Social whirl fills Thursday and Friday calendar
Miss Verna Raby and Gerard Galpin host a postponed Thursday night dance on the Travis Club roof. Mrs. Patrick Davis holds a lawn social for St Anne’s church. Friday brings a 500 party by Miss Peggy Bliss and multiple society meetings at Odg Fellows Hall Highland Park school and Gunter parlor with Mozart Society and Red Cross circles active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Raby
Gerard Galpin
Travis Club
Patrick Davis
Cortez Street
St. Anne's Catholic Church
Endowment Fund Pledges $1 Million for Child Health
A committee of physicians educators and business leaders pledged one million dollars to an endowment fund to study all childhood illnesses. The drive arose from the effort against infantile paralysis and intends to support research into every ailment affecting children.
Church Cuts Off Worms Notice At McGregor
McGregor Iowa church trustees post a yard notice warning anglers away from digging earthworms in the church ditch to prevent water from flooding the basement. The church board orders the practice stopped, while locals note the yard is a popular Sunday fishing spot for bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Miss Hewson Opens Piano Class September First
Miss Mary Hewson begins a piano class on September 1 with registration noted as Cr. 6757. This short item lists the instructor and start date in a local notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hewson
May Raise Bread Prices in San Antonio to Six Cents
San Antonio bakers report costs for baking ingredients have risen 25 to 100 percent over 18 months and a loaf price of six cents may be required. National association plans a united one cent price increase, letters explain the shortage and rising costs. Local bakers say current five cent loaves yield no profit and smaller loaves or higher prices may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
National Association of Master Bakers
Evry
United States
Automatic bridge trap door adopted by eastern railroad
An automatically operated trap door bridges gaps between passenger cars and station platforms at the same level to prevent accidents. This safety device is now in use by an eastern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Lead Mining Flow Focused in Missouri Idaho and Utah
Lead ore processing concentrates in three states, Missouri Idaho and Utah, shaping the national output. Local mills melt most lead for distribution and use in various industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
Idaho
Utah
Hands Covered With Blisters Cure Report
Mrs. Annie Bondage of Baltimore writes that her hands broke out in blisters that burned and itched. She describes using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, bathing in hot water, and healing in about a month. She offers free samples via Cuticura mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bondage
W. 26Th St
Baltimore, Md
Sting of Victory headliner at Princess theater this weekend
The Sting of Victory starring Henry B. Walthall and Antionette Walter headlines the Princess for today tomorrow and Saturday with the First Illinois infantry attending in a body and appearing in vaudeville. Walthall calls it one of his greatest efforts with double roles and spectacular scenes. Billie Burke appears at the Strand with Chapter 16 and 17 and a 5x7 photo for women. The Strand shows The Spoilers in twelve parts starting Sunday September 3 with Farnum and Williams. Emma Bunting's Tess of the Storm Country opens Labor Day week with matinees on Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Henry B. Walthall
Antionette Walter
Illinois Infantry
San Antonio
Walthall
George K. Spoor
Essanay
Billie Burke
Strand
Gloria
Strand Theater
Billie
Tom Moore
Anna Neilson
Rex Beach
William Farnum
Kathryn Williams
Emma Bunting
Little Emma Bunting
Miss Bunting
Rupert Hughes
Lyric Theater
Atlanta
Grace Miller White
Lake Cayuga
N. Y
Tessihel Skinner
Frederick Graves
Y M C A Border Work Called Most Successful
E E Dilley general secretary of the San Antonio Y M C A says border efforts in Mc Allen were the most successful along the border after two months on duty with Texas troops. He cooperated with other workers but will not return to the border. George Wheeler handled duties in his absence. H P Demand of Spartanburg S C will lead the South Carolina troop work at El Paso after a San Antonio stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
E. E. Dilley
San Antonio
Dilley
George Wheeler
Pase
H. P. Demand
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Mule Feasts on Chicken in La Habra Tale
A La Habra mule owned by Claude Ridgway was caught eating a chicken, ignoring all inducements to stop. The animal repeatedly dined on spring chicken, feasting on the entire bird despite attempts to deter it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Habra
Cal
Claude Ridgway
Health certificates required for youths entering Texas
Dr. W. B. Collins issues order for railroad agents and public carriers to require a health certificate for all travelers under sixteen from infected areas. Certificates must show age origin and destination and be presented before ticket sale to prevent spread of disease.
