Festival of Purim Observed Worldwide in Jewish Community
New York reports the festival of Purim begins at sunset with observances rooted in Esther. It features Esther fast, book readings in synagogues, and households baking Haman Tashen pastries. Charity to the poor, gift exchanges, and child-focused festivity mark the day.
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New York
Purina
Central Conference of American Rabbis
B. C
Mordecai
Haman
Adar
lHsther
Global industry trends and production gains across nations
The world reports industry gains with England’s weekly wage earners earnings doubling in four years, Britain’s leather firms producing 70 million army boot pairs for Allies, and Canada’s British Columbia logging at 1.7 billion feet. Natal plans sulphate by products from coal, Bombay mill workers strike over a bonus, US canning outputs require 100 million wooden packing boxes, Japan’s water power potential exceeds 8.5 million horsepower, US radium total rises to about 65 grams, and Negros Philippines builds five new sugar mills while ten operate. Sorghum uses in France yield coloring gums from husks with wide color ranges.
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England
British Columbia
Natal
Bombay
United States
Japan
Negros
Philippine Islands
Violet S. Oberfeldt Society Editor
Violet S Oberfeldt kept as society editor for the page, with Mrs Beve listed in association. The snippet shows names and roles likely from a community or society column.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt Society
Church Social Calendar Items
Wednesday's Parish Guild of Christ Church meets at Mrs B F Wright's home at 3 PM. Thursday's Ladies Aid of Christian Church meets with Mrs R A Millar at 3 30 PM. The Baptist Church W M A holds a prayer hour at the church with Mrs Bell leading in the afternoon.
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Christ Church
Mra. B
The
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Austin
Dawns and Daybook Notes from Local Citizens
Local notices record visitors arriving for short stays including Mrs Harry Shelby and child with Mrs H D Shelby host, Mrs J R Moore returning from San Antonio, and Mr J R Jones visiting. Trip reports mention A C Richter from New York, Norman Groff’s Corpus Christi trip, Vidaurri’s San Antonio jaunt, and Wormser’s Dallas business travel. Tag Day raised 75 dollars in morning. afternoon total not disclosed. Community groups announce meetings of Ladies Aid, B R D A officers, and a Christian Endeavor surprise for Miss Minnie Saulman. International Institute of the Y W C A expands Pan American secretaryship funded by Mexican border communities.
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Elisa Cortez
Vera Sturges
International Institute of the
Buenos Aires
Fete At Institute Showcases Mexican Culture And Music
Friday night the local association hosts a fete at the International Institute with Mexican young women performing under Prof de Villar. Attendees will enjoy costumes, music, and dulces. The event starts at 8 o'clock. Junior Auxiliary gathered at the Rectory for a social, then a story from Mrs. Cook titled The Japanese Flowers That Talked. The program notes Japan’s Dolls Day and Boy’s Day holidays. Participants included Teresa Fasnachi, Jamie Ward, Nellie Ward, and others.
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International Institute
de Villar
Cook
Japan
United States
Teresa
Nita Fasnachi
Jamie
Nellie Ward
Charline
Elizabeth
Miles Nye
Helen MacDonald
Mary Ernestine Sielski
Janie Mary Ward
Horace
Bobby
Jack
Elinor Kehl
Evelyn
Curtis Randolph
Ralph
Mary Cook
Marjorie Fish
Hans Younkin
Hospital for Ex Soldiers to Open in Texas Banding
The U S Public Health Service will use the Texas Benevolent War Risk Society hospital to treat ex soldiers with tuberculosis. Vocational training, Red Cross nursing staff, and monthly government stipends of 80 to 159 dollars will support patients during treatment, with total state funds potentially 260000 to 400000 dollars monthly. After completion the government will pay three dollars daily per patient. About 300 men in Texas need urgent care.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
United States Public Health Service
Texas Benevolent War Risk Society
State Health Department
Washington
Federal Board
Red Cross
C. W. Goddard
Born in Prison Girl Freed by Pardon in Oklahoma
A baby girl born in McAlester prison after her mother Mrs. Ethel Clark was sentenced for manslaughter is freed by a gubernatorial pardon. Mrs. Clark and her husband were convicted in Craig County district court and began four years’ term about a year and a half ago. The governor granted the pardon recently.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Ethel Clark
District Court
Craig County
McAlester Penitentiary
Robertson
Clark
Use Citrus Fruits Dallas Epidemic Boosts Citrus Sales
Dallas merchants report heavy grapefruit lemons and oranges sales due to influenza epidemic. Merchants say citrus use is advised during epidemics and a Florida citrus crop, especially oranges and grapefruit, appears record. no anticipated shortage per commission men.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Commission
Florida
Today’s Events Across States and Nations
Florida marks 75th anniversary as citizens greet the state. American Farm Bureau Federation holds an important meeting in Chicago. California Credit Men's Association convenes in San Francisco. Kentucky Republicans meet in Louisville to set representation for the national convention. Ontario Bar Association opens its annual meeting in Toronto to discuss League of Nations issues. Purim observance begins at sunset, a joyous Jewish holiday.
