President Wilson and Marshall Inaugurated in Solemn Capitol Ceremony
Washington marked the second inauguration of Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president with unusual solemnity and patriotism. Crowds packed the streets while flags flew, and the oath was administered in the Senate chamber by Chief Justice White as Wilson repeated the oath and prepared to begin a new term.
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Marshall
Edward B. Clark
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
President Wilson
White House
Capitol
Congressional Committee
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Senate
Mr. Marshall
Joint Committee On
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
House
Edward D. White
James D. Maher
Congressional Committee On Arrangements
White
United States of America
Wilson
Hugh L. Scott
U. S. Army
George R. Linkins
Robert N. Harper
United States Marine Band
Second
United States Cavalry
Culver Military Academy
Indiana
West Point
Annapolis
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Union
National Guard
Grand Army of the Republic
Gold Discoveries Spur New Tasmanian Mining Venture
Gold has been found at Specimen Reef Long Plains Tasmania. A company will be formed to exploit the new fields. Also notes on a light railway project in China connecting Swatow and Changlin via Chenghai and a hairpin pigeon's artifact found at a London build.
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Specimen Reef
Long Plains
Tasmania
China
Swatow
Changlin
Chenghai
London
Texas border troops head home from patrol duty
The homeward movement of 50 000 state troops on border patrol duty began with the Fourth Illinois Infantry departing Camp Wilson in San Antonio. Transportation officials expect completion by April 23 with numerous units listed and dates ranging from February 25 to March 19 at locations including El Paso Laredo McAllen Nogales and Deming.
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San Antonio
Texa
Illinois Infantry
Camp Wilson
Department
Connecticut Field Artillery
el Paso
Second
Florida Infantry
Laredo
Georgia Field Artillery
New Hampshire
Deming
N. M
New Jersey Field Artillery
Douglas
Ariz
First
New York Cavalry
McAllen
Twelfth
New York Infantry
North Carolina Infantry
South Carolina Infantry
Kentucky Signal Corps
Sixtyninth
Good Roads Meeting Held by Highway Advocates in Brenham
Brenham hosted a regional gathering of seven counties Travis Bastrop Fayette Lee Washington Waller and Harris with Harris abstaining. Delegates from Austin Elgin Manor Bastrop Carmine Ledbetter Giddings Burton Chappell Hill Washington Hempstead Paige and McDade attended. Dr J M Johnson of Giddings was named chair and Henry Mueller Brenham secretary as an executive committee organized.
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Brenham
Tex
Austin-Houston
Travis
Bastrop
Fayette, Lee
Washington
Waller
Harris
Austin
Elgin
Manor
Carmine
Ledbetter
Giddings
Burton
Chappell Hill
R. E. Pennington
State Highway Commission
United States
Texas
W. W. Searcy
L. D. Amsler
Hempstead
J. M. Johnson
Mr. Pauls
J. C. Miller
W. J. Neese
W. G. Wendlat
Henry Mueller
Births and Deaths Report From Austin January Totals
January totals show 4674 births in Texas with 51 sets of twins and 3235 deaths. Pneumonia accounted for 13.8 percent of deaths, tuberculosis 10.6 percent, Bright's disease 5.1 percent, influenza 4.9 percent, and accidents 4.7 percent including 21 auto and 10 railroad. Personal crisis reports numbered 16 and homicides 34. Pneumonia caused 433 deaths and tuberculosis 881. three infantile paralysis deaths were reported.
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Austin
Tex
W. A. Davis
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Oil Well at Humble Connects 7000-Barrel Output
The Invinci ble Oil Company brought in a 7,000-barrel well on the Hermann tract at Humble Texas. Well No 52 Hermann reaches 2,800 feet with 28 gravity oil. Republic Production Company completed a 30,000,000 cubic feet gas well on the Jones tract at Goose Creek Sunday.
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Humble
Houston
Tex
Invincible Oil Company
Hermann Tract
Hermann
Republic Production Company
Jones Tract
Goose Creek
Edwin Gould Jr. Killed While Hunting in Georgia
Edwin Gould Jr. was instantly killed in Brunswick near Jeky Island while hunting coons with a companion on Lathan Hammock. Reports say a hammer shotgun discharged as he attempted to club a coon, striking the groin and causing instant death.
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Brunswick
Edwin Gould, Jr
Lathan Hammock
Jeky Island
Gould
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Safe Liver Cleansing
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentler alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product is harmless, non salivating, and vegetable, with a money back guarantee and implied benefits of renewed energy and improved digestion.
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Dodson
Jaundiced Atmosphere and Naval Progress Assertion
In Washington Naval Secretary Daniels challenges a critic at a dinner, claiming the navy shoots better than ever and labeling the critic’s views jaundiced. An unrelated ad urges sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce for an Anuric kidney cure trial package.
