Silk and cotton chemists unveil fireproof fabrics and celluloid
In Austin Texas Dr E P Schoch addresses a large University audience on cotton industry innovations. He notes Texas as a vast cotton-based economy and discusses fireproofing, nonflammable celluloid, and cotton seed byproducts. He showcases fireproof films and celluloid samples and warns of testing limits for durable, flame resistant materials.
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Austin
Tex
Tan
E. P. Schoch
University of
Schoch
Dr. Schach
Origins of War Terms Across Languages and Eras
A compact survey traces military word roots from grenadier and musket to dragoon cuirassier and bayonet. It links terms to French, German, Polish, Hungarian, Turkish, Czech and Italian sources, noting shifts in meaning through gunpowder and era changes.
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Cervandan
USA
Ceres
Hungary
Platoja
Haronte
California Syrup of Figs advert claims safe laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless stomach and bowel remedy for constipation and related ailments. It warns buyers to demand the genuine product and notes many imitations exist in the city.
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California
Detectives of San Antonio Bureau Improve by Specialization
Long article argues for arranging detectives by specialty to boost results. It contrasts crime work with fiction, notes that success comes from study and experience, and stresses leadership, unity, and plain clothes work. It discusses Berillon system, property tracing, and dangers of third degree methods.
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Inere
San Antonio
Brea
Texas
Roemitly Lela
Sim
Hays
Jook
Ebovt
Wall
Et la
Miers
Drink Habit Drink Habit Urges Safe Use for Alcohol Reduction
An old style advert promises a product named Drink Habit to curb desire for beer and other alcoholic stimulants. It claims thousands have used it with success and that refunds apply if results fail after a trial. It advertises a booklet by Wagner at Houston and Avenue C.
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Ark Tor Tree Booktet
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestion Aid
An old style advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and stomach upset. It claims relief within minutes and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for quick access during attacks.
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Hanks
Ban Antonio
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Miranda
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