Wisconsin Infantry Band Charms San Antonio Audiences
The Second Wisconsin Infantry Band from Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson wins wide popularity among San Antonians. Led by Theodore T. Steinmetz, the group now numbers twenty three, with Marshfield as its home base. They rehearse three hours daily and perform at downtown events, games, bazaars, and church concerts.
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San Antonio
Theodore T. Steinmetz
San Antonians
Steinmetz
Wisconsin
National Guard
Wisconsin Band
Marshfield
August G. Wolf
Albert J. Rasmussen
Gunter Hotel
Travis Park Methodist Church
Seventh Field Artillery
Wisconsin Militia Band Delights San Antonians In San Antonio
The Seventh Regiment’s Wisconsin militia band led by Captain Thomas B Beveridge receives many requests to perform in San Antonio. Beveridge routes requests through military channels to division headquarters for approval. The band, popular with locals, faces long separation from families as Christmas nears. The roster lists Leader Theodore A Steinmetz and others trailing with roles including assistant band leader Louis M Lupient and first sergeant drumsman.
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Thomas B. Beveridge
San Antonio
Beveridge
Theodore A. Steinmetz
Louis M. Lupient
Cure for scalp trouble with Cuticura ointment
Mrs. W. A. Adams of Richwood Virginia describes severe itching burning and crusting scalp issues lasting a month. After using Cuticura Ointment and Soap she healed in six weeks with free samples offered by mail from Boston.
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W. A. Adams
Cedar St
Richwood
Long list of military personnel and musicians
The article lists numerous service members including August G. Wolf supply sergeant Floyd F. Volk mess sergeant Albert J. Rasmussen corporals John J. Huebl Victor W. Nehs Herbert C. Bartman Emil Schjonberg first class musicians Edwin J. Augustin and John L. Berg second class musicians Richard W. Auster man Roy E. Kelso Frank J. Pliszka Arnold J. Schauer third class musicians Charles L. Braem Virgil W. Calloway Anton Freihammer George Raetz Ray J. Rheaume and William J. Riethus Jr.
Volunteer automobile police begin in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on December 28 a new plan to curb auto thefts started with one hundred car owners serving as volunteer automobile police. The program aims to deter thefts by community patrols and immediate reporting of suspicious activity.
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Philadelphia
Brazil and Uruguay Sign Arbitration Pact
Rio de Janeiro December twenty eighth. A general arbitration treaty between Brazil and Uruguay was signed today by Dr. Lauro Muller Brazilian foreign minister and a special ambassador from Montevideo.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Uruguay
Lauro Muller
Montevideo
Sportsmen Draft New Game Law for Texas
A committee of fifteen Texas sportsmen will meet in Dallas on Saturday to draft a proposed new game law for the state. The plan targets stricter enforcement of game fish and oyster laws and includes a non-resident hunting license as a key provision to be presented to the Legislature.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Explorer Charles R. Tjader Dies in New York
Charles Richard Tjader explorer author and inventor died after brief illness in New York. Born 1869 in Sweden he led a 1906 East African jungle expedition for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered two new antelopes named after him. He spent most of his life in the United States.
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Charles Richard Tjader
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Mr. Tjader
Sweden
Childs play turns tragic as gun discharges
In Chicago on December 28 a loaded revolver owned by an eight year old boy’s father was found by two youngsters while playing robbers. The younger, nine year old George Keen, shot and killed his playmate eight year old Michael Kelly.
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Chicago
Michael Kelly
George Keen
Kelly
Wednesday
British seek way to reduce dogs in Britain
Parliament discussed steps to reduce dog numbers as a way to curb food costs in Britain. Proposals include raising dog taxes and restricting ownership, while dog lovers warn of loss of happiness and homes defended by dogs. The bulldog’s status is noted as unlikely to be affected. Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. automobile equipment.
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Associated Press
London
British Isles
Daily Mail
Pyramid Pile Treatment Ad Promises Free Trial
An advertisement urges readers to try Pyramid Pile Treatment with a free trial and 60 cent offer. It targets individuals with severe hemorrhoids, claiming quick relief and easy access via a local druggist.
Forecast of daylight saving plan favored for 1917
The Times reports the committee findings on daylight saving showing overwhelming support for making the plan general in 1917 following last year's results.
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London
the Times Today
West Point Entrance Examinations Held in Dallas
Competitive examinations for entry to West Point Military Academy were conducted in Dallas today with eight applicants. Results will not be announced for some time.
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West Point
Dallas
Tex
West Point Military Academy
Not a Square Deal and the Wheat and Tares Lesson
A Sun day school lesson explained by Miss Mason uses the tares and the wheat as a parable. Student James questions if tares are bad and wheat good, and the teacher confirms the analogy. The boy notes a practical twist that wheat gets thrashed while tares do not.
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Pittsburg
Musterole Heals Sore Chest and Colds Quick
A Musterole rub before bed loosens congestion and eases severe colds and coughs. The clean white ointment made with oil of mustard is rubbed on with no plaster needed and does not blister. It is claimed to relieve sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion and other pains and aches.
Admitted Testimony Theory Cited in Courtroom Moment
A lawyer asks a witness about the theory of medical jurisprudence in a heated discussion on admissibility. The witness responds with a triumphant glance and a poised reply, signaling confidence in his attorney’s line of argument.
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Gabe
Aeato
Everybody’s Magazine
Anti-toxin satire from Life Cartoon caption
A Life magazine caption humorously contrasts illness remedies with a self mockery. The speaker jokes about needing an anti anti toxin after claiming to have received eight different anti toxins the previous week.
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Swiss German Cants Call on Government to Protect Neutrality
Swiss German speaking cantons urge the federal government to curb violations of neutrality amid rising anxiety over the entente influence. Vienna press accuses French cantons of propaganda and warns of civil strife if anti–Entente actions continue. Zurich and Bischofszell papers stress strong measures to suppress allied propaganda and protect neutrality.
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Berne
Switzerland
Bund
Europe
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Austria- Hungary
Germany
Pote Me
Lauanne
Bischofszell Zeitung
Entente
Austria
Zurich Post
Austria-Hungary
Plans for League of Nations meeting in Chicago
Chicago officials announce a January 6 gathering of the League to Enforce Peace to discuss forming a League of Nations with power to enforce world peace. Harvard University president Lawrence Lowell will be the chief speaker at the event.
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League of World Powers
Chicago
Lll
League of Nations
League To
Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Come-back man revived with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules
Overworked and undernourished men seek a health boost with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming to restore appetite and sleep. Three capsules daily allegedly aid uric acid issues, kidney concerns, bladder stones, and stomach derangement. Money-back guaranteed if no effect. available in 25c, 50c, and $1.00 boxes.
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