Uncle Sam Oil Company seeks investors in million-dollar stock drive
Fraudulent sounding prospectus claims Uncle Sam Oil Company offers high returns from oil boom. It touts many wells and refineries across Oklahoma Kansas Missouri, urging fast investment before Feb 18. It promises free information and mass stock backing from seventeen thousand stockholders, urging readers to act quickly.
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Trust
Uncle Sam O S
Cushing
Wheeler Lane
Anser
Pawnee
Glenn Pool
Creek County
Uncle Sam Ol
Middle West
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Sam Ou
United States
Boy Scouts Report 46 Percent Membership Rise
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced a 46 percent membership increase for the year, reaching 182,622 boys and scout masters. Troops joined in almost every church denomination with 8489 in church and 3886 in schools or community spaces, plus 7067 volunteer leaders including clergy and professionals. President Wilson greeted the council at the White House, praising their work.
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Washington, D. C
National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Wilson
National Council
White House
After lagrippe what coughs hang on says reader
F. G. Prevo of Bedford Indiana reports a lagrippe attack left him with a severe cough and weight loss. He says Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after trying other remedies. The product is sold by A. M. Fischer, druggist.
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F. G. Prevo
Bedford
Ind
Foley
Doctor Advice and Home Prescriptions From Dr Lewis Baker
A column presents patient questions on coughs rheumatism dandruff cor pulmency anemia kidney trouble and weight gain with doctor advised remedies. Mentho laxene and other tonics are prescribed along with specific dosages and preparation details for immediate relief and ongoing treatment.
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Lewis Baker
College Bldg
College Ellwood Sts
Dayton
Quote from Beth Even on justice and courts
A Life magazine quotation discusses justice and the limits of court action. It states that pursuing legal action may not guarantee justice for either side, framing courtroom outcomes as uncertain.
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Beth Even
Red Men conclude two day session at Gunter hotel
The 19th Great Si Council of Texas Improved Order of Red Men held a memorial service titled Council of Sorrow at the Gunter hotel ballroom. Frederick O Downes led tributes and installed officers including Great Sanap R S Hodges and Great Mishinewa Pat McBride. A special council date was set for February 22 in Laredo.
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Council of Sorrow
Gunter Hotel
Great Council of Texas
Frederick O. Downes
Great Council of the United States
S. J. Porter
J. E. Walton
Houston
Sachem
Breening
D. B. Beene
Nell McCormick
Louis Ducker
Harry Hertzberg
Pawkett
R. S. Hodges
San Antonio
Pat Mcbride
Gus John
Galveston
Great Guard of the Forest
E. W. Clark
Dallas
Laredo
Laredo February 22. the Great Council
Princeton Alumni Banquet Honors Hibben in San Antonio
Dr. John Grier Hibben president of Princeton University and Mrs. Hibben headlined a Princeton alumni banquet at the Menger hotel in San Antonio. About sixty attendees included alumni, Princeton ladies, and guests. Toastmaster Cresson Jr. introduced remarks on Princeton’s ideals, the honor system, and 265 students earning a place through work.
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John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Hibben
Princeton
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
Charles C. Cresson Jr
Dr. Hibben
W. B. Seeley
San Antonio Academy
California
John F. Silliman
Wilson
Mexico
Nassau
William J. Battle
University of Texas
Charles S. Meek
Meek
Charles
Poeta’s Reply Echoes In Boston Tran Script
A cryptic exchange quotes a line about poetry and trouble in a Boston script snippet. The fragment hints at creative dialogue between Poeta and a narrator, signaling literary dialogue rather than a clear news event.
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Revival
An advertisement claims Danderine clears dandruff and itching within ten minutes of application and, after weeks, grows new fine hair all over the scalp. It says the product strengthens roots, adds gloss and volume, and offers a 25 cent bottle from drug stores for beautiful, soft hair.
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Knowlton
Q Ban 10 Darken Gray Hair Hair Color Restorer Ad
An old advertisement promotes Q-Ban hair color restorer promising to darken gray hair and leave it thick and shiny. It claims benefits of stopping dandruff and promoting growth, with a money back guarantee. Sold for 50 cents in a 7 oz bottle by Summers Drug Co, San Antonio Texas. Mail order available for out of town customers.
