British War Office film on invasion deemed unsuitable for peace time
A government report reveals a $117,000 War Office moving picture depicting a hypothetical German invasion was destroyed after the armistice. The film, shot with real army corps in Chester and Belgium and France locations, featured authentic uniforms and staged battles but was never released. William Davies directed the project with War Office support and naval officers ensuring accuracy.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
England
Germany
Star
Belgium
France
William Davies
Chester
Central American Union Talk Aims At Five Republic Link
Washington awaits the San Salvador conference set to discuss uniting Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Past efforts failed due to jealousies, but WWI lessons push for closer ties while preserving each state’s rights. The plan seeks common action on foreign interests with minimal disruption to current arrangements.
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Washington
D. C
San Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Republic of Central America
Youre Sick Youre Tired Youre Nervous Ad Card
An old timey medical advertisement touts vitality remedies promising renewed nerve tissues and boosted blood flow to carry readers over the top. The copy emphasizes strong nerves as the path to success and urges readers to seek assistance.
Sensapersa and Cham berlain’s Tablets Ad Claim Nerve and Digestion Relief
The notice promotes Sensapersa as a ten day nerve health booster available in two sizes, 50c and $1.00, from druggists or the Mtv Drug Co Despondency. It also touts Chamberlain’s Tablets for indigestion, claiming many sufferers were permanently cured and can eat anything, urging immediate trial.
Cleveland Back On The Scene In The Early 1890s
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents recounts Grover Cleveland's second inauguration in 1893 at age fifty five, the Great Panic beginning in May, cancer operation in July, the Silver Act repeal in October, troop deployment to Chicago in July 1894, tariff act passage without his signature, 1895 gold reserve protections with J. P. Morgan, Venezuela message, and his death in 1908 at Princeton New Jersey aged seventy one.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Chicago
Ture
J. P. Morgan
Venezuela
Princeton
WN. J
Severty
Sion
Congress
Harrison
East River
New York
South America
London
Atlantic
Thurber
Cleveland Leadership and the 1890s Crisis
ROVER CLEVELAND returns to power amid Republican backlash and economic turmoil. He repeals the Silver Act after a tough fight, signs a tariff bill reluctantly, and faces a split Democratic party. He confronts the Venezuelan crisis with arbitration over war and leads the fight for the gold standard despite waning party support.
Social Notes and Local Appointments Include Weddings and Travel
October notices list the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM and the Sun Beam Band meeting at 4 PM at the Baptist Church. Miss Mildred Leyendecker hosts a 5 PM luncheon for Miss Mary Elizabeth Goddard. Wednesday brings the Snyder Beene wedding at 7:30 PM at the Bueng home. Separate item recalls a bookshop scene with Charlotte Becker in Sun and New York Herald. Local residents head to San Antonio, Arlington, Austin, and Mexico on various visits and business trips.
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Christ Church
The
Baptist Church
Mildred Leyendecker
Mary Elizabeth Goddard
B. H. Bueng
Der
Cold Indifference in India Toward Prince of Wales
Dr. N. H. Hardiker of the India Information Bureau reports India shows cold indifference or hostility to the Prince of Wales as royal decree cancels his 1920-21 India visit. He notes 125 strikes March–May 1920, 85 in Bombay, signaling a rising mass discontent. He adds Hindu and Mohammedan unity now backs the nationalist cause to remove remaining obstacles to freedom.
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Associated Press
New York
India
Prince of Wales
Hardiker
India Information Bureau
George
Delhi
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Dr. Hardiker
Bombay
New Sugar Combine In Puerto Rico Meeting Response
The Porto Rican Sugar Producers Association rejected joint action with Cuban sugar interests citing federal law, stating policy is to sell before shipment and not to offer in advance. The report includes community notices on meetings of the Tuesday Bridge Club, Epworth League, Woman's Club fundraising for the Public Library, and missionary society remarks.
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Associated Press
San Junn
Porto Rican Sugar Producers’ Association
Cuba
Porto Rico
Association de Tnacendados Y Colones
Sugar Producers’ Association
Eduardo Gonzalez
Woman's Club
Ira O'Meara
J. T. Halsell
L. J. Christen
Asher R. Smith
D. Z. Windrow
Annie V. Pace
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Laredo Resident
An old testimonial from Frank Camille of Hidalgo Street, Laredo, promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. He says the remedy relieved frequent secretions and backache, with kidneys returning to normal. The note, dated November 18, 1911, was reaffirmed April 29, 1919, and prices are 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo.
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Doan
Laredo
Frank Camille
Hidalgo St
Dean
Camille
foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo
Maine Election Outcome Sparks Democratic Commentary
George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said in a statement that yesterday’s Maine election results were the Republicans’ day of rejoicing. He noted their organization, finances, and effort in shaping a nationally favorable trend.
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Associated Press
New York
George White
Democratic National Committee
Maine
Swiney Remains Weaker After Hunger Strike
London reports Terence Mae Swiney appreciably weaker after thirty three days of hunger strike in protest against his Cork arrest. He remains conscious with an active mind as the vigour of the protest continues to draw attention.
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Associated Press
London
Terence MaeSwiney
Cork
Grace Before Meals at London Fish House
In London at Bird-in-Handcourt Cheap side a 86 year old man named Henry Shelton presides at 1 pm, bowing and saying grace before and after each meal for 24 years. Patrons hear a quiet prayer as he carves fish and raises a glass in thanks, a tradition claimed unique to this restaurant.
