Dardanelles Fiasco Reveals Allied Weakness in 1915 War
A New York report recaps Gallipoli fighting as the war’s pivotal episode. It notes Turkish preparedness and British miscalculations, calling the Dardanelles campaign the greatest military fiasco and predicting maps, empires, and futures would be redrawn.
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New York
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Europe
Asia
Turkey
Egypt
India
England
Troy
Clyde
Hellespoint
Russia
Black Sea
Belgium
Constantinople
Lord Roberts
United States
Veteran AP writer H A Wells dies at 67 in New Jersey
H A Wells longtime Buffalo AP correspondent dies at his sister in law's home in Oaklyn New Jersey at age 67. He joined AP in 1875 as one of eight original telegraph operators.
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Philadelphia
H. A. Wells
Buffalo
Associated Press
Oaklyn
N. J
Wells
Seguin Passes Curfew Ordinance For Juveniles
Seguin Texas city council approved a curfew prohibiting children under 15 from loitering or remaining on streets after 9 PM unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Seguin
Tex
Meat and Kidney Health: Advice on Uric Acid and Salts
A health advertisement discusses how meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys, causing back pain, headaches, and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe remedy to neutralize acids, flush wastes, and improve kidney function, claiming wide use and affordable relief.
Texas Express Firms Show Modest Texas Year Net
Texas railroad and dock company report shows American Express Company earnings loss and Wells Fargo limited profit. State totals reveal modest net revenue of 46 294.71 with several dock and wharf firms in surplus, others in deficit, including Port Arthur and Santa Fe operations.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Railroad Commission
American Express Company
Commission
American
Wells Fargo & Company
Express
Wells Fargo
Galveston Wharf Company
Galveston
Port Arthur Company
Port Arthur Canal & Dock Company
Port Arthur
Santa Fe Dock & Channel Company
Port Bolivar
Southern Pacific Terminal Company
Texas City Transportation Company
Texas City
Army and Navy to Lose 19 High Ranking Officers in 1916
Washington reports that at least nineteen senior officers from the army and navy will retire in 1916. Leaders include Admiral Bradley E. Fiske and Rear Admirals Winslow, Howard, Roush, Coffman, Knight, plus generals from the corps of engineers and the Army War College. Several captains are also slated for promotion to flag rank as others retire.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Pacific Fleet
Naval War College
Engineering Corps
Army War College
Santana
Bradley E. Fiske
Navy Department
Admiral Fiske
Office of Aid To Operations
Daniels
United States
Cameron McRae Winslow
Thomas B. Howard
Clifford J. Roush
Vera Cruz
de Witt Coffman
Austin M. Knight
Newport
W. R. du Bose
Stimson J. Brown
Naval Academy
John T. Riley
H. McL. Huse
Fletcher
William R. Rish
James H. Glennon
Wyoming
Robert 8. Griffin
Harry 8. Knapp
George W. McElroy
William L. Rogers
Dan C. Kingman
Corps of Engineers
John M. Wisser
Hawaii
Montgomery M. McComb
War College
Robert K. Evans
Post D Plans Dansante At Menger Hotel For Members
Post D of the Travelers' Protective Association will host a dansante at the Menger Hotel for members families and friends. A minstrel show is planned for March and a membership contest has begun with teams led by Captain Miller and Captain Holtz. The sixty day contest includes named team members and organizers.
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Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association
Menger Hotel
Tom M. Miller
Harry M. Holtz
Miller
E. R. Holland
William Offer
Jean Nation
S. E. Keasler
Russell Jennett
George Lorwein
J. C. Marshall
R. L. Burnett Jr
Lee Shannon
George Jenner
T. M. Dechman
al Chavez
George Burnett
Holtz
M. G. Mylius
John F. Fentiman
Max E. Jesse
J. Cowan
Udo Haarmann
Park Heaton
Ed Sachs
R. L. Ross
P. C. Hoyer
R. Bracht
P. Northrup
Perry Robertson
A. T. Monroe
Frank G. Abbott
Silk gauze face shield protects motorists from dust
A silk gauze face shield was invented to keep dust out of motorists eyes and noses. The device aims to improve visibility and comfort for drivers in dusty conditions.
Quinine Ad Promotes Tasteless Syrup for Adults and Children
An advertisement touts FERRILINE as a tasteless original Quinine syrup that avoids nausea and nervousness. It claims children won’t notice the Quinine and suits adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine. It advertises a 2-ounce package for 25 cents.
Englishman Patents Bolted Instead-of Nails Horseshoes
An English inventor has patented horseshoes secured by bolts rather than nails, promising altered mounting and potential advantages in stability and wear. The filing outlines the bolt system and its method of attachment to the horseshoe and hoof.
Unspeakable Gift Sermon At Main Avenue High
Rev Hugh McLellan urged graduates to live ten lives of service during a Beethov en hall sermon to the February graduating class of Main Avenue High School. Music by a student quartet and school orchestra preceded prayers and benediction by Rev Samuel Marks.
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Hugh McLellan
St. Paul
Christ
Beethoven Hall
Main Avenue High School
Samuel Marks
McLel
Unspeakable Gift: Christ's Call Over Wealth And Friends
A speaker compares the body to a worn tent and wealth and friends as transitory. He argues true fulfillment comes through Christ and spiritual service, not material gain. He urges the young to seek a life of service over selfish pursuit for lasting felicity.
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St. Paul
Christ
Jewish charities pledge $13 8000 annual aid for European Jews
The Federation of Jewish Charities of St Louis vowed to raise thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars annually through the war to support the American Jewish relief committee and aid destitute Jews in the European war zone.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Federation of Jewish Charities of
Laundrymen to Hold Meeting in Austin Convention
Laundrymen in Texas announce plans for their annual state convention to be held in Austin with details forthcoming. The session aims to discuss industry standards, collective issues, and potential policy positions for the upcoming year.
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Austin
Tex
State
Laundrymen’s Convention
Laundry convention to convene at Driskill Hotel
Next Wednesday and Thursday a state laundry convention will gather 150 to 200 laundrymen at the Driskill hotel. Key topics include proposed price increases for supplies and equipment.
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Driskill Hotel
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. 50c. Adyv.
Is Brushpen a Good Artist Opinion Sparks Debate
A real artist debate arises as Pittsburg Post questions Brushpen’s drawing skill. The writer notes he can both draw well and assess good art, prompting reception of his work and critique.
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Brushpen
Pittsburg
Ost
Age of Oil stock advance promises big US wells
An investment notice touts The Uncle Sam Oil Company as a strong, growing concern with 127 producing wells, three refineries, and 165 miles of pipeline. It claims eight thousand acres of leases across Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri, with plans for dozens more wells and potential ten million dollar value. Investors are urged to buy stock before a 5 to 100 percent price advance on January 31.
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Great Cushing
Cushing
Ranch Creek
Pawnee County
Oklahoma
Arkansas River
Boston
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Bartlesville
Big Ranch Creek
Baker-Yowell
Big Meadow
Red Fork
Tulsa
Osage
Provence
Poneens
Stock Remittance Notice From Uncle Sam Oil Co Kansas City
Remittance request for stock is noted with 260 shares and 500 shares shown. The message specifies the remitter name beside the designated amounts as advertised and appears to be a stock purchase notice from Uncle Sam Oil Co in Kansas City Kansas.
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Uncle Sam Ol! Company
Kansas City
Kansas
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