Military Expert Attacks Allied Strategy In Fatherland Column
The unnamed military expert in The Fatherland argues the Soissons and Rheims push is delayed and that Allied retreat advances German aims. He ridicules Russian invasion claims, criticizes British use of Hindu troops, and urges a strong federal health department led by General Gorgas, praising Panama and Havana sanitation efforts as models. He notes German and Austrian setbacks, and mocks Sir Lionel Carden on Vera Cruz. He counts Kaiser losses and questions future leadership.
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France
Archangel
Belgium
Germany
England
India
Paris
United States
Lionel Carden
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Sir Lionel
War and Disease Call for Health Dept and Inspectors
The Southern Medical Journal warns that war casualties may reach one million, while preventable disease kills many annually. It urges creating a national health department, expanding the Public Health Service, and training soldiers as sanitary inspectors to aid civilian authorities in epidemics.
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Europe
Southern Medical Journal
Department of Health
United States Public Health Service
Medical Corps
United States Army and Navy
Birthday Tribute to Rt Rev Thomas F Gailor Bishop of Tennessee
The record notes Rt Rev Thomas F Gailor Protestant Episcopal bishop of Tennessee born in Jackson Mississippi on September 17 1856. He studied at Racine College General Theological Seminary and was ordained deacon in 1879. He served as pastor in Pulaski Tennessee and later taught ecclesiastical history at the University of the South. He became coadjutor bishop in Tennessee in 1890s and succeeded Bishop Quintard in 1898 after being consecrated in Memphis July 25 1893.
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Gailor
Thomas FF. Gailor
Tennessee
Jackson
Miss
Racine College
Wisconsin
General Theological Seminary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Pulaski
Tenn
University of the South
University
Georgia
Memphis
Quintard
Cardui Helps North Carolina Woman Recover Strength
Pleasant Hill resident Mrs Walter Vincent details three summers of disabling headaches and prostration. After taking Cardui she reports relief from symptoms in three months and a return to health, praising the vegetable tonic for women and advising others to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites inquiries for a home treatment booklet.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Cardui
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Our Landed School System Excerpt on Texas Endowments
At the Teachers Institute Wilmer Threadgill outlines how Texas educated citizens by granting land for schools. He notes early settlers donated vast tracts, but between 1895 and 1910 state actions shifted value to cattlemen and private buyers, shrinking school endowments and leaving public schools with a diminished inheritance.
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Teachers’ Institute
Wilmer Threadgill
Texas
Fort Worth
Predict Ferris Re-Election Likely Amid GOP Challenges
Detroit September 17 Governor Woodbridge N Ferris is widely expected to gain re election in November. Analysis of recent primaries and prior elections strengthens the belief. Osborn's weak gains in the Upper Peninsula and gratitude for Ferris on copper strike relief weigh against Osborn.
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Detroit
Mich
Woodbridge N Ferris
Upper Peninsula
Chase S. Osborn
Perris
Western Federation of Miners
Osborn
Michigan
Ferris
Gets-It Promises Quick Corn Removal
Cure advertises a single use corn treatment named Gets-It that claims to end corn discomfort. The copy emphasizes immediate relief after applying Gets-It and questions readers about ongoing corn troubles.
Chamberlain's Tablets Help Geneva Woman
Mrs M J Gallagher of Geneva Ontario says acute indigestion and constipation plagued her for over a year. After trying many remedies she found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets, purchasing two bottles from her druggist. She can now eat heartily without adverse effects. Sold by all dealers.
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M. J. Gallagher
Geneva
Chamberlain
Mexican National Railways seized by Carranza regime
The Times reports the Carranza government has taken over the National Railways of Mexico and superseded all former officials with constitutionalists. Consular confirmation notes no action until American bankers and bondholders are consulted, amid questions about foreign bond guarantees and ownership.
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Times
Carranza
National Railways of Mexico
Mexico City
Washington
Silliman
City of
Mexico
New York
N. Brown
Huerta
National Railways of
Constitutionalist Lines of
México
Marie Calaban Announces Dance Studio Opening
Miss Marie Calaban returns from New York with the latest modern dances and opens a studio at 1920 Salinas Ave. She offers private and class instruction with tours from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. For details call 149-1781.
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Marie Calaban
New York
Salinas Ave
Liver Correctant Claims to Remove Blemishes and Toxins
An advertised remedy named HiEeR RINT claims to cleanse the liver, purify the system, and stimulate vital organs to improve overall health and complexion. Marketed as a powerful liver correctant, it is sold by all druggists at a stated price.
Texas lagging in education spending and funding duties
A historical critique notes Texas ranks near the bottom in per child education funding, urging direct taxation to fund schools while criticizing the old landed system. Nuevo Laredo celebrates Mexican Independence Day with parades, concerts, and orderly festivities with no disturbances reported.
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Texas
Notice to Creditors of O P Reid Estate Deceased
Executor Ward announces letters testamentary and administration granted August 17, 1914, by Webb County Court Texas. Creditors must present claims within legally prescribed time to 1008 Vidaurri Ave Laredo Webb County Texas.
Notice to Creditors of Florence M Reid Estate
Notice to creditors of the estate of Florence M Reid deceased. Administration granted on 17th day of Amnesty A. oD 1914 by Webb County Court Texas. Claimants must present claims within the prescribed time. Address: 1008 Avenida Avenue, City of Texas, Webb County.
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Florence M. Reid
Webb County
Texas
Vidaurrd Avenue
City of Taredo
Webb Couunty
Po-Do-Lax Promises Health Benefits and Guaranteed Satisfaction
An old advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as a pleasant laxative that cures pimples bed blood headaches and indigestion. It claims to tone the liver purify the blood and promote steady nerves with regular use. The ad sells 50c bottles with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy from all druggists.
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