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Naval
Daniels
Washington
Navy
Tact and Snubs Shape Society Says Climbers
A Chicago Herald quote contrasts two social climbers, one noting tact is key to entering society while the other stresses the art of snubbing. The exchange highlights social maneuvering in refined circles.
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Chicago Herald
Mansfield Cough Balm Ad Offers Monthly Avoidance
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid a doctor’s bill by taking Mansfield Cough Balm on the first of the month to soothe a hacking hollow cough. The brief promo echoes early 20th century patent medicine language with bold claims and limited medical guidance.
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Mansfield
Would Be Dangerous Doctor Says Laughing Aids Digestion
A doctor notes humor aids digestion while Peck jokes that laughing at his wife’s cooking could provoke a thrown plate. The exchange highlights lighthearted views on meals and kitchen dynamics.
Cuticura Soothing Treatment Ad Promises Relief
Bath the affected surface with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry gently and apply Cuticura Ointment. Repeat morning and night. This method affords immediate relief and points to speedy healing. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Unspeakable Turk nickname sparks looming clash
Quote hints at buildup before battles in Turkish towns as taunts rise. Dialogue portrays anticipation of fierce fighting and the emergence of the described adversary.
Timely Advice on Preventing Overshoe Loss
A brief quip notes a spring metal wire device to encircle feet to stop overshoes from being lost. The cartoon border joke asks why the same idea could not protect a gentleman’s umbrella from being misplaced.
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Church
Gotham
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Ad and Joking Rabbit Tale
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron, claiming liver action malaria relief blood enrichment and system buildup. The page also includes a brief rabbit joke about the left hindfoot being lucky.
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Grove
Fashions Mark The Season With Extreme Changes
Advertisement notes winter remedies and laxative quinidine tablets for colds coughs la grippe and headaches claiming no head or stomach effect. Urges readers to buy a winter supply at 26 cents. Ends with a light exchange about fashion extremes.
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills Heal Stomach Liver Bowels
An advertisement claims Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills are a traditional medicine for regulating the stomach liver and bowels not a coal tar product or confection. It urges readers to get a box and try them and notes progress as the path to honor and success. The note also mentions strawberries deriving their name from their historical use with straw strings.
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Wright
Adv
Weary's Joke Opines On A Gloomy Hen
A witty exchange imagines a hen that always broods, with the punchline about a gloomy creature. The joke frames the hen as a perpetual worrier, highlighting humorous anthropomorphic sentiment.
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Weary
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Darkening Recipe
A famous actress shares a home recipe to darken gray hair using Bay Rum glycerine Barbo Compound and water. The mix is said to darken streaked hair without coloring the scalp, leaving hair soft and glossy. Full directions appear with Barbo Compound and with pharmacist preparation.
Engagement of Surgeon to Telephone Girl Sparks Wit
A witty exchange notes the engagement of a young surgeon to a telephone girl. The joke hinges on a play on words about cutting people off and cutting them up, reflecting light social banter of the era.
Renovine touted as heart and nerve tonic for sale
Ad claims Renovine a heart and nerve tonic priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. The note warns against gambling your heart and mentions Florida and New Mexico as thunderstorm centers while noting the Pacific coast is relatively free from them.
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Florida
New Mexico
Pacific Coast
What Is Uric Acid And Its Remedies
Uric acid is a normal body component in small amounts but excess comes from overeating meat and fermenting foods. Weak kidneys fail to remove it, causing backache and fatigue as urate salts circulate in tissues. The article promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce, claiming it dissolves uric acid better than lithia and aids elimination.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Fly Tugs Wagon Proves Incredible Weight
A wife notes an English scientist used a fly attached to a tiny wagon to haul 170 times the insect’s weight on smooth surfaces. The husband jokes he has seen one fly pull 170 others. The excerpt also mentions leather waste in wallpaper and a quip about the blackboard.
Silent boss reaction to threatened resignation
A worker stated the boss showed no alarm when told of the intent to resign over pay. The exchange led to surprise at the calm response rather than confrontation or adjustment of wages.
Motorists' Problem Solved by New Auto Enamel Shine
A black enamel called RILAXSHINE permits home application, dries overnight, resists heat and washing, and yields a glossy finish. Sold by Twin City Varnish Co of St Paul for 2.86 with full outfit and free sample on request. satisfaction guaranteed.
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Twin City Varnish Co. Mee
St. Paul
Minn
Amgeme
Emesh
French experts unveil ten cylinder meter engine
French aviation experts demonstrate a compact ten cylinder engine rated at 100 horsepower. The unit aims to boost light aircraft performance and efficiency.
Motor Powers New Ice Tire Flating Pump
An electric motor of four horsepower drives a pump used to inflate automobile tires.
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