Whale flesh in Houston markets from Corpus Christi catch
A 800 pound sperm whale was landed at Corpus Pass and 137 pounds of its meat were placed on the Houston market by J B Theall at City Hall market. First buyers included Brazos and Bender Hotels. Whale meat praised as red tender nutritious digestible and a possible beef substitute.
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Houston
J. B. Theall
City Hall
Brazos
Bender
Corpus Christi
Corpus Pass
New York
San Francisco
Museum of Natural History
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meet in Laredo
Notice states the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway annual stockholders meeting will be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 7 1918 at 2 p m for electing a board of directors and other business. The board directors will meet immediately after at the same location and date. Secretary C Biggio Laredo Texas February 6 1918. 25 30t
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The
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Card of Thanks for Cristobal Benavides
The family expresses sincere thanks to the many friends who helped after the death of Cristobal Benavides, assisted at the funeral, and sent floral tributes. Such kindness will be remembered forever by the family.
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Cristobal Benavides
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast First Aid
Aged household tip touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for scalds burns and severe cuts claiming slow healing otherwise. Ads note 26c to 1.00 per bottle and say it is sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Imperial Cafe Reopens Under New Management at Market Plaza
The elegant modern restaurant formerly the New Era Cafe will reopen March 1 under new management at the Alexander building on Market Plaza south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Cafe
Alexander
Market Plaza
Constipation remedies urged in old dietary notes
The article explains that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowel movements while raw fruits such as apples and bananas along with graham and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation the recommended action is to take one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
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Chamberlain
Notable Birthday Today Brigadier General George P Scriven
Brigadier General George P Scriven U S A retired born in Philadelphia 64 years ago today. He studied at the University of Chicago Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and West Point, served as chief signal officer in 1918, distinguished in the Philippines and Mexican border disturbances, aided the Boxer relief expedition and gained a reputation as a military writer.
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George P. Scriven
Italy
Philadelphia
Scriven
University of Chicago
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
West Point Academy
United States Military Academy
Signal Corps
Philippines
America
Chaffee
Yale Alumni Day To View War Work And Training Units
New Haven alumni from across the country visit Yale for Alumni Day to inspect the war work and training units. About a thousand students and graduates will tour the field artillery armory and laboratories, learn about ROTC and naval training, and witness a service flag unfurling for roughly 1000 absent in national service.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Yale Field
Artillery Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Yale Naval Training Unit
Lampson Lyceum
Naval Training Unit
Navy
Field Artillery
Colby M. Chester
United States Naval Academy
Community notices on Thursday and Friday schedules
The Red Cross Surgival Room opens at 9 AM with Mrs Covington of San Antonio as instructor. The Epworth League meets in the league room at 8 PM. On Friday Troop No 1 Boy Scouts hold their regular meeting at 7 30 PM.
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Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Troop No. 1
Sansugi
George Sccratchley
The Sister of the Queen on the Open Road
A queen and peasant meet on the road with the royal child amid splendor while the peasant walks barefoot with her baby. Also notices of visits, travels, and community events from Groveton Texas and surrounding areas, including confirmations of visitors from Clifton Kansas and Paso del Norte, plus troop and club activities at local libraries and churches with gatherings and talks on war and thrift stamps.
Bal lard s Horehound Syrup Promotes Recovery from Lung Disease
A heavy lung illness thought to heal itself often ends fatally unless addressed. Frequent doses of Ballard s Horehound Syrup are advised to check the disease progress and aid nature in restoring normal conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Remember the Hour Seven at Fort McIntosh YMCA
A nostalgic appeal invites attendees to return to a past era with singing and old-fashioned dances at the Fort McIntosh YMCA. The message promises enjoyment and welcomes guests, noting a specific seven o clock hour for their arrival and a short visit from performers described as dream girls and a visiting group.
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Fort McIntosh
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Ailments
Promotional notice for Chamberlain's Tablets claiming relief for stomach liver and bowel disorders heartburn indigestion and constipation. Ends with assertion the tablets will do you good.
No Band Concert Cancelled On Jarvis Plaza
Inclement weather cancels the band concert planned for Jarvis Plaza this evening as announced elsewhere in this issue.
