Y M C A to Offer French Classes for Soldiers
The Y M C A of the city announces a French language class for soldiers and others, starting Tuesday at 7 pm with an expected 30 to 40 students. The course aims to aid in directions, purchases, and daily needs while in France, taught by a capable instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Uncle Sam
Solers
J. A. Ste
Mr. Stevenson
France
Stevenson
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Mexico City bank dispute over bullion and coinage timing
The finance department issued a statement disputing the annual report of the banks of London and Mexico. It contends the report hides true dealings with the government and explains that bullion withdrawn for coinage has not yet been returned as coins because coinage has not been carried out yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Finance Department
London
Mexico
Patented butter pick uses lever to release measured butter piece
A newly patented butter pick features a lever operated attachment that grasps butter and then pushes off a portion from its tip. The device aims to dispense consistent, controlled butter portions with a simple action.
Board to Inspect Proposed Sites for New Normal Schools
Austin July 4 The locating board of South Texas State Normal and Stephen F. Austin State Normal will visit all compliant sites within ten days to two weeks before a final decision. The group includes the state normals regents, the governor, and the state superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
East Texas Normal College At
Commerce
Board of Regents of the Normal
Sul Ross
Alpine
South Texas
Packers Sought at Fort Sam Houston For Civil Service
The civil service commission announces non-educational examinations in July for packers in the signal and medical departments at Fort Sam Houston. Preferences favor experience with delicate instruments, electrical supplies, and medical packing. Additional exams are set for inspectors of munition packing, hats, shoes and leather, and an assistant land classifier with applications open now. A shipping commissioner exam is slated for July 25.
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Fort Sam Houston
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Packer
Signal Service
Signal Corps
Shipping
Charters Filed Across Texas For Diverse Companies
Charters filed today list Border Home Builders of El Paso with 5000 capital and several incorporators. Hamlin Training School for nurses in Hamlin shows no capital. Oil companies include Smith-Cary Oil Co in Dallas expanding capital to 300000 and Hosford Foye Oil Co Beaumont with 20000 capital. Other filings cover Sweetwater Seed & Grain Co 25000 capital with local incorporators while Spindle Top Liberty Oil Co Beaumont and Beaumont figures appear. Dissolutions filed by Equitable Loan Society Houston and H C Meacham Company Fort Worth.
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Austin
Tex
Border Home Builders
el Paso
Capital
H. J. McMullen
J. E B. Quaid
Charles Roberts
Hamlin
L. P. McCrary
Thos. E. Mangum
Emily R. Mangum
Bay
Capital Stock
Lee Judd
J. P Bishop
Max Newman
Sweetwater
Spindle Top Liberty Oil Co
Beaumont
C. W. Bishop
Forrest L. Stewart
H. G. Brown
Smith-Cary Oil Co
Dallas
Equitable Loan Society
Houston
H. C. Meacham Company
Fort Worth
Graduates As an Aviator Samuel Smith of Arlington Qualifies
Samuel Abbot Smith of Arlington Massachusetts a former Harvard football star qualified for a pilot license at the Stinson School of Flying Tuesday morning. The flights were observed by John Frost and Benton Davies for the Aero Club of America. Smith intends to become a U S Army flier.
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Samuel Abbot Smith
Arlington
Mass
Harvard University
Stinson School of Flying
John Frost
Benton Davies
Aero Club of America
Smith
U. S&s. Army
Waters-Pierce Oil Co Seeks Texas Permit Through Ouster Case Action
Austin July 4 In Twenty sixth District Court a bid to reform the judgment in the Waters Pierce ouster suit seeks to let the Virginiabased Pierce Oil Corporation acquire its property and obtain a Texas business permit. The law, effective June 20 1917, allows a foreign firm to operate independently after taking over a condemned property.
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Austin
Tex
Twenty-sixth District Court
State of Texas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Pierce Oil Corporation
Virginia
Richmond
Secretary of State
Capps, Canty, Hanger and Shaw
Saloons Ordered to Close by 10 P.M. in Hoboken Zone
Hoboken officials were asked by the U S Army Department of the East to notify about one hundred saloons in the government controlled district that they must close at 10 o clock each night following a directive issued yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N. J
Department of the East
United States Army
No Skye Scraper Dog Clip Tale
A Cleveland Plain dealer brief recalls a pet owner asking that a Skye terrier named Tootsie be clipped. The dog groomer balks, claiming he cannot handle a Skye scraper, leaving the owner frustrated by the mistaken request and the dog's heat suffering.
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Deere
Rae
Skye
Texas income tax receipts set record for 1915 16
A. S. Walker reports Texas internal revenue collects for 1915 16 topped 4 million dollars and may exceed by over 1 million in 1916 17. Dealers delay tax license payments amid uncertain Congress action. some plan temporary shutdowns or shift to other ventures like ice cream and buttermilk sales.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
A. S. Walker
Internal Revenue
Walker
Congress
German export bank project launched for Latin American trade
In Copenhagen on July 4 the plan for a German export bank to aid restoring trade with Central and South America and to boost export trade was officially launched at a large event.
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Copenhagen
Central
South America
Meeting of Trade Groups and Latin Export Houses in Hamburg
A Monday meeting in Hamburg brings together trade organizations and Latin American export houses to discuss market access, cooperation, and potential deals. Delegates from multiple sectors exchange views on supply chains, tariffs, and regional partnerships.
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Hamburg
Pilgrims' Club Secures Curzon Street Home in London
The Pilgrims' Club has secured the residence in Curzon Street once occupied by Lord Laconfield. It will serve as a club home to entertain American army and navy officers visiting London.
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London
Pilgrims’ Club
Curzon Street
Lord Laconfield
Going up to Cloudcroft N M July 8th adv
An advertisement offers a $21 round trip via Southern Pacific to Cloudcroft New Mexico with a note that the area is cool, suggesting a travel escape. The brief copy implies a travel deal and seasonal appeal.
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Cloudcroft
N. M
Southern Pacific
Attorney Grover Lewis Passes Bar Examination
Grover Lewis of the State Department of Education in Austin has passed the bar exam given by the Fourth Judicial district Board of Legal Examiners. He scored among the highest grades in the class.
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Grover Lewis
Austin
Tex
State Department of Education
Board of Legal Examiners
Fourth Judicial District
Lewis
Memory and slogan debate echo in Senate chat
A reminiscence recalls school lessons on honesty and the more practical political motto urging citizens to join and aid their party, highlighting a moment of reflection on civic duty and party service in Washington.
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Sorghum
Washington Stari
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SAN Antonio Brewing Association
Crockett
YM. C. A
Department of Finance
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
Commerce Street
Kodaks
Alamo
Waters Pierce Oil CO
Virginia Corporation
Nas
Cole
Thy
Phe
Wigglin
Arthur Fields
Sami Ash
Grafonola Department
Formeoeurs
Armour
Oval
J. E. Hoban
San Antonio
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