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Q-Ban
Summer's Drug Co
San Antonio
Tex
Classified Advertising Department
The
San Antonio Light
Strange shooting case dropped after settlement in Findlay
In Findlay Ohio Ada Warner 41 faced trial for shooting Norris Powell 43 on November 13 last moment before court date Powell dropped the charge on condition that Warner drop a 10000 breach of promise suit. The case described as strange ended with both near death after gun and knife wounds and a long wait for a marriage promise.
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Powell
Miss Warner
Citizens' Protective Alliance forms over improper street work
River avenue property owners organize to oppose paying assessments on River avenue paving arguing asphalt concrete failed to meet contract standards. The group plans to broaden scope to other streets with subpar paving and may seek court review if needed.
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Citizens’ Protective Alliance
River Avenue
LD. D. Harrigan
AGO Receives Flood of Requests Despite Law
Austin officials report daily requests reaching the attorney general from city and county officials for legal opinions. The Thirty third Legislature forbids such rulings except to county and district attorneys, department heads, and heads of eleemosynary and educational institutions.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General’s Department
Thirty
Briand Seeks Closer Allied Collaboration During Italian Visit
Paris Feb 10 Aristide Briand French premier signaled a push for closer cooperation among Allies during his Italy visit. He said he undertook the journey with confidence and expected strong support to foster more fruitful collaboration.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Italy
M. Briand
Barcelona free port plan outlined in Madrid dispatch
A Madrid press dispatch reports the government intends to declare Barcelona a free port. Barcelona, Spain’s leading Mediterranean entry, would gain status to boost trade.
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Madrid
Paris
Barcelona
Barcelona Port Leads Spain Trade After Cadiz Inexceeding Volume
In 1910 Barcelona handled about one fourth of Spain's foreign commerce, second only to Cadiz. That year 1662 steamships with 2,463,000 tons entered, excluding coast-wise vessels. Main imports were coal grain and cotton while exports were wine oil and cork.
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Spain
Barcelona
Cadiz
Hughes Opposes Name in Nomination for President
Rep Slemp released a Justice Hughes letter opposing any use of his name for the Republican nomination and any instruction of delegates in his interest. Frank Hitchcock reportedly backs Hughes as a 1920 candidate, though Hughes says he is entirely out of politics and unaware of related matters.
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Washington
Lb. C
Slemp
Virginia Republican Committee
Justice Hughes
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Austin Rotarians Plan Welcome for San Antonians
At a weekly luncheon the Austin Rotarians discussed entertaining San Antonio Rotarians visiting March 2. Committees set and details arranged for the event, with about 150 San Antonio Club members expected. Planned features include a banquet automobile drive and a reception.
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Austin
Tex
Austin Rotarians
San Antonio
San Antonio Club
Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse Dr. Pierce Remedies
The ad quotes Dr. Eberle Dr. Braithwaite and Dr. Simon agreeing urine guides disease treatment. It invites readers to mail urine samples to Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY for free advice and describes Anuric and other remedies with small trial offers and full treatments.
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Eberle
Braithwaite
Simon
Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Pierce
New Board Elects Officers for YWCA
The Young Woman's Christian Association held its election of officers Wednesday at the association building. Mrs. Floyd McGown was named president with officers including Mrs. J. H. Savage as first vice president Mrs. B. C. Branch as second vice president Mrs. H. L. Kobernot as third vice president Mrs. Harry Hyman as fourth vice president Miss Ruth Muir as recording secretary and Mrs. J. K. Beretta as corresponding secretary.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Association
Floyd McGown
J. H. Savage
B. C. Branch
H. L. Kobernot
Harry Hyman
Ruth Muir
J. K. Beretta
Dandruff Cure Claim Promises Glossy Hair
An advertisement markets liquid argon as a dandruff remedy. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair looking improved after a few uses. It cites cost as inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Germans to guard in Spanish Guinea relocate to Spain
The Spanish government will move 900 Germans and 14,000 German colonial troops from Makerun refuge in Spanish Guinea to Spain. A Havas dispatch from Cadiz reports Spain will bring them to the homeland after British pursuit drove them from the colony.
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Paris
Spanish Guinea
Makerun
Cadiz
Spain
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Nola
Crockett
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