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Jarvis Plaza
White's Cream Worm Fuge Promises Quick Worm Cure
An advert claims a child with intestinal worms can be cured by White's Cream Worm Fuge. A few doses destroy and expel worms, the child then improves and thrives. Price 25¢ per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Laymen's Missionary Convention Opens in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri February 21 A Laymen's Missionary Movement district convention begins with delegates and visitors estimated above five thousand from Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. Thirty three denominations are officially represented as four days of addresses by national and Canadian religious workers and missionaries proceed.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
United States
Canada
Personal notes from city visitors and arrivals
S. X. Callahan of San Antonio and Filiberto Gonzalez of Santo Tomas are in the city for short visits. Sergeant Patrick H. Kymes, recently discharged after serving in France, returns to Laredo. Mentioned are several names linked to Hamilton and Bender lists including Dr. P. C. Marchant, Jose Garza, Charles Fowes, and many others visiting or registered locally.
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S. X. Callahan
San Antonio
Filiberto Gonzalez
Santo Tomas
Patrick Hkymes
Ninth Infantry
France
Laredo
Byrnes
Joe G. Garcia
Sabinas
Mexico
Hamilton
P. C. Marchant
Women leaders noted in early 20th century clubs and camps
The Woman's Christian Association plans Hostess Houses at 58 army camps for 1 350 000. Iowa State Association of Washington D C elected Mrs Bradford Knapp as president the first woman to hold the post. Mrs George Madison Lee of Denver joins the Woman's National Advisory Committee of the Democratic Party, a Michigan native active in suffrage and club leadership after settling in Colorado.
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Young's Woman's” Christian Assolation
Iowa State Association
Washington, D
Bradford Knapp
United States Department of Agriculture
George Madison Lee
Denver
Democratic Party
Michigan
Colorado
Women's Club
When You Have a Cold and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana writes that her five year old son Paul had a severe winter cold that affected his lungs and caused terrible coughing. After trying other medicines, a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and the first dose helped him greatly leading to a full cure.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Paul
Fraud Uncovered in Army Cloth Scandal in Chicago
Special to The Times Chicago February 21 reports fuel receipts and flood danger abating while Associated Press notes a federal grand jury indictment of two clothing manufacturers an army quartermaster clerk for large scale uniform cloth frauds worth about five million dollars. Washington reports fast train competition adjustments. Southern Pacific shipworkers resume after wage rise approval.
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the Times
Chicago
Ohio River District
Associated Press
New York
Alerk
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
C Nicago
St Louis
Southern
Streight
Freight movement improves sharply on Pennsylvania lines
Special report from The Times New York notes the Pennsylvania Railroad moved twelve times as much freight in the first 18 days of February as in the first 18 days of January.
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the Times New York
Pennsylvania Road
Marketing Cuban Sugar Financing Secured by Banks
A bank syndicate forms a revolving credit of 106 million dollars under federal food administration and international sugar committee cooperation. The Cuban crop is about 1,240,000 tons with 2.5 million tons contracted at four and one sixteenth cents per pound. The United States Shipping Board allocates tonnage to bring 250,000 tons from Cuba starting February. Exports will be organized and advances from the 100 million fund provided to sugar owners via lending concerns.
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the Times
New York
Federal Food Administration
International Sugar Committee
United States Shipping Board
Cuba
Workers To Make Gift To Nation
New York Feb 21 nearly one million members of the International Ladies Garment Workers of America volunteer to work tomorrow instead of taking the holiday and turn all double-pay earnings to a national war relief fund. With 65 000 members in New York City alone and many foreign born, officers expect a large sum to be raised.
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New York
International
International Ladies’ Garment Workers of America
National War Relief
International Union
United States
Canada
New York City
Vocational Work in War Time Convention Opens
Philadelphia hosts the annual convention of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. Delegates from across the country gather for three days of talks on wartime worker training and the future of industrial education. Prominent speakers include Mrs. Anna H. Burdick, Charles A. Brosser, E. J. MacNary, S. S. Edmunds, Arthur L. Williston, H. W. Kavel, William C. Redfield, James P. Munroe, and Edith Campbell.
