Belgian Lecture Promotes Aid for Belgium and France
The Soul of Belgium lecture by Rev. Henri Anet of Brussels will be March 2 at 335 West Woodlawn Ave. He speaks in support of the American Huguenot committee aiding churches in Belgium or France. W T Capers presides Friday. Dr S J Porter leads. Anet returns March 4 to speak at First Presbyterian Church and later at the Orel Heights Methodist Church.
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Belgium
A. B. Weaky
West Woodlawn Avenue
Henri Anet
Brussels
Net
France
Ev. W. T. Capers
S. J. Porter
E First Baptist Church
Orning
Anet Will Eak
First Presbyterian
Orel Heights Methodist Church
Callaway Urges Standby, Against War Declaration
Boston mass meeting voices opposition to war with Germany as Congressman Oscar Callaway of Texas warns soldiers would kill and declares war would resemble a mob hanging. He urges taxpayers to bear costs and questions presidential leadership while press critics face scrutiny. The gathering, by Massachusetts emergency peace committee, protests war.
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Boston
Mass
Germany
Oscar Callaway
Texas
Sherman
Atlanta
Wilson
Congress
Emergency Peace Committee of
Massachusetts
War referendum urged by Cincinnati meeting
Resolutions opposing any declaration of war or compulsory military service were adopted at a Cincinnati meeting of the American Union Against Militarism. Speakers included former U S Senator William E Mason of Illinois and former Congressman J Warren Keifer of Springfield Ohio.
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Cincinnati
American Union
United States
William E. Mason
Illinois
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
Princeton President Urges U S to Join Entente
John Grier Hibben president of Princeton spoke in New York criticising the United States for lacking international conscience by not joining the Entente against Germany. He urged America's entrance into the war as a solemn obligation noting the dismissal of the German ambassador and readiness to wage war if necessary.
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New York
John
Grier Hibben
Princeton
United States
Germany
America
From a World War Voice on Germany and Belgium
A speaker argues Europe will be safe only with the British fleet between Britain and Germany. He criticizes American apathy to Belgium’s suffering and calls for Germany's empire ambitions to fail, while expressing no wish for German crush.
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China
Germany
America
Belgium
Two Firefighter and Wife Die in Suspected Gas Tragedy
Andrew Breitwich a 32 year old San Antonio firefighter and his wife Georgia were found dead at 917 Austin Street from asphyxiation due to an open gas jet. Neighbors entered after a report by Mrs Breitwichs daughter and coroner Campbell expects a verdict Tuesday.
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Andrew Breitwich
San Antonio
Order of Eagles
Breitwich
Nina
Bessie
Henry Dillon
Second Texas Infantry
Corpus Christi
Zizik Undertaking Company
Fire Department
Myrtle Grove
Mission Burial Park
New Wholesale Building Planned for Ullman Stern Firm
Ullman Stern Krausse of Corpus Christi announces a new wholesale grocery building to rise on the Texas Mexican tracks at Chaparral street and Coopers Alley. The 60 by 150 foot three story fireproof brick or tile structure is slated to cost about $30,000 with bids to be invited soon.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Ullman, Stern & Krausse
Morris Stern
A. L. Wright
San Antonio
Chaparral Street
Coopers Alley
Paris Introduces Bread and Sugar Card Regs March 11
In Paris diners tasted fresh bread Saturday while regular supply will end. From now on only stale bread will be sold under new government rules. Bakers prepared for changes with night work to end, and sugar card distribution began with households filing forms. The measures take effect March 11.
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Paris
Gerard Ready to Sail from Madrid Embarkation
Telegraphed from Madrid Reuters reports James W. Gerard former American minister to Germany Mrs Gerard and embassy staff left Madrid for Corunna by special train at four in the afternoon The Duke of Zaragoza drove the engine and Mr Gerard asked for an introduction to the duke before boarding the train.
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London
Madrid
Reuter
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Corunna
United States
Duke of Zaragosa
Duke
French airship destroyed by German fire near Saargemund
Berlin reports fourteen French airmen killed when their airship was set ablaze by German anti-aircraft fire. The craft fell in flames near Weelferdingen west of Saargemund in Lorraine after landing and its ammunition exploded.
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Berlin
London
Weelferdingen
Saargemund
Lorraine
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Ad Promises Health
An advertisement extols Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths on Harlandale South Flores street car lines. It claims the baths “cures the sick, invigorates the healthy” and features a convalescing man on a veranda affirming life gains from the experience.
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Harlandale
South Flores
Germans Retreat After Fierce Battle At Warlencourt
British field dispatch reports the German retirement on the western front in heavy fog allowing a push into Pys Serre Miraumont and Petit Miramont including the Butte de Warlencourt. British patrols advance, aim to pressure Bapaume evacuation, while detonations and sniping mark the German withdrawal.
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Associated Press
France
London
Pys
Serre
Miraumont
Petit Miraumont
Butte de Warlencourt
Bapaume
the Somme
Ancre
Germans Shorten Front in Ancre Valley Retreat
London dispatch reports German forces are shortening their front in the Ancre valley. Observers say the move followed recent German activity during frosts as they quietly pulled back guns and dumped ammo, retreating about three miles with obscurity and no rear guard actions.
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London
Reuter
France
Ancre
French Break Into German Lines Near Verdun
Paris reports late yesterday French detachments penetrated German lines near Ville-Sur-Rourbe west of Verdun destroying shelters and taking prisoners. French pilots downed three German planes and squadrons bombarded bivouacs and depots near Spincourt and Buzanne.
