War Year In Review Highlights U.S. Military Growth
April notes mark the first anniversary of U.S. entry into World War I. Army expansion and training, a rapidly growing navy, and the Treasury and Shipping Board programs pushed the nation toward a Mobilized war footing. Estimates place ready fighting men near 1.5 million with potential to rise further.
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Morning internal bath promises vigor and health
The article promotes daily internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate each morning. It claims benefits for digestion, appetite, and general well being, and urges readers with constipation bilious spells and skin or blood issues to use a quarter pound of limestone phosphate.
Musterole advertised relief for neuralgia and pains
An ad promotes Musterole as a mustard oil ointment for neuralgia and a wide range of ailments including sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism lumbago and muscular aches. It claims quick relief and notes price 30¢ 60¢ hospital size 2.50 with warnings of non blistering and hospital endorsements.
Two Tickets Vote In San Antonio School Election Tuesday
Ten tickets appear for the city school board vote on Tuesday with five seats open. The School Children's Ticket lists four current members up for re election and a replacement for Dre Winchester Welso. The Free School Book Ticket nominates candidates to secure free textbooks and cites delays after raises and debts.
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El Paso Man to Head New Government Shoe Shops
Charles Rokahr a wealthy El Paso shoe man will serve as superintendent of the large quartermaster shoe shops being built in El Paso. He will receive $1 per year and will supervise operations, organize workers, and inspect other stations. The shoe shops, housed in a block long building, are being rushed to serve soldiers’ footwear needs.
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French Government Denies Peace Convention Claim
Paris April 6. The French government denies claims of a peace conversation with Austria. Clemenceau ordered Armand to travel to Switzerland, reporting that Austrian peace talks with France were never authorized. The note accuses Count Czernin and Count Revertati of deception and cites a dated letter as proof of the failed mission.
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Alien German Wittstock to be confined in war prison
German citizen Wittstock, interned as an enemy alien, has been confined at Fort McIntosh Texas. He will be moved to Fort Douglas Utah for confinement in the war prison parade barracks for the remainder of the war, according to headquarters announcements.
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Hearing for Harvey Set After Fire Dept Tests
Police Commissioner Lowther and Fire Chief Goetz oversee tests of new fire fighting equipment in the Ioast as Mayor Bell plans hearings for Captain W A Harvey and two suspended lieutenants next week. Harvey was dismissed after it emerged he shared in a $200 gift to two detectives from a vice raid. he seeks a trial, while Lowther attends with Dalton.
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