FALL KILLS SOLDIER IN PARK DISCOVERY
Private John 1 Held was found at Brackenridge Park sunken gardens after a fall from about 85 feet. A Japanese attendant discovered the body at 2 45 pm, near Ivy ponds at the base of a high bluff. Doctors judged the skull crushed with instant death, pending funeral arrangements at Cump Travis Base Hospital. Park police investigated, no eye witnesses located.
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Waliel
John 1
Brackenridge Park
Cump Travis ‘Base Hospital
Soldiers for farms and labor needs in Tejas ad
The notice urges farmers in Tejas to recruit laborers as soldiers return home. It explains soldiers with civil jobs stay in service and those without are aided by the United States Employment Service to find work. Applications accepted at 220 Bedell Building. Also an adv for Brom Quin D. W. Grove laxative cures a cold in one day.
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Tejas
Civil
Fife
United States
Bint
Bedell Building
D. W. Grove
Essex
YWCA To Launch Pioneer Work In Rural Districts
The YWCA will start a pioneer phase of rural work in Texas seeking $85,000 with San Antonio district setting a $20,000 target. Joli M. Hunn of Dallas urged business leaders to fund the program, which aims to bring farm and small-town girls access to education, recreation, health, and leadership training through expanded field efforts and regional centers.
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Joli M. Hunna
Dallas
Inuchean
Che. Gonal Y
Hunn
Herons
Oklahoma
Nw Masien
Brett
Fional Association
San Antonio
Bexar
Ange
Luke
Broner
Jean Jeadershipy
Yurad
Sln
Cutigura Reali Sen Trouble Ends After Trial
Peter Smith of Forest Depot Virginia reports years of skin trouble with pimples and eruptions finally healed after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The testimonial cites three weeks of treatment and urges Cuticura for cleansing, purifying, and beautifying.
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Peter Smith
Forest Depot
War Work Campaign Urges Funds For Women Aid
A wartime rally discusses fundraising to support the American War Work campaign. Speaker Hanna and organizers push $20000 for national relief and $85000 overall, detailing efforts aiding girls and women from Wichita Falls to Hawaii. The plan includes a parade, local drives, and observances during National War Week to fund rescue and health programs.
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Anolf
Srut
Omec
Creditgaul
Wichita Falls
Silver City
N. ML
Hawaii
Nationa
Camamign
Elegan
Hanna
Chase
Mrv. Viard
McCown
Ars
He Hoth
Mitr
Scatwelock
Demobilization Plan for Eighteenth Division by Feb 15
The War Department announces the Eighteenth Division will be demobilized by February 15. Details outline partial discharge plans, Camp Travis clearance, and redistribution of units, with soldiers from multiple infantry brigades and artillery groups headed to Gordon Crater Devens and other posts. A national reorganization of overseas troops proceeds as officers prepare the remaining details.
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War Department
Dim
Rombat
United States
Travis
Ensanta
Wrayin
Thie Pepat
Eh Ginn
Sibh
Init
Camp Gordon
Cin Crater
Mich
Devens
New Well Producing Near Cisco. Oil Fields Booming
Fort Worth reports strong activity in Texas oil fields as Barnsdall’s Tos Brown farm well seven miles southwest of Cisco flows on the sand and air, producing about 0 barrels daily and expected to be completed next week. Ground access is restricted. the well surpasses the nearest prior output. Officials note other wells, including Duke in Goramelie county, show weakening flow, with Magnolia and AncayTes wells also producing at reduced rates. The Mogul Company’s Willis William tract well reaches 1506 feet, delaying full production.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Jatt
Bustland
Barnsdall
Toba Brown Farm
Cisco
Mexqilonoarlvanig
Goramelie
Magnolia Tike
Taleo
Fe Dirst
Lodi
Mogui Company
Willia
Oil Lease Notice On West of San Antonio Region
A placeholder oil lease notice describes a parcel of about 1100 acres twelve miles south of San Antonio near the Alardina Tie, with development by Oscar C. Cannon. The document lists several claimants including Sarah Crawford Thad and Helind, noting shares and a five year period for the venture amid undetailed details.
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Henpett
Sas Antonio
Alardina
Oscar C. Cannon
Jet
Mallorty
Sarah Crawsford
Simla
Nailin
Thad
Wereay
Helind
War Pigeon Purchases Fund City Defense Efforts
War pigeons trained by the military are to be purchased by the city for defense duties. City council allocated funds to buy the birds and arrange their transport to Tonglon. Preparations included shedding light on pigeon stations at Houston and other posts.
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Wignad Copa
Mesuee
Bam Heuston
Texas dry says edict of federal court officials
Federal authorities declare Texas a dry state under Tenet-Reed amendment prohibiting liquor importation. Hugh Toertran, acting district attorney, says the federal position relies on constitutional questions. Prosecutions under Jones-Redman act possible. arrests already made for violations. State attorney cautions about pending Supreme Court ruling and enforcement by Texas authorities.
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Texas
Texay
Tenet-Reed
Cexay
Tenite States
Hugh 2
Toertran ‘Kuestas
Prior
Assisinet Distriet
Mie
Court of
Inet Resork Hins
Atum
Frier
Sinte Court of Criminal Appeals
Wits
Huperme
Lily
Ntala
Tt iv
Pansen Xorg
Digtelet
Robertson
Digestive distress and headache remedy described
Fragmentary text describes stomach pain and indigestion with a urge to take a tablet. It mentions nausea, dizziness, and headaches associated with indigestion and a general feeling of fullness and discomfort. The readable lines imply a remedy or experience but lack coherent details or attribution.
Fragmentary note on avon and indigestion remedies
The readable text mentions stomach issues and a reluctance of drug stores to provide relief. It hints at a failed plan or ineffective products and an audience sample of people seeking remedies without success. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Page
Burmalent Tanita
Vane
Disputed Texas Dry Law Ties to Federal Rulings
A muddled report discusses police access to luggage, Gov actions, and a Texas law deemed unconstitutional by a state court. It links to broader wartime cabinet resignations in Turkey and notes an American airman killed in France near Mons. The piece knit together legal conflict, foreign events, and a battlefield death.
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Texas
Ens
Eal
Mua
Influenza Attack Said to Weaken Kidneys Across Regions
An old herbal remedy and promotional patent claim describe influenza as causing kidney weakness. The text touts Mul xtrengthena or MwampeRoot as a healing tonic, with Kilmer & Coy advertising Bungham products and offering a ten cent trial bottle through the newspaper to convince sufferers.
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An Tuonza
Han
Tura
Mort
Whawe
Kilmer & Coy
Hinghamson
Hinghamson, NX
Wil
Quick Way to Stop a Cough with Pine Syrup Remedy
Readers are urged to try a pine syrup blend claimed to rapidly quiet coughs and bronchial symptoms. The ad asserts strong healing action from a Norway pine extract concentrate and recommends its use for bronchitis and related ailments. It promotes Pine’s remedy as effective, simple, and affordable for adults and children alike.
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America
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Rexekenridge Zoo
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Turts
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Rea
France
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American Avy
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Norway
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