Water flow halted in Texas oil wells plan
A U S government representative in Houston led an effort to stop water intrusion in coastal oil wells. G B Rogers of the geological survey cited past success in California and urged shallower targeting to avoid waste. Coastal production rose overall with Goose Creek and Humble leading monthly gains.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
United States
G. B. Rogers
Geological Survey
California
Rogers
Goose Creek
Humble
Vinton
New Iberia
Damon Mound
Sour Lake
Saratoga
Batgon
Edgerly
Evangeline
Markham
Spindle Top
Pershing Reaches France as U S Commander
Major General John J. Pershing arrived in Boulogne with his staff, marking the first step of American command in France. French, British, Belgian, and Indian officers saluted, an American anthem played, and a guard of honor greeted the new allied forces as the ship docked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
France
John J. Pershing
Japan Receives Major Freight Steamship Order
Kobe based Kawasaki Dockyard Company wins British contract to build fourteen freighters. Each ship ranges 9,000 to 12,000 tons with total value around 25 million dollars as part of strengthen entente merchant fleets.
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Tokio
Kawasaki Dockyard Company of
Kobe
Great Britain
Submarine sinks steamship Southland with heavy loss
Cable advices report the British Red Star line steamship Southland destroyed by a submarine. Five crew members were killed outright and twenty eight are missing, with total casualties possibly thirty three.
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New York
Red Star Line
Southland
International Mercantile Marine Company
Petrograd Plans Female Regiment To Fight On Front Lines
Two hundred female students of the Petrograd Technical Institute enroll in a regiment raised by Ensign Butchkareffs to march to the front and fight under the same conditions as male soldiers.
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Petrograd
London
Petrograd Technical Institute
Butchkareffs
Submarine Sinks Petrolite in World War I clash
Washington reports the American steamship Petrolite was sunk by a German submarine. Consular reports state one boat with eight men was landed while two boats remain missing.
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Washington
Writer Arthur Copp Dies at 49 in Washington
Washington obituary notes Arthur W. Copp, superintendent of the Southern division of the Associated Press, died Tuesday after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases. He was 49.
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Washington
Arthur W. Copp
Associated Press
Earthquake Destroys Salvador Towns Reports Say
Reports from Managa and San Juan del Sur indicate hundreds dead in San Salvador as earthquakes continue through Thursday night and volcanoes erupt, prompting regional disaster concerns and relief efforts.
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Salvador
Panama
Managa
San Juan del Sur
San Salvador
Czar Loses His Hunting Grounds
Petrograd dispatch reports Lisino village peasants in Tsarkshoe-Selo district have expropriated the hunting preserve and lodge of former Emperor Nicholas, signaling a shift in royal privileges and land use.
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Czar
Petrograd
London
Lisino
Tsarkshoe-Selo
Nicholas
Quake Hits San Salvador Area With Limited Loss of Life
An earthquake that struck San Salvador and nearby towns Thursday evening caused substantial property damage but authorities believe fatalities were not widespread. The report from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua notes the mood as cautious and notes no large death toll.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Salvador
Norway Steamers Sunniva and Sharpnes Sink in Atlantic
London reports Sunniva and Sharpnes, Norwegian steamers, have been sunk by mines in the Atlantic with twenty sailors drowned.
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London
Sunniva
Sharpens
Atlantic
Attorney General Says TU Appropriations Not Vetoed
Attorney General Looney ruled that Governor Ferguson did not veto the university appropriation totals only the line items were struck, leaving the grand total intact. Regents may use all funds donations and subscriptions to keep the university open during litigation, with about 500000 available for maintenance if needed.
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Austin
Tex
Looney
Vinson Saturday
Ferguson
R. E. Vinson
Main University
Medical College
Galveston
School of Mines
el Paso
London Bombed by German Airplanes
In a swift raid on London a German squadron of about fifteen airplanes caused heavy casualties. Official counts list 534 dead and wounded combined, with 97 killed and 437 wounded. among the dead were 55 men and 16 women and 26 children. The downtown section was the chief objective.
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London
Government urged pooling plan to curb news print crisis
The federal trade commission asked Congress to authorize a government pooling scheme to ensure equitable distribution of news print and fair profits for manufacturers, warning of panic price rises if not enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Division Chairmen Named in State Committees
The women's committee of the council of national defense Saturday announced chairmen and temporary chairmen of state divisions. Kansas: Mrs J M Miller Kansas City. Louisiana: Mrs Hilda Phelps New Orleans. Oklahoma: Mrs Robert L Owen Muskogee. Texas: Mrs Frederick Fleming Dallas.
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Washington
The
Council of National Defense
Kansas
J. M. Miller
Kansas City
Louisiana
Hilda Phelps
New Orleans
Oklahoma
Robert L. Owen
Muskogee
Texas
Frederick Fleming
Dallas
Enemies In America Counted In 4.66 Million Census
Census Bureau reports 4,662,000 Germans Austro Hungarians Bulgarians and Turkish subjects in the United States. Of these about 964,000 are males over 21. Germans estimated at 2,849,000.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Mexican Raiders Repulsed at Ysleta Ford
Two American cavalrymen held the Ysleta ford near the settlement Wednesday night against a group of about twenty five armed Mexicans attempting a raid, driving the raiders back into Mexico.