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Philadelphia
National Society For the Promotion of Industrialducation
Anna H. Burdick
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Charles A. Brosser
E. J. MacNary
United States Shipping Board
3S S. Edmunds
Pratt Institute
Arthur L. Williston
Wentworth Institute
H. W. Kavel
Dunwoody Institute
William C. Redfield
James P. Munroe
Federal Board For Vocational Education
M.edith Campbell
Committee On Women In Industry
Committee On Labor
The
Council of National
Senate finance panel backs war finance bill to aid industries
Washington D C The senate finance committee today ordered reported favorably the administration bill to create a war finance corporation with 4700000000 capital to extend government aid to industries.
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Washington
Pen
Senate Finance Committee
Administration
War Finance Corporation
Louis Herschkovitz Guilty Of Spying For Enemies
New Orleans Feb 21 Louis Herschkovitz alias Louis Hirschey was found guilty by a federal court jury of obtaining prohibited information about the Algiers naval station for enemies of the United States. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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New Orleans
Louis Herschkovitz
Louis Hirschey
Algiers Naval Station
United States
Hirscheys
Agreement Reached to Speed Rail Repairs
Washington February 21 four key points speed locomotive repair lightening of working hours promotion of apprentices and helpers and open shop conditions. Agreement reached between Director McAdoo and President Wharton of the railway employes department of the American Federation of Labor affects three hundred thousand workers.
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Washington
McAdoo
Wharton
Railway Employes Department
American Federation of Labor
Germans Advance Across Fronts Toward Major Cities
Reports from Petrograd indicate German forces push along all fronts toward Vitebsk Minsk Pskov and Velizh with air raids on Registha. After the armistice, German troops entered Dvinsk amid small skirmishes capturing large quantities of ammunition and heavy artillery. several reported killed.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Vitebsk
Minsk
Pskoli
Kheval
Dvinsk
When Itching Stops There Is Zemo Treatment Ad
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo from the A. W. Rose Co. It claims quick relief for itching and skin irritation including pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. The penetrating liquid is sold in 35 cent and one dollar bottles with directions.
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the &. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Berlin sees Rovno cleared of Russians in wartime report
The war office says Rovno is cleared of Russian forces. Trains totaling about 1 000 cars, many loaded with food, have been captured along with numerous airplanes. About 1 035 guns and 4 000 to 5 000 motor cars plus other material were seized. German forces advance between Dyinsk and Pinsk, occupying key railway and highway junctions.
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Berlin
Rovno
War Office
Dyinsk
Pinsk
Germans Press Ahead After Dvinsk Victory
London february 21 Germanic troops occupy Dvinsk and advance toward Pskoff, 186 miles southwest of Petrograd, according to a Reuters despatch. They also report capture of Hapsel Estonia and push toward Mosilev as Austrian forces are noted in the same broadcasts.
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London
Dvinsk
Pskoff
Petrograd
Reuter
Austrians And Ukranians Sign Pact On Minor Races Fate
Basel Switzerland February 21 Premier von Seydler announced that Austria Reichsrath and Ukrainian Rada signed a treaty supplementing the peace treaty. The agreement creates a mixed commission to decide the fate of minor races.
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Basel
Switzerland
Ausa
Rian
von Seydler
Reichrath
Rata
Treaties signed with Britain on wartime service rules
Washington February 21 Lord Reading special British ambassador and Secretary Lansing sign treaties governing the operation of military service for citizens of each country resident in the other. The pacts, first act of Lord Reading in his role, allow enlistment and potential drafting across the Atlantic within set limits. forces from Britain and Canada may compel service in the United States after sixty days, and vice versa.
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The
Times
Washington
Lord Readne
Lansing
United States
Great Britain
Senate
Lord Reading
England
Canada
Bishop Lillis Anniversary in Kansas City
Rt Rev Thomas F Lillis marks another year as bishop of the Kansas City diocese born Lexington Virginia ordained priest in St Patricks parish long served at St Matrick's and later coadjutor bishop Horan before succeeding him in Missouri capital city diocesan leadership noted born Lexington Virginia ordained priest years of service highlighted with bishopric elevation and retirement year context
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Kansas
Itv
Thomas F. Lillis
Kansasas City
Hshop Lillis
Lexington
Vio
SSI
St Matrick
Bath
Lillis
Advance on the Krainian Front Reported
Disjointed OCR reads indicate forces have started an advance on the Krainian front with brief mentions of troop movements and vague strategic action. No further details or confirmations are provided in the fragment.
Garros Escapes From German Prison During WWI Flight
Lieut. Roland Garros and Lieut. Antoine Marshal, famed French aviators who flew over Berlin in 1916, escaped from a German prison and reached Sjolland yesterday after being forced to alight within enemy lines.