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Associated Press
London
Bird-in-Handcourt
Cheapside
Henry Shelton
Money Makers Want Ad Briefion Notice
Classified notice notes financial opportunity and potential earnings with emphasis on investment and quick returns. Limited readable details mention opportunity seekers and unspecified offers but no concrete company names or dates. Further clarification needed for specific terms, paths, or requirements.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Cure Promise
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh with a one hundred dollar offer for non cure cases. It touts thirty five years of use, blood-borne action, and revitalized general health after short use. Includes call to action for testimonials and free information.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mrs Keach Tells How She Got to Know Rat Snap
Have always feared rats. Lately noticed many on my farm. A neighbor said he got rid of droves with RAT-SNAP. This started me thinking. Tried RAT-SNAP myself. It killed 17 and scared the rest away. RAT-SNAP comes in three sizes, 35c, 65c, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by A Deutz & Brother City Drug Co and Sanitary Grocery.
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A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Rotary Club Luncheon Notice at Hamilton Cafe
Notice to Rotarians urging full attendance for the Laredo Rotary Club’s regular weekly luncheon and meeting at Hamilton Cafe with special music as part of the program.
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Laredo
Blind horses choose food by nose when grazing
Blind horses are never known to err in their diet as they rely on their nostrils to guide the selection of proper food, similar to other horses.
Cotton consumption and storage rise as harvest accelerates
Associated Press reports August cotton use reached 483 199 bales of lint and 36 800 bales of linters, with higher on hand totals than last year. Public storage holds nearly two million lint bales, plus hundreds of thousands of linters. In Huntsville Texas convicts are sent to harvest cotton as weather quickens picking. The plan aims to produce 7 000 to 9 000 bales on state farms despite heat and drought.
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Freas
Washington
Huntsville
Texas
Body of Olive Thomas to be shipped home on Mauretania
Paris dispatch notes Olive Thomas likely will be shipped to New York aboard the liner Mauretania on Saturday. The move follows the Hollywood star's death and reports indicate the body will be transported for funeral arrangements.
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Associated Press
Paris
Olive Thomas
New York
Nobility at Work in Exile From Bolshevik Rule
Paris reports Russian nobility exiled after Bolshevism turning to manual labor to eat. Count Igna Tiev near Paris runs a large dairy farm with noble associates. Duke Leuchtenberg-Beauharnais farms near Tours. Prince Lyszczynski works as a bank clerk. Princess Mestehercky and others apply art knowledge to interior decorating. Prince Goudacheff once ambassador to Spain becomes a farmer. General Nicolaieff drives a truck. many Russian officers serve as mechanics and taxi chauffeurs.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Paul Ignatieff
Duke of Leuchtenberg-Beauharnais
Tours
Prince Lyszczynski
Princess Mestehercky
Prince Goudacheff
Spain
Nicolaieff
Hog Raiser Endorses Rat Snap For Hog Savings
James McGuire of New Jersey urges farmers to use RAT SNAP to kill rats, claiming spending one dollar on the bait saved the price of a hog. The cake form requires no mixing, cats and dogs avoid it, with three sizes priced 3hc, 65e, and 1.26. Sold by A Deutz & Brother, City Drug Co, and Sanitary Grocery with guarantee.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Jack Johnson Sentenced to Leavenworth for Fraud Violation
Jack Johnson, the former heavyweight champion, was sentenced today to one year and one day in Leavenworth and fined 54000 for a federal fee violation. The sentence followed a government-reported case brought by federal prosecutors.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Armer
Leavenworth
Penibe
Ee Carpenter
Palmer Says Amnesty Policy Remains Individual Case By Government
Attorney general Palmer told labor leaders that the government will continue its policy of considering amnesty in individual cases rather than as a blanket measure. He emphasized the approach to grant clemency on a case by case basis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Labor
Peking
Russians Launch Offensive Near Old Galilean Border
Reports from London via Associated Press describe Russian and Soviet forces pressing an offensive near the Old Galilean border, with troop movements and advancing lines captured in the disputed area. Details are fragmentary and dated. confirmation awaits further dispatches.
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London
Emberg
Recall death of McKinley observed with wreaths and honors
The 14th anniversary of President William McKinley’s death was marked quietly with large wreaths and floral pieces laid at the McKinley mausoleum by intimate friends and associates of the late president.
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McKinley
Canin
Sem
Willa McKkinley
Harvard telescope station in Andean Arequipa claims world’s largest camera
The South American station of Harvard Observatory in the Peruvian Andes near Avequina and Misti boasts the largest photographic apparatus, a huge telescopic camera. Founded 230 years ago, it surveys southern skies and sits in a region with strong Inca heritage and volcanic superstition, including a cross placed in 1677 to avert eruptions.
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Saniuago
Dept
South Americana
Harvard Universiy
Tha Uy
Avequina
Te Wld
Incu Empire
Misti
Voolrano
Odd Japanese Books and Venetian Playing Cards Compared
A curiosity piece notes that Japanese books are read from back to front with vertical text, and British ships use colored threads in rope strands for identification. It also mentions Brussels snow statue exhibitions by art students transforming a city park into a natural gallery, and details how 14th century playing cards differed from modern packs, with Venice using a 78 card deck and four suits of fourteen plus emblem cards.
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Japan
Brussels
Footwear Woes Highlight Autumn Mishap at Home
Russell limped home with twisted feet and a pained face, prompting his father to ask about the shoes. He replies the shoes are not hurting, but his feet are. Reported by the Detroit Free Press.
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Russell
Deroit Free Press
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