Great Sum Spent for Boys on Rhine by Y M C A
More than 200000 dollars of athletic gear has been distributed across the Third army in the Rhineland by the YMCA athletic department in six weeks for recreation and training. Forty athletic directors have been assigned to duty, with footballs, baseball material, track and field equipment, and a large stock of salts supplied. The YMCA has shipped 1200 boxing glove sets and cooperates with army officials in ABEF championship contests. Boxing bouts draw about 24000 viewers at Coblenz and 9000 at Neuwied weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Army
Rhineland
Coblenz
Neuweid
Water Makes Him Fat At Camp Travis
Cecil Roons of Ruton New Mexico, once underweight for service, celebrated enlisting after turning eighteen. He explains how he drank water to gain weight just before a recheck, lifting his weight by three pounds to meet the Army's minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Cecil Roons
Ruton
N. M
Y. M
Cecil
Camp Travis
A Father’s Foresight
A narrator recalls his father’s advice about using both hands equally. He reflects on Mike learning to cut nails with the left hand in case the right becomes dominant. The tale blends humor with a lesson on adaptability and family wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Railroad Time Table
Texas Mexican line schedules show Rain No 1 departing for Corpus Christi at 9 a m and Rain No 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.
Night and day trains to St Louis with fixed schedules
The International and Great Northern lists a fast train to St Louis departing at 10 45 a m and arriving at 7 15 p m A night train departs at 9 p m and arrives at a m with service details shown as fixed timetable entries.
Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera
Train No. 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8 90 a m and reaches Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives in Laredo at 3 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Minera
Alfred Noyes Decries Harsh Critics In New York
Alfred Noyes criticized a harsh critic in New York calling the critic's work as harsh as a village dialogue. He quoted a remark about Bill Smith, noting changes in him and adding a sharp retort. The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph carried the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Noyes
New York
Bill Smith
Bill
Race for the Cup Ends in Stranger Victory at Jeweler
A stranger asks to race the jeweler for a silver cup displayed in the shop. He pursues the jeweler, wins the race, and claims the largest race cup as prize. The encounter unfolds with a swift, lighthearted challenge and an unexpected win.
Lame Back Relief Advice In Liniment Use
A home remedy suggests applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles around the pain site to relieve a lame back. The guidance emphasizes thorough application and massage for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Guster Veteran Joins Army Y M C A Tour
Col Theo W Goldin a veteran of Custers Seventh Cavalry serves with Army Y M C A touring Southern department camps. He fought at the Big Horn and Yellowstone expeditions and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1876. He served as government scout and courier under Gen Miles and later worked with Y M C A in Kansas City Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. W. Goldin
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Southern Military Department
Great West
Colonel Goldin
Battle of the Big Horn
Army
Fort Bliss
Presidio
Educational Bureau of
Southern Department
Goldin
Battle of
the Big Horn
Major Reno
Reno
Old Fort Bliss
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Kansas City Association
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Congressional Medal of Honor
Parish Guild Meets and Social Events Rundown
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor lists upcoming events: Parish Guild of Christ Church meets with Mrs Shahady at 4 pm. Wednesday Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs E J Poster at 4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall social evening at Fort McIntosh. Married Ladies Social Club gathering with Mrs W W MacGregor at 9 30 am. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs BE Hamilton at 3 30 pm. four circles of the W M A Baptist Church meet at the church at 4. Mrs John Martin hosts bridge at 4 pm, entertaining friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. MacGregor
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
BE. F. Hamilton
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
John Martin
Bridge
Commander Henry T Allen commends Y M C A workers
Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen commander of the Ninetieth division praises the Y M C A for vital services September 12 to 19 at Griscourt. He notes canteen warehouse dormitory support and medical aid, with nine secretaries with infantry and two who went over the top with assaulting battalions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Allen
Ninetieth Division
Texas
Oklahoma
J. W Nixon
The
Army
Nixon
Griscourt
F. A. Daves
B. F. Ford
Laredo Social Roundup Includes Arrivals and Meetings
Visitors and residents tally the week with arrivals to Laredo from St. Louis and Decatur Alabama, many guests of Mrs. H. D. Shelby. Eastern Star officers are installed in Miriam Chapter No. 86, amid praise for past matron J. A. Burnett. A War Tax Social at the Hamilton home draws Christian Endeavor members in a playful levy on luxury jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wille
St. Louis
Harry Shelby
San Diego
Laredo
H. D. Shelby
W. M. Bailey
3. Malone
W. Y. Bunn
Decatur
Alabama
Miriam Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Eliza J. Randolph
Texas
Belle O’meara
Mary B. Arkles
W. M
L. A. Morrow
W. P
Adellina Thaison
Ruth
Anna Muter
Esther
Eda Kehl
Martha
Lula Wilson
Electa
