Social Calendar Early Evening Scout Meetings
Friday The Boy Scouts of Troop No 1 hold a regular meeting at 7 30 in the evening. Saturday The Red Cross Knitting Circle meets with Mrs W W MacGregor at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Junior Scouts meet in the afternoon at the club room of the Methodist church. Ladies Night at the Thirty Seventh Infantry Club.
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Boy Scouts of
Troop No. 1
Red Cross
W. W. MacGregor
Methodist Church
Thirtyseventh Infantry Club
The Bitter Hour and Local Social Notes
A reflective poem about bitterness yielding strength and beauty, paired with a local Baltimore Sun log of social updates. Marian Wright and Grace Lang visit Mrs. Lang. travels by Asher Smith. Lt. George S. Savage on duty at Fort McIntosh. Boy Scout hike to Richter's farm. Dr. May Foster to San Antonio for a grandchild’s operation. Rev. J. N. Campbell’s leave for chaplaincy training. Ed. Cottula of the San Antonio customs house visiting for Washington's Birthday. Lone Star Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls meet. Red Cross surgical dressings class underway with 25 morning and 22 afternoon enrollees. Baptist Ladies Aid evangelism meeting. Epworth League activity. Woman's Club Market Hall program for Vimes Tobacco Fund.
Local concert features prominent artists and varied program
A charity program presents top local performers in a rich lineup including Star Spangled Banner, Liszt Etude in F sharp, trombone solo by Taylor, readings by Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Polkinhorn, vocal selections by Annette from Meirelle, Pizzicato from Sylvia, Delibes Missa, and a vaudeville act. The Army Quartette and a group of named performers contribute, underlining the community effort.
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Star Spangled Banner
Gnomen Belgen
Liszt
A. S. J. Tucker
Norman Polkinhorn
Taylor Valse
Annette
Meirelle
David F. Anderson
Red Cross Drives 2,000,000 Junior Members in Schools
Advisory committee of the Junior Red Cross in St Louis urged five southwest states to proclaim the Junior Red Cross in schools and to enroll all public, private and parochial students as junior members. Drive runs Feb 14 to 22 with a goal of 92 million junior members nationwide, part of a plan to fund school units and convert class time into Red Cross production activities.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
St Louis
United States Bureau of Education
Department of
National Education Association
Atlanta
United States
Mra. B. KR. Kroeger
Maiiay
Kroe Wer
Wilson
Henry H. MacCracken
Vassar College
Wildcats Stop Mining At Abel Coal Mines
Three wildcats tunneled into Abel Coal Company mines in Pa and halted production by 200 tons as miners, alarmed by frost and tracks, hunted the animals. After a long wait, the last cat was killed and no coal was mined during the hunt.
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Abel (Pa.) Coal Company
Jack Sullivan Twin Brothers Bring Boxing Fame to Fans
The noted fighter Jack Sullivan who staged a brilliant comeback in Buffalo is the same star who, with his twin brother Mike, rose to fame in earlier days, out-boxing many of today’s scrappers while younger.
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Jack
Railroads in War Work Show American Efficiency in France
Paris Med 22 reports American railroad men shaping Allied mobility by rapid troop concentrations. A single track, repair squads, flag wizards, and long platforms enable up to 20 000 troops to be unloaded in just over two minutes. At least 150 000 troops moved from twelve points within five hours.
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Paris
Med
France
Notable Visitors and Names Tie to San Antonio Firms
A list of individuals visiting or connected with San Antonio based firms and local branches appears, including Saul A Stevenson of Standard Motor Sales Co, managers, engineers, and several named figures from cities like Mexico City, Detroit, New Orleans, and Monterey. The roster features multiple spouses and family members, plus several officers and residents linked to business and military posts.
