Col Harvey Indicted in New Mexico Criminal Libel Case
El Paso August 27 Col George Harvey editor of the North America Review is named as a defendant in an indictment for criminal libel returned August 22 by the Socorro County New Mexico grand jury. Henry Wray also named in the indictment. the letter published in the magazine’s August issue is claimed to misrepresent conditions in New Mexico. The article notes price contrasts in beef pork and butter across 44 cities and cites Washington as highest in pork chops. Other items mention a Grant family divorce and a later marriage license for Jess Grant Wilkins, with domicile and age details.
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el Paso
Tex
George Harvey
The
North America Review
Socorro County
New Mexico
Henry Wray
Washington
New England
Profiteers in Capital Raise Food Prices in City
Washington officials warn of profiteering as Labor Department data show steak prices in the capital higher than in most of fifty major cities. Norfolk only has higher prices for certain roasts, with New England cities edging most markets.
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Washington
D. C
Department of Labor
New England
Providence
New Haven
K of C Opens War Festival at Coney Island
Thousands gather at Coney Island for Knights of Cannabus festival benefiting war aid fund. President Wilson activates two buttons from the White House desk lighting the island.
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K. of C
New York
Coney Island
Knights of Cannabus
German Papers Show Intense Anxiety at Continued Reverses
London reports from Verlin via the Daily Mail correspond ent in The Hague describe German newspapers shifting from apathy to grave anxiety as reverses persist. Colonge Volks Zeitung denounces optimism about war aims and argues Germany fights for existence on its fortress glacis. Niene Courant’s Hague critic warns Germany may be forced to the Rhine if Marshal Foch cannot delay a decisive push to secure the Hindenburg line.
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London
Verlin
Thigue
Daily Mail
Hindenburg
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Germany
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Niene Courant
American aviators raid Conflans yards in France
Allied forces report heavy blasts at Conflans rail yards as bombers drop 40 pounds on targets amid strong anti-aircraft fire. German planes appear but do not engage before reinforcements return to lines.
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Associated Press
France
Mannheim
Manohum
Ans
Auptsi
Germain
Bavarian Crown Prince Engaged to Luxembourg Princess
Copenhagen reports an official Munich statement announcing the engagement of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria to Princess Antoinette of Luxembourg. Rupprecht, a widower who commanded German forces on the northern front, is related to Grand Duchess Mary Adelaide of Luxembourg through Antoinette.
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Copenhagen
Leopold of Chavavin
Rupprecht
Antoinette of
Luxembourg
Munich
Bavaria
Erant
Charn
Com Antoinette
Mary
Adelaide of
Taurxembourg
Fires in Mexican Colony Claim Two Young Women
A Mexican colony reports two young women self immolations within three weeks, each saturating clothing with a flammable substance before lighting a match and dying from burns. Officials note no statements were made by the victims.
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Valfurrias
Jon YE
Pugaling
Society Notes Highlight Spring Weddings and Social Events
The column records society affairs in Fort Worth including the marriage of Maj. Charles Ralph Hickok to Lydia Bridge at St. Mark's Church and upcoming social events. It lists receptions, club programs, musical performances, and committee meetings at local venues with multiple hostesses and attendees, noting travel and guests from Denver Heights to Cincinnati and Austin.
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Maj
Charles Ralph Hickok
Lydia Bridge
Samuel Davenport Bridge
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Junius Caldwell Breeding
Marjorie
Alfrea Phillips
Cincinnati
Olio
Phillips
Hope
St. James Avenue
Woman charged with theft of wearing apparel from residence
A married woman about 21 years old was arrested by Detectives Proudfour and Knight for allegedly stealing about 820 in clothing from a residence. The case was under further investigation after the arrest. A separate report notes a Mexican boy captured while rifling images from an automobile and a Black youth charged with bicycle theft, both turned over to probation officers.
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Proudfour
Knight
Sereneen Premlnus
Klogkenkemper
Anzieger Defiant on Peace Speech and Prison Fire
Amsterdam reports Lokal Angzeiger Berlin notes peace talks fail as Adolf Lodge supporters cling to opposing views. Private Pred King of Camp Travis dies of morphine poisoning. Agnes King of Palos Verdes notified. Montsvile prison barn destroyed by lightning during storm, intact facility report.