Lottie Dverlof
Jos. C. Netzer
Sentinel
J. A. Burnett
Randolph
E. F. Hamilton
Christian Endeavor Society
Bridge party and birthday celebration in St. Louis society
Mrs L A Laton hosted a bridge party with about thirty guests, high scores won by Mrs J S Penn and Mrs L J Christen, and prizes of lingerie scarf and guest towel. A three course luncheon followed. Birthday party for Freddie Gale featured a decorated room, games, ice cream, cake, and rose candles. Participants included numerous Laton, Leyendecker, Leal, Mowry, Alexander and Parker families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Laton
J. S. Penn
L. J. Christen
T. A. Leyendecker
Misses Rodgers
Maude McKnight
Annie
Frances Alexander
Maria
Yara Mowry
Esther Hirsch
Mesdames Cogley
Buenz
Witting
Wilson
Morton
Penn
Schwarts
John Martin
B. M. Alexander
A. B. Gale
Freddie
Sara Leal
Billie Rodriguez
Leonard Morrow
Harold and Stanton Evans
Peter and
John Parker
Richard Shoemaker
Dan Derby
Dan Hickey
Zenaida Leal
M. Shahady
Freddie Galo
Today’s birthdays celebrate notable figures across fields
June and Constantin Angelescu born in Bucharest fifty years ago, Victor C. Alderson born in Plymouth Massachusetts forty seven years ago, Dr Henry I Moore born in Philadelphia fifty two years ago, Thomas A Schall born in Reed City Michigan forty two years ago, Catherine Waugh McCulloch born in Ransomville New York fifty seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantin Angelescu
United States
Bucharest
Victor C. Alderson
Colorado School of Mines
Plymouth
Mass
Henry I. Moore
Biological Department
U. S
Philadelphia
Thomas A. Schall
Congress
Minnesota
Reed City
Mich
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Chicago
Ransomville
N. Y
Colorado Christian Endeavor Convention in Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford Colorado June 4 Elabo rate preparations for the reception and entertainment of visitors attending the annual convention of the Christian Endeavor societies of Colorado. Welcome demonstration tomorrow evening marks the start of sessions through next Sunday. The program is described as one of the most attractive in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Colo
Christian Endeavor Socities of
Colorado
Odd and Interesting Factoids Across Time and Truth
A curious collection of observations contrasts animal life with human society and economics. It notes rats living with humans, Russia’s imperial upheavals, the brain’s demand for sleep, high earnings at United States Steel, and nutrition comparisons between wheat and meat, highlighting how food value and nutritive content differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Marines land in Costa Rican ports amid Tinoco unrest
AP dispatches from San Salvador dated June 4 report American marines have landed at Punta Arenas and Port Limon as the Tinoco government faces revolution. Washington later says no information confirms the landings. Secretary Daniels doubts any landing occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rican
Associated Press
San Salvador
Punta Arenas
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Tinoco
Washipton
Navy
State Departments
Daniels
Telegraphers Strike Hits Western Union in Atlanta
On June 4 in Atlanta Georgia union telegraphers employed by Western Union walked out in sympathy with telephone operators who quit work on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Western Union
Laws Affecting Women in North Dakota
Bismarck ND June 4 The condition of women workers in the state is set to improve as new laws take effect at month end The eight hour day for all women in industrial occupations is established and a State welfare commission will fix minimum wages for women in various industries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
North Dakota
World Temperance Congress Opens Amid Prohibition Push
Washington June 4 prohibition advocates of international prominence gather for a world temperance congress linked to the Anti Saloon League’s nineteenth annual convention. Delegates from principal countries discuss a worldwide campaign against liquor and plans to enforce nationwide prohibition as war time measures near repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Anti-Salooun League of America
Anti-Saloon League of America
League
Congress
Allied council to decide on German peace reply by Thursday
Paris advices indicate the council of four will rule on Germanys counter peace proposals by Thursday. Allied experts draft memos on the reply while Premier Clemenceau resists major treaty changes and a sizable German indemnity offer faces scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
le Menceau
Germany
Austrian government rejects St Germain peace terms
Vienna reports the Austrian government has unanimously decided that the peace terms presented at St Germain Monday are unacceptable, according to Neues Abendblatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Gornment
St Germain
Neues Abendblatt
Noske Tours Coast Defenses Urges Readiness
German Defense Minister Gustav Noske recently toured the coast defenses and directed personnel to be prepared for emergencies, a report reaching the peace conference said. The briefing noted Noske's emphasis on readiness as tensions rise along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gustav Noske
Hungarians Drive Rumanians in Theiss River Area
Copenhagen reports a Budapest despatch noting Hungarian Soviet troops defeated Rumanians north of the Theiss on Sunday and cut communications between the Romanian and Czech fronts. The Hungarians are advancing along the entire line against retreating Czechs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Theiss
Budapest
Mongolia Declares Autonomy Congress Names Semenoff
Moscow wireless reports that General Seme noff, leader of the Sossavks in eastern Siberia, called a congress that declared the autonomy of Mongolia. The congress elected Semenoff grand duke of Mongelia.
