Shinyard vs. U Boat World Output Up in First Half
A London naval dispatch reports that world shipyard output in the first half of the year reached 2,113,591 tons, far surpassing losses from U boat activity. The gain is mainly due to American yards with reduced sinkings and growing production. British and neutral builders show progress, though material and labor limits remain.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Luis
The
Public Ledger Co
Limes
ISIS
Oly Fain
America
Aven
Government control in packing industry sparks varied calls
Chicago leaders react to Federal Trade Commission suggestions for government partial control of the packing sector. Armour and Morris resist wide takeover while Wilson and Swift offer cautious cooperation. They note government influence has existed since 1917 and stress need for supplies for the armed forces.
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Chicago
I. Aug
Federal Trade Commission
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
United States
Edward Morris
Morris & Co
Thomas 3. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Louis I. Swift
Swift & Co
Thedus
WAT
United States Wood Admitnistration
City takes over New Trumfels sewer line and funds
City commission announces control of privately built sewer line on New Trumfels Avenue with no further city payments for connections. They approve 20800 for a strip on Houston and Soledad Streets, 26481 for July merchants’ bills, 2007 for Houston Street repairs, and other incidental costs while paving progresses. Lambert and others receive park access. county disposal of a steam roller swap is agreed. farmers receive labor support due to farm labor shortages.
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New Trumfels Avenue
City Commission
Hoon
William Appman
Houston
Soledad
Coy
Uly
McGill Construction Company
Flouston Street
North Flores
Alamo Vega
Lambert
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Cleanup
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation, bone damage, and illness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without side effects. The copy urges readers to buy from their druggist and notes widespread use and a money back guarantee.
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Perenne
Dodson
Dodsor
New YMCA Building Opens at Fort San Houston Base
The new YMCA building at Fort San Houston base hospital is complete and ready for immediate use with a formal opening planned for next week. It serves corpsmen at the base hospital and will offer classes in French stenography and other subjects, providing entertainment, instruction, and a model layout among YMCA facilities under Travis and MR UL AL headquarters.
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Fort Sant Houston Base Hospital
YS OM. C. A
Camp
UL AL
KILLED IN PLANE FALL NEAR KELLY FIELD
Second Lieutenant Merton Hynox of Redwood City California died in a plane crash six miles south of Kelly Field near Cas Trovilla Road. Cadet Washner of St Louis Missouri injured but not seriously. Initial reports alternated on Knox’s fate before official confirmation of his death. Knox, an instructor in dual control flying, had been at Kelly Field five months.
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Merton Hynox
Redwood City
Cal
Kelly Field
Castrovilla Road
Cadet
Leving W. Wastner
St. Louis
Knox
Chen
Flying Department
Mod, Knox
Big Son
Cadet Washner
Bar Enlistments Halted as Draft Bill Debates Rise
Washington reports voluntary enlistments in the army and navy are suspended until further orders to avoid disrupting industry while the draft age bill is debated. Secretaries Baker and Daniels issued the orders after a Thursday conference with President Wilson.
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ARMY
NAVY
Washington
Taker
Daniels
Baker
Dianieks Yen Mile Publi
Wilson Hi
Secretarien
Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy Credited With Saving Life
A West Plains Missouri woman describes severe monthly cramps and indigestion eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with saving her life and urges others to try it, inviting letters for advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
West Plains
Copa Linn Want
War Department suspends volunteering for officers training camps
The War Department announced a suspension on volunteering and receiving candidates for officers training camps from civilians until pending legislation on exemptions and age restrictions is resolved. The move aims to prevent disruption of industry and maintain efficiency of government agencies amid the selective service changes.
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Olice
War Department
Baker
Congress
Sugar Shortage Looms Over San Antonio Retailers
City officials warn a sugar shortage may last fifty days unless certificates for import permits are verified. Merchants in San Antonio may only sell pre approved sugar, with brown sugar allowed for limited uses. A committee will seek cost cuts on large daily purchases and coordinate with haulers to supply grocers.
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I Associati GP
San Antonio
Att. Taylor
Allan
Toxsis
Ord
Malor
Peter
Raylow
Houston
Praeer Am
Lin
Frank H. Webber
Merketin
Fy Libreto
Dine
Hey
Frederic Cook
War Savings Stamps Committee
Tits Co
Taylor
Sorbians Sing Popular Songs Amid Serb Front News
A report lists songs "Tipp ary" and "Over here" as popular among Sorbians with Associated Press correspondence from London. An American Red Cross representative is noted at the Macedonian front.
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Press Correspridence
London
Tippary
Ameriean Red Cross
Maerdonian Front
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