Affidavit Of Commissioners Court Webb County Finance
Webb County Texas Commissioners Court certifies the quarterly treasurer's report for the period November 1, 1917 to January 31, 1918. It lists balances, receipts, and disbursements across funds, confirms inspection and counting of cash, and records a total cash on hand of 11 524.73 with various fund balances and credits. Witnesses: Geo R. Page J. M. Martin D. D. Davis J. M. Puig.
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Amit
A. M. Bruni
Webb County
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Geo. R. Page
Geo R. Page
D. D. Davis
J. M. Martin
W. L. Puig
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Social Calendar and Local Notices Highlight Community Events
Wednesday activities include Red Cross Surgical Room led by Mrs H G Earnest at 2 30 pm and an Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at 2 50 pm. Five girls assist the Red Cross at 8 80 pm. Christian Endeavor Training meets at the church in the evening. Thursday opens with a room session at 9 am led by Mrs Covington of San Antonio Pace. Epworth League meets at 8 pm in the league room. General notices report visitors to the city, arrivals from Washington and Houston, upcoming holidays with Anita Yeager, Ruth Young's engagement to Arthur Poster, and other Red Cross school drive notes.
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Red Cross Surgical Room
Mrs. Covington
San Antonio
Mary Young
Taity Court
Ruth
Arthur
Poster
United States Army
Foster
Rockwall Field
San Diego
Cal
Young
Highland Park
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
Tonight fair and colder with a cold wave. temperatures 16 to 22 above zero. Thursday fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show max 44 and min 53 with north winds and cloudy skies. Arrangements are under consideration for a centennial celebration three years hence honoring Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Community notices of clubs and Red Cross knitters in Laredo
The Red Cross Knitting Unit will not meet tomorrow. Aztec Lodge No. 11 Knights of Pythias celebrated their 54th anniversary with ceremonies at Castle Hall and a banquet at the Plaza Cafe. Child Welfare Circle of Urbahn school planned a meeting for Feb 21 at 3:30. Mrs. G. W. Derby and Mrs. H. G. DaCamara preside, with Mrs. C. S. McKinney leading Woman's Club subscription efforts. Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church met at the Rectory for missionary scrap-book work. Red Cross members gathered in the Surgical Room to make bandages, with sessions led by Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Farnest. Mrs. W. W. MacGregor reported 47 helmets, 8½ pairs socks, 23 wristlets shipped. about 80 sweaters on hand for distribution. Club Alpha formed a Red Cross Knitting Unit under Mrs. W. W. MacGregor at Mrs. Dario Sanchez’s home. The High School Girls and Boys Club presented readings and songs in the auditorium, including "On Vimy Ridge" and "Marseillaise" with a patriotic program. South Carolina may vote on a constitutional amendment to allow women as school and charity trustees. National Service Congress in Chicago to discuss women’s national service contributions.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Aztec Lodge No. 11
Plaza Cafe
W. W. MacGerger
Dario Sanchez
Red Cross
W. W. MacGregor
MacGregor
Eloisa Cardenas
Lucia Zuniga
Annie Pierce
Fadelia Rodriguez
Evelyn Rodriguez
Maria Prado
Otilia Cardenas
Elisa Guerra
Blasiia Guerrero
Geneva Garza
Clotilde Zuitea
Cuea Rodriguez
Elvira Sanchez
Ofelia Sanchez
Ernestina Sanchez
South Carolina
Congress of National Service
Chicago
National Security League
Kklihu Root
Thomas H. Marshall
William H. Taft
the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
Peace message from Bulsmieviat and Berlin request
Petrograd reports Germany asked Bolsheviks to authenticate the Russian peace message sent to Berlin. Russian note says authentication went to the German commander at Dvinsk. German and Allied forces prepare for a long western offensive, with raids and artillery fighting noted in France and Champagne. London reports Commons debate on daily expenditures and a repulsed German attack.
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Petrograd
Germany
Bolsheyviks
Berlin
Dvinsk
Cinsk
Jenine
Trotsky Gernina
Eceissists
Empire
Amsterdam
Train wreck near Miles City injures 14
By Associated Press. St. Paul Minnesota February 76 Northern Pacific passenger train No 4 wrecked today near Miles City Montana Reports give no definite details but 14 persons are reported injured.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific
Miles City
Montana
Soviet leaders denounce German push for war in Brest Litovsk terms
Special to The Times reports an official Soviet statement signed by Trotzky and Lenine protesting the resumption of war by Germany. The council of people's commissioners says it is compelled to declare readiness to sign peace terms dictated by the quadruple alliance delegations at Brest Litovsk.
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Times
London
Trotzky
Lenine
Germany
Council of People's Commissioners
Brest-Litovsk
Loadd
Bello
Russia
Gre -Litovsk
Vossische Zeitung
Socialist Vorwaerts
Deceiving the Kaiser and the War Effort Unveiled
AN Davis, Kaiser’s former dentist of fourteen years, returned from Berlin and told officials the Kaiser heard that German commanders claimed to be sinking many American transports. He said only the Tuscania has been sunk carrying American troops, with under 200 lives lost among hundreds of thousands transported since entry into France. Pershing’s first entry into France.
