President vetoes prohibition bill amid Senate enactment
Washington reports the Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act 65 to 20 despite the president's veto. The House joined in repealing wartime prohibition, delivering an immediate effective mechanism to curb beverages above half a percent alcohol. The White House signaled wartime act repeal with ratification of the German peace treaty.
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Release of Jenkins Effected by 1 Man
Wil lam O Jenkins United States consular agent at Puebla was freed by Senor Mestre personal attorney of Jenkins after ransom payment of 300000 Mexican dollars Cordova leader of bandits agreed that force would end the release Jenkins was carried to Puebla by automobile with Cordova guards and is now at the American Hospital Puebla The capture lasted a week with continuous movement in the mountains and Jenkins suffered rheumatic attacks and slept on wet ground during captivity
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Texas Typothate Is New Name For Printers Group In Dallas
Dallas hosts the Master Printers State Association final session where Texas Typothatae is adopted as the permanent name. Officers elected include President R C Dyer of Dallas and Vice President Frank W McCurdy of Houston as members approve a standard coat-finishing system for printers statewide.
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American Flag Expands Reach as Ships Move to Private Ownership
U.S. shipping effort fuels a modern merchant marine. Government built and acquired ships are being sold to private owners under a policy to keep vessels under the American flag. Training programs, a supercargo school, and new private operators spread across Atlantic and Gulf ports as Congress debates budget and railroad bills.
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Texas Oil Fields Show Record Year And Pipeline Expansion
Texas oil fields completed 3 944 wells in the year ending Oct 1 with 1 055 failures. Producing wells 2 889 pumped 1 556 708 barrels initially while state output reached 79 843 189 barrels, a yearly record. August production totaled 10 063 271 barrels. Spindle Top pool has produced 46 634 000 barrels in 19 years. Goose Creek 23 445 785 in eight years. About 5 000 miles of pipelines now operate, capacity around 1 000 000 barrels daily, with many more miles under construction or planned. Refinery capacity near 600 000 barrels daily planned once under construction. Texas fields supply less than half of daily oil. Louisiana and Mexico refine more.
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Texas Child Welfare Conference Opens in Austin
The 11th annual Texas Congress of Mothers child welfare conference will be held November 5 6 and 7 in the Texas legislature building at the state capitol in Austin. A November 3 meeting of the state board of managers at the Driskill Hotel and a November 4 open commission meeting precede the sessions. The program centers on Parent and Child with talks by state and national figures including Mayor W D Yett and Superintendent A N McCallum.
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Refund of 1050 checks by Texas state treasury
The Texas state treasurer Friday refunded 1050 checks totaling $37,927. The remittances to the land commissioner covered land purchases and mineral leases, but ahead filings prevented title passage, so the money was returned.
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Postal Employes to Get More Pay
Washington notes enactment of the joint resolution to raise postal employes pay was completed Monday with Senate adoption of the conference report.
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Senate
Callaux Trial Day Set in Paris Charge
Joseph Callaux former promoter of France will face accusers on January 14 for intrigue to bring about a premature and dishonorable peace with Germany.
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Joseph Callaux
France
Germany
Road Bonds Approved in Montgomery County Texas
The attorney general approved $50,000 road bonds for Montgomery County Road District No. 5. Bonds carry 5 percent interest.
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Austin
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Montgomery County
Capucine Relieves Headaches Quick and Easy
Advertisement notes Capucine as a fast remedy for headaches in liquid form with trial size 10 cents and larger sizes available. The piece then shifts to an anecdote about Sir George Buchanan the British ambassador in Rome and a British minister at The Hague who met a British tourist couple at a garden party and praised Buchanan's whisky.
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Castoria and infant mortality warnings in early advertisements
A promotional notice argues that infant deaths in civilized countries are high and claims Castoria can save lives. It warns that many so called remedies contain opium or morphine and are deadly, asserting Castoria with the signature of Chas H. Pletcher contains no narcotics.
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It Is Your Kidneys Not Your Heart A Health Ad
Kidney disease harms many. kidneys filter blood and remove toxins. The ad promotes GOLD-MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming quick relief within 24 hours and ongoing use to prevent further attacks, offering refund if not helpful.
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Haarlem
Move to Revise Calendar for World Uniformity
League of Nations sees proposal to standardize the calendar across nations. US Switzerland and Great Britain discussed with church leaders before the war, with an agreement advancing a uniform report. Proposals include a fixed Easter date a thirteenth month weeks starting on Sunday and 98 days per month. A calendar congress at Geneva could act if the league cannot.
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Swizerland
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Geneva
Not Strong on Gratitude
A muddy road scene ends with a well-dressed man helping a struggling horse and owner. After freeing the animal by bending the fence and urging the horse up, the owner angrily thanks the man, sarcastically saying he appreciates the aid as much as if he had helped himself.
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They're Practical Men in Birmingham Dispute on Fame
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote debates what makes a truly successful author. It contrasts a writer who earns 10 000 to 15 000 a year yet fades after death with a starving author who remains famous. The exchange questions lasting legacy versus material success.
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