Need for Work by Community Grows Greater
War Camp Community Service lays out a sane program to raise standards through a stronger women’s role. James B. Rogers notes back of every soldier there is a woman and urges coordinated efforts this demobilization period. The conference at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio discusses turning war time gains into lasting community service and elevating morals through women workers.
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Jamesb. Rogers
St. Anthony
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Red Circle
War Camp Community Service
The
War Department Commission On
Country Club
CG. I. Brewer
San Antonio
A. A. Fisk
A.K. Carter
National Office and Finance
Myr. Rogers
David Griffin
Kelly Wield
Pinex cough syrup recipe promises quick relief at home
Thousands of housewives report saving money using an old recipe for making cough syrup at home with Pinex. The ad claims rapid relief within 24 hours for bronchitis and various coughs, detailing mixing 2% ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar or substitutes, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pines Co.
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The
Pines Co
T. Wayne
Ind
Ringworm On Baby Head Prompts Cure Claim
Mrs L Birchett of Ridgedale Tenn reports infant ringworm covering the baby’s scalp healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes rough red and white scales, hair loss, and the child’s distress before treatment. Public notice offers free samples by post card from Cuticura’s Capt. H. Boston address.
To Avoid and Relieve Influenza
Dr Franklin Duane urges calm against influenza arguing fear worsens risk. Advice covers hygiene with gauze masks, avoiding crowds and shared cups, hot lemon drinks, lying in bed, hot baths, gentle laxative use, iron tonics, and herbal tonics. Recommends Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy gargle and nose wash, Anurie Tablets, and Dr Pierce tonics to strengthen recovery.
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Franklin Duane
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Border Ruffians Quar tette Lead Dinner Singers
Four representatives from the Border Ruffians Quarte tte Folk lead vocal efforts at a Wednesday night dinner and a Thursday morning session. The event features a cootie themed song and entertainment for service representatives with theater, dances, and a plantation dinner. The conference includes a War Department plan focusing on women and girls in law enforcement, with Mrs Crosby presiding and attendees from Camp Travis and Houston policewoman personnel.
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Border Ruffiaus Quartette
Mr. Fiske
Frank J. Allemony
del Rio
EB. C. Bassett
Deming
N. Mex
A. H W. Ingersoll
Douglass
Ariz
Marjesti
Imneheon
Federation of Women's Clubs
Camp Travis
Sergt
Herbert Wall
Menger Hotel
San Antonio
Mian G. Crosby
Crosby
Miss Johnson
Camp Rav
Ware
Mary Little
New Orleans
Julia Hogan
Grace D. Chase
To Bacher
Houston
Bacher Houston
Texas Cattle Win at International Livestock Exposition
In Chicago Texas bred Herefords owned by J. W. Frazier of Bardin won the grand championship for carload entries at the International Livestock Exposition. William G. McAdoo canceled his Thursday night address due to a family illness. G. Z. Curtiss was elected president, with BE. J. Whitehart among the vice presidents.
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Chicago
Texas
J. W. Frazier
Bardin
Frazier
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
G. 2. Curtiss
Iowa State College
BE. J. Whitehart
Oklahoma City
Okla
Captain McCannley Aide to Schley and Naval Hero
Captain Edward McCannley Jr of the George Washington, recently promoted to captain, sailed with President Wilson to France aboard the ship. A longtime aide to Admiral Schley during the Battle of Santiago, he saved a fellow crewman from the Mayflower in 1902. The Washington’s speed suggests a Brest voyage of about seven to eight days depending on December weather.
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New York
Edward MecCanney Jr
United States Navy
George Washington
Wilson
France
Kraneh
McCannley
George L. Oliver
Pennsylvania
Washington
William H.lait
McCauley
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Brest
Ning
Negro Woman Injured as Car Overturns in Accident
Verdela Holcomb a negro woman of 215 Brooks Street was seriously injured when the automobile in which she rode overturned near Mai Avenue and Dewey Price Wednesday night. Lloyd Robinson of TLOS Rivas Street and another occupant escaped with minor injuries. The injured woman was taken to Robert Green Memorial Hospital where her condition remained practically unchanged Thursday. Officer Ja. 8 Armstrong of Camp Travis reported the other driver was driving into the crushed car.
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Verdela Holcomb
Brooks Street
Cole
Mai Avenue
Dewey Price
Lloyd Robinson
Tlos Rivas Street
Chout
Robert 2. Green Memorial Hospital
Armstrong
Utilities
Camp ‘Travis
Popes Headquar
Adna
Joss
Johnston & Turnett
Crockett
Adj
Tragic Shooting Death At 801 North Leona Street
Paul Abdo, 17, was killed when relatives broke into a locked room after a report of a pistol was heard. A B2-caliber bullet pierced the right side of his head. a discharged pistol lay nearby. He died minutes later at Robert L Green Memorial Hospital. He lived with his mother and several siblings at the family home.
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Paul Abdo
Ie Robert
Joe Abdo
North
Leona Street
Sugar ban lifted in Simanton area by state official
The Sim An tonio food administrator reports to State Administrator Peden that all sugar restrictions in public eating places are removed and retail sale limits are lifted due to sugar movement from Louisiana and the West. Officials urge continued conservation and frugality, noting prewar average use and wartime cuts.
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Sim Antonio
Peden
Louisiana
United States
Food Administration
Farm tractor gave British officer an idea for war tanks
Washington December 5 1913 origin of tanks traced to a British official observing a Holt farm tractor demonstration near German cities. Col J C Welborn US Army Tank Corps director cites Swinton’s adoption of caterpillar technology leading to September 1916 tank use on the British front in France.
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Washington, D. C
J.C. Welborn
Tank Corps
United States Army
Holt Manufacturing Company
Tor
B.D. Swinton
Gener. Swinton
TOTG
France
New Spanish Cabinet Formed With Liberals Dominant
Madrid December reports Count Ramonones, advancing a Liberal-led line, announced at midnight that a new cabinet will swear in at noon. The ministry excludes supporters of Count Honmarones, consolidating Liberal control after palace departure.
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Liberati
Madrid
Count Ramanones
Count Honmarones
Camp program Grows as Allied Men Enroll in Instruction
A YMCA educational department run school at Camp Trav is rapidly expanding for enlisted men soon to be discharged. Over a hundred have enrolled with courses in gas engines drawing large interest. Instructors are in demand and those offering help should contact the Camp Morale Officer. Liberty bonds hit a new low, trading at 95.98 on the stock exchange.
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Men's Christ In Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Ziten
Five
Mret
Camp
Trav
Liberty
York
Stock Exchange
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Progressive
Alamo Plaza
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Grace R. Byers
Needa & Years
San Francisco
Cat
HEX Cycle CO
W. Commerce
Purina
Latex Seed CO
Petal
Baby
Cuthura
Kaufman
Chicago Exposition
Marley
Devon
Cape
Edward McAuley
Schley
Santiago
Main Avenue
Alime
Sido
Wood Administration
Gude
M. J. Breitenbach CO
Germany
Consumer's ‘Supply Co
Navarre St
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