Pershing to Lead 26 000 Men in Three Divisions
Theodore Roosevelt urged in a December 1905 message that Pershing be promoted to brigadier general, and the War Department now hints Pershing could lead 26 000 men in Europe. The plan, possibly split into three divisions, depends on wartime needs and American army expansion.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
United States
John J. Pershing
Roosevelt
Pershing
Europe
War Department
France
Wilson
Regular Army
Vetoed Texas University appropriations by Governor Ferguson
Governor Ferguson rejected the two fiscal year appropriations for the University of Texas and its Galveston medical branch totaling about 816,957.10 for the first year and 810,198.50 for the second year with the El Paso School of Mines funded. He criticized the UT president and urged faculty changes while unresolved court orders blocked dismissals and new appointments.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
University of Texas
Galveston
Thirty
State University
Medical
Same
School of Mines
el Paso
Texas
State of Texas
State University of Texas
Medical Branch
University At
State School of Mines
R. E. Vinson
Board of Regents
District Court
Travis County
James P. Tucker
S. J. Jones
Salado
Destructive Cooke County tornado devastates Lindsey area
A violent tornado swept through Cooke County on Friday night causing extensive damage from Gainesville to Lindsey. The storm wrecked dozens of houses and left property losses estimated at $250,000, with Lindsey alone hit hard and losses around $100,000.
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Cooke County
Gainesville
Tex
Lindsey
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Dangerous Calomel Locally
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The remedy is pitched as safe vegetable liver medicine that avoids salivation, with a money back guarantee if it fails to replace calomel.
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Dodson
Pa and son discuss a fund for books
The exchange describes a fund of information as a small collection raised occasionally to provide school books and other paraphernalia for the benighted heathen. The dialogue frames the fund as a charitable or educational effort with a humorous tone.
Femenina Ad Offered for Female Disorders
An advertisement for Femenina promotes a female remedy described as addressing various disorders. It appeals to women with a pricing note of 50 cents and one dollar.
Blunder Mistakes Daggett’s Wife in Witty Exchange
A slapstick moment sees Blunder misidentify Daggett’s wife as his own, then quickly retract. The remark plays on mistaken paternity and social manners, delivering a quick, humorous beat in the dialogue.
Tetterine Offers Relief for Eczema and Ringworm
Advert shows Tetterine as instant relief for eczema ringworm and itching ailments. Claims permanent cure with no other remedy matching results. Available from druggists or by mail for 50c from J T Shuptrine Savannah Ga.
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Scc
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Ask
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Language forge in France unites troops beyond tongue
In France a new hybrid language emerges between French and English soldiers. The unique pidgin allows a monolingual English soldier to request almost anything from a French soldier with no shared language, bypassing official interpreters.
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France
Sand
Cure for itchy skin with Cuticura emollients
Advertisement claims Cuticura soothes itching and skin troubles for all ages. Emollients prevent small skin problems from becoming serious with daily use. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Prophetic Planting Provokes Grim Quip
A rural exchange turns darkly comic as one speaker predicts a fruitful year while another quips about burying a mother-in-law. The brief dialogue underlines domestic tension and rural humor in a single exchange.
Renovine Ad Promises Heart and Nerve Tonic Dose
An advertisement urges readers to ensure heart health with Renovine a tonic for heart and nerve support. It lists price points at 50 cents and one dollar.
Snicker Perfect Snap Snaps Photographer Joke
A playful caption contrasts a snickering line about a comedian’s perfect snap with the reveal that the subject is a photographer. The humor centers on wordplay around Snicker and photographer.
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Snicker
Bond's Liver Pills Ad Promises Quick Liver Boost
An advertisement invites readers to try Bond's Pills as a liver stimulant to treat headaches biliousness dizziness constipation and malaria related troubles. It promises a free sample and a 25 cent price at all druggists with Bond's Pharmacy Co. of Little Rock Arkansas as the source.
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Bond
Bond’s Pharmacy Co
Little Rock
Ark
Adv
Johnson’s Guess Sparks a Tableside Debate
The waitress blurts a choice while a patron hesitates between tea or coffee. Johnson shrugs and playfully tells the table to skip the poll and let him guess the order instead. The moment underlines a light, casual dining exchange.
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Johnson
Paradoxical Treatment in Kitchen Quips
A witty exchange features a chef described as rare yet every dish she makes is well done. The remark plays on paradoxical cooking praise and humor about skill and fire.
Hardened Veterans
Ditlas News ponders whether widowers should be conscripted again or deemed to have completed service, reflecting on veterans and compulsory duties.
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Ditlas News
Freckles: Get Rid Of Ugly Spots With Ethine Double Strength
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength sold by druggists. Apply nightly and morning justice to fade dark spots and lighten skin. most users need one ounce for full effect with a money back guarantee if freckle removal fails.
First Gardener Onions Show Early Promise
Early garden notes report the first gardener noting onions are improving as the crop comes on strong. The second gardener confirms progress, saying the onions are coming in well and growing sturdily.
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as 50 cents.
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Grove
Edith Marries Old Acquaintance Amid Family Tussle
The fragment hints at Edith's marriage to an older man linked to a dispute over possessions. No further details are available to confirm people, places, or dates.
Lemon Beauty Lotion Ad Promises Radiant Skin
An advertisement teaches readers to mix lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion. It claims lemon juice bleaches freckles sallowness and tan and softens skin while brightening complexion with daily massage for face neck arms and hands.
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Adv
Home From the Lake Chalk Confession
A student and roommate joke about chalk on the shoulder, clarifying it is not chalk but a playful misread moment from a lake visit.
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Stude
Capudine and Wright's Pills Ad Claim Wellness Remedies
A fragmented advertisement mentions Capudine for headaches and back aches with easy liquid form and a claim it aids nature. It also promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for regularity without griping and includes a jokey remark about a woman and her husband.
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Wright
U-boat Sunk by Eclair In Quick Snack Stop
A Boston Post snippet recalls a cartoonish scene where a messenger boy orders a white U-boat and a clerk calmly serves a vanilla éclair, the pastry becoming the vessel that is promptly “sunk” in three bites.
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Boston Post
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Removal Says Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a quick remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the tender area allegedly relieves soreness and enables the corn to lift out with its root. The drug supposedly dries and shrivels the corn without irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little and should remove hard or soft corns. druggists can stock it from wholesalers.
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Cincinnati
Save a Doctor's Bill by Keeping Diarrhea Cordial Handy
Advertisement notes price 25 and 50 cents for Mississippi Diarrhea Cordial as a home remedy for stomach complaints.
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Mississippi
One Tree a Walk Builds A Child’s Forest Of Knowledge
The piece argues children learn best by gradual tree study on walks, with each outing revealing one tree and the surrounding countryside. Over time this approach cultivates delight, curiosity, and lasting interest in nature. It promotes starting now to begin trees study.
Forlorn Hope Opens with Doctor Aid After Hopeless Case
A fragment suggests a widow or wife seeks medical help after a failed case. The text contrasts despair with seeking professional care and hints at real estate advertising offering value from a dealer.
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