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Austin
Tex
W. B. Collins
Texas
Collins
Standard Hospital Work Standards Urged At Philadelphia Conference
The American Hospital Association set for September 26 30 in Philadelphia to discuss standardization of hospital work and nurse training. Many topics include uniform procedures and dental clinics in hospitals. Keynote by Dr John O Hornsby and annual address by Dr Winfred H Smith with multiple expert speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Hospital Association
William H. Walsh
John O. Hornsby
Chicago
Winfred H. Smith
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Charles Young
New York
W. L. Babcock
Detroit
Richard Cabott
Boston
William S. Snow
American Social Hygiene Association
Grosvenor Atterbury
Elliott P. Joslyn
Harvard University
Robert J. Wilson
New York Health Department
Clyde G. Guthrie
Johns Hopkins University
Ida Barrett
Grand Rapids
Thomas B. Hartzell
Minneapolis
O. L. Pelton
Elgin
Vatican Impartial on End of War Discussed by Cardinal
Paris August 31 The Vatican seeks a just durable peace after the war and would remain impartial toward all belligerents. Cardinal Gaspari, papal secretary of state, said reestablishing diplomatic relations with France depends on the French government and its approach to church interests. He warned peace requires respect for Catholic concerns and cautioned anti clericalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gerny
France
Gaspari
Rome
Pez
Holy See
Lightning strikes Tiffin clock shatters mantelpiece works
A bolt of lightning hit the chimney of the H. W. McFerren house in Tiffin during a storm. The bolt damaged a mantel clock inside, scattering its wheels and parts across the floor, but caused no other damage to the brick or plaster.
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Tiffin, O
H. W. McFerren
Tiffin
Francis surprised by Russia's attitude toward trade talks
Francis the American ambassador to Russia voiced surprise at Russia's foreign office stance on new trade relations after meeting M Gazonoff in April The envoy noted Russia would not negotiate a commercial treaty while its alliance relations remained undefined yet American imports have surged and may rise further. A separate notice promotes a $1 summer hat and a knee support hammock device is patented for kneeling workers.
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Petrograd
London
David R. Francis
Russia
Associated Press
Foreign Office
United States
M. Gazonoff
M. Sazonoff
Mr. Francis
Four Blum Brothers Marry Rausch Sisters in Wisconsin
Four Wisconsin brothers from Campbellport and Hartford have wed four Rausch sisters in six months. Paul Blum tied to Marie Rausch in Marshfield, John Blum to Anna Rausch, Peter Blum Jr to Catherine Rausch, and Jacob Blum to Lily Rausch in Waukegan brief ceremony. The note mentions a new rake with a spring mechanism for quick color discharge.
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Waukegan
Wis
Wisconsin
Blum
Rausch
Campbellport
Hartford
Paul Blum
Marshfield
Marie Rausch
John Blum
Anna Rausch
Peter Blum Jr
Catherine Rausch
Jacob Blum
Lily Rausch
Swiss Rail Electrification Chooses Single Phase System
Swiss government selects a single phase system for railway electrification over a three phase design citing a ten percent lower conversion cost. This decision aims to lower project expenses and streamline infrastructure updates.
Unpreparedness and Overshoes Prompt Odd Exchange
A thoughtful woman tells John he is unprepared for the wet weather. He lacks overshoes and an umbrella, and his coat is left downtown. She resigns herself to watching how his unprepared ideas unfold.