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Aul A. Stevenson
Standard Motor Sales Co
San Antonio
Bender--Chas
A. Douglas
Washington
M. Hill
Harlington
J. L. Carranza
Mexico City
George E. Sherman
Detroit
Mich
James Ewbank
Managor
T. A. Owen
Stanley Cobb
C. M. Grimwood
Philadelphia
Pau
M. B. Casey
Carrizo Springs
A. Jamarez
New Orleans
Hamilton
L. W. Legerts
Walter Roberts
J. C. Howerton
Julia Mae Robertson
W. E. Fans
Blas Torres
Guaymas
Sonora
J. P. Polin
Nogales
Ariz
L. E. Reed
Saltillo
E. Shaw
Post
W. H. Schulers
J. B Hazelrigg
P. B. Allen
J. K. Beretta
A . Hartenstein
Monterey
CH. Lestie
New York
This Date in History February 22 Highlights
The Maine general court proclaimed a thanksgiving after news of peace with England. St Louis marked Washington's Birthday for the first time in 1819. James Russell Lowell, poet, born 1819. Ground broken for Central Pacific railroad at Sacramento 1863. Kentucky Agricultural College founded 1865. National Law and Order League formed in Boston 182. Madame Patti sung in 1883. Rio de Janeiro sank off San Francisco 1901 with 128 lives lost. Hague Tribunal in 1904 on Venezuelan customs duties. 1916 New Haven railroad wreck in Indian River killed 10, injured 65. WWI notes 1915 Calais raid deaths. Verdun posts crushed in 1916. 1917 Athens cut off from Central Powers by French and Italians.
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James Russell Lowell
Cambridge
Mass
Central Pacific Railroad
Sacramento
California
Kentucky State Agricultural College
National Law and Order League
Boston
Madame Patti
Arthur
Pacific Mail
Rio de Janeiro
San Prenecisco
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Venezuela
New Haven
Indian River
Conn
Calais
France
Verdun
Albania
Athens
Diet and remedies for constipation in old text
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowels while raw fruits especially apples and bananas as well as graham and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation it advises taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
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Chamberlain
Americans in France fight in Chemin-des-Dames sector
American units in the Chemin-des-Dames line report a patrol clash killing one German and capturing another, with one American wounded. The new units have entered the front for some time, their presence previously undisclosed.
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Associated Press
France
Chemin-des-Dames
Army staff underplays Russian threat in war front view
The army staff says the German advance into Russia is mainly academic and Russia is not a military factor for now. They add that large Russian supply captures will be of little value once ammunition runs out. In New York, 10,000 National Army troops marched for Washington's Birthday. Health conditions in National Army camps improved with the lowest death rate since November.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
New York
National Army
Congress Observed Washington Birthday in Readings
Congress marked Washington's birthday anniversary as the farewell address was read in both houses. The readings highlighted national tribute in Washington with members reflecting on the first president's legacy.
No date set for second military service call announced
Washington Reuters report states Secretary Baker commented on published statements that the date for starting the second military service call had not been set. The remark underscores uncertainty about the timing of further conscription measures during the period.
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the Times
Washington
Baker
Todas
American Ambassador Signs Pact for Spain to Aid Troops
Madrid February 22 American Ambassador Willard signed an economic agreement under which General Pershing will obtain mules and blankets from Spain for the troops in France.
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The
Times
Madrid
Willard Today
Pershing
Spain
France
Non Partisan League caucuses begin ND campaign
Bismarck North Dakota February 22 1918 caucuses in every township select delegates for district caucuses and then state conventions to be held likely in Bismarck early next month The league plans full state judicial legislative and congressional tickets this fall aiming to gain control of the state senate by influencing several branches of state government.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Senate
Notable Birthday Today Sir Robert Baden Powell Turns 61
Lieut Gen Sir Robert Baden Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement marks his sixty first birthday. Knighted in 1909, he rose from the Thirteenth Hussars in 1876 to service in India Afghanistan and South Africa. His famed Mafeking defense defined a career culminating as inspector general of cavalry before retiring in 1910.
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Robert Baden Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Robert
Charterhouse
Thirteenth Hussars
India
Afghanistan
South Africa
Malta
Ashanti
Matavele
Sir Robert
Mafeking
Col. Plumer
South African Constabulary
British Capture Jericho in Palestine Campaign
London reports the British have entered Jericho Palestine and established positions along the Jordan and Wadi Auja. Turkish resistance appears light as British forces advance, marking a notable step in the Palestine campaign.
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London
Jericho
Palestine
Jordan
Wadi Auja
Heavy Artillery Fighting Reported on Front
Paris dispatch reports heavy artillery fighting on the whole front with today's statements. Military observers note intensified bombardment and exchanges between opposing forces as the war continued.
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Paris
Germans Raid Near London Repulsed Twice
London reports German raids yesterday and during the night, with one raid only partly successful and the other completely repulsed by artillery and machine gun fire.
