Honored Texas War Dead and Missing in Europe
A long list of Texas service members Saudi in Europe includes Corp Edward J. O Malley Fort Worth Corp Joel M Brooks Lubbock Pet Potronac Moczygamba Panna Maria Pet Samuel K B Raiz Fort Worth Pvt Carl C Williams Emhouse Stettlemuth Kraft New Braunfels and many others. The compiled roll covers those who died of disease or in action and notes missing in action across towns such as Fort Worth Lubbock Dallas Houston San Antonio and Galveston among others. The document preserves names ranks and hometowns to honor their service and sacrifice.
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Maria Pet. Samuel KB. Raiz
Fort Worth
Pvt
Carl C. Williama
Emhouse
Stettlelmuth
F. Kraft
New Braun
Coquette's Sad Ending Cited By Mrs Jameson
A quotation outlines the fate of a coquette likening it to a drunkard or opium-eater, ending in the loss of intellect cheerfulness and self-respect as described by Mrs Jameson.
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Coquette
Mrs. Jameson
How It Goes: The Man Who Just Does Them
A reflection on tasks that await a decisive doer. The idea is that once one man takes action others imitate easily, proving capability hinges on leadership and initiative.
Federal Recognition Granted to Texas Infantry Regiments
Austin notes that the war department formally recognized three regiments of the new Texas Infantry brigade. Adjutant General Harley Thursday reported official notice of recognition for the Eighth, Ninth, and Seventh regiments.
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Austin
Tex
Harley Thursday
Survine
Offichia
War Department
Opium Valued at $10,000 Stolen from Treasury Storerooms
Secret service agents probe the disappearance of opium valued at ten thousand dollars from government narcotic storerooms. The loss covers a month’s seizures and officials report no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Secret Service
Mexico in Grip of Scourge
Spanish influenza sweeps Northern Mexico with rapid spread and heavy deaths among the poor. El Paso reports the epidemic worsening as conditions deteriorate for low income communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
James A. Baggett Nominated for U S Marshal in Texas
James A. Baggett of Big Spring was nominated on Thursday to serve as United States marshal for the Northern district of Texas, replacing the current incumbent and marking a new boundary in federal law enforcement for the region.
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Washington
James A. Baggett
Big Spring
United States
Texas
Oil Gusher Brought in at Vinton Beaumont Tex
The Gum Cove Oil Company on Thursday brought in an oil gusher at Vinton near Beaumont Texas, signaling a productive well for the firm and local oil interests.
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Vinton
Beaumont
Tex
Gum Cove Oil Company
Budding Diplomat
A playful child named Willie turns a slight parental rebuke into a clever retort about permission. The mom admonishes him for candy and Willie replies that since she didn’t forbid it, he may eat another piece.
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Willie
Glory for the Conqueror and the Vanquished Fame
A noted quotation from Don Quixote asserts that fame follows the conqueror as much as the vanquished, highlighting the paradox of renown in triumph and defeat. The more famed the loser, the greater the victor's reputation by association.
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Don Quixote
Optimistic Thought on Saving to End Poverty
A reflective saying advocates teaching the art of saving to the poor with the promise that prosperity follows. The tone emphasizes practical frugality as a path out of poverty and societal improvement.
Armistice Talks Face German Side's Stance and U S Reply
President Wilson's response to a German peace proposal insists on armistice terms that guarantee Allied military superiority and condemn ongoing German atrocities. Secretary Lansing forwards the reply while Berlin also signals readiness to discuss practical evacuation to achieve a just peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Wilsems
Nanen
France
United States
Reichstag
Sole
Foreign Office
Berlin
Turkey Moves Toward Separate Peace With Entente
Amsterdam reports the new Turkish cabinet led by Tewfik Pasha sent a note to Austria-Hungary noting Turkey must seek a separate peace due to the military situation. The central powers asked Turkey to await Wilson notes, but no reply had arrived.
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Amsterdam
Tewfik Pasha
Vienna
Weser Zeitung
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Wilson
Ruling on Poll Tax Exemption for Tax Collectors
State Controller Terrell Friday ruled that no exemption exists for poll tax when assessed and the party was in the county on January 1. The ruling states tax is levied in all cases, even for those drafted into government service, and outlines conditions for issuing poll tax receipts and voting rights upon discharge.
Forest Fire Destroys 28 towns in Northeastern Minnesota
Reports from inland districts on Monday raise total towns destroyed by the Northeastern Minnesota blaze to twenty eight and the confirmed death toll to 532.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Plenty of Room to Grow Across Australia Population
An analysis notes Australia is 28 times larger than the British isles yet has a population not exceeding London’s. The comparison frames potential for growth and development in Australia relative to Britain.
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Australia
British Isles
London
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Safe Liver Cleansing
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable liver remedy that cleanses the liver without salivation or calomel dangers. It promises morning relief from headaches dizziness and sour stomach, urging readers to switch from calomel.
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Dodson
Ady
Indigestion and Acid Stomach Remedies Promoted
An advertisement extolls excess acidity as the root of indigestion bloating heartburn and belching. It promotes EATONIC tablets claiming to absorb excess acid ease symptoms improve digestion and restore vitality with a druggist guarantee.
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Eatonico
Eatonic
All Depends
A mother asks a doctor if a whipping could cure her lazy child Al Vernon who sits before rising, and the doctor cautions that success depends on where the punishment lands.
