Paul Block Offices Listed in Major Cities
Directory listing shows Paul Block, Inc. maintained offices in New York at 260 Fifth Ave Chicago at Mallers Building Boston at Safe Deposit & Trust Building and Detroit at Kresge Building with each location described as an office of the Block firm.
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New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Mallers
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Kresge
San Antonio Light circulates 1926 six months ending March 31 1917
The San Antonio Light reports a six month period ending March 31 1917 with daily average circulation of 20700 and Sunday average of 24300. After excluding unsold and nonpaid copies the net paid daily average is 19778 and Sunday 22378. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures. The paper claims 60 percent more paid circulation to advertisers in San Antonio than any other local paper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
The Peace Question and Public Self-Government
An editorial contrasts Germanys idea of an honorable peace with allied demands, warns that Pan German and Junker aims inflate terms, and argues for lasting conditions. It condemns Pan German influence, notes Reichstag stance, then shifts to cautionary remarks on outsiders guiding community affairs and the need for self governance.
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Germany
Reichstag
Belgium
Europe
Leaders of misfit mobs sparked Flat River mine riots
An early probe finds that mobs in Missouri lead mining camps were led by recently arrived outsiders who then vanished. Foreigners were driven from homes as riots spread, homes looted or burned, until state troops intervened and a federal grand jury investigates.
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Flat River
Missouri
Trans Atlantic Airplanes and the New World Flight
A U S proposal to base a vast aviation camp near a southern city sparks talk among scientists of a postwar trans Atlantic air route between New York and London. London meetings showcased long distance aircraft and mail drops, with experts deeming trans Atlantic service highly practicable and commercially driven rather than militaristic.
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United States
New York City
London
Congress
trans-Atlantic Air Service
Americas
Mars
Airplane services seen shaping world travel after war
London scientists outlined a London Paris air service enabling business trips and same day returns with mail and parcels moved quickly. They proposed routes to Constantinople Tokyo Sydney and Vancouver with costs as low as 25 dollars for Paris round trips and one cent per ounce for letters. Lord Cowdray praised the potential profitability and predicted commercial flying within years without subsidies.
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London
Paris
New York
Constantinople
Tokio
Ceylon
Sydney
Capetown
Vancouver
Lord Cowdray
FTC probes meat prices in brief inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into meat pricing. The move suggests an expedited review with minimal investigation needed.
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Federal Trade Commission
Senate commends for not exempting food from control bill
The Senate deserves praise for not granting an exemption to food in the food control bill. The refusal to include food in the exemption was a notable legislative choice reflecting tight controls.
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Senate
Cantonment Building Access Sparks Federal Appeal
San Antonio contractors who were shut out of cantonment construction may seek redress by appealing directly to Congressman Slayden to press for reconsideration.
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San Antonio
Slayden
Christmas Celebrants on Long Island Plan Fourth of July Festivities
Actors and actresses on Long Island who have just celebrated Christmas will doubtless hold their Fourth of July festivities along about next December.
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Long Island
Train wreckers ditch rails in North Carolina report
A report says wreckers ditched a train in North Carolina recently, suggesting rail operations in the area face safety issues and trains may be moving under tight speed constraints.
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North Carolina
Airmen Wanted by Army Enlistment Drive Expands
The government calls for young men to enlist in the air service amid rumors of a high application volume from a German spy. The Air Service reports strong demand for volunteers and urgent recruitment from the Army.
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Air Service
Temple Telegram
Germany Points to Greece as Alleged Precedent
A Dallas Times-Herald note argues Germany cites Greece to justify actions in Belgium, but warns the situations differ as Belgian opinion largely opposed German passage while Greeks backed allies and elections were overturned by a false king.
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Germany
Greece
Belgium
France
Dallas Times-Herald
Pecan Trees Yielding Stronger Texas Crop This Year
Texas pecan trees are predicted to deliver a higher yield than in years past with nut prices expected to reach record highs. Owners who have protected their orchards may see substantial profits, though many orchards still lack proper care to maximize results.
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Texas
Houston Post
Prohibitionists Clash With Kaiser Over Alcohol Ban
The Cincinnati Times Star argues that congressional Prohibitionists seek to attach a nationwide liquor ban to administration measures. They warn of massive revenue loss of about 500 million dollars annually, widespread economic collapse, and over a million jobs lost if enacted, accusing proponents of claiming a divine right to regulate liberty.
