Seven Are Awarded Service Cross By General Pershing
Washington, D. C., Aug. 20. General Pershing announced the award of the Distinguished Service Crosses to three officers and four men of the American Expeditionary Forces for gallant conduct at the front. The list includes Second Lieutenant Curl Rice, Private Theodore Listicoudis, First Lieutenant H. C. Molesberry, Private Jefferson Holt, and others for actions near Chateau-Thierry and Le Thiolet. The communique details acts of valor during June 1918 and the ensuing days in France.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Curl €. Rice
Wis
Chateau-Chierry
Brance
Theodore Listicoudis
H. C. Molesberry
le Thioleti
Diane
Jefferson Holt
Raflis
APIS
St. Aguan
France
Listless and Unambitious Tonic Claims Brighten Brain Function
The passage touts a tonic said to clear the brain and deliver vigor. It promises improved sleep, relief from nervous indigestion, and energy to all parts of the body through a warm weather setting with a set up sin energy.
Sensapersa Over The Top Drug Store Sets
A garbled OCR note mentions SENSAPERSA with phrases over the top, lists two sizes or prices 500 and 1.00, and references ATL drug stores including Kishe r's and Warner's Drug Store. The readable bits suggest a local commercial or ads fragment.
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ATL
Oor Kiseher
Warner
War Department honors wounded amid bombardment heroism
The War Department announced awards to officers and enlisted men including Lieutenants Carl C. Rice and Charles Rentfro and Privates Theodore Vistikoudis George W. Holley and Charles Baffington for bravery near Lacearat France on June 23 101s. One private diverted a hand grenade from his dugout saving comrades though paying with his life or injuries.
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George W. Molly
Lacearat
France
War Department
Carl C. Rice
Bella
Molesberry
Ambridge
Chantles CU. Rentfro
Theodore Vistikoudis
Whitailel
Phil
Jefferson
Holt
Kent
Vox
George W. Holley
Madisonville
Ohio
Charles Baffinton
Va Record
Loans for Stockmen under War Finance Corps Plan
Secretary McAdoo announced direct loans to individuals and corporations in live stock raising. The War Finance Corporation creates two Cattle Loan Agencies with headquarters in Kansas City and Dallas to process livestock loan applications. Banks will still seek advances for crew moving and other purposes through Federal Reserve Banks as fiscal agents.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
War Finane Corporation
Kansas City
Dallas
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve
Fisers
San Minneapolis
St. Louis
Atlante
Richmond
Austria to Attack on Italian Front Predicted
Washington reports a Corriere Italiano dispatch from Rome cites a military critic predicting soon a Austrian offensive on the Italian front. The critic bases this on the closing of the Swiss frontier, Emperor Karl’s Trentine visit, and a conference at German military HQ.
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Washington, D.C
Corriere Italian
Rome
Karl
Trentine
Report on Shotgun Use by Troops and Diplomacy Moves
Reporters from Stockholm describe shotguns seized from a regiment described as American and loaded with buckshot. The text notes the guns violate a Geneva convention and mentions Greek interests rising in Japan with a legation planned and Veronikis as a potential first minister.
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Stockholm
Germin
Chairewes
Tith
Sand
Pokto
Yoki
Japan
Veronikis
Marseilles
Fit Washinton
Dagger in the back sold as Dutch Haarlem Oil capsules
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily remedy for backache. It claims a long history since 1696, endorsed by the Netherlands government, and urges buyers to ensure the Gold Medal name on every box while promising refunds if not effective.
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Haarlem
Holland
Music composed by enemies will help America win war
German and Austrian music and literature seized by the Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Vahmer will be used to support the war effort. Rights to operettas grand operas plays and books have been taken over and royalties redirected to Liberty Bonds. Included are performances in English and works staged at the German theater in Milwaukee plus records of Mme Emmy Destinn and Fritz Kreisler.
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New York
United States
A. Mitchell Vahmer
Tiberti
Milwaukee
Talking Machine
Mme
Emmy Destinn
Wif
Fritg Kreisler
Liberty
Richard Strauss
Salome
Walt Ferrari
Susanne
John Ta. Stoddard
Austria
Enforced Draft Checks Ordered by Provost Marshal
Austin authorities report a campaign to enforce the draft order. Major Townes Jr. directs canvassing to summon and classify all non essential workers for needed labor or removal, with raids planned near cities to ensure employment in essential occupations.
