Fatalism of French Troops on the Front Lines
A Associated Press correspondent reports French soldiers on the Verdun, Alsace, Lorraine, Argonne, and Champagne fronts exhibit quiet fatalism amid mud, shellfire, and frigid conditions. Troops advance with disciplined calm, maintaining vigilance, punctually executing orders, and holding captured positions despite repeated German counterattacks.
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Wiml
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Verdun
Argonne
Champaigne
Lacy Flateau
Ihe
Associated Press
No Man's Land
Dandruff Remedy Promises Thick Hair Gloria
A dubious old remedy touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of ordinary liquid argon applied at night to the scalp. It claims near total removal by morning and immediate hair improvement, asserting no matter how much daily washing, the effect will persist. The text promotes buying liquid arvon at a rug store and emphasizes low cost.
Grumbling Behind the Lines in the French Army
The passage notes soldiers voicing complaints about attacks and new weapons, while officers label the grumbling as laziness. It reflects a veteran army culture where discontent persists regardless of age, with behind the lines chatter contrasting official stance.
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Lazitess
Have Clever Act at Grand Opera House by City Society
Miss Mannie Small and Reuben Beckwith headline a Saturday program at the Grand Opera House featuring a potatoes melody act with dancing music and song novelties. The evening includes a duet with Sinal and Beckwith on piano followed by solo selections by Beckwith and a final dance by Miss Small. Proceeds aid a big battle scene in the new wartime opera Richard the Volunteer by Hyman Matlock and Garjux.
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Mannie Small Reuben Beckwith
Grand Opera
Sinal
Ait
Beekwitl
Aries
Beckwith
Miss Small
Hichard
Susan Hyman Matlock
Tector Garjux
Forum discussion on rail control and upcoming Morris Plan Bank talk
At a Forum meeting in West Commerce Street rooms Walter Walthall led a discussion on government rail control, saying national conditions could have driven different steps in Texas. Next Sunday John W. Wirtly of New York will discuss the Morris Plan Bank and its community assets. Separately in Columbia public health officials ordered closures of schools, churches, theaters and other venues to curb spinal meningitis as fifteen cases are reported, with Camp Jackson exempt.
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Scientific Society
West Commerce Street
Walter Walthall
Walthall
Texas
John W. Wirtly
New York
Morris Plan Bank
San Antonio
Columbia
8. C
Public Health Department
Camp Jackson
Two Policemen Join Navy Enlistment of Detectives O Bri and Kirby
Detective reans Tom O Bri and Jesse Kirby were commissioned as midshipmen in the United States Navy yesterday. Both had served over seven years with the police department and were former seamen before joining the police force. Due to their prior naval training they will skip the usual two months apprentice period. The two officers resigned from the police department to take up naval duties.
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Navy
Reans
Tom O' Bri
Jesse Kirby
United States Navy
Los Angeles Times
Police Department
Naval Service
Appropriations of nearly 80 millions for Red Cross
An accounting of Red Cross War Council appropriations shows up to January 4 nearly eighty million dollars allocated for relief at home and abroad. Domestic expenses are funded from general funds and dues, with foreign relief receiving the majority of the rest. Foreign relief totals include France, Belgium, Prussia, and other nations, with prisoners and U.S. personnel costs noted. At-home allocations cover base hospitals, medical work, sanitary service, and camp services. Shipment and distribution figures are itemized for various regions. Tamantipas election is quiet in Brownsville with Cesar Lopes de Lara and Luis Caballero as candidates.
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D.C
Red Cross War Council
United States
France
Belgium
Prussia
Serbia
Great Britain
Anly
Navy
Tamantipas
Brownsville
Tex
Tamaulipas
Matanteros
Cesar Lopes de Lara
Luis Caballero
Consumers Supply Co Offers Special Groceries Prices
A telephone order line announces the Consumers Supply Co at 122 Garden Street quoting special prices on dried fruits beans rice coffee and all canned goods by the dozen. Local shoppers urged to call 4279.
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The
Consumers Supply Co
Carden
Gondra Departs Buenos Aires for Washington Mission
Senor Gondra, recently named minister to the United States, left Buenos Aires today for Washington. He will travel by way of the west coast and land Panama as part of his journey to begin his duties.
