Officers’ Reserve Corps Formed to Support Southern Department
The War Department plans to attach a new assignment in the southern department and organize an officers' reserve corps. Lieuten ant Colonel Harry H. Bandholtz has been redirected to eastern department duties while the Sixteenth Cavalry will gain new officer leadership. The reserve corps, authorized by the national defense act, will be built through military studies in universities and by multiple methods, granting commissions to qualified men.
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Southern Department
Sixteenth Cavalry
Reserve Corps
Harry H. Bandholtz
New York
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
O’ryan
Bandholtz
British steamer Alexandrian torpedoed and sunk
The British steamer Alexandrian owned by the Leyland Line was torpedoed and sunk presumably near the English coast. It sailed from New Orleans December 21 bound for Liverpool with about 700 bales of cotton among its cargo.
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New Orleans
Leyland Line
New York
Liverpool
Mustering Out Plans Hit By Border Logistics
Debate over where to muster out troops on the border faces costs and discipline concerns. War Department favors mustering out near home states rather than at border posts, arguing it preserves military order and avoids complex property transfers. Departure delays persist as other units finish mustering out at northern posts. General Pershing may not visit expeditionary force HQ as he travels for a border inspection.
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War Department
Missouri
Fourth Missouri Infantry
Laredo
Wisconsin
Camp Wilson
Funston
Texas
el Paso
Pennsylvania
North Dakota Infantry
Michigan Infantry
Columbus
General Pershing
General Funston
Mexico
San Antonio
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advert explains Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting stomach regulator that cures indigestion sour belching and ulcers in minutes. It claims a fifty cent bottle yields value worth a hundred dollars and offers money back if not satisfied.
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Pape
Pryor and Lasater to Speak at National Live Stock Convention
Colonel Ike T. Pryor of San Antonio and Ed C. Lasater of Falfurrias will be keynote speakers at the National Live Stock Association convention in Cheyenne Wyoming starting January 18 for a three day session. They will discuss better marketing methods for five stock after the marketing committee report.
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Ike T. Pryor
San Antonio
Ed C. Lasater
Falfurrias
National Live Stock Association
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pryor
Mr. Lasater
American Live Stock Association
Lasater
Texas
James T. Callan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Menard
Sam H. Cowan
Fort Worth
J. M. Jones
The
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Dandruff Cure Claim With Liquid Arvon Remedy
An advertisement asserts four ounces of plain liquid arvon dissolves dandruff after nightly application. It promises complete removal after several uses, with instant relief from itching and improvements to hair texture and shine. The product is advertised as inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Dr Axson to Lecture on The English Drama Series
Dr Stockton Axson of Rice Institute will present the first two of six free lectures on The Modern Drama at Beethoven Hall under Carnegie library and school board support. The afternoon talk is The English Drama From Shakespeare to Shaw at 4 pm, followed by Ibsen's Point of Departure at 8:15 pm.
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Stockton Axson
Rice Institute
Carnegie Library
School Board
Beethoven Hall
Ibsen
Axson
Young Clerk Defends Letters as Writs of Attachment
A Baltimore note reports the sheriff catching a young assistant writing love letters during business hours. When questioned, the youth claimed he was not shirking duty, stating the letters were all writs of attachment in jest.
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Baltimore
America
Lecturer Dr Mossensohn Tour Prompts Texas Visit
Mrs Florence Rabe Ramer left for El Paso to meet Dr Mossensohn of Jaffa Jerusalem. He is touring the United States under the National Federation of Zionists with Louis Brandeis as president. Ramer accompanies him. Mossensohn speaks Hebrew while Ramer translates into English. The lecturer is connected with the University of Jaffa and speaks many languages.
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Florence Rabe Ramer
el Paso
Mossensohn
Jaffa
Jerusalem
United States
National Federation of Zionists
Louis T. Brandeis
Ramer
Dr. Mossensohn
Texas
University of Jaffa
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Sprains
A vintage ad sells St Jacobs Oil as a penetrating remedy for sprains strains and swelling. It claims rapid, non staining relief from pain soreness and stiffness with a long history of award winning use.
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St. Jacobs
Lectures Planned Across Texas Cities
A foreign lecturer avoids addressing Americans in unfamiliar language. The tour will cover major Texas cities with San Antonio hosting an engagement late this month.
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Texas
San Antonio
Reliable Remedy for Coughs and Colds
A home remedy using Balm of Gilea, Duffy’s Pu Malt Whiskey, and Rock Candy is promoted as a powerful throat and chest soother. Instructions advise gradual dosing from a teaspoon to a tablespoon hourly, increasing during acute illness, with dosing every half hour for quick relief. Sold by liquor dealers and licensed druggists for $1.00. mail order booklet offered.
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Duffy Malt Whiskey
Rochester
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