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Paris
Ville-Sur-Rourbe
Verdun
Spincourt
Buzane
Ars-Sur-Moselle
Boussewiller
Woelfling
Legislative program likely defeated before adjournment
Washington D C February 26 Most of the administration program of general legislation probably will not be enacted before Congress adjourns next Sunday Leaders worry about revenue measures and major appropriations amid congestion from a Republican filibuster on the revenue bill Bills to amend the Federal reserve act expand shipping board powers and penalties for espionage are in doubt A lump sum rivers and harbors item replaces the pending bill Prohibition for DC and food situation measures including a 400000 FTC investigation are watched President Wilson may call a special session if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Reserve Act
Shipping Board
District of Columbia
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
City of San Antonio regrets Funston's death
City officials prepare a resolution of regret for Major General Frederick A. Funston. City Attorney Gillette will submit it to the council, praising his service and character and expressing sympathy to Mrs. Funston and Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. An engrossed copy will be sent to both recipients.
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Funston
Gillette
City of
San Antonio
Frederick A. Funston
Cattlemen Urge Rain as February Ends in Cotulla
Cattlemen in Cotulla Texas report a severe lack of rainfall in February, warning that without timely rain the region risks repeating last year’s drought. They note past dry spells have stunted cattle and warn of growing worry among stockmen.
Woman All Run Down in Waynesboro Texas Ad Claim
Mrs Y R Horebough of Waynesboro Texas says a bout with bronchitis left her weak and unable to work. After taking Vinci she regained strength and can do housework again. Vinci claims to improve appetite digestion blood and strength with a money back guarantee via multiple Texas druggists.
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Waynesboro
Frien
Vinci
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Sap Drug
Main Avenue Pharmacy
George Keene
H. L. Wagner
Appmann Drug Store
F. Prassel
San Antonio
Texas
Dept. &N
Resinol
Baltimore
Weather, feed costs, and crops shape Cotulla’s spring
Stockmen face rising feed prices and scarce pasture as rain boosts early crops in Cotulla. Onion growers are hopeful with high prices and doubled acreage. The town renovates yards with trees and flowers aided by a strong water supply, creating a park strip near the railroad station along Front Street.
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Cotulla
Texas
Front Street
Edwin Gould Jr. Killed While Hunting Raccoons Near Jekyl Island
Edwin Gould Jr. was instantly killed on Lathans Hammock near Jekyl Island while attempting to club a raccoon with a hammer shot gun. The gun discharged entering the groin, the body was sent to New York aboard a special train, and his father Edwin Gould Sr. traveled from St August ine to meet the body in Savannah. Noyes Reynolds accompanied him.
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Brunswick
Edwin Gould Jr
Lathan
Jekyl Island
Gould
New York
Edwin Gould
St. Augustine
Savannah
Mr. Gould
Cadomene Tablets Help An Elderly Couple Find Rest
A 1916 letter from Hugh Kelesoe of Muskogee Oklahoma praises Cadomene Tablets as a nerve and system tonic that improved his nervous wife and helped him sleep. The note requests a health book and notes widespread druggist availability.
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Hugh Kelesoe
E. Broadway
Muskogee
Okla
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritation
Safe dependable treat ment relieves itching and irritation instantly and cleanses the skin. Ask any druggist for 25c or 1 dollar bottle of zemo and apply as directed. Soon irritations pimples black heads eczema blotches ringworm disappear and skin becomes soft smooth and healthy. The W. R. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Austin Barber Hit By Auto On Lavaca Street
Ernest Ludwig an Austin barber was badly injured when an automobile struck him as he alighted from a street car at Sixteenth and Lavaca Streets. The car carried several A and M College students. Ludwig was taken to a sanitarium with bruises to neck and head.
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Austin
Tex
Ernest Ludwig
Sixteenth
Lavaca
Ludwig
Lunacy Proceedings Begun Against Harry Thaw
Lunacy proceedings were begun in common pleas court in Philadelphia to determine the sanity of Harry K. Thaw today.
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Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Harry K. Thaw
New Mediation Plans May Offer Latin American Offices
Buenos Aires reports Argentina seeks joint Latin American mediation to end the war. The United States will not be asked to participate due to its rupture with Germany, according to La Nacion.
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Buenos Aires
la Nacion
United States
Germany
Corega Denture Adhesive Promises Stable Fit
Corega denture powder offers relief for loosened plates as gums shrink or swell. It distributes evenly over the dental plate to hold it firmly in place and improve mouth comfort. Available for 25 cents at druggists and dental supply houses with a free sample from Corega Chemical Co Cleveland.
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Corega Chemical Co
Cleveland
What Is Auto-Intoxication and Internal Baths
Self intoxication defined as poisoning from internal compounds due to accumulated waste in the lower intestine. The ad promotes an internal bath with the J B L Cascade, claims huge physician use, and offers a free booklet from H L Wagners Drug Store in San Antonio along with a booklet titled Why Man of Today Is Only 50 per cent efficient.
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J. B. L. Cascade
H. L. Wagner
East Houston Street
San Antonio
Musterole Relief for Sore Muscles and Aches
Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment advertised for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains bruises and even prevention of pneumonia. It promises quick relief with a gentle glow and cooling sensation without blisters.
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Levine
Express
Alamo Plaza
Union Against
Entente
BAYER
Aspirin
U. S
Arthur G. Jury
Texas Refining CO
Man
NEW Wholesale House
Ullman, Stern and Krause
Warlencourt
Teutong
Western Front
Council
Cadomene
HOR Spears CO
Losoya
Carnation Milk
Emulsio Chemical CO
Latin-America
Musterole
Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Matthews
E. Jonston &T
Burn’s Drug Store
Houston and
Navarre Sts
Crockett 900
Hyome
Heh -O-Me
Wagner
Horlick
Calumet
Kra Ie
Gunter
Phone Crockett
Travis
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