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Gondra
Washington
Buenos Aires
Senor Gondra
United States
Panama
Federal rules curtail tax exemptions under new ruling
Washington Feb 4 Reguls under excess profits tax rules cleared many questions but left issues to be settled by rulings or law amendments The draft war tax act proposes amendments and returns are due by March 1 With invested capital defined as total capital surplus and undivided profits the rules restrict over estimation of exemptions and allow additions for plant expansions only if charged as current expense The dispute over valuing intangibles like trademarks goodwill and patents is addressed to allow such additions only when payment has been made for them and no adjustment is allowed for development costs The measure aims to standardize deductions and prevent inflated capital figures for tax purposes
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Jong
Seven Men Dishonorably Discharged At Camp Travis
Camp Travis records show seven dishonorable discharges among National Army men in four months. Official McNeil notes that nationwide discharges averaged 125 weekly, but Travis remains notably low. War Department proposals aim to limit discharges within sentences and ensure service is preserved where possible. Midkiff of Gonzales visits Lockhart en route to district campaigning for the State Senate.
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Camp Travis
Texas
Oklahoma
National Army
Travis
McNeil
War Department
Judge Advocate General's Department
Department
Midkiff
Lockhart
Tex
W. Midkiff
Gonzales
State Senate
Jst
Blanco and Ways
Midkite
Guadalupa County
Postal Empl oyes Hear Addresses On War Thrift Stamps
San Antonio postal workers gathered Sunday afternoon to hear speeches on the value of purchasing war savings stamps. Postmaster opened the meeting and introduced speakers including Fred V. Cook and Bishop Capers. The speakers urged support for the war effort through the stamps, linking purchases to national democracy and postwar rebuilding.
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San Antonio Postot
Avunstead
Fred V. Cook
Bexar County
Cavs
Bishop Woo Capers
Jr Arthur AG. Jones
Robert Ll. Bail
Bishop Chipers
Ars
Ur Dones
Ite
Sora
Robert J. Bill
United States
Atlantic
Salt Water Drives Fish Out of Bays
The Lag Nueces Corpus Christi Bay waters are so salty fish avoid bays. Fish entering from the gulf circle near Dead Man's Island and return to the gulf, avoiding inland territory. Fishermen cannot seine or use gill nets in this area. Royal Givens, Corpus Christi dealer, explains the oyster and fish shortage to Administrator Peden, noting overfished grounds.
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Lag Nueces
Corpus Christi Bry
Gulf
Houston
Texas
Dead Man's Island
Hazardous Highway Crossing Causes Pedestrian Risk
Reports describe dangerous pulsing traffic along a coastal route from Creek Cheheague to inland areas. Winter conditions hamper visibility as light teams shuttle supplies between mainland and bay, a rare early-season feat. A new portable hot water container invention is noted by observers.
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Creek Cheheague
Cousi's
Just- Wis Tshands
Old Age a Crime Warns of Kidney Woes and Haarlem Oil
The notice warns that aging signs such as stiff joints back pain and rheumatic twinges can signal kidney and bladder problems. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Haarlem Holland as prompt relief and urges buying at local druggists, warning against substitutes in three box sizes.
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Haarlem
Staarlem
Holland
Open Nostrils and End a Cold with Ely's Cream Balm
How to relieve head cold and nasal congestion. Apply a small amount of Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils to penetrate air passages, soothe inflamed membranes, and clear mucous. Expect instant relief as head colds and catarrh yield, freeing breathing and night comfort.
Moppers Up to Raise $2000 for Chamber Budget
City canvass begins Tuesday at 9 am for two days to finish the $60,000 budget drive. 1400 member Chamber aims for 1500. $2000 more needed. Luncheon reports at noon Tuesday and another at noon Wednesday after a full subscription list is released.
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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Menver Totel
Gunter Hotel
Cardui touted by West Texas woman as a cure all
Mrs J A Hunter of West Texas reports long term relief from fatigue and nervous weakness after using Cardui the women’s tonic. She claims restored strength, appetite, and ability to work including chores like washing. Cardui, she says, has helped thousands of women and is recommended for female disorders.
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West
Texas
J. A. Hunter
Cardus
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