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Mongolia
London
Semenoff
Siberia
Moscow
Mongelia
143d Infantry Moves to Fort Worth from Newport News
The 143d Infantry will depart Newport News Saturday and reach Fort Worth the following Wednesday after stops at Beaumont and Houston, announced at Camp Bowie today in Fort Worth Texas on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Newport News
Beaumont
Houston
Camp Bowie
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times reports a daily forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are expected to be fair with clear skies and light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Report
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show thermometer out of service, wind from the north, and clear skies. Temperature not recorded due to instrument failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Elisa de la Garza Bolleter
The family expresses sincere thanks to kind friends who assisted during illness and death and to those who sent flowers at the funeral. Mrs. C. G. de la Garza and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa de la Garza Bolleter
C. G. de la Garza
Major General William Smith Arrives With 36th Division
Thirty-sixth is Home reports Major General William Smith and nearly all of his 6th division arriving today aboard the transport Patricia at New York. The voyage includes the 131st 132d and 183d machine gun battalions the 111th field signal battalion division headquarters and motor transport detachments and the first brigade headquarters. The cruiser St Louis also arrived with 1500 ambulance and transport corps personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Smith
111Th
St. Louis
Reducing Navy Personnel to 250000 Enlisted by July 1
Boston officials report a Navy Department order reducing the entire enlisted force to 250000 men by July 1. The directive arrives in Boston on June 4 and outlines the manpower cap for the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Navy Department
Germans push on Aisne Ouregg fronts and Marne recapture
German forces gain ground between the Aisne and the Ouregg while French and American troops force a German recrossing of the Marne. The Norwegian steamship Eidsvold is torpedoed off the Virginia Capes by a German submarine.
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Aisne
Ouregg
United States
Marne
Eidsvold
Virgina Capes
Money Makers Ad Listing From Times Want Ads
Classified brief notes show an ad placement in the Times Want Ads with references to monetary opportunities and pricing. The snippet includes symbols and repeated dollar signs, suggesting an emphasis on earnings or listings but lacks a clear item or event. Further readable details are needed to specify people, places, or organizations.
No Food Shortage After the Harvest
Paris June 4 Associated Press reporting that American delegates say there will be no food shortage after next harvest. Government wheat price guarantees exist in Argentina and bread supplies are subsidized in Europe, with future wheat trade likely to stay under government funds and minimal private trading. The last food ship is expected to leave America in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated Press
Paris
Keeve
America
Doctors Gather as Atlantic City Hosts Medical Convention
Atlantic City June 4 doctors from North America and many European nations will descend for the annual convention of the American Medical Association. Eminent physicians will attend sessions at Valletta Stations to discuss medicine and engineering advances and honor wartime medical efforts. Distinguished visitors from Europe and the U S Public Health Service as well as the army and navy medical corps will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ouventua
Yuretd
Europe
United States
Publichealth Service
United States Army and Navy
World religious and political meetings take place today
Catholic Bishop Canevin in Pittsburgh marks his 44th ordination anniversary while Jews observe Shavuot worldwide. Canadian Presbyterians begin sessions in Hamilton. Nebraska Wesleyan hosts commencement with Bishop Edwin Hughes. Pennsylvania convenes to back the League covenant as New Mexico Democrats meet in Albuquerque. Western Canadian labor delegates plan One Big Union setup in Calgary. Anti-Saloon League opens an international conference in Washington for global prohibition. Episcopal leaders in Chicago discuss a national clergy and lay committee to inform minds and consciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex . I. Regis
Canevin
Pittsburgh
Arlas
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Canada
Hamilton
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Edwin Hughes
Pennsylvania
Homer S. Cummings
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Western Canada
Calgary
Episcopal Church
Chicago
Notable visitors and departures in the city
S. H. Lewis left this morning for Corpus Christi after a brief city visit. O. Pratt and James Breeding, prominent Encinal cattlemen, are in town for a short business visit. Judge G. A. Welhausen of La Salle County visits, staying with his daughter Mrs. Alfird Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Lewis
Corpus Christi
O. Pratt
James Breeding
Encinal
G. A. Welhausen
la Salle County
Alifred Matthews
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Rhine
Rio Grande
Pittsburg
Guster
Big Horn
Col. Theo. W. Goldin
Violet
Oberfeldt Society
Nxt
Mrs. Otto Withoff
L. L. O'Neil
Mexico
Armour Company
J. F. Nevins
Ifm
Hl. D. Shelby
Nevins
K Woods
Kathryn MacGregor
Malcolm Jamison
New York City
Margaret MacGregor
R. A. Millar
Seattle
Washington
F. H. Lusk
Austin
Clarence Jackson
Charles Tannenbaum
Charles
Ada Weindahl
O. E. S. Installation
Christian Endea
Vorers
Odd
Russia
Glemenceau
Austria
Berlin
France
Weather Forecast
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