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Times
New York
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America
AN Davis
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Davis
Berlin
United States
France
Persing
Big Dog Show for Red Cross in New York
The forty second annual beach show at Madison Square Garden opens with profits to the American Red Cross. A large array of pedigreed dogs competes for more than 60000 dollars in cash prizes and plates, with judging continuing through Saturday night.
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New York
American Red Cross
Addison Square Garden
National Service Congress Opens in Chicago War Effort Call
Chicago hosts the National Service Congress under the National Security League to mobilize citizens for wartime cooperation. Noted figures including Vice President Marshall former President Taft and James W. Gerard will speak as delegates from states and major organizations attend.
General Parker A Re Tiring Age
Washington DC February 29 General James Parker who reaches the statutory retirement age today is expected to remain in command of the Eighty fifth Division at Camp Custer for now. Parker, a New Jersey native and West Point class of 1876 graduate, earned the congressional Medal of Honor for valor in the Spanish American War and the Philippines.
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James Parker
Osaw
Camp Custer
Parker
New Jersey
West Point
Philippines
Second Draft Timing Scramble Prompts Plans This Spring
Secretary Baker said no date set for the second draft with estimates placing it between March and June. The plan calls for 190,900 men monthly until the quota is met to ease the previous confusion while avoiding labor disruption on farms. Deferred classification for railroad workers is under study as the War Department resists special treatment. Available allied shipping has hit a low point but should rise steadily in the coming weeks.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Strike Hits New York Harbor Over Pacific Steam Line
More than 90 longshoremen and dock workers employed by the Southern Pacific Steamship Company in New York failed to report for work this morning. The action renews a strike that is under the Shipping Board adjustment board’s supervision.
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New York
Southern Pacific Steamship Company
Shipping Boards’ Adjustment Board
Italy Adopts War Insurance for Italian Soldiers
Rome February 20 The Italian government follows the United States by instituting war insurance for combatant soldiers. A decree provides life insurance funded by the State through the National Insurance Institute ranging from 500 to 1000 lire, payable to heirs on death or to survivors after thirty years.
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Rome
United States
National Assurance Institute
Honeymoon in airplane wedding flight to camp
Aviation Lieutenant J. L. Sperry, son of the inventor of the gyroscope stabilizer, obtained a day’s leave and flew with his fiancée to a church wedding. The couple then returned to their camp for the wedding trip as a flight back to base.
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the Times
New York
Aviation
JL. Bo Sperry
Camp
Cumberland Presbyterian Church to establish theological school
Prominent Cumberland Presbyterian leaders in Meomohie Tennessee meet to plan a new theological seminary under the denomination. The conference focuses on founding a great seminary, guided by church authorities and clerical leadership.
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Meomohie
Tenn
Cumberland Presbyterian Chiutveh
Lee
Clerk Cal
Counterenos
Patriotism Classes Focus Of Three Day Conference
A three day conference opens to promote patriotism classes in public and private schools across the country under the National Security League. Attendees include prominent educators and school officials from across the United States.
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Chirico
United States
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN IN THIS ISSUE
The item highlights notable women including Mins Martw Head Loews of Baltimore and Mrs Arthur T. Cox of East Chicago Indiana as pioneering figures. It notes a Maryland bill to raise minimum wages for women, and mentions women in Arkansas courts, munition plant welfare supervisors, and sports figures. It also reports a mass shift to war work with Prussian state railways employing over 100000 women.
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Loews
Baltimore
Arthur T. Cox
East Chieane
Indiana
Farloey Hispectos
M Puns
Stillon Upgernt
Flknder
Iowa
Maryland
Sarah
Shields
Hope
Ark
Arkansas
United States
Mary K. Browns
Los Angeles
Venice
Cal
Night Raids and Peace Talks Shadow War Fronts
Night repulsed a German raiding at tach. A British success northeast of Wytschaete. Patrols active northwest of St Quentin Amsterdam. Feb 20. Russia peace aims questioned as von Kuehlmann calls for peace in occupied regions. German public mood shifts toward conflict with Russia and potential peace talks dim.
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Wytschaete
St Quentin
Amsterdam
Russia
von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Petrograd
Germany
German Forces Advance Near Dvinsk on Russian Front
Berlin reports German forces on the Russian front advanced to the northeast of Dvinsk yesterday according to the German statement issued today. The claim emphasizes continued eastward pressure amid ongoing operations on the eastern front.
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Berlin
Dvinsk
Constipation remedies from diet and Chamberlains Tablets
Diet can slow or speed bowel movements. Cheese tea and boiled milk tend to bind, while raw fruits graham bread and whole wheat promote motion. If bowels are badly constipated take one or two Chamberlains Tablets after supper.
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