Palmer outlines five point plan to fight high prices
Chicago officials and civic leaders heard Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer unveil a five point program to curb the cost of living. The plan calls for fair price committees, organized women to curb nonessential buying, conservation meetings, urging mayors to curb industrial disturbances, and remobilizing four minute men to deliver save and work talks.
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Chicago
A. Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Palmer
United States
Congress
Flying Field Closed in Fort Worth Commander's Relief
Major T. J. Han ley, commander of Carruthers Flying Field for 18 months, has been ordered to Hampton Virginia. The field was formally closed following the order received Wednesday.
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Fort Worth
Tex
T. J. Hanley
Carruthers Flying Field
Hampton
Glass to Take Senate Seat in Washington
Secretary Glass announced on Tuesday he will resign as secretary of the treasury on January 1 to assume a seat in the United States Senate. He leaves his Treasury post to join the Senate as a notable political transition.
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Washington
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
French Aviator Lecointe Reaches 226 MPH In Test Flight
Sadi Lecointe, the famed French aviator, achieved an official timed speed of about 226 miles per hour in a Tuesday airplane test. The record test occurred in Paris with observers noting the rapid ascent and precise timing.
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Paris
Sadi Lecointe
Plague Reported Grave in Santa Fe Province
Buenos Aires reports bubonic plague reaching grave proportions at Las Rosas in Santa Fe with several deaths noted. Strong entities include Las Rosas and Santa Fe province. The item states the disease's serious impact and multiple fatalities.
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Buenos Aires
Las Rosas
Santa Fe
Dye From Onion Skins For Yellow Dye
The Electrical Experimenter outlines a simple method to extract yellow dye from onion skins. Boil outer skins from six medium onions in water until the color is drawn out, yielding a suitable yellow dye.
Washboard Dual Purpose Vacuum Washer Sides Corrugated
A new vacuum washer for laundry doubles as a washboard with corrugated sides for scrubbing. This dual purpose appliance aims to streamline household chores by combining cleaning and fabric care in one unit.
Texas Oil and Road Funds Highlight Statewide Activity
Texas oil production for November totaled 9,162,735 barrels while Medina County voters approved 800000 for road construction. Plans progress for beautifying Lufkin’s Firemen’s Park. The 1920 State Fair is set for Dallas October 9 to 24.
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Texas
Lufkin
Texas raises highway engineer salary to ten thousand
The Texas state highway commission at its December meeting raised the salary of the state highway engineer from 6000 to 10000 dollars a year, making him the highest paid official in the state. Chairman Hubbard said the move fulfills the original contract and noted Windrow’s performance justified the upgrade. Windrow will oversee about fifty million dollars in road construction next year.
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Texas State Agricultural Council
Waco
Texas
John T. Orr
Dallas
Austin
Tex
Texas State Highway Commission
R. M. Hubbard
Windrow
State Highway Department
State Board of Education Buys District School Bonds
Austin Texas The state board of education purchased 168000 in bonds from various districts led by Moody with a 50000 issue. One third cash paid in most cases while small issues 1000 or less were paid entirely in cash. The board owed 158000 and reduced it by a third. Cash on hand 125000 has been spent leaving 201000 in debt. Expected to clear by February 1 with more cash purchases for new small issues.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Moody
Governor Pardons 25 Christmas Revelations in Texas
Governor approves 25 of 26 pardon recommendations from the pardon advisors board. The released inmates include 20 first for two thirds terms with clean records and no advocates, eight non English speaking Mexicans, and most have over 10 years in prison. They are slated for release Christmas Day.
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Austin
Tex
Board of Pardon Advisors
Fritz Smith
Battle With Whiskey Smugglers in El Paso
In El Paso Texas about 200 shots were fired in a 30 minute battle between four provost guards led by Lieutenant L W Little and 12 liquor smugglers on the international ring. The smugglers fled into Mexico leaving several hundred dollars worth of liquor behind.
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el Paso
Tex
L. W. Little
Mexico
Berlin Subcommittee to Publish Complete Peace Record
The subcommittee investigating peace opportunities will publish the full record of communications with the Washington embassy and the official documents related to the central powers peace offers.
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Berlin
Washington
Bill for Prosecution of War Crimes Passes Assembly
The bill for prosecuting war crimes passed all stages in the national assembly with unanimous action. The measure seeks formal legal action against those charged with offenses related to wartime conduct.
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Berlin
National Assembly
Rice Crop About Sold in Louise Texas for 1920
In Louise Texas farmers report many new rice plants being set and the 1920 acreage to be larger than ever. The 1919 crop is nearly all sold, signaling strong demand and growing production in the region.
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Louise
Tex
Wartime Pro Act Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the wartime prohibition act as constitutional. Justice Brandeis noted the wartime dry period may end by presidential proclamation of demobilization, with the court leaving Volstead Act questions to later opinions. A separate note mentions a federal move over a Red River oil well dispute involving Oklahoma and Texas claimants.
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Texas
James C. Wilson
Fort Worth
J. M. McCormick
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Brandies
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
Louisville
Dryfoos, Blum & Co
New York
Elihu Root
Congress
Austin
Tex
Oklahoma
Red River
John W. Hornsby
Calhoun
UT survey finds Runnels County minerals mainly nonmetallic
A University of Texas bureau survey of Runnels County Texas shows economic mineral value lies in nonmetallics such as sand clay gypsum lime road metal and oil and gas. Notable finds include red clay beds suitable for brick and tile a fuller’s earth deposit near Ballinger and a gypsum bed west of Ballinger with potential for calcined plaster.
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Austin
Tex
Runnels County
Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology
University of Texas
Bureau
Ballinger
Maverick Road
Danderine Hair Beauty Promise Exposed in Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a hair tonic to restore life color and fullness. It claims to revive lifeless thinning hair by refreshing the scalp and reducing dandruff with an 85 cent bottle sold at drug or toilet counters.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil advert promotes rheumatism cure
Advertorial copy urges treating rheumatism by expelling poisons from the system with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil. Claims to restore kidney and urinary tract health, relieve lumbago and other pains, and warns against imitations. Emphasizes brand name on packaging and druggist availability.
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Haarlem
Tetterine Advertises Soft Smooth Skin Benefit
An ad claims a soft velvety complexion is achievable with Tetterine removing pimples and blotches. It notes quick results and that the product costs 50 cents, sold by druggists or by mail from Shuptrine Co in Savannah Georgia. Nature leaves dressmakers to finish.
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Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Vacher Balm Ad Promotes Croup and Cold Relief
Advertisement from Be. W. Vacher Inc New Orleans claims Vacher Balm provides faster relief for croup catarrh colds and sore throat than a $25 prescription offering jars or tubes priced at 30 cents. Includes samples and agent's prices urging beware imitation and get the grin habit.
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BE. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Favorite Prescription Praised by Women in Texas
A series of testimonials from Texas women describing recovery from ill health and exhaustion after taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Mia E L Brown of San Antonio, Mrs Hettie McLane of Houston, and Mrs F E Gouge report restored strength, improved appetite, and renewed energy after illness and nerves.
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Houston
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Mia
E. L. Brown
Freeman St
San Antonio
Hettie McLane
Bowie St
F. E. Gouge
N. In
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for sciatic pains neuritis lumbago and rheumatic twinges. It highlights ease of use quick relief clean results and economy with prices 35c 70c and 1.40.
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Sloan
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