Vitalitas touted by Texas towns in local reports
Short statements from Sealy Angleton Port Arthur Nathan and Kingaville residents praise Vitalitas as best remedy for rheumatism stomach trouble kidney issues and female weakness. Endorsers include E L Gallia L B Bullington Mrs B Smith and A R Wilson. For sale by Sommer's Drug Store and all druggists.
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Texas
Vitalitas
Sealy
E. L. Gallia
Farmers’ National Bank of Sealy
Angleton
B. Bullington
Port Arthur
B. Smith
Hoveton
Nathan
J. R. Poe
Kingaville
A. R. Wilson
Sommer
Sam Speir Hardware Company Chartered
The Sam Spier Hardware Company of San Antonio was chartered in Austin with capital stock of $15,000. Incorporated by Sam H. Speir George Potchernick and A Fritz.
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Sam Speir Company
Austin
Tex
Sam Spier Hardware Company of
San Antonio
State Department
Sam H. Speir
George Potchernick
A. Fritz
Protests Forming Over British Blacklist of U S Firms
Washington July 26 United States officials prepare a communication to Britain on the blacklist of American firms. Acting Secretary Polk discussed with President Wilson and stateside work continues at the State Department. Ambassador Page reports informal talks with the British foreign office on the matter.
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Washington
PD. C
Great Britain
London
Polk
Wilson
State Department
Page
Foreign Office
Submissions Slow as County Returns Lag in Texas
The statewide submission lead narrows to 952 votes as Erath and Montgomery complete returns for submission while El Paso and several counties with about 5,000 votes remain. Official canvass will determine final results with slow returns continuing from smaller counties and a runoff likely between Col quitt and Culberson.
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el Paso
Texas Election Bureau
Erath
Montgomery
Eastland County
Clay County
Wise County
el Paso County
Presidio
Bandera
Culberson
Brooks
United States Senate
Oscar B. Colquitt
Charles A. Culberson
E. C. Walker
Fort Worth
C. M. Beard
Milano
Frank Twindemann
Bartlett
N. P. Houx
A. Decherd
State Senate
Decherd
Village of Pozieres Captured Amid Fierce Battle
Eyewitness report describes British infantry breaching Pozieres after heavy bombardment, fierce German counterattack, and brutal close combat. An English lieutenant and Bavarian captain duel ends with the officer mortally wounded as the village changes hands multiple times.
Russians Press South Volhynia Drive Gains
Petrograd reports a continued Russian advance in Southern Volhynia crossing the Slonevka river and inflicting heavy losses on retreating German forces. General Sakharoff is credited with capturing over four thousand officers and men as German and Austrian troops contend with Russian counterattacks near Brody and Kemmern.
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Petrograd
London
Volhynia
Slonevka
Styr
War Office
Sakharoff
von Boehm- Ermolli
Italians Repulse Attacks to Retake Monte Cimone
Italian forces repulsed two violent counter attacks on Monte Cimone's summit after seizing it from Austria. The Italian official statement released today confirms the defense against Austrian efforts to retake the peak during the night of July 24.
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Rome
London
Monte Cimone
San Antonio Country Club to build new clubhouse
The San Antonio Country Club awarded contracts for a new clubhouse after bid openings. Coleman & Wright will do the general contract, Martin Wright wiring, West & Gutzeit plumbing and heating, and Daly painting. Total cost around 65000 dollars with completion in 120 working days. pool to be finished by late summer. The old clubhouse burned last March.
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San Antonio
Sibley Nominated Brigadier General by Wilson
Colonel Frederick W. Sibley of the Fourteenth Cavalry was nominated brigadier general by President Wilson in Washington. The ceremony also saw Lt. Col. Wilmot E. Ellis named colonel of the Coast Artillery and several majors, captains, and lieutenants promoted, including George T. Langhorne of the Eighth Cavalry who led a recent Mexican expedition.
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Fourteenth Cavalry
Washington, D. C
Frederick W. Sibley
Wilson
Wilmot E. Ellis
Coast Artillery
George T. Langhorne
Eighth Cavalry
Mexico
Young Man Seeks Work for Destitute Family Aid
Mrs. Ostrom of the Mexican Mission 1822 Jones Avenue seeks work for a 19 year old sole provider for his aged parents and two sisters. He would serve as yard man or house servant, described as honest industrious and reliable. Inquiries to Mrs Ostrom or Miss Frances Ostrom at 218 Gunter Building Crockett 7071.
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S. F. Ostrom
Jones Avenue
Crockett
Frances Ostrom
Gunter Building
Night Calm on French Front Reports Prisoners and Guns
Paris dispatch notes a calm night on the Somme front with French troops capturing a cluster of houses south of Estrees.117 German soldiers were captured and three new German guns were seized in Monday action.
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Paris
Somme
Estrees
Carranza Says Mexico Ready to Follow US Border Plan
In remarks on border protection and reconstruction, General Carranza stated Mexico would station troops to deter incursions and would welcome American capital on equal terms. He outlined municipal elections in September and a general election later, plus a constitutional congress in Querétaro. He hinted at but did not commit to a presidential candidacy.
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Posas
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Quaretaro
Constitutional Party
Leaders vow resolve against external threats amid mounting tensions
Statement asserts determination to confront hostile forces and defend national interests. It frames adversaries as intent on destruction and emphasizes readiness, unity, and strategic resolve across government and military channels.
Mexicans Move South as Villa Bands Rise
Carranista troops retreat from around Columbus New Mexico as reports say de facto government forces withdraw to pursue Villa bands. Fifty truck drivers recruited in the East arrive for immediate duty on the Mexican lines to replace expiring contractors.
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Columbus
N. M
Mexico
Infantile paralysis toll rises in New York City
The health department reports 35 deaths and 162 new cases of infantile paralysis in the last 24 hours in New York City. Separate dispatch notes Louisiana lawmakers urging Secretary McAdoo to locate a farm loan bank in New Orleans under the new act.
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Greater New York
New York
Health Department
New York City
New Orleans
Federal Bank
Washington
PD. C
Ransdell
House
Louisiana
McAdoo
Banks to bid for city funds on Friday afternoon
At an adjourned City Commission meeting Mayor Brown said several banks plan to submit bids on the city’s bond funds. Only three bids existed last week delaying the opening, and officials have held talks with local banks as funds near exhaustion.
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City Commission
Brown
Garland
Highland Park Red Cross Benefit Concert Success
The Red Cross Volunteer Circle of Highland Park staged a Tuesday evening concert at Highland Park School to raise funds for the chill and tamale booth benefiting the Red Cross.
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Saturda
Landa’s Park
Braunfels
Illinois Instry
A. L. Matloc
Tamale and Chi
Red Cross
Highland Park
Highland Park School
Tamale Booth
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