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Amsterdam
Lodge
Lokal Angzeiger
Berlin
Tver
Pred King
Gu Battalion
Watch Depot Brigade
Bast
Camp Travis
Agnes King
Pales- Hoe
Montsvile
Tex
First Increment of 1918 Draftees Called for Service
Local Board Now C announces the September draft call for the class of 11S. Men registered last June will be sent, with lists yet to be prepared. Specific groups of white and Negro draftees are slated for Camp Travis and Camp Dravis on September 1–3, with named individuals listed for induction.
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Now C
Mabry
Austin
Victor Wy Brann
Rubin Spilman
Weird George
Chimp Pravis
Camp 'T
Camp 'Dravis
Marry Murray
Robert
Paylord
Robert Sullivan
Harrison Dorr
Tanwrence Moss
Frank Ollie
Lybert Earls
Wd Morris
James Hilton
James Young
Thomas A. Saunders
Lawrence WL Peeters
Wai Fort Worth
Queal Bond
J.C. Chandler
William WL Anderson
Charles D.passas
Oswald la. Wilcox
Oftd Schnabel
Lewin Coffman
Iry Gier
Fred Boon
Edwin Hartwig
Burgess Neal
Guardaline Mules
Lester Stilv
Jack Hilt
Otto Rembard
Jules Bagary
Cuticura Heals Pimples on Face Says Mrs Cobb
A 1918 testimonial from Mrs. J. D. F. Cobb of Gilsonville North Carolina describes severe facial pimples and a long outbreak ending after six months to a year of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad promotes keeping skin clear with daily use and offers free samples by mail from Boston.
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J. D. F. Cobb
Gilsonville
N.C
Cuticara
Dept. H
Boston
Taleum
Major Hanley Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Fort Worth, Tex. Aug. 27 Maj. T. J. Hanley commander of Carruthers Field now with the Flying Circus in the midwest was promoted to lieutenant colonel today per Washington advices. Hanley, West Point 1916 graduate, served with Pershing in Mexico and was chief flying officer when the air field was established at Rantoul.
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Hanley
Fort Worth
Tex
T. 4
Tianley
Carruthers Field
Middle West
Washington
West Point
Pershing
Mexico
Rantoul
Fragmented note on golf course and players
A fragmented letter mentions a nine hole course and a failing game or loss. It references a Mr. Walker and a person named Chareh from Littleburg. The text is incomplete with unclear actions or dates.
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Chareh
Littleburg
Walker
Alkali Makes Soap Bad For Washing Hair
The article warns that most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends pure coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap alternative that cleanses, lathers well, rinses out easily, and leaves hair soft and fluffy.
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Voiles and
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Express
Jersey
Alamo Plaza
Col. Harvey
Grant
Reved
Onepah
Nev
Jess Chant
Gillian Turns Wilkins
Little Reet
Ark
Camp Pike
Charles 2
Eamp
Brough
Gudes
Gude's
Pepto Mangan
Red Blood Builder
M. J. Breitenbach CO
Druggista
Southern Pacific
Houston
Victoria
New
California
Eagle Pass
New Orleans
A. M. Ly
P. M. Ly
E. Houston Street
Travis
Cologne Zeitung
Mannhein
Frankfort
West Front
Batt
Arenen
Mannheiny
Leopold
James
Tienry
Mra Benton
Pegues Memorial Baptist Church
Gc, la. Skinner
San Antonio
Suite Graves
Theta
Mrs
Isrnest
Lee Badders
West
Houston Street
Ladies’ Relief Society
Mars. J
Merry Maids’ Musical Club
Phoenix Club
Kale Mae
A. A. Thomas
Martha Matthieu
Mamie Ginn
Bessie Guinn
Corpus Christi
Dora Neill Raymond
J. Ll. Naylor
Arthur Classen
Avita
Wynn
Pantl Diocehs
Cornet
Uhark
Kenn
Whisperit Hope
Hawthorne
Traul Rochs
Mi aArthur
Anmericansa
Rank Budd
Hone
Maer Bly
Mi Claassen
He Sergt
Agnes Miller
New Bratrufels
Linda and
Mary Umscheit
Denver Heights
Society G
Hospital Committee
Ely Wield
Smithie Graves
Katherine Preston
Ohadge
Mrs. We Wet King
Onettie
Anzieger
Warner
la Blanche
Local Board No. 4
Cuticura
Peteas
Rees
Charles Rees
Katbileh
Kaimbitite
Wanke
Hertzberg’s
Sterling and
Shofield
Hertzberg’s Corner
Houston and St. Mary's Sts
Noa Spears Co
Royal Typewriter
Potchernick-aske Typewriter Co
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