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Alvernon
Vacher Balm Ad Promises Real Cure For Coughs
A newspaper advertisement urges readers not to trust imitations and to buy the original Vacher Balm for coughs colds croup and general soreness. It notes price 25 cents per jar or tube and offers free samples and agency details for nonlocal druggists. The ad is signed FE W Vacher Inc New Orleans Louisiana.
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FE. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Meanleigh Noted As From A Noted Family In Debate
A Boston Transcript quotation questions Meanleigh's lineage claiming he comes from a good family. The remark adds that he is the sole known counterpoint, reflecting gossip and public scrutiny surrounding his background.
Capudine Aimed to Relieve Headaches Quickly
An advertisement claims Capudine provides quick relief for headaches and nervous strain with a pleasant liquid form, marketed as a fast, soothing remedy.
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Capudine
The Retort Pleasant Ire Narrows Gossip Exchange
Belle and Nel discuss gossip sensitivity while Wright's Indian Vegetable Pille is described as a gentle tonic and purgative. An advertisement notes the fool killer should be removed from office for enise.
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Belle
Wright
Enise
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James A. Manahan
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Roy i
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Austin M. Reed
Normanves
Charles A. Hoover
Lakeview
Williiam B. Dallas
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Houston
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Mibert P. Potter
Personville
James Rambee
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Robert A. Perkin
Jasper
John A. Kallinar
Gonzales
Rogers Tipton
Jacksonville
Robert O. Weston
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Cro Lsten
Arch. Warren
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William (. Wilson
Trenton
Roy O. Wood
Samuel KR. Crafe
Dl Campo
Geo. F. Wallege
Farle I'ass
Russell Moseley
Walnut Springs
Herman Peters
Beeville Corp
Jim Adams
Anna Corp
Rudolph Feiseler
Rockdale
Sam D. French
Moody
Barker T. Jarue
Lovelady
William C. Whaley
Roxton
Benton Casteel
Corsicana
Joseph H. W. Crawford
Galveston
Heber W. Daniels
Fastland
Rufus E. de Olive
Oakhurst
Harris B. Hallford
Brady
Benedict Hatika
Temple
Joe Jernigan
Wolfe City
Dewey Lane
Thrall
Sidney H. McSpadden
Iowa Hs Ark
Forrest B. Mullins
Josserand
John J. Goodfellow
San Angelo
Charles D. Harned
Dallas
Rudolph H. Lambert
Port Neches. Corp
William C. Lambwith
Terrell. Corp
Henry Loflin
Leonard Corp
Henry Roberts
Parcer
John W. Heertian
John M. Moore
Poresbery
Tillman J. Guinn
Sanger
Louis ©. Gutierrez
Vanoring
Charles B. Wimbrow
Leon Jimelson
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Clarence Eugene Oliver
Mount Enterprise
John Odell Ritchie
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Leslie B. Scott
League City
Montgomery Fly
Frank B. Kranowsky
Joe C. Bischnow
Perry
James M. Knight
Streetman
John Burke
Cookville
Bruce Phillips
Boers
Roy W. Rose
Snyder
Royal C. Harrington
Tyler
Earl G. Hill
Springton
Frank W. Sefold
Sam L. Harris
Houston Corp
Dewey J. Honeycutt
Truscott
Lee David
Homer A. Stephens
Coma
William H. Austins
James Joseph Kelly
Mineral Wells
Albert R. Bone
Edward Lucas
Hamilton
Samuel H. Field
Barksdale
Robert O. Topscott
Pecan Gap
George W. Garner
Clarksville
Ferdinand F. Quitta
Waelder
William K. Stell
Cooper
William Arthur Bethea
Eddie M. Byrom
Perrin
Victor Flato
William Weiss
Malone
Ernest S. Dunnam
Eland
Alfred Kellerman
New Brannfela
Henry Schaer
Chappell Hill
Willie Martin Young
Kotan
Joseph Brittain
Rosswell
John T. Stafford
Vergil R. Gaston
Newark
Clarence Hagar
San Venito
Albert E. Hersom
Kyle
Edward Astmon
Mreptte
Wrvartt
Triven
Atiestinint Corp
Clarence So Grey
Pert
Tiss Abessipanta
Mate
Lyn Wiest
Olga Afemone
Prank Fo Ale
Aste
John W. Pravtt
Cleburne
Vernon L. Trusty
Port Arthur
John Kloss
Marlin
Jack Rutherford
Ralph A. Corbett
Denison
Frank la Perna
Samuel Sherr
Prairieville
Evan J. Sawyer
Smithville
Irvin W. Fish
Matador
Robert E. Thompson
Fred Georgee
Shire
Nathan J. Brasthoff
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Tonio
John J. Jenkins
Whitewright Corp
Elmo W. Campbell
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Breet
Henry Ro Abell
George W. West
Albert Hammond Kent
Clode
Ppecrahmi
North Texas
Eben
Geri
Giles
Lansing
Weling
State Department
United States of America
Congress of the
Flanders
Mount Vernon
Austria Hungary
Frederick Oberlin
Austin, Tex
Terrell Friday
O. K
Fletcher
Boston Transcript
Ns Ve Wing Sa Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Fue
Jean Woolsa
Kodakers
Waterloo Photograph Co
Dept. H
Waterloo
Iowa
McCane’s Detective Agency
Mall
Thomas E. Creen
Sam Py
Pine
Ai Air Drug Stores
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Parker
Behrens Brug Co
Waco
Lydia E. Pinkham
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