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Kaiser
Congress
Cincinnati Timesstar
American Opera Project Aims for U S Production
American composers dramatists and musical leaders plan a determined drive to produce American opera with American principals chorus ballet and orchestra. The movement, supported by leading musicians and producers, seeks to create a homegrown system and cultivate native critics.
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America
el Paso
Mee
Population pressure and tiny farms in Japan
The Galveston Tribune notes Japan’s crowded farming system with an average farmer owning about three acres versus forty eight in the United States. Dr Shosuke Sato cites 6 448 000 farming families and 15 000 000 acres cultivated in Japan, while U S agriculture held about 9 800 000 farming families and 478 000 000 acres in 1910.
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Japan
Shosuke Sato
Imperial Agricultural College
Sapporo
United States
Galveston Tribune
Boynton Sees Russia Stabilizing Under Democratic Rule
In Petrograd, C. H. Boynton of New York, president of the American-Russian Chamber of Commerce, argues Russia will not seek a separate peace and praises the swift public response to extremism. He urges American capital to prepare for postwar trade and outlines the peaceful transition from autocracy to democracy and the growing opportunities in Russian industry and commerce.
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New York
Russia
United States
C. H. Boynton
Boynton
Lenin
Nevsky
Russia and United States discuss wartime relations and trades
The article outlines Russia moving to reform finance trade and industry to boost its postwar economy. It notes American support for the new government and Wilson's war aims. It denies any near term separate peace and emphasizes mutual benefits from cooperation and a high commission visit.
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Russia
America
Wilson
Congress
Tzeretelli
Duma
High Commission
United States
The Little Bo Scout and Oriental Love At Empire
Ann Pennington stars in The Little Bo Scout shown at the Empire for the last time today. The film shifts from Theaters Mexico to a New England town with Pennington’s charm carrying the scenes. Also on bill is the Keystone comedy Oriental Love.
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Mexico
Ann Pennington
the Empire
New England
Miss Pennington
Soldiers Night At Soledad Roof Delights Off Rainy Evenings
Rain interrupted the usual open air dancing at the Soledad Roof, but the big pool drew a lively crowd including the post and camps near San Antonio. Management shifts focus to every-night activities for soldiers known as Ikshaki, ensuring their comfort and enjoyment.
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Soledad
San Antonio
Llano to Receive National Highway Through Center
Judge J. H. McClean and M. C. Wilkes report from Austin that a government built Gulf to San Francisco highway will pass through the center of Llano. The road will be constructed with aid from towns along its route and work is expected to start soon.
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Llano
Tex
J. H. McClean
M. C. Wilkes
Austin
Gulf
San Francisco
Galveston Causeway Bonds Approved for 500000
The attorney general's department approved $500000 Galveston County causeway 1917 bonds bearing 5 percent interest, maturing in 40 years with a 20 year option. Proceeds will fund reconstruction of the Galveston causeway.
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Galveston
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Galveston County
Good Roads Leaders Plan Vernon Wichita Falls Conventions
The Texas Good Roads Magazine editor G A MacNaughton reports that the annual Colorado-to-Gulf Highway Association convention will be at Vernon August 27-28 1917. Meridian Road Association meets in Wichita Falls August 29-30 with committee leaders from Newton Lawton and Austin. A Meridian Road tour from Laredo to Winnipeg may follow.
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San Marcos
Tex
Texas Good Roads Magazine
G. A. MacNaughton
D. P. Talley
John C. Nicholson
Newton
Kan
J. P. Talley
Wichita Falls
Thompson
Lawton
Okla
D. E. Colp
Highway Commission of Texas
Austin
F. P. Johnson
Mr. Parnell
Vernon
Meridian Road Association
Meridian Road
Laredo
Winnipeg
Canada
Good Roads Boosters
Boll Worm Infestation Threatens Seguin Cotton Yield
In Seguin Texas July 21 cotton growers face a severe boll worm outbreak surpassing drought losses. Professor Suber from the State Department of Agriculture recommends spraying with a lead arsenic solution. Alfred Koebig reports a boll weevil catcher catching over a thousand worms from two rows, urging immediate drastic action to save the crop.
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Seguin
Tex
Suber
State Department of Agriculture
Geronimo
Alfred Koebig
Five-foot Rise In Colorado River Report
Report from Texarkana dated July 21 describes a five foot rise in the Colorado River caused by recent rains. The surge swept many fish downstream and local youths named Lee captured several.
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Colorado
Robert Lee
Tex
Colorado River
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Empire
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