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Florida
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
San Francisco
California Credit Men’s Association
Kentucky
Louisville
League of Nations
Ontario Bar Association
Toronto
Sporting Notes: Boxing, Boxing, Hockey, and Baseball News
Nashua lifts boxing ban after 26 years while Tim Myers leads NL runs batted in with 72. Great Western trotting circuit opens in La Harpe Aug 9 and ends in Omaha Sept 17. Fred Meride runs a Florida plantation near Ormond. Wilbert Robinson signs Brooklyn squad easily. Jimmy Wilde to box Mason for 10000 in Toledo March 12. Joe Stecher’s heavyweights anchor iron man lineup. Britton Bloomfield main Detroit bout March 10. Yankee pennant talk shifts to winter buys and summer holds. Bob Martin likely to face Sergeant Smith in Akron March 17 if hand heals. Smith beat him last AEF meeting. Pittsburgh A A hockey and Boston All Stars clash for Antwerp Olympic team. Manager Griffith reshapes Senators with trades and new players. Chuck Wiggins plans campign facing Levinsky Greb Gibbons Moha Meehan Smith Brennan.
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Nashua
N. H
Tim Myers
Brooklyn
la Harpe
Ill
Omaha
Fred Meride
Chicago Cubs
Ormond
Fla
Wilbert Robinson
Jimmy Wilde
Frankie Mason
Toledo
Joe Stecher
Jack Britton
Jack Bloomfield
Detroit
Jacks
Connie Mack
Ivoryton
Mass
New York Yankees
Bob Martin
Sergeant Smith
Akron
Smith
Purifying Spring Tea Promises Healthier Family
A spring health pitch urges families to take Hollister's Stocky Mountain Tea as a thorough purifying cleanse for blood stomach and bowels to shake off winter germs. The ad claims improved color mood and wellbeing for all, urging Herrera's Pharmacy as the outlet.
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Hollister
Herrera’s
Mexico to press for arms import permits from the U S
Washington reports Mexico plans to demand permission to import arms and munitions from the United States. Hilario Medina, sub secretary of foreign affairs, said the request will likely be granted following Secretary Lansing's retirement. Tampico notes 60 to 100 soldiers to be stationed at oil camps in the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
United States
Hilario Medina
State Department
Lansing
Tampico
Mex
Kaiser’s Property May Be Confiscated
Berlin March 3 The fight to deprive the former emperor of his properties began as a majority socialist motion to refer the issue to the national assembly sparked an acrimonious debate. The matter was sent to the judiciary committee after sharp exchanges between the majority socialists and independents.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Diet
National Assembly
J Judiciary Committee
Murder at Santa Gertrudis mine shocks Pachuca crowd
Excelsior reports a Pachuca visit for the Ray A. Corcoran murder case. J Ibarra, Corcoran’s secretary, sought leave then went to Mexico City defying orders. On returning to the office Ibarra shot Corcoran in the back as he dictated letters. Corcoran died soon after. Ibarra is jailed at Pachuca awaiting trial.
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Excelsior
Mexico City
Pachuca
Ray A. Corcoran
Santa Gertrudis
Ibarra
Corcoran
Judge Sessions dismisses 15 more in Newberry elections case
Grand Rapids March 3 Judge Sessions discharged fifteen more defendants in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial leaving 5 defendants. The fifth count of the indictment was dismissed. He denied defense motions to dismiss counts three and six and said a motion for a directed verdict would be useless as he would deny it.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Judge Sessions
Newberry Elections
New Orleans Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau
The Times receives daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Thursday are cloudy with probable rain and a colder Thursday.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Portuguese workers declare soviet republic across frontier
Reports from the Portuguese frontier say workmen in Portugal have proclaimed a soviet republic with postal, telegraphic, and railroad workers reportedly joining the movement. The border telegraph news was received by telephone but not confirmed.
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Madrid
Portugal
Weather observations at Fort McIntosh today
Fort McIntosh records show 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 44 degrees. The wind was from the south and conditions described as clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Mary Pickford Granted Divorce in Nevada Desertion Case
Reno report says Mary Pickford obtained a divorce from Owen Moore in Minden near Carson City on grounds of desertion. She appeared with her mother and wept while testifying. Moore did not attend the court session.
