Roosevelt Faces Russia Commission and War Measures
Washington April 21 The United States weighs a Russian policy move as Elihu Root Oscar Strauss Harper Crane and Colonel Roosevelt are eyed to lead a commission to Petrograd with engineers and economists to rebuild Russia's transport and finances A large loan of 500 million to 1 billion dollars is also in the works House military measures move toward a vote while Senate debates continue on funding and security bills
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Washington, D. C
Russia
United States
Petrograd
Elihu Root
Oscar Strauss
Harper
Chicago University
Roosevelt
Charles KR. Crane
Charles K. Crane
House
Senate
Treasury certificates oversubscribed as war effort accelerates
Secretary McAdoo said Federal Reserve reports show the preliminary 200 900 000 treasury certificates will be vastly oversubscribed. The Council of National Defense calls governors to a May 2 conference to unify state defense efforts with the national government for wartime prosecution. The administration weighs personnel for a commission to Russia.
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White House
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Council of National Defense For Governors
Russia
Pope Opposes Price Fixing Move From Secretary
Henry N. Pope of Fort Worth, president of the Farmers Union of Texas, telegrammed Congressman Wilson opposing maximum price controls on farm products. He urged attacking profiteers and warned of a crisis if Congress pursues current course, while Wilson declined to comment.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Senate
Henry N. Pope
Fort Worth
Farmers’ Union of Texas
Pope
Wilson
Congress
Utilities sold in San Benito purchase by Navasota man
H Hamilton of Navasota buys the San Benito Public Utilities from Thomas N Dysart trustee for bondholders. The light plant waterworks and telephone system are included in a deal worth about 50000 dollars. Details are being finalized in Houston with planned immediate improvements.
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San Benito
Tex
H. Hamilton
Navasota
Thomas N. Dysart
San Benito Landed Water Company
Houston
Governor Completes Cabinet Formation in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD NL April 21 Governor Lowden finishes a nine department state government under the new administration code leaving labor as the sole department without a head.
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Springfield
Lowden
Labor
Eye Guard Shield for Lathe and Grinder Workers
A transparent guard designed to protect workers from flying metal fragments has been invented. It is mounted on spectacle bows for easy wear.
Attachments Expand Bengali Typewriter Alphabet Writing
The invention of attachments for an American typewriter, already widely used in India, enables printing all 360 characters and signs of the Bengali alphabet, expanding written communication capabilities.
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India
Oregon inventor’s windmill with horizontal blinds design
An Oregon inventor develops a windmill whose adjustable blades move horizontally. A wind vane drives a screen that shields the blinds when moving against the wind, improving efficiency.
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Oregon
Beauty secrets promise clear skin and lush hair
A series of forthright beauty tips claim easy removal of blackheads and dramatic hair growth. Instructions include neroxin soap-free scalp cleansing, beta quinol based hair formulas, and homemade creams to smooth complexions. Safety and efficacy left unexamined.
Roosevelt Advocates Universal Military Service Plan
Colonel Roosevelt defends universal obligatory service while urging a volunteer force abroad as a supplement. He argues Britain should have used volunteers and a temporary obligation alongside it, and says no partisanship in wartime. He rejects a hate hymn and calls for unity to defend liberty and the flag.
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New York
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Belgium
Canada
Australia
National Guard
Germany
Andreas Hofer
France
Fellowship of Free Peoples
Army Draft Debated as Senate Moves on General Staff Bill
The Senate began work on a general staff bill to raise the regular army to 287 000 and National Guard to 625 000, with 500 000 to 1 000 000 men to be drafted. The House proposed authorizing the President to try volunteers before resorting to the draft amid a bitter conscription debate.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
General Staff
Regular Army
National Guard
House Military Committee
Overman
Thomas
Reed
Kirby
Hitchcock
Senate Debates Draft Bill as Volunteering Sparks Rift
The Senate, after a vote led by Berlain on overruling Thomas, adjourned to noon Monday amid debate on the draft. Gallinger backs volunteers while Wadsworth defends conscription. Eight committee members oppose volunteers, calling the system a failure.
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Berlain
Thomas
LaFollette
Hiram Johnson
Gronna
Fernald
Chamberlain
Senate
Gallinger
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
Wadsworth
England
Great Britain
House
Child Struck by Auto. minor hurt in Main Avenue incident
A two year old child was struck by a car in the 800 block of Main Avenue at 6 PM Saturday and rushed to Santa Rosa Hospital where he recovered and was not thought seriously injured. L D Gilmore a druggist was later placed under bond on a careless driving charge. Dance notices and local ads follow for Moos Hall and various venues with prices and contact details.
