Day. Celebrations highlighted soldiers and sailors, with a simple White House dinner for the president and his family, while New York hosted a Victory Sing featuring 1,000 voices as the headline event.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
White House
New York
Vienna to try war officials including Berchtold Czernin
An Exchange telegram from Copenhagen reports London says the Austrian Hungarian government plans to bring to trial all war officials. It names Count Berchtold and Count Czernin as targets. Paris weighs extradition of William Hohenzollern, with Professor Berthelmy arguing political crimes are not exempt from common law.
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Associated Press
London
Vienna
Count Berchtold
Count Czernin
Copenhagen
Paris
William Hohenzollern
Berthelmy
Paris Law Faculty
German Responsibility Emphasized by Westminster Gazette
London dispatch quotes the Westminster Gazette asserting that the German states must pay for the war and that Germany as a whole will be held responsible for the war's consequences.
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London
Germany
Westminster Gazette
Austrian official warns of bankruptcy but vows war debts paid
Vienna quotes Dr Redlion, former finance minister, saying if allies help immediately Austria can rise. He urges enemies to be generous, notes financial condition on paper shows bankruptcy, but asserts war debts can be paid if food is secured and order is maintained.
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Vienna
Redlion
Peruvian Government Seeks Calm Amid Chilean Dispute
Lima reports calm as government acts to prevent incidents in the Peru Chile dispute. Port workers at Callao refuse to handle cargoes for Chilean steamers, signaling heightened tension in the harbor.
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Associated Press
Lima
Callao
Madrid approves League of Nations principle
Both chambers of the Spanish parliament have approved the principle of the League of Nations, marking a definitive alignment with international cooperative norms. The decision was announced in Madrid on November 2.
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Madrid
League of Nations
Texas Teachers In Session In Dallas Convention Opens
Dallas hosts the Texas State Teachers Association annual convention opening for a three day program. Noted educators from Texas and other states are to speak. Sessions focus on wartime educational changes and the transition back to peacetime schooling.
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Dallas
Texas
Recaptured village scene and high level war notes
One year ago today in the war report Germans recaptured part of Fontaine Notre Dame village. Bolsheviki government in Russia began armistice negotiations with Germany. Papal Secretary of State declared the Pope was not preparing any new appeal toward peace.
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Fontaine Notre Dame
Russia
Germany
Instrumental Play Sparks Banter in Noisy Orchestra
A comic exchange unfolds among the Drum Violin Trombone and Piano as they trade quips about heads notes and rattled nerves. The interchange playful hints at a lighthearted rehearsal moment in a bustling ensemble.
Mrs P O Stuchell Cures Son With Cough Remedy
Mrs P O Stuchell of Homer City Pa recounts giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to her son Ellis for a cold last winter. She says it helped at once and quickly broke up the cold. The remedy has long been in use and proven safe and pleasant by thousands.
Admiral Coffman Retires from Navy at Age Limit
Rear Admiral De Witt Coffman reaches statutory retirement age in Washington. A Virginian and Annapolis graduate since 1876, he rose to Vice Admiral during World War I era service. His career spanned land roles as inspector and navy yard commandant, with early service aboard the Adams and Boston in the Bering Sea and Hawaiian Islands patrols.
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Washington, D. C
de Witt Coffman
United States Navy
Germany
Atlantic Fleet
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk
Coffman
Annapolis Academy
Navy Yards
Naval College At
Newport
Leutenant
Bering Sea
Adams
Seal Islands
Boston
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
United States
King George Arrives in Boulogne for Paris Visit
King George landed at Boulogne today and is expected to reach Paris tonight. The foreign affairs ministry has been converted into a royal palace for his stay.
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Paris
George
Boulogne
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Australia eyes sale of wheat in world markets
London dispatch reports Australian Prime Minister Hughes has been informed by the Australian wheat board that Australia aims to sell a million tons of wheat at a minimum price of 1.18 dollars a bushel, contingent on access to world markets and capacity to reserve the remainder of its on hand supply.
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London
Hughes
Australian Wheat Board
Australia
Labour Party Manifesto Demands Radical Reforms in Europe
London reports the Labour Party manifesto warns coalitions against opposing the new European democracies. It calls for immediate withdrawal of allied forces from Russia, free trade, nationalization of land mines railways shipping armaments and electric power. It demands abolition of conscription and taxation on capital.
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London
British Labor Party
Russia
Britain’s War Losses Reported At One Million Killed
London reports that during the war Great Britain actually lost one million men killed. The earlier figure of 65,704 did not include front-line deaths from sickness nor those reported missing who died.
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London
Great Britain
Wilson completes trip preparations for peace conference message
President Wilson, in Washington on November 28, finished travel arrangements and spent hours drafting his message to Congress. Officials anticipate it will reveal the first delegation chosen to attend the European peace conference.
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Washington
Europe
Wilson
Congress
Cure for Croup Noted by Greenville Mother
Mrs. Rose Middleton of Greenville Illinois shares her experience with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup attacks in her family. She says the remedy breaks up attacks immediately and has been kept in the house for Children's illnesses. She also cites personal use for coughs and colds with good results.
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Rose Middleton
Greenville
Chamberlain
Careful Hospitality Reveals Neighbor’s Smoking
A man shows his open cigar case to the neighbor on his right who declines, followed by the neighbor on the left also refusing. The wife then reminds the smoker of Mr. Jones who actually smokes, prompting realization.
Released Soldiers Given Employment
Special to The Times San Antonio Texas Secretary of Labor Wilson ordered Federal Director H W Lewis to deploy United States Employment Service representatives to Texas army camps to aid released soldiers. Soldiers will learn industry needs and be offered free government employment services with placement expected where possible.
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The
Times
San Antonio
Texas
Wilson
H. W. Lewis
United States Employment Service
Ley Service
Mrs. Debra Gates Dies in New York Hotel
Mrs Debra Gates widow of late John W Gates dies suddenly in her New York apartment at the Plaga Hotel according to private despatches from Port Arthur Texas. She was not ill before death and Mr Gates was a famed railroad and oil magnate who founded this city.
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Associated Press
Port Arthur
Texas
Debra Gates
John W. Gates
New York
Gates
Birthday of famous lifer Pomeroy noted in Charlestown
Boston dispatch reports Jesse Pomeroy the United States most notorious life prisoner will mark his 60th birthday in solitary at Massachusetts State Prison Charlestown. Convicted as a youth for the murder of a girl his case linked to other disappearances. He has spent most of his life in confinement with limited contact and restricted privileges.
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Boston
Mass
Jesse Pomeroy
United States
Massachusetts State
Charlestown
Pomeroy
Massachusetts
Prostration Claim Tied to Drunken Return in Chronicle Snippet
A fragment from the San Francisco Chronicle describes Mrs Clancy and Mrs Casey discussing prostration or nervous prostration claims. Mrs Clancy mentions prostrating her husband with a flatiron after his drunken return last night, marking a disputed domestic encounter.
Rob a sore throat with Ballard's Snow Liniment cure claim
An advertisement urges using Ballard's Snow Liniment for sore throats with a claim that one or two applications cure it. It lists prices 25c 60c and 1.00 per bottle and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
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