Navy imposes military rule in Santo Domingo to stabilize
United States forces proclaim military government in Santo Domingo to curb political chaos and establish a protectorate like Haiti. About 1800 Marines to maintain order until January elections, with native officials to govern locally and customs revenues to be disbursed by American officers.
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Washington, D. C
Santo Domingo
United Navy
Little Republic
Haiti
Navy
Daniels
Knapp
H. S. Knapp
United States
State
Navy Department
Russell
Pond
Dominican
Jiminez
Arias
Frederic Enriquez
Napp
Neutrality Board
Washington
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a near magical remedy for neuralgia and pain everywhere, promising instant relief as no punishment or lasting misery returns. It claims quick soothing of nerves, relief of congestion, and harmless skin use from a product used for decades.
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St. Jacobs
Wonderful Saturday Bargains Silk Hose Gift Box
Santa Claus tomorrow features Women’s Silk Hose boxed for Christmas gifts. Black or white silk hose with garter tops, sisle soles and toes in medium and gauze weights. Sizes 8 to 10 boxed in a Christmas box, special at 1.00 dollars per pair.
Specially Priced Toilet Articles and Household Goods
A catalog-style sale lists discounted items including Hanson Jenk toilet water at 59c, Jergen’s Lotion 21c, Sylvian talcum 25c for two, ammonia 7c, Pinaud’s hair tonic 80c, Sylvian hair nets 25c, men’s ties 50c to 3.50, silk vests 2.50 to 6.50, sweaters 2.00 to 10.00, night shirts 0.50 to 1.50, auto gloves 1 to 5, Christmas and visiting cards and engraved plates, and tally cards for events.
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Hanson Jenk
Jergen
Pinaud
Santa Claus Toyland Proclamation Opens Christmas Reading
A proclamation by Santa Claus announces the Wolff & Marx Co toy department visit on December 2, 1916 with a full display of games, toys, and gear. He invites children and parents to attend the auditorium event from 3 to 6 pm, promising to fill stockings with requested gifts.
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Santa Claus
Wolff & Marx Co
New Books Prices Noted for Several Titles
The list includes The Rhymes of a Red Cross Man priced at 1.00, A Sheaf by Galsworthy at 1.50, Prudence Says So at 1.25, The Truffles by Mervin at 1.36, Morning Face by Porter at 2.00, and Rinkstink of Oz by Baum at 1.25.
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Red Cross
Galsworthy
Prudence
Mervin
Porter
Baum
Complete Target Sets and Toys for Sale in 1920s Catalog
Target sets with rifle ammunition and target priced 25 to 125 cents. Stick horses with wheels 75 cents. Outfits for police firemen and soldiers. Gibbs Toys carts and wagons 25 and 50 cents. Bow and arrow sets 25 and 50 cents. Pool tables five sizes 35 to 40 dollars. Noahs Arks animals 25 cents to 2 dollars 25. Blackboards all sizes 25 cents.
Initial handkerchiefs advertised at half dozen boxed price
Advertisement notes women’s initial handkerchiefs in Shamrock lawn with hemstitched borders available white or colored. Priced 15 to 20 cents each, half dozen boxed for 50 cents. Mentions as a value in advance market and a tomorrow boxed half dozen special for 50 cents.
Better Clothes for Boys Showcased in New Styles and Fabrics
The department highlights better styles and prices for boys’ clothing from ages 2 to 18. Featured items include pleated jackets, peg-top knickerbockers, pinch back collars, caps, and Mackinaws in worsted, serge, madras, and mixtures. Various colors and materials emphasize quality and modern designs.
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Madras
Cingham
Coat Suits for Women and Misses on sale
Pedals in Coat Suits Women and Misses price range Worth to 25 dollars. Bargains highlight coats suitable for fall wardrobes with a selection of styles and sizes available at reduced prices.
United States Economy Owes Much to Foreign Capital
The article discusses how foreign investment strengthens the U.S. economy and sustains growth by financing key industries and projects across the nation. It notes the interdependence between domestic markets and international capital flows.
UT Austin Homecoming Draws San Antonio Alumni
Several hundred San Antonio alumni including Mayor Clinton G. Brown traveled to Austin for the university homecoming and inauguration of President R. E. Vinson. The Texas University vs Texas A&M game drew railroads and car traffic. alumni joined in parades, songs, and the shirt-tail parade after the game.
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University of Texas
Clinton G. Brown
San Antonio
Austin
R. E. Vinson
Texas University
Texas A
University
Hamburg Tea Promises Quick Cold Cure
A vintage remedy advertises Hamburg Brust Thee as the fastest way to break a cold and cure grip by steeping a spoonful in boiling water. The passage also notes alumni reunions at the University of Texas and a live Texas longhorn gift to the university. It reports officials planning an International Hobo College in Chicago funded by James Eads Howe.
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Hamburg
Congress Avenue
Pi Gamma Delta
University
Texas
Chicago
International Hobo College
International Brotherhood Welfare Association
James Eads Howe
St. Louis
Texas Law Association Holds In Austin Meeting
The Texas Law Association meets in Austin with Judge W M Kimbrough of Amarillo presiding. A report on a year old committee’s bill for a general judiciary revision and a proposed code of court procedure is expected to be acted upon.
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Texas Law Association
Austin
Tex
W. M. Kimbrough
Amarillo
Vinci Health Claim From Vermont Mother
Mrs. James H. Eddy of Fair Haven Vermont credits Vinci with restoring her health after two years of poor energy and inability to perform housework. She says the product aided digestion and blood purity and urges friends to try Vinci. Local druggists A M Fischer Sap Drug Meier's Pharmacy Main Ave Pharmacy and others are noted as sellers. San Antonio affiliate also listed.
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Fair Haven
Vinci
James H. Eddy
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Sap Drug
Main Ave
George Keene
H. L. Wagner
Appmann Drug Store
F. Prossel
San Antonio
Texas
President May Urge Compulsory Service And Universal Training
Navy League reports President Wilson will back universal military training and overhaul the militia system. The Sea Power editorial says the three year Navy program will be pushed, with universal military service likely discussed in Congress. In a separate note, a Philadelphia Star item recalls a Grace miscue at a family dinner.
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Washington, D. C
Navy League of the United States
Sea Power
Wilson
Congress
Friends of Preparedness
Don t Wait Until Your Skin Trouble Gets Chronic
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier and tonic to treat skin diseases including eczema and scrofula. It claims external washing is useless and urges taking S. S. S. to purify blood, reduce eruptions, and restore health, with contact for medical advice via Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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S. S
Cal Dept
Swift Spec
Atlanta
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San Domingo
Lional Electric
Ive
Toyland
New Books
Gibbs Toys
Norfolk
Russia
The
Venice
Legislature
Hobo School
Navy League
Grace
Anne
Philadelphia Star
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