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Carl Manuel Castillo Jr
Main Avenue
Santa Rosa Hospital
L. D. Gilmore
West Mistletoe Avenue
Local businesses and notices scattered through city ad page
A collage of ads and notices lists the Little Blue Bonnet Tea Room at 2814 River Ave opposite Brackenridge Park with lunch specials. tire and loan ads from Reliable Tire Co and O'Connell Loan Co. a car hire service. a business sale by Leon Peters of New York Star Dye Works. jewelry stores and fencing. Horace E. Wilson lawyer and Dr J B Manning dentist. a dance by the Austria Hungary Society at Beethoven Hall. stolen cars recovered by police including Dr D M Stone’s vehicle on Sutherland.
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Little Blue Bonnet
River Ave
Brackenridge Park
Travis
Leon Peters
New York Star Dye Works
E. Nueva Street
George W. Brenner
Lost Items and Tailored Notices From City Streets
A fragmentary notice lists items found or reported misplaced including a tan leather bag on South Flores Street and a bag with insurance policies and clothing returned to L. E. Ullrich. Mentions officers Collins and Stiehl locating vehicles and references local businesses and ads.
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South Flores Street
L. E. Ullrich
Care Clem Motor Car Co
Obituary for Mrs Anna Roberts of San Antonio
Mrs Annie Roberts 19 died at 2 oclock Saturday at 304 East Thee Avenue San Antonio native of Alabama resided here ten years Surviving infant son parents Mr and Mrs J B Kelly four brothers C M B F C D J D Kelley two sisters Mrs BE A Delevan and Miss Merced Kelly funeral 4 oclock Sunday from residence Rev Brandt Christian Church conduct services Interment Mission burial park
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Anna Roberts
Annie Roberts
Thee Avenue
Roberts
Alabama
San Antonio
J. B. Kelly
C. M
B. F
C. D
J. D. Kelley
BE. A. Delevan
Merced Kelley
Mr. Brandt
The
Christian Church
Mission Burial Park
F Camerons Funeral Held for Texas Native Frank Cameron
The funeral for Frank Cameron 43 died Friday night from a bullet wound at Robert B Green Memorial Hospital will be Sunday at 3 pm from Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company under Elks auspices. Interment in Elks Rest cemetery No 6. Survived by widow two sons Archibald Cameron West Lake La and Mrs Mattie Green Louise Texas. R W Snyder 22 died Saturday at a local sanitarium. survived by wife two children and brother J C Snyder. Body held at Pearce Robinson parlors pending funeral arrangements.
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F. Cameron
Frank Cameron
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Pearce- Robinson Undertaking Company
Order of Elks
Elks
Cameron
Texas
Herbert
Nichols Cameron
Archibald Cameron
West Lake
Mattie Green
Louise, Texas
R. W. Snyder
del Rio
J. C. Snyder
Rubber production in India to outpace demand after 1919
Semi official estimates in India predict world rubber production rising to over 200000 tons in 1919 and staying above demand in the years ahead. The note places the rise alongside persistent shortfall between supply and consumption amid postwar expectations.
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India
How Fat Folks May Become Slim
A vintage weight loss notice promotes a no starvation method using oil of kerein capsules. Read with cautions in mind as it urges daily doses after meals and nightly before bed to reach normal weight, claiming rapid improvements in appearance and health. The piece targets overweight individuals, encouraging weekly weigh ins and persistent use.
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New Republic
Valeska Suratt
Mlle. X
Eggel
Thompson Bridge
Chicago
G. H
MPS
W. P
Valeeka Suratt
Moos Hall
Wilsett’s Orch
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Jeffery
Lone Star Auto
Jeffrey
Knights and Ladies of Security
Turner Hall
Fla
Willett’s Orch
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Attorneys At Law
Brady
Bohemian Benevolent Association of
Ia Barre
Ave. E
Reliable Tire Co
Main Ave
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston Street
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Fencs Jewelry Store
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
J. B. Manning
Moore
Austria-Hungary
Beethoven Hall
Drescher
D. M. Stone
Sutherland
W. Davis
Credit Jeweler
N. Navarro St
Adv
Willett
Crockett
Gallagher
Otto Zoller
Citizen Transfer Co
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Eclipse
Philadelphia
Caldwell
Feld
Praeger
East Commerce St
Pawaian
Columbia
South Sea Islands
Aloha OF
Toots Pake Hawaiian Company, Hawaiian Medley
Toots Pake Hawaiian’ Company
Maunakea
Henry N. Clark
Odetta
Kaala
Robert Kaawa
Odette
Beachy Amie
Helen Louise
Rank Ferera
Hi Louise Ene
Nor
Columbia Grafonola
Carl Newton
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