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Associated Press
Reno
Nevada
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Minden
Carson City
Moore
A Timely Suggestion For Coughs And Colds
A Timely Suggestion. The next time you have a cough or cold try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is pleasant to take and you are sure to be pleased with the relief which it affords. This remedy has a wide reputation for its cures of coughs and colds.
Five youths killed in auto train crash near Ardmore Oklahoma
Five young people from Wilson and Lone Grove died when their car struck a freight train as they returned from a dance near Ardmore on March 3. One other occupant was mortally hurt.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Wilson and
Lone Grove
Doctors Charged With Malpractice Tions For Wrong Purposes
Austin march 3 the state comptroller and the assistant attorney general depart for san antonio to investigate complaints that nine doctors there have been prescribing intoxicants for nonmedical purposes.
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Austin
Texas
State Comptroller
San Antonio
Shed With Fire at Royal Theatre Opens Tomorrow
Royal Tomorrow presents William Russell in Shed With Fire, a William Fox drama about intense dramatic interest in a western mining country. Harold Titus wrote the story of a woman’s sacrifice in the name of love and a man’s primitive emotions on screen.
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William Russell
William Fox
Royal Theatre
Harold Titus
Gasoline Prices Rise Across Texas in Early March
Recent crude oil advances pushed gasoline prices higher across Texas. Dallas reports a cent increase to 28 cents per gallon while Galveston Houston Austin and San Antonio show 28? and 27? in Waco and Wichita Falls price up to 27 cents per gallon.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Teas
Texas
Galveston
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Waco
Wichita Walls
Countrywide Bank Statements Requested by Comptroller
Washington March 8 the comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday February 28.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Harding Tours Texas in Republican Campaign
Senator Warren G. Harding, seeking the Republican nomination, campaigned in Texas becoming the first GOP candidate to do so. He spoke at the Chamber of Commerce in Fort Worth and planned to travel to Dallas later today.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Funeral for 17 year old Guadalupe Mayers at Market Street home
Miss Guadalupe Mayers daughter of Jose Mayers was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 5 30 from the family residence 420 Market Street. Friends gathered to mourn the untimely death that deeply grieved her father who recently lost his wife.
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Guadalupe Mayers
Jose Mayers
Market Street
Miss Mayers
Mayers
Charles Ray Stars in The Busher at Strand Theatre
The Busher, a new Thomas H. Ince Paramount picture, features Charles Ray at a batting average of 1000 in baseball slang. It opens at the Strand Theatre next Saturday, delivering the pariance of base ball in the latest story.
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Charles Ray
Strand Theatre
President Wilson Motor Rides Outside White House
Washington March 3 President Wilson left the White House grounds for the first time since October as he took a motor ride around the Potomac speedway in a closed car. Accompanied by Mrs Wilson Dr Grayson and a secret service man photographers were barred from shooting pictures and the weather was nearly ideal.
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Washington
Wilosn
White House
Cattle Tick Near Extinction Aimed by Quarantine End
Washington reports only 20 percent of the original quarantine area remains under cattle fever tick control. The Agriculture Department says the long campaign begun in 1906 is nearing completion. Dipping continued through winter where safe, with 300000 dippings in January and over 2000 dipping vats ready, including 4700 in North Texas and 1400 in South Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
North
Texas
South
Former Major Caldwell Elected Seattle Mayor by 10000 Majority
Hugh Caldwell a former army major won the Seattle mayoral race by a 10,000 vote margin over James Duncan secretary of the Seattle Central Labor Council. Caldwell’s victory shapes city leadership as the ballots tallied. Duncan conceded after the election results confirmed the margin.
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Seattle
Wash
Hugh Caldwell
James Duncan
Seattle Central Labor Council
Strauss Resigns From Federal Reserve Board
Albert Strauss of New York resigned today as a member of the federal reserve board in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Albert Strauss
New York
Federal Reserve Board
A Long Voyage Bottle Reaches Seattle After 3 1 2 Years
Alma Lane of Belle Plaine August 1916 tossed a corked bottle with her name into the Minnescah river. Three and a half years later engineer R S Baldwin of Puget Sound Light and Power Company reports he found it on Washington Lake canal near Seattle. Lane laughs at the improbable route via rivers Gulf of Mexico Cape Horn to the Pacific coast.
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Belle Plaine
Kau
Alma Lane
Minnescah River
Here
R. S. Baldwin
Puget Sound Light and Power Company
Seattle
Wash
Washington Lake Canal
Minnesoah
Arkansas River
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Cape Horn
Pacific Coast
Miss Lane
Panama Canal
Stomach Trouble Relief From Chamberlain Tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan long suffered stomach trouble for seven years. He could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can now eat vegetables and fruit without pain or sleeplessness. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, give these tablets a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
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