City council urged to fix telephone rates at 2 and 5 dollars
A petition will be presented to the San Antonio city council urging an ordinance to set legal telephone rates at 2 dollars monthly for residential use and 5 dollars for business. The meeting of Post D Travelers' Protective Association debated the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company rate request, with local physicians and trades council representatives present. Participants agreed no adequate showing had been made to justify higher rates and urged protection for users. The San Antonio Typographical Union also opposed rate increases. Auction sale notices and other items follow.
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San Antonio
Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association
Gunter Tlatel
Southwestern Telegraph
Uephone Company
Bexar County Medical Society
Thomas Dorbandt
San Antonio ‘Trades Council
A. W. Jlarlman
Ipated
S. Mays
William A. Black
J. P. Lovelady
San Antonio Typographical Union No. 172
Internal Bath Remedy Endorsed by Patient Letter
Mr Joseph Tosenbawm writes Dr Charles Tyrrell of New York praising the J. Cascade internal bath remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and constipation. He claims years of suffering ended and health greatly improved. Readers may request a free booklet from H H Wagner at 4075 Houston St San Antonio.
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Joseph Tosenbawm
Chas. A. Tyrrell
New York
But J. Cascade
Nature
Chas. A. ‘Tyrrell
M. J
HH. L
Wagner
Houston SL
San Antonio
Dr. Tyrreh
Mother’s Friend advertised for expectant mothers
An old promotional notice touts Mother's Friend as a reliable external remedy for pregnancy. It claims to lubricate the abdomen to ease stretching and reduce pain during and after birth. The ad lists Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta as the maker and offers a free motherhood booklet by mail.
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Bradfields Egulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
A M College Plans Full Cavalry Regiment for War Service
A and M College alumni in Austin report Governor Hobby and Adjutant General Harley have approved raising a full Agricultural and Mechanical Cavalry Regiment for U.S. war service. The unit will be offered to Governor Hobby when the War Department authorizes new National Guard formations. An organizing committee will recruit former A and M students across Texas, spurred by Dallas sentiment and club support.
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Austin
Tex
Porer
Texas Agrienna and Mechanical College
United States
Hobby
Goveror Hobby
Harley
A. and M. College
Eli
Joe Utay
Dallas
A. Id M
War Department
National Guard
A. and ML College
Supreme War Council backs unity against German Austrian peace overtures
The Supreme War Council at Versailles declares no term of peace meets allied demands and vows complete unity in policy and military effort. It criticizes German and Austrian peace speeches as incompatible with freedom justice and international law, and pledges continued vigorous prosecution of the war.
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London
Supreme War Council
von Hertling
Germany
Count Czernin
Austria
Versailles
Monsieurs Clemenceau
Pichon
France
Lloyd George
Lord Milner
Great Britain
Orlando
Baron Synnino
Lally
Weygand
Wilson
Dora
Ulises
Foch
Robertson
Alfieri
Cn Ed
Rece
Germat
Litutsk
H Rent
Leaders Convene at Versailles War Council Amid Peace Prospects
The Supreme War Council met at Versailles with Clemenceau presiding from Tuesday to Saturday. Delegations included General Bliss for the United States, Lloyd George for Great Britain, Orlando for Italy, and Foch and Weigand for France, signaling major wartime decisions and potential paths to peace. The gathering aimed to review prosecution of the war and explore peace possibilities as civilian hardship persisted and United States forces stood ready.
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Clemenceau
Supreme War Council
Versailles
France
Georges Clemenceau
United States
Lasker K. Bliss
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Ienry Hughes Wilson
Italy
Orlando
Soaping
Cadorna
Vpichyn
Ferdinand Foch
Viatt
Ministry of War
Maximo Weigand
Strikes in Germany and Austria Reach Beyond Leaders
London Times dispatch notes strikes in Germany and Austria organized without the recognized leaders. Austrian figure Otto Bauer linked to Bolshevik influence. German authorities moved to suppress unrest by forming loyalist units and restricting presses. Government also restricted wheat shipments to Vienna, amid rising tensions and concern over morale in the fighting forces.
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London Thrace
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger
Gothenburg
London Times
Germany
Austria
Wies
Otto Bauer
Russia
Kerensky
Petrograd
Vienna
Food Shortages in East Loom From Rail Congestion
United States food shortages persist in parts of the East as rail congestion hinders movement. Director General McAdoo ramps up relief with 200 carloads of livestock feed eastward and 1000 refrigerated cars daily to move supplies from the Midwest to congested New England districts.
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East Loom
Washinguot
D.C
United States
Railroad Administration
Hastert United States
National Railroad
Genera McAdoo
New England
Middle West
General McAdoo
Garfield
McaAdoo
Smith
New York
New
Mohawk Valley
Dierfield
New Laghind
Atlantic State
Thelo
Chivalry of Tie Seal and the Chesapeake Victory Tribute
Park Benjamin writes in the New York Independent about naval history from the Chesapeake and Halifax clashes. Officers and sailors from both sides received equal honors in Portland burial rites, while the Guerriere and Constitution episode features Captain Deere and Admiral Dacres sharing respect amid a battlefield funeral.
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Park Benjamin
New York Independent
Chesapeake
Halifax
Portland
Perry
Drutas m
Captain Deere
Kiddie Kloth Yard Items and Longcloth Offers
Yard wide bleached domestic fabric with soft finish and no starch sold by the piece or yard. Twelve yard pieces of fine quality longcloth suitable for undergarments priced at $1.69 per piece or $2 per yard. Also available 25c yard for kiddie cloth and 12 yard pieces at 69 cents per yard for undergarments.
Light weight Marseilles spreads offered at sale price
Lightweight spring and summer bedspreads sized 81 by 90 inches, neatly hemmed. Premium $2.50 grade offered for $2.19, a savings attractive to homemakers.
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Marseilles
Blood Cleanser Promises Cure for Scrofula Impurity
An advertisement extolls a blood purifier that claims to remove hereditary impurities and scrofula. It asserts purified blood restores growth and vigor, promising rapid results and offering medical guidance upon request. The pitch targets readers seeking improved health through the product sold by Swift & Company laboratories.
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Nndvic
Malstress Swift Seecifie Co
Hess Swift Laboratory
Atlartr
Mere
Quick relief from constipation with Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel free remedy for constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated olive colored tablets gently stimulate the bowels and liver with no griping, promising quick, pleasant results at bedtime.
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Edwards
Calomel
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