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London
University Day Observed at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Feb 22 Pennsylvanians celebrate University Day at the Academy of Music with the entire student body faculty alumni and guests in attendance. The address was delivered by Sir Robert Alexander Falconer president of the University of Toronto.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Robert Alexander Falconer
University of Toronto
Swiss frontier closure stirs official war despatch interpretations
Washington on February 2 reports official despatches interpreting the closure of the Swiss frontier by Austria. They suggest troop movements toward the Italian border in anticipation of a renewed offensive.
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Washington
Seized Enemy Firms in U S Custody under Harrison
Nine enemy German and Austrian firms have been seized by the United States custodian of foreign property. Governor Harrison has placed constabulary in charge.
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the Times
Manila
P. LL
United States
Harrison
NO MORE PRIVATE CARS Refusal of private car requests by rail agency
Washington February 22 The railroad administration refused the request of two millionaires for private cars on grounds of waste of equipment and motive power. Only three permits for private cars are being issued. One carried Canada’s governor general from Ottawa to Washington the second was for the French high commissioner from New York and the third for Lord Reading the new British ambassador.
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Times
Washington
Canada
Ottawa
New York
Lord Reading
North Texas Faces Real Flour Famine
Dallas bakers warn of a flour famine as North Texas mills run low on wheat and operate far below normal capacity. Ed Goodman, district chairman of the bakers war council, says supplies may last no more than ten days. Mills in the region report scarce grain and minimal output.
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Associated Press
Dallas
North Texas
Ed. Goodman
Bakers’ War Council
Trouble in China fuels unrest amid foreign meddling
Special to The Times reports from Governor Yun Seng Lin that Russians, Turks, and Germans are inflaming Chinese Mohan medians against the government. They are said to supply arms and ammunition to foment rebellion similar to earlier uprisings, raising alarms in Beijing.
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Times Veking
Yun ‘Seng Lin
Tsi
Secretary Redfield Speaks at Industrial Education Convention
In Philadelphia on February 22 delegates attend the second day of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education annual convention. Secretary Redfield led key remarks as one of the principal speakers during the session.
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Philadelphia
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education Sale Lan
Redfield
Commites
Washington's Birthday Observance Delays Government Work
In Washington DC February 22 public offices closed for Washington's Birthday. The President and several department chiefs left their desks for part of the day while federal workers enjoyed a holiday. At noon the Senate gathered to hear Senator Goulet Garry of Rhode Island read Washington's farewell address with Vice President Marshall presiding.
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Washington
Army of Department
United States Senate
Senate
Peter Goulet Garry
Rhode Island
Marshall
McQuade Sunday baseball bill eyed in New York assembly
Sport chatter notes the New York general assembly may take up the McQuade Sunday baseball bill around March 16. It mentions athletic heart causing many runners to fail training and cites Jack Slattery’s Tufts scouting role. Ed Barrow credited with developing Honus Wagner, a remark on baseball leadership and the era.
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New York General Assembly
Jack Slattery
Auit
Tufts College
Senten
New York
Ed Barrow
Red Sox
Honus Wagner
Honus
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Violet & Oberfeldt
April
George
Baltimore Sun
Marian Wright
Grace Lang
Yesterady
Chas. Lang
Asher Smith
George S. Savage
Fort Mcintosh
Boy Scouts
Troop No
Richter
May Foster
Marian Elizabeth Jervey
J. T. Murphy
J. N. Campbell
Baptist Church
Chaplains’ Training School
Ed. Cotulla
Lone Star Blue Bird Camp Fire
Alfred Poggenpohl
Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
W. B. Heaner
Subect
Mesdames Windrow
Campbell
Landrum
Henry
Abshear
Wharton
Ince
Trout
Sallee
Mann
Heaner
Pergmann
Horner
Craig
Annie Pace
Epworth League
Tobacco Fund
Market Hall
Woman's Club
Vimes Tobacco Fund
Missa
Lettie Carroll
Army Quartette
Vaudeville
Vida Bunn
Helen Richter
Virginia Penn
Margaret Sturtevant
Ethel Mackin
Cathryn Gravis
Gwinn Smith
Sue J. Schmitt
Ambrose Taliaferro
Clyde Brennan
John Shaw
Ernst Buenz
Comforts Committee
Navy League of the United States
Frree
General Court of
Maine
Ingland
Batile
Teutons
Petrograd
Morning Post
Berlin
War Office
inEsthonia
Hapsel
Gulf of Finland
Ronneburg
Wolmar
Spandau
Rieshitsa
Louzin
Minsk
Novoorod Volhynski
Volhyntian
Dubnoe
Reval
Helsinslors
Kronstadt
Congress
House
Texas
China
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