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Peggy Bliss
Woman's’ Relief Corps
Odg Fellows’ Hall
The
Red Cross Society
Highland Park School
Council of Jewish Women
Mozart Society
Beethoven Hall
Lucile Parker
Wolff & Marx
College of Industrial Arts
Busy Bee Circle of the Red Cross Society
Fae
John Winston Sweeney
St. Anthony Roof Dansant
Thelma Bennett
Lottie Kiddle
Arthur Spillman
Paul Deutz
Elmer Dittmar
Coleman Ranch
Charles G. Starr
Clara Duggan Madison
Louisiana
Ohio
Seguin and
Cuero
Imogene Young
Kaufman
Eleanor Wurzbach
T. Lee Ransom
John A. James
R. A. Gregory
Talbot la Prelle
Sam Stern
Adolph Herff
Rudolph Groos
Ferdinand Groos
William Blocker
John Darragh
Albert Engelke
Regina Beckman
Lolita McCulloch
Hazel Hutchins
Helen Gunther
Homer T. Wilson
Herbert C. Ford
Percye Dowdell
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
H. W. B. Parnes
Edith Pancoast
Graham Dowdell
Miss Pancoast
St. Anthony
John W. Sweeney
van Dyne
Smith
Price
Dietrich
Hay
J. M. Patton
E. C. Heid
Ada May Rogers
Charles Schott
J. B. Palmeiri
Mme. C. D’acguna
Alfred Berliner
Bertha Berliner
Major Lindsey
King
John A. Hulen
John
Houston
Ralph C. Cooley
Keith
Martin
Charles Dwyer
Elsie Lenore
E. W. Snyder
New York City
Cornelia Richmond
J. R. Saville
A. A. Gamble
Robert C. Biddle
Strickson
Dee Lloyd Schmidt
Lawrence de Clark
Charles D. Golding
Reginald Valentine
Frederick Combe
Avenne
Florence, Coleman of
Fort Worth
Doris Jones
Olive Martindale
Carrie Louise Jordtran
Chester Kilpatrick
Arthur Foster
Earl McGoldrick
Florence Coleman
Carrie Louise Fordtran
Laura Maverick Graves
Henrietta Wallace
Carrie Louis Fordtran
Laura Virginia Adams
Eugenia Taylor
Ethel Martindale
Thelma Bonnet
Hazel Shaw
Marjorie Campbell
Edwin Irvin
Hester Foster
Waco
Helen Irvin
Emily Wurzbach
Aileen Houston
Ethel Tyrrell
Lottie Jean Steele
Russell Hughes
Elizabeth James
Rose Burnett
Ruth King
Emma Burnett
Frederick J. Combe
M. Heard
Terrell Louise Dobbs
Dallas
Lucien H. Taliaferro
Thomas H. Crider
Fort Riley, Kas
Taliaferro
William Douglas Dye
Crystal Springs
Miss
Mildren Heinrich
R. Y. Barker
G. D. Moyer
Galveston
League of the Grace English Lutheran Church
Alice O'Grady
Robert O'Grady
Alamo Heights Civic League
Argyle
T. F. Boyd
William Sibert
Boyd
Janet Sibert Murphy
Sarah Smith King
Emily King
California
L. J. Hart
Kerrville
Boot Shop
East
Houston Street
Chicago, Ill
Hertzberg
Church
West Texas Military Academy
West Point Military Academy
United States Army
War Department
Chas
J. Lukin
Menger
Edwin H. Lee
the Menger
Hot Wells
Texas Refining CO
Tatziva
T. B. Baker
Telephone Crockett
Gouraud
T. Hopkins & Son
Siateen
American Association
En. Blum Co
Spialty House
East Houston St
Vatican
Pope
Francis
Alamo Plaza
H. L. Wagner
Etea
Axwell House
Maxwell House
Maxwell
South
Cheek-Neal Coffee Company
Nashville
Jacksonville Richm
NCA Spears CO
Losoya St
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