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Isterdam
Roland Garros
Antoine Marshal
Berlin
Sjolland
Italian Vessels Sunk in Week Near Rome
Rome reports two Italian vessels over 1,600 tons and one sailing ship were sunk during the week ending yesterday. Details on names and locations are not provided in the excerpt.
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Rome
Austrian socialists urge Van Seydel to open talks with U.S.
Amsterdam February 21 Austrian socialists urge Premier van Seydel to accept President Wilsons statement on principles for general peace. They demand immediate negotiations between Austria Hungary and the United States.
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Amsterdam
van Sey Uer
Wilson
Tey
Premes
Austria-Hungary
United States
German Raid Repulsed Northeast of Rheims
Paris reports a German raid northeast of Rheims was repulsed by French forces. In Lorraine north of Bures French operations netted 625 prisoners. The clash ended with French control of the area and a notable defensive success amid ongoing hostilities.
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Paris
Rheims
Lorraine
Bures
Liver Stimulant Herbine Promises Quick Relief
Gas in the stomach and bowels is linked to a torpid liver and can be relieved quickly by taking Herbine. Marketed as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier, it is sold by all druggists.
Boxer's shift from 145 to 125 pounds at Fort Sill
Tommy Murphy, the Kansas City boxer who claimed the 145 pound national amateur title last year, is now stationed at Fort Sill and will compete at 125 pounds this season.
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Tommy Murphy
Kansas City
Fort Sill
Murphy
Ty Cobb Slowing Down Sparks Comeback Talk
A few more weeks will reveal whether Ty Cobb has slowed and is edging toward a return, as observers watch him for signs of new form and impact on the lineup.
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Ty Cobb
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times advertises daily access for 50 cents per month highlighting ongoing opportunities and reader engagement options.
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the Times
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Corpus
C. C. Biggio
Laredo, Texas
Imperial Cafe
Cardu
Violat
Oberteicit
J. B. G'Sell
Little
Mr. G'Sell
Groveton, Texas
Ed. Denike
D. C. Rossman
Clifton, Kansas
Sam Mackin
Ora Kensel
Myrtle Jacobs
Jim Merriman
Dilley
Jack Spruill
Frank A. Lattig
Ke] Paso
W. M. Niendorf
Burton
Troop
Christian Ladies Aid Society
RK. A. Millar
Mesdames McClendon
Smith, Scovill
Hamilton, Fox
Harper, Hornburg
Keithley
Christ Church Auxiliary
Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Church
Chas. W. Cook
Virginia
Reading
W. Cook
Robert Hunt
Elmer Anderson
James St
Los
Alexander Whittaker
A. FE. Younkin
Hunt
C. W. Cook
Mesdames Arthur
Anderson
Arkles
Johnston
Kehl
Mussett
MacGregor
McKinney
Nye
Poster
Vidales
Younkin
Woodman
Seavill
Cook
Mr. Burton
Europe
Mesdames Earnest
Hamlin
Nelson
H. M. Austin
McCulloch
Millar
Ince
Burnett
Craig
Hebbrow
Yeary
Lockwood
Borchers
Jesse Hale
Shanks
Earnest
St. Louis
Nathalina
Express
San Antonio Drug Co
Tex
the Palace Drug Co
el Paso
Shelby Theriot
Laymen's Missionary Convention
D. D. Davis
Dolores
Islitas
M. G. Delling
A. E. Nations
S. A. Weeles
L. le Hopper
Mrs. Covington
Sam J. Jordan
Alex Zinn
A. Burton
Dallas
A. B. Dutfield
C. J. &. Watson
R. L. Snow
J.C. Rust
A. E. W Mason
EF. A. Wicks
nEg
R. H. Blake
P. B. McCarthy
William 8. Godfrey
Fr. Couget
E. Mencos
M. Iturbe
H. Probst
J. Caballero
Mexico City
George S. Savage
U. 8
S. A
Ralph Trejo
J. M W. Jones
Galveston
C. N. Shepherd
Fuller Williamson
F. E. Tucker
P. M. Marsall
I. T. Fuller
Wiici
Quartermaster’s Department
Citting Out
Pet
Southern Pacific Steamship Company
SIAN
Garros
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