Universal Military Training Faces Slow Action in Congress
Washington August 4. Advocates press toward universal military training as a solution for preparedness. Senator Chamberlain and allies draft a substitute bill aiming to spark debate for a next Congress, with business groups across 26 states showing broad support and only Alabama opposing. The plan outlines a citizen cadet corps and a citizen army and navy for all able bodied male citizens aged 12 to 23.
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Washington, D. C
United States
National Yard
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Chamber of Comerce
Texas
Alahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Ississippi
Alabama
Union
Universal Trainig
Senate
Citizens Army and Navy
Citizen Cadet Corps
Citizen Army
Cadet Corps
Reserve Army
Citizen Navy
Reserve
Army
Navy
Regular Army
Hair Care From Soap Dangers and Coconut Oil Remedy
An old advisory notes excessive soap use harms hair and scalp and praises pure greaseless coconut oil for cleansing and conditioning. It claims one to two teaspoons cleanses and leaves hair bright and easy to manage. Also included is long excerpt on a citizen army draft bill with training periods, exemptions, penalties, and organizational structure.
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Uffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Chester
Seguin Man Severely Injured In Gin Accident
Seguin Texas August 4 Rudolph Solmy a gunner at a local gin was caught in the saws and badly mangled injuring his left hand and arm in the first gin accident of the season witnessed by workers and police at the plant
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Seguin
Tex
Rudolph Solmy
Pretty voile lawn and linen wash dresses special price
Bright wash dresses described in voile lawn and linen in solid colors checks and stripes. Styles include plain and fancy with ruffled skirts and pleated bands of contrasting color finished with belts. Was 8.50 now 3.29.
Illinois Artillery Men to Live High in Texas
First Illinois field artillery received a $6000 Chicago fundraiser grant to buy aircraft and vehicles plus other needed equipment. Maj. Charles R. Vincent said men at San Antonio enjoy superior rations including meats, vegetables, fruit, iced drinks, and excellent cooks. He seeks recruits in Chicago to join the regiment. A U.S. government expert shows honey production films. A large British railroad adopts automatic train control with audible signals for locomotives.
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First Illinois Field Artillery
Chicago
Illinois
San Antonio
Charles R. Vincent
Chicago Herald
Vincent
Major Vincent
Texas
Little Boys' Suits Sale in Children's Dept
These gingham chambray and linen suits in low neck short sleeve styles with contrasting trimming are offered for 95c in the children's department on the third floor. Limited sizes, shop is open until 1 o'clock Saturday for choice.
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Children’s Department
Sanhedrin Society Banquet At Original Mexican Eatery
The Sanhedrin Literary Society held a banquet Thursday night at the original Mexican restaurant. President John K. Weber acted as toastmaster as members from Sunday schools gathered at McKinley Avenue Methodist Church for talks, readings, and a discussion on the society’s good works. Attendees included Katherine Hurt, Dorothy Lindsay, Gladys O'Brien, Pauline Huck, Lillian Kennedy, Sammy Lynch, Nadyne Young, Allie Crump, Louise Lawrence, Arvilla Greeman, Roberta Stovall, Gussia Worrell, John K. Weber, Paul Lindgren, Chester Greeman, Edward J. Harris, Guy Bonham, Owen Lightfoot, Walter Hunter, William A. Springall, Frank Huck Jr., Alfred L. Appleby, Charles A. Skidmore, Charles Hunter, and A. J. Biegert. The group has grown rapidly and interest has increased in the past three months.
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Sanhedrin Literary Society
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
John K. Weber
Katherine Hurt
Dorothy Lindsay
Gladys O’brien
Pauline Huck
Lillian Kennedy
Sammy Lynch
Nadyne Young
Allie Crump
Louise Lawrence
Arvilla Greeman
Roberta Stovall
Gussia Worrell
Paul Lindgren
Chester Greeman
Edward J. Harris
Guy Bonham
Owen Lightfoot
Walter Hunter
William A. Springall
Frank Huck Jr
Alfred L. Appleby
Charles A. Skidmore
Charles Hunter
A. J. Biegert
Hard on the Slacker
Edward Marshall recalls in London the English hatred of slackers after the Sussex torpedoing. He cites a crowded train scene where a well dressed man claims a soldier’s seat, prompting Tommies to offer him a gentler hand and a polite jab at his snobbery.
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Edward Marshall
London
Sussex
England
Tommies
Governor backs Texas state highway commission proposal
Governor Ferguson plans to recommend creating a Texas state highway commission in his biennial message to the Thirty fourth Legislature. Judge Adrian Pool of El Paso and Representative Howard Bland pressed the idea after Congress approved 75 million dollars for highway aid, with Pool seeking El Paso county inclusion but told the funds target states with commissions. The governor indicated the proposal would receive consideration.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Texas
Adrian Pool
el Paso
Howard Bland
Williamson County
Congress
Wilson
Judge Pool
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Washington
Bland
Texas Highway Commission Agenda Sought in Legislature
The article notes efforts to create a Texas state highway commission and mentions a federal appropriation available for five years with Texas receiving about 3 million dollars. It states previous attempts failed to win the governor's signature, but that was before the current administration.
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Texas
Bust of Kaiser Triggers Riot at Belgian Art Exhibit
A Belgian municipal art show in Brussels faced German fines totaling 10 000 marks after the bust of the Kaiser was displayed. The exhibit provoked a hostile reaction, leading to the sculpture’s removal amid a riot mood. A Rotterdam dispatch notes the fine and removal. Traces of radium were found in Madagascar with a company formed to exploit the deposits.
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London
Belgium
Rotter
Exchange Telegraph Company
Madagascar
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