Cummins Seeks Government Munitions for War Control
Senator Cummins urged elimination of private profit from war munitions and called for government manufacture of all arms and equipment. He proposed a special committee to study plants and laws ending private production, arguing Americanism requires loyalty over profiteering and warning against a militarized economy. He cited 174 new munition firms and $161.96 million in arms exports in fifteen months alongside major contracts with American Car and Foundry, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, Westinghouse, and others.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Army
Republic
William
Germany
Nebraska
United States
American Carang Foundry
Aeenesians
American Steel Foundries
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Bethlehem Steel Company
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Crucible Steel of America
General Electric
New York
New York Airbrake
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
War era stocks surge across major industrial firms
The senator cited a table showing unparalleled wartime stock value increases among huge companies. Allis Chalmers, Du Pont, Electric Storage Battery, General Chemical, General Motors, Lackawanna Steel, Tennessee Copper and others led a broad rise totaling 432 million dollars in aggregate.
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Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Dupont Powder Company
Electric Storage Battery Company
General Chemical Company
General Motors Company
Lackawanna Steel Company
Tennessee Copper Company
County Attorney Crain Quarantined Hits Cuero Court
Cuero Texas January 19 The county court again discharged the jury for the week due to the absence of County Attorney Crain who is quarantined at his home because of illness in the family Judge Waldeck will handle non jury cases and matters not requiring Crain until he can appear.
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Cuero
Tex
Crain
Waldeck
Society Ladies Embrace New Hair Curling Method
Society women adopt liquid silmerine to replace heating curlers. The method yields natural waves, glossy hair, and a less greasy feel. It is easy to apply with a toothbrush at night and lasts for weeks with a few ounces from the druggist.
Judge E K Banks Dies At His Home
Judge Edwin Gray Banks aged 73 died at his home 2424 Buena Vista street at 5 30 am after an extended illness. A Clinton Mississippi native and Mississippi College graduate, he served in Longstreet's corps in the Civil War and practiced law in Caldwell and San Antonio before moving to Luinggin. He is survived by a widow and ten children Bruce Stanley Thom and Frances Banks. Services will be held at 9 30 am Thursday at the family residence conducted by Rev C Pugsley with burial at Mission Park. Roy Peas and Clara Storn Wed in Cuero Texas after quiet ceremony at Rev J L Green's home. They plan Cheapside as their future home.
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Edwin Gray Banks
Buena Vista Street
Clinton
Hinds County
Mississippi
Mississippi College
Longstreet
Lee
Texas
Fayette County
Seguin
Caldwell
Tex
Luiggin
Roy Peas
Clara Storn
Cuero
Cheapside
J. L. Green
Farmer Drowns After Fall Into Well Near Italy
A. B. Ellison, 40, a farmer near Italy in Ellis County, fell into a well and drowned yesterday despite his brother's efforts. He is survived by his widow and one child.
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Waxahachie
Tex
A. B. Ellison
Italy
Prolong Life With A Simple Diet And Vinol Remedy
A simple diet is linked to longevity and vitality, suggesting elderly readers consider a basic regimen. The text endorses Vinol as a reliable remedy to restore strength in weak aged persons, listing several San Antonio area druggists and pharmacies selling it.
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Conaro
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Main Avenue
George Keene
Military Plaza
H. L. Wagner
Hicks Building
Appmann Drug Store
E. Commerce St
San Antonio
Texas
Exposition Opens in Corpus Christi With Parade and Governor
Corpus Christi Texas January 19 The Gulf Coast Exposition opens to the public with a monster parade featuring soldiers and militia, animal exhibits and other participants. Governor James E Ferguson attends a noon luncheon for 500 at Nueces Hotel and a Diamond Loop Highway meeting draws delegates from across Southwest Texas. Kingsville and San Antonio send large delegations as shows and exhibits begin, amid praise for local traffic and street management.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Nueces
San Antonio
Kingsville
San Antonio traffic law cited as model by Traveling Man
An open letter in the Kansas City Star urges city authorities to adopt San Antonio traffic regulations after an accident caused by obstructed views. Signed by "A Traveling Man" the missive argues streets should be kept clear to allow drivers to see approaching motor vehicles.
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San Antonio
Kansas City
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