Christ of the Andes symbolizes peace between Chile and Argentina
An Indian speaker in San Antonio recounts the Christ of the Andes statue forged from melted cannon, symbolizing arbitration and peaceful borders. He notes Chilean history, Bolivar and San Martin, and recalls 1879 to 1900 conflicts with Peru and Bolivia, ending with a border truce and the looming danger of renewed strain with Argentina.
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Andes
Argentine
Chile
Caupolican
San Antonio
Majestic Theater
Spain
San Martin
Bolivar
South America
Peru
Bolivia
Pacific
Atacama
Argentina
Atlantic
Buenos Ayres
Edward
Vap-O-Rub Promised Free 25c Packs To San Antonio Druggists
Local druggists distribute Vap-O-Rub free 25c jars to customers presenting a coupon. The external remedy, invented in North Carolina, blends menthol camphor eucalyptus oil and more to ease croup cold and chest conditions. Apply on throat and chest, cover loosely, and inhale vapors overnight for relief. free samples urged for mothers to avoid internal medicines.
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South
North Carolina
Coupon for free Vick’s Yep-O-Rub Salve during supply
Coupon offers one 26 cent package of Vick’s Yep-O-Rub Salve free while supplies last. Present the coupon and ask your druggist to reserve if shipments not yet received. note about salesmen call.
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Vick
South American View on US Influence and Boundary Peace
Chief Caupolican and a South American speaker reflect on US expansionism and the Panama Canal Zone. They note distrust of US territorial gains, praise for arbitration that created the Christ of the Andes statue, and warn that Germany’s actions might have forced a Monroe Doctrine backed stand against South American incursions.
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United States
Mexico
Cuba
Florida
California
Louisiana Purchase
Philippines
Panama Canal Zone
Danish West Indies
England
Germany
Marne
France
Russia
United States of America
South America
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Maine
Florida Keys
Swiss spy hunt yields odd and serious enforcement
In Berne on January 20 officials recount humorous and grave incidents from a zealous spy hunt. A Swedish diplomat was jailed ten hours in Romanshorn before forgiveness and apologies. A local mayor and councilman were mistaken for spies after being found with a map on a rail embankment.
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Berne
Rome
Romanshorn
Thayingen
Belgians Retaliate With Stamps In War Postage
In Paris on January 20 the Belgians strike back at German stamp use by printing stamps from former German East Africa with Belgium printed across them in red ink. The German stamps bearing Belgium provoke retaliation in this wartime postage dispute.
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Paris
Texas Congressman in the Limelight
Washington January 20 A Texan rising in Congress Sam Rayburn of the Fourth district has drawn national attention by single handedly opposing the Newlands joint commission on railroads Rayburn a new member who has kept a modest profile challenged the commission and helped block extensions through procedural moves in the rules committee and floor action.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Bonham Statesman
House of Representatives
Rayburn
House
Newlands Joint Commission
Adamson
Georgia
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Henry
Rayburn battles to keep Newlands commission alive in House
The scene centers on Rayburn fighting to block a defeat of the Newlands commission while influence from President Wilson’s circle nudges passage. He secures a reduced bill cost and eliminates a lame duck provision, earning respect from Adamson despite policy splits.
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Henry
Newlands Commission
Burleson
Wilson
Rayburn
House
Congress
Adamson
Commerce Committee
Friends
Sixty Germans Captured by Six Highlanders in Martinpuich
London report recounts how an Argyle sergeant with two lance corporals and three men from the same regiment entered Martinpuich after the September bombardment. They silenced a dugout entrance with two bombs, prompting about sixty Germans to surrender with hands up. The Scots then escorted the captives back to British lines amid machine gun fire, gathering valuable battlefield information.
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London
Argyle
Martinpuich
Bis
Small coins scarce in Germany hindering business
In Berlin on January 20, small coins are scarce across Germany, causing tradesmen to bump prices due to lack of small change. Chambers of commerce and cities issue private fractional bills for local use, but these are not legal tender and vary by town. Relief requires Treasury action to replace withdrawn nickel and copper coins with iron pfennig pieces.
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Berlin
Germany
Chambers of Commerce
Treasury Department
Capitol Preparing for Inauguration
Washington gears up for the presidential inauguration with Col. Robert N. Harper heading sub committees. The city braces for weather doubt and a grand parade with reviewing stands, decorations, and hotel crowd.
Simple Laxative Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised
Four year old Max Pendergrast suffered from constipation from birth until his mother found Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She credits quick relief for baby and family, notes no gripe or narcotics, and urges customers to seek authentic product with signature and portrait. free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
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Max Pendergrast
Carl W. Pendergrast
Red Key
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
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John E. Kellerd
Charles B. Hanford
Khyva St. Albans
Macbeth
Opera House
Jane Dod
Mr. Kellerd
Hamlet
Khyva St Albans
Georgianna Wilson
W. T. Thorne
Brandon Peters
Joseph Macaulay
Lillian Aune
E. Alan Cooper
A. C. Henderson
Everett Lynn Jones
Harry Budd
Milton Nobles Jr
Khyva
ST Albans
Grand Opera House
Gunter
Houston St
S. P. Skinner
Geo. B. Taliaferro
Jake Wolff
Jack W. Neal
WM. V. Dielmann
H. C. Feldman
Mrs. Jot Gunter Z. D. Bon Chas
Baumberger
Guaranty Fund Bank
Chas. Baumberger
Press
B. Hamilton
Z. D. Bonner
A. P. Ford
H. M. Baetz
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