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Austin
Tex
Ave
Coowder
Mag
John
Townes Jr
Mae Townes
Arma
Killed in Action Eminett Newcomer Reported
Fragmented obituary notes Eminett Newcomer killed at the front after serving in the Philippines and other postings. Details reference family, enlistment path, and prior stationing in San Antonio with later transfers and separations.
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Eminett
Man Antraie
Steel
Innee
Tewas
Cedar Vt
San Antonio
Ranehnui
Neaveamey
Philippines
Philippine Islarts
Flere
Pruner
Local Social Calendar And Marriages In City Notes
Society events list meetings at Sav Souei Club Delta Gamma Tau Chow Chows and Sidney Lanier Library Society with dates and hosts. Notices announce marriages of Lieut Joseph A Albi and Elmo von Aimen plus several social moves and upcoming YWCA meetings details.
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Delta Gamma ‘Tau
Sidney Lanier Library Society
George Brackenridge High School
Ollie Stratton
South L'resa Street
Agitation for Peace Moves in Swedish Press
German organs in Sweden push for neutral mediation in the war. Stockholm papers Dagligehten Allehanda and Aftonbladet publish leading pieces noting that Entente leaders may seek peace while commanders still fight. Reports claim Swedish government faces German pressure but will act only if invited by all sides.
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London
Koo
Public Ledger Co
Stockholm
proAterman
Dagliehte
Allehande
Aftonbladt
Foel
Nanuyent Tal
Migghund
Avehande
Engkod
Cor U
Branhing
England
Friance
Sweden
Germany
Explosion at Austin garage kills three and injures five
An oxygen and nitrogene tank blast at Capitol Repair Company garage in Austin, Texas, killed owner J. Ak and Mrs. Tess Wesson and injured eight others including Wesson’s relatives. The blast damaged nearby cars and buildings while soldiers helped move the injured to hospitals.
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Austin
Tex
Aue
Capitol Repair Company
Lihe Monday
J. 4K
IUDS
Tesst Wesson
Soiee
Texas
W. AW Wesson
Doles
Mrs. Wesson
Milton WH. Ayers
West Austin
J. M Cox
Lorusby's Road
Leavis County
W. A. Wesson
Hotee
W.oal Wesson
Mro
Jon
Karagay
Privet
Rice Riots Hit Northern Japan Amid Price Protests
Associated Press reports rice price protests persist only in northern Japan with multiple arson incidents. Sendai houses burned, 80 horses burned in Tsumive, riots scorch Kofu and Iiroshima, injuries to rioters and police, and a government order to seize rice stocks despite a market payment plan. Soichiro Asano’s home damaged. optimism tempered by unrest.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Tey
Sendai
Five Exchange
Tsumive
Kofu
Yamashina
Iiroshima
Soichiro Asano
Oxo Steamship Company
Ohio
Vaudeville Act Highlights University Stage Lineup
The program featured The Salad Room Quartet with Mondt Wherren Wagner and Williams. Comedians Private Washington Roberts and Private Fred A. Reynolds performed alongside Private J. Barkley and Private Walter L. Tsanes. A comic act titled The Dinging Nut and a soloist Billy Wagner rounded out the bill.
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Salad Room
T'vntes Mondt
Wherren
Wagner
Soldiers Present Amusement Show at Camp Travis
A packed audience at Camp Travis enjoyed a vaudeville program by the 6th depot brigade amusement unit of Youngs Mews Christian Association. Lieutenant E. Gulver and Captain Hamlin directed the show, organized recently at Camp Travis with trained performers from the unit.
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Camp Travis
Youngs Mews Christian Association
Y6th Company
6Th Depot Brigade
By. E. Gulver
Gent
Hamlin
Cramp Travis
Best Way to Wash the Hair with Cumtiros Shampoo
An old advertisement explains washing hair with Cumtiros shampoo to remove dandruff dirt and oily buildup. It claims hair dries evenly, appears brighter and fluffier, and is easier to style. A teaspoon of Cumtiros dissolved in hot water makes a full cup of shampoo liquid for thorough application.
Hair Care Advice From Old Recipe on Washing With Soap
Soap should be used carefully as it contains alkali that dries the scalp and roughens hair. Pure coconut oil wash cleanses and moisturizes leaving hair soft, silky, and easy to manage. a small amount tops up lather and removes dust oil and dandruff. Coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies for the whole family.
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Tka
Opera Duo Leads Evening Recital At City Hall
Corporal Joseph E. B. Reese and Private Dave Loft headline a concert titled The Young Caruso with George F. E. Yarner, opera director and pipe organist, serving as accompanist for the event.
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Joseph EB. Reese
Daveloft
Caruso
George FE. Yarner
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