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Ysleta
Tex
Mexico
Veterans Unveil Memorial at Gettysburg Battlefield
Gettysburg Pennsylvania veterans unveil a memorial surmounted by a General Lee statue on Friday. The event drew numerous Confederate veterans from their Washington reunion and many Grand Army of the Republic veterans in attendance.
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Gettysburg
Lee
Washington
Call for 70 000 Troops to Reach War Strength
Washington reports the war department called for 70 000 additional recruits on Tuesday to bring the regular army to war strength before June 30.
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Washington
War Department
Texas items reflect varied farm and local developments
Texas reports show the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe allocating 274,344.72 for road improvement. Port Arthur exports exceed 4.8 million dollars with 17 countries shipping, while Calhoun county potato yields average 75 bushels per acre from a 375-car shipment. Port Arthur handles significant oil imports from Mexico and public labor mobilization plans address farm labor shortages.
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Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Port Arthur
Robert E. Letimer
Mexico
England
Lace Hair Dressing Ad Promises Natural Darkening
An advertisement touts Lace Hair Dressing as an imitation that imitates the original but lacks value like counterfeit money. It claims natural darkening without dye and lists a price of $1.00.
Incurable Daughter’s Voice Questioned In Family Saga
A distressed parent laments an incurable condition and asks if anything can be done. The excerpt centers on a daughter whose voice is described as costly to the speaker, reflecting a troubled family dynamic and unresolved concern.
Skin care ad promising improvements with Cuticura
On rising and retiring gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off Ointment In five minutes with Cuti cura Soap and hot water. Continue this treatment for ten days and note the change in your skin. No better toilet preparations exist. Free sample each by mail with Book, Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
He Was the Target Fashion Plate Quip Sparks A Duel
A witty exchange references a man seen as a fashion plate and his wife who throws a platter in return. The quip hints at domestic humor and social teasing in a lighthearted scene.
Freezone touted as cheap corn remover from Cincinnati chemist
An advertisement proclaims a Cincinnati chemist discovered ether compound named Freezone. It claims tiny bottles available at low cost from drug stores, offering drops on a corn or callus to shrink and shed it without pain or irritation. It urges asking pharmacists to stock it from wholesalers.
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Cincinnati
Short cut leads to hourlong pacifist debate
A brisk shortcut to town brings Mr. Duthwaite into an unexpectedly lengthy discussion with a pacifist. The exchange stretches into an hour of debate, highlighting a brusque proverb in casual conversation.
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Mr. Duthwaite
Size vs value: a silver dollar outshines a ten dollar gold coin
The saying argues that worth is not tied to size, claiming a single silver dollar surpasses a larger size ten dollar gold piece in value. It presents a comparison to stress that perceived stature does not determine value.
War Measures This Week In Congress
Washington reports Congress will finalize long pending war measures and start new legislation this week promising at least a month or six weeks more of work in a hot weather session.
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Washington
Congress
Italians Seize Janina in Greece Invasion
London reports Italian troops occupy the Grecian city of Janina in the northwest, marking a forcible occupation during ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Janina
Greece
Dodson's Liver Tone Vies with Calomel Remedy
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver medicine that cures symptoms blamed on calomel. It promises quick relief from nausea, constipation, and fatigue, warns calomel can cause bone necrosis, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective by morning.
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Dodson
Adv
Instructive Circus Peanuts Joke Leads To Tonics Ad
A child misreads feeding peanuts to an elephant, a humorous moment cited in a local tale. An Indianapolis News advertises Plantation Chill and Fever Tonic as a tonic to regulate the liver and tone the system for babies and growing children.
Barber pole sparks German colors question in Indianapolis
Fred Creators, chief deputy United States marshal, answered the telephone when a woman complained about a barber pole described as red, white and black. She argued it reflected German colors, prompting a brief exchange reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Fred Creators
United States
Indianapolis News
Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder advert
Shake into your shoes and foot bath to relieve painful swollen feet and bunions. Used by British and French troops on the front. Allen's Foot Ease offers relief for tired aching feet and is sold everywhere.
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Allen
Adv
Holiday trade leaves only old hens for eggs
Mrs. Youngbride laments the eggs sent were old. Grocer apologizes, explaining most young chickens were killed for the holiday trade, leaving only older hens to lay eggs.
Vocal clash over hats in morning chatter
In a lively exchange Myrt mocks Mabel for her noisy hat while Stell agrees the scene is a scream. The trio banters humorously about fashion and attention.
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Myrt
Mabel
Stell
Father’s Fault
Two girls discuss a mutual friend’s recent marriage. Dora notes the ceremony went off splendidly and Rose looked sweet. Nora adds there was one drawback: Rose felt her father looked too cheerful when he gave her away.
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Dora
Rose
Nora
Roman Fye Balsam Antiseptic Ointment Healing Claims
An antiseptic ointment named Roman Fye Balsam is described as an external treatment not a wash. It allegedly penetrates three surfaces to provide prompt relief, with claimed healing properties.
Probate Lawyer Described as Man of Deeds and Words
Observers note the subject is a probate lawyer, valued for both action and speech. The remarks emphasize his practical work and thoughtful rhetoric as key traits.
Georgia to Employ Prisoners on Farms
It is noted that being old-fashioned is preferable to discomfort, but most people disagree. The plan outlines using prisoners for farm labor in Georgia, signaling adjustments to rural work programs and inmate labor policy.
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Texas
State Department of Labor
Georgia
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the Elephant
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Bellovee Ave
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