President Opens Houston Channel with White House Button
President Wilson in Washington momentarily paused a cabinet meeting to press a pearl topped button that fired a cannon, officially opening Port Houston to world commerce. A flotilla led by the Windom of Galveston entered the basin as Miss Sue Campbell christened the harbor, with thousands cheering and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony drew notable figures from Texas and beyond, all witnessing the historic harbor dedication.
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Houston
Tex
Wilson
White House
Washington
Windom
Galveston
Harrisburg
Port Houston
Sue Campbell
United States Revenue
Wingom
Houstoniang
Texas
Deep Water Bay
Ben Campbell
Campbell
Colquitt
Grant
United States Dreadnaught
B. H. Camden
Ensign Royce
H. B. Moore
E. R. York
Hutchings
Leon Sanfield
8. Tallaferro
Queen of the Deep Water Jubilee Crowned in Houston
Miss Frankie Carter, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Carter of Houston, was crowned queen at the deep water jubilee carnival coronation in the municipal auditorium before about 6000 spectators. The Egypt themed ball featured Egyptian scenery and a Nile river display with a gauze curtain momentarily revealing Miss Houston as Mercedes Olga a Chicago dancer. The curtain then closed amid gasps before lights re opened.
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Houston
Tex
Frankie Carter
W. Carter
Municipal Auditorium
Egypt
Miss Houston
Mercedes Olga
Chicago
Nile
Mother of Women's Clubs Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs Caroline M verance known as the mother of women's clubs died in Los Angeles Tuesday at age unspecified. Her work fostered local civic groups and national women's club networks. Her death leaves a void in community leadership and club organization.
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Mother of
Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
Cal
Caroline M. @verance
N'S Clubs
Value of Important Farm Crops in U S Exceeds All Records
The Department of Agriculture reports this year’s important U S crops worth 5 068 742 000 dollars up 104 million from last year. Wheat and corn set records while cotton declines due to wartime losses. ginning active with 9 828 695 bales by Nov 1. Arkansas Florida Louisiana and Oklahoma lead in gin yields.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States
Department
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Fighting Resumed on Border at Naco Arizona
Siege of Naco in Sonora resumed with first gunfire since October armistice. Maytorena loyalists under Villa pressed on as Hill garrison exploded a buried mine charging 1,200 pounds of dynamite that failed to stop the advance.
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Naco
Ariz
Sonora
Carranza
Maytorena
Triplets Born Near Brenham Texas to Ford Family
Triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ford who reside on the Kenney and Chappell Hill roads. The two boys weighed six and a quarter pounds and the girl five pounds. The couple, married seven years, already have six children and previously had twins six years ago.
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Brenham, Tex
W. L. Ford
Kenney
Chappell Hill Roads
W G Van Vieck Dies in Houston Tex Veteran Railroad official
W G Van Vieck vice president and general manager of the Sunset Central system and a pioneer Texas railroad man died Tuesday after a protracted illness in Houston Texas.
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Houston
Tex
W. G. van Vieck
Sunset Central System
Texas
Fire Destroys Van Alstyne Flour Mill
Fire of unknown origin gutted the large frame flour mill of the Van Alstyne roller mills in Van Alstyne Texas on Wednesday. The total loss is estimated above $10,000 as grain stock and mill structures were destroyed.
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van Alstyne
Tex
van Alstyne Roller Mills
Defense of Popular Remedies at Advertising Conference
Carl J. Bailie of Buffalo urged at the Detroit Advertising Affiliation convention that organized effort attempts to smear trusted family remedies and mislead publishers. He cited that the Propriety Association of America includes 200 firms and urged publishers to reject fake ads but not ban all medical advertising. Bailie argued disease spurs demand for medicines from various providers and noted patent medicines’ rising consumption from 1900 to 1912. He said many doctors still prescribe proprietary medicines and criticized Dr. Wiley’s critiques as not foolproof. He contended that durable medicines survive on merit and advocated publisher due diligence and an invention bureau to assess ad claims. The audience largely agreed, and the chair ruled in Bailie’s favor.
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Carl J. Bailie
Buffalo
N. Y
Detroit
Balliett
Proprietary Association of America
America
American Medical Assecti
Harvey W. Wiley
Wiley
Life says Harold pleads for forgiveness over broken doll
In a human moment, Harold asks Ethel to forgive him for breaking her doll. Ethel responds with humor and a wish to swat him first, reflecting family dynamics and sibling tensions.
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Ethel
Harold
Take Capucine For Headaches And Gripp
An advertisement notes Capucine as a liquid prompt and pleasant remedy for headaches and grippe. A quoted line about a man throwing a lamp at his wife appears, followed by a suggestion to indict him for light as sault.
For obstinate sores use Hanford's Balsam
Adv. Many a man grows gray waiting for a chance that some other fellow has gone out and grabbed.
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Hanford
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Texas Patient
A long testimonial describes kidney trouble with backache and irregular urine. It credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief after years of suffering and notes another family member also cured. The patient urges light diet and ample water alongside the remedy.
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Sandera
Dlenora St
Yoakum
Texas
Doan
Limited Choice of Viands in Canadian Back Country
An anecdote contrasts the repeated salmon meals of Canadian frontier life with a visitor who tires of the fish. The host insists there is plenty, while the guest confesses a distaste for salmon and suggests trying mustard for variety.
Clear bad complexions with Resinol Soap and Ointment
An advertisement extols Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for clearing rough red complexions. It claims quick relief from itching and speeds healing of skin humors sores wounds and chafings at low cost. Sold by all druggists. The ad contrasts with a quote about the German emperor from Kurt Ziegler noting humility and intelligence.
Too Good Reggy Sweet Arline Romance Dialog
Reggy asks Arline to marry him but she questions his spirit after he loses his collar stud. He vows he never sweers. She rejects him saying she cannot marry a man without spirit.
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Arline
Arlince
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Consumers are urged to inspect Castoria bottles ensuring they bear the signature and disclaimers as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The note emphasizes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and is a staple choice for parents.
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Fletcher
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxtina
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Masa
Lambeth Court Clerk Refuses Comment in Insulting Behavior Case
A man charged at Lambeth police court with insulting behavior complained over the statement. He said everyone can be foolish at times, but the judge, Mr. Biron, advised that each person speaks only for themselves.
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Lambeth
Mr. Biron
London
Real Life Romance Leads to Boarder Kitchen Role
A brief note from the Atchizon Globe describes a real life romance where the pair ends up with the leading lady cooking for boarders, illustrating a domestic outcome of romance.
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Atchizon Globe
Hanford Ady Promoted For Wrist Rub Remedy
A brief item notes a sprained wrist rub recommended by Ady at Hanford with mentions of Balsam treatment and thorough rubbing.
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Hanford
Ady
Suffrage States Club Question Sparks Debate Over Participation
In suffrage era discourse a remark asks if the candidates face a women’s club influence, prompting debate over whether a women’s club is guiding the process and if its role is legitimate or partisan.
Justice of the peace doubles as wedding officiant in Ohio
An Ohio justice of the peace, juggling court duties and marriage ceremonies, faces a case as he asks a bride to affirm her vows and turns to the groom for his defense, highlighting the awkward clash of roles.
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Ohio
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh Advertises Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for back soreness sprains and throat and neck stiffness urging thorough rubbing and emphasizing a single strong application.
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Hanford
An Odd Exchange Referencing Jim and His Wife
A terse exchange features a speaker interpreting remarks about Jim and his spouse. The dialogue uses equine metaphors to describe the wife, comparing her to a gray mare and calling her an old nag.
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Jim
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