Indian Land Sale Under United States Government Supervision
Nearly 500000 acres of Choctaw lands in Southeastern Oklahoma will be sold by the Interior Department. A schooling car from the McAlester Real Estate Exchange showcases how to acquire tracts without moving West, highlighting timber, farming, and oil development profits. The exhibit, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., travels to nearby towns for several days.
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United States
Oklahoma
Interior Department
McAlester Real Estate Exchange
McAlester
Okla
North
South
Reichsrat Opening in Vienna Bright with Colorful Costume
The Reichsrath opened in the Hofburg Vienna with a solemn ceremony. Deputies in national dress, clergy in violet, and troops in field gray formed a vivid procession as Emperor Charles entered to enthusiastic cheers. Appeals to unity and Allied support framed the event.
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Amsterdam
London
Reichsrath
Imperial Hofburg
Vienna
Charles
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, effective remedy for constipation in children. It claims a coated tongue signals need for treatment and promises quick relief as waste and sour bile exit the system. The text warns against counterfeits and urges purchase of the genuine product.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Emperor’s Throne Speech Vows Constitutional Unity and Reform
The emperor declares dedication to a truly constitutional rule while praising front‑line victory and national unity. He calls for expanded constitutional life across the empire, urging zealous cooperation of the people and representatives as peace nears, with special emphasis on Bohemia and the Galician issue.
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Bohemia
Austrians Demand Peace Rally Parades for Peace
Reports from Vienna say as the Austrian Parliament opened thousands of workers stopped work and joined meetings across the city. A large procession marched to demonstrate for peace, reflecting broad public sentiment.
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Copenhagen
London
Vienna
Cardus Credited With Health Return by Clifton Mills Woman
Mrs. C. W. Woods describes a severe illness in Clifton Mills Kentucky and says after taking Cardus her health improved dramatically. She notes weight gain from 91 to 113.5 pounds, reduced pains, and regained energy enabling full work capacity. She advises others to try Cardus for women’s ailments.
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Clifton Mills
C. W. Woods
Cardus
Nation urged end to war at American Conference on Democracy
Resolutions call for U S war aims and peace terms with no forcible annexation or indemnities. John D Works of California criticizes the war while the No Conscription League and Free Speech League speakers demand voter input. Officers monitor the Madison Square Garden gathering amid large crowds and a tense atmosphere.
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New York
United States
Madison Square Garden
Russia
Europe
United States District Attorney
Department of Justice
John C. Knox
No Conscription League
Knox
United States Attorney
Committee On American Liberties
John D. Works
California
Gilbert E. Roe
Free Speech League of America
Works
Lemon Skin Beautifier Cream From Lemons and Orchard White
A home lemon skin beautifier mixed from juice of two lemons strained into three ounces of orchard white yields a quarter pint lotion. It bleaches freckles and tan, softens and smooths skin, and can be massaged daily into face neck arms and hands for months of storage at low cost.
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Lorchard
Peace Factions Push for Referendum and War Debate
A congress of American liberty advocates demands referendum on war and conscription and calls for open discussion of all treaties. They urge democratic control of foreign policy and oppose secrecy in diplomacy while urging passports to neutral countries.
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Committee On American Liberties
Richard W. Hogue
Civic Forum of
Baltimore
Congress
Holding State Jobs
Land Commissioner J. T. Robison in Austin says he will reinstate general land office employees who join the army. The plan echoes a year old proposal as several staff may be called to active service, citing Captain J. W. Hawkins absent with the state militia on the border and salary and tenure issues delaying replacements.
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Austin
Tex
J. T. Robison
General Land Office
Robison
J. W. Hawkins
Von Bissing Always Favored Annexation
In a June 1 dispatch from Copenhagen via London the letter from General von Bissing dated January 14 to Reichstag deputy Stresemann is cited. He asserts the war was lost in Belgium and Germany must annex Belgium not merely rely on paper guarantees or a Meuse frontier.
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Copenhagen
London
Bissing
Belgium
Germany
von Bissing
Reichstag
Stresemann
Meuse
Carter White Lead Special Sale Notice
Carter White Lead announces a special sale at $12.09 per 100 pounds with smaller sizes at the usual advances. Ed Steves & Sons advertises the offer.
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Carter White
Steves & Sons
Carter White Lea
ED. & Sons
Charters filed by several Texas firms across cities
A list of charter filings shows Boren Abstract Company Tyler with $15000 capital, Day-Miller Lumber Houston with $12000, Fort Worth Auto Bus Company and Southwestern Sales Agency Dallas. Tidewater Pipe Line Houston $20000, Texas Mercantile Agency Houston $500. Also charter amendments for Breeden Range Cuero to $285000 and Elgin Cotton Oil La Grange to $80000. Gerlach Baking Houston filed final capital payment of $1000.
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Austin
Tex
Boren Abstract Company
Tyler
Capital Stock
M. Boren
J. B. Parker
Walter Connally
Day-Miller Lumber Company
Houston
Capital
Day
Charles W. Miller
Harry G. Cern
Harris County
Fort Worth
Auto Bus Company
J. 2. Daley
Texas Mercantile Agency
C. W. Hurley
W. L Collier
R. L. Herndon
Breeden-Range Company
Cuero
Elgin Cotton Oil Company
la Grange
Gerlach Baking Company of
Public health panel meets as Wagstaff reports mobilization
Judge J M Wagstaff of Abilene chairs the public health and sanitation committee for the State Council of Defense. He notes progress toward mobilizing health authorities statewide and discusses the issue with the state board of health. He observes few doctors volunteering for army service while lawyers readily enlist.
Hornsby Funeral Held at Austin Texas
William Wallace Fornsby, killed at Fort Worth, was buried in the Hornsby family burying ground in Austin County. Relatives gathered for the funeral held today in the old family plot as the community learns of the tragedy and honors the young man.
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Hornsby
Austin
Tex
William Wallace Fornsby
Fort Worth
Guite
Carter White Lea sale and price details
Fragmentary notes mention Rogers Ho of St. Louis Everett Hornsby and wa e Smith Ark and a sister Mrs Charles Brown of Fort Worth. The entