Fall Kills Soldier Found in Brackenridge Gardens
Private John L. Reid, 18, stationed at Camp Travis, was found dead Monday afternoon in the sunken gardens at Brackenridge Park. Police believe he fell from the top of a 80 foot gifts barricade, his skull crushed. The body was taken to Camp Travis Race Hospital for funeral arrangements. No witnesses reported. the body was found by a Japanese attendant.
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He Liudy
John L. Reid
Brackenridge Park
Camp Travis Race Hospital
Geutral
Heath
Police Investigate City Fall Linked to Soldier Death
The force believes a fall near the city core ended a soldier’s life. The United States Employment Bureau urges Texas farmers to contact them for laborers, noting many veterans are on the employment register awaiting placement. Applications await at 220 Bedell Building.
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United States
Texas
Bedell Building
Pioneer program aims rural work and funds drive
Mrs Jobe Havitz appeals for $85,000 to fund a national Pioneer program led by the YWCA. Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico districts must raise $20,000 with field workers to span five days. The plan targets rural recreation centers, health education, and vocational guidance, expanding from cities to rural communities to support girls in the wartime era.
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Homa
Jobe M. Havitz
Dulles
Huenday
Uooh
Ae Abe
Tts
Kexas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Focal
Field
Pas Honal Association
Studutonio, Be
Hauva
Kheki
Aml
Industes
le Hag
Tabor
Wan
Hue
Nelyea
Y. W.C. AL
Warasder
Lexas
Skin trouble cured by Cuticura trio
Letter from Pater Smith of Forest Depot Virginia describes a four year skin ailment beginning with pimples and a full body eruption. After using three cakes of Cuticura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment the writer reports healing.
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Pater Smith
Route 4
Forest Depot
War Work Campaign Urges Funds For Women Relief
A wartime drive seeks 850,000 nationally and 820,000 locally to finance continued work aiding rural women, urban girls, and visiting health campaigns. Speakers advocate supporting field offices, noting previous hunger relief and war emergency plans. The drive, tied to National Week events, asks communities to fund recreation, health, and education efforts through the United War Work Campaign.
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Wichita Falls
N. OM
Hawaii
Umaya
Hanna
Atria
Movd Melawn
At Kodathin
Willy
M Ruth Muir
Eighteenth Division Demobilization Ordered by February
The War Department issued orders to demobilize the Eighteenth Division by February 15. Reports describe discharge from Camp Dra Casale and Camp Dravie, with troops from various units and field artillery returning home and being reassigned. Requisitions for manpower proceed, while depots reduce staff. New cabinet formed in Portugal under Prime Minister and ministers.
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War Department
Isih
United States
Canp Dravie
Camp Dra Casale
Averneus
Camp Dravie
Wit Service Wien
Varius
Atrvien
Cannravi
Coups Jn Ee Depot Brigade
Cael
Waffieient
1Sth
Bath Infantiey Hrigods
S6th
86Th
I Pinnecnalt
Rogdieat
Mehmenta
Camp Gasdon
Wehorge
Custer
Mich
Devens
Mana
Oil men track new well in Texas fields near Cheo
Reports from Bushllard county indicate Burns dall well on Taha Town farm, seven miles southwest Cheo, struck sand with oil in hole and flowing around 100 barrels daily. Nearby Wake and Magnolia Duke wells show weak or tapering production while turf brine and rig activity hint at continued drilling in the Ranger pool and Brukburnett area.
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Tex
Fere Tullay
Busllard
Telther
Burnsdall
Inday
Comanche
Duke Na Latsy
Magn Dil Company
Neacewl
Obta ins Dil Lease Near Haun Adlon on Autina River
The VU B Monnet plate near the Autina River about twelve miles south of Haun Adlon has begun for oil and gas development. The case involves Myce C Am on filing in court Monday for prime capacity with Jones and others named in the transaction. Names and acreage figures appear with several parties tied to the property and terms include a 15 year period.
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Haun Adlon
Autina
Myce C. Amon
Diunle Baers
Andy Mullorty
Baroh
Crowe Hardy
Slamie
Wella
Pinder
Teria
Alee
An Or
Emil
War Pigeons To Be Collected For City Service
City commission votes 31% to pay for 25 pigeons from the Army for service in France. Birds will be removed from Portland area to Tulsa on Tuesday. Casualties and training details given. Commission also approves funds for rail and weekly pay, with allocations for January 24 events.
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Aignil Corpx
Truwuridge Zan
Phylly Commission
Nigiat Corps
Mort Sam Torsten
Froxta Deere
Tov
Ornent
Aieelal
Texas Day Edict Highlights Federal Role on Prohibition
Federal officials in Texas speak on enforcement of the Jones-Reed amendment restricting liquor imports under national prohibition. Attorney Hugh Tt. Roertsen notes the government will pursue violations while state courts weigh the constitutionality of state laws. The dispute centers on whether Texas can be considered legally “dry” under federal authority amid conflicting court rulings.
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Texas
Tuitel States Instelet
Hugh Tt. Roertsen
Rosep
Kennett
Tratelet
Hobartson
Helew
Bisteivt
AL Askill
Court of Criminal Appeals
Bir
Am Lezal
McAskill
Dyspepsia Relief Peddled In Fragmented Ad
Fragmented OCR text touts a tablet for instant relief of dyspepsia. The exact product name is unclear, but the copy promises quick stomach relief and end to bloating.
Digestive Aid Ad Stumbles in Odd Text
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Pope's Diapepsin and indigestion remedies with unclear context. The legible bits reference a digestive aid, stomach upset, and a mix of unrelated words, yielding a damaged and nonsensical notice suitable for a brief newspaper card.
Ant Attack of Influenza Leaves Kidneys Weakened
Dr Ilmor’s Byun p Tooot claims Swamp-Root herbal compounds heal kidneys after grip. An ad notes large audience supports the product, offering samples with a money back promise and urging readers to request bottles through pharmacists.
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Almont
Wengelats
Ilmor
Kilmer & Cryinghamton
Veoix
Evary Kufforae
Quick Home Remedy To Stop A Cough Fast
A home cough remedy suggests mixing two ounces of a liquid with sugar syrup or honey and hot water to treat hay fever chest cold and bronchial issues in about 74 hours. It promotes pine extract tincture with dissolving membranes and mentions Pinex and Norway pine products.
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