President imposes export embargo on key goods
President Wilson issues a proclamation effective July 15 barring exports of coal, fuel, food, steel, and munitions except under license. Policy favors American needs, then Allies, then neutrals, with controls on shipping and vessels. Japan steel imports and global tonnage face new government direction.
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Woman claims twenty two year illness cured by Tanlac
Mrs J D Altenburg of Dallas Texas says a severe stomach trouble from typhoid fever left her miserable for 22 years. After starting Tanlac in April she gained strength and eight pounds, reports improvement and renewed vitality, claiming she will be well for the first time in over two decades. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier under a special representative.
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J. D. Altenburg
Simpson Street
Dallas
Texas
Taniac
Tanlac
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Co
E. J. H. Meier
Conserving Exports Amid World War Food Aids
The United States plans export licenses to conserve essential food and fodder for domestic needs while aiding neutral nations. Secretary Redfield outlined the process, including where to apply, required details, license duration of sixty days, and renewal rules.
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United States
Redfield
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Division of
K Street
Washington, D. C
New York
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
San Francisco
Seattle
Son of Texas University dean Dies in Baltimore
Ernest Townes son of the Texas University Law Department dean died this morning in Baltimore where he had been undergoing medical treatment. The younger Townes was well known over the state. News of his death was received by the family here today.
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Veun ‘Townes
Houston
Tex
Ernest Townes
Law Department
Texas University
Baltimore
Townes
Society notes on Red Cross events and social visits
In Society Tuesday the Council of Jewish Women's Red Cross Circle meets at 9 30 a.m. in Wolff and Marx building. The League for National Woman's Service executive committee meets at 10 a.m. in the Y W C A Auditorium. Auto owners are asked to lend cars for convalescing soldiers from 6 to 8 p.m., with parking at St Mark's Church. A large list of patronesses for the Oriental Night benefit at the Menger includes numerous named officers and social leaders.
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Council of Jewish Women’s Red Cross Circle
Wolff & Marx
League For National Woman's Service
St. Mark’s Church
Menger
American Red Cross
James Parker
William Shirley Scott
Malvern-Hill Barnum
Raymond F. Metcalfe
Sterling Price Adams
Benjamin H. Bailey
Robert A. Brown
Hamilton A. Smith
T. ’. VanderHoeven
Cora L. Davenport
Edward A. Wilson
Thomas Atlee Coleman
John L. Bullis
Frances Bell Payne
Charles W. Ogden
George W. Martin
George C. Wichlitz
Carlos Bee
R. W. Staacke
A. B. Weakley
Emil Frank
Nat M. Washer
Aaron C. Pancoast
Fernando Lopez
Gus Giesecke
H. H. Seiver
Austin
W. B. Tuttle
Witten B. Russ
Wallace Newton
Edwin H. Lee
Frank Lewis
Floyd McGown
Perry J. Lewis
Duval West
T. D. Dobbs
Rudolph Groos
Joseph Hardin Frost
Isaac Simpson Kampmann
C. C. Janin
Ferdinand P. Herff
Mary Gearing
University of Texas
Council of Jewish Women
Chicago
Eli Hertzberg
I. A. Victor
M. Alexander
Rachel Baer
H. S. Mulliken
Motor Transportation Committee
National League For Women's Service
Fort Sam Houston
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Advice against using soap or alkali shampoos as they dry the scalp and brittle the hair. Recommends plain coconut oil for cleansing, inexpensive and greaseless, to produce rich lather, easy rinse, and hair that dries soft, bright, and manageable.
Remount Polo Four Wins Armstrong Cups at Fort Sam Houston
The Remount polo team defeated the Freebooters 111-2 to 38-4 in the Armstrong cups final at Trent Field Fort Sam Houston. Standout play by C Armstrong Gus Meadows Lt Raborg and Capt Winn led a strong offense and tight defense. An exhibition by the Two Third Cavalry teams followed as spectators enjoyed the military band music.
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Remount
Trent Field
Fort Sam Houston
C. Armstrong
Gus Meadows
Raborg
Winn
Third Cavalry
G. Meadows
Harris
Allen
Major Adams
County to Quitclaim Fort Sam Houston Roads to U S War Dept
By resolution the Bexar county commissioners quitclaim roads including Wilson Street Austin Road and Benz Engleman Road to the War Department for the Fort Sam Houston area. It is unclear if authorities will close the roads or fold them into Camp Wilson driveways and plans to seek a north side road if closures occur.
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Bexar County
United States War Department
Fort Sam Houston
Wilson Street
Austin Road
Brackenridge
Benz-Engleman
Salado Creek
Camp Wilson
Davis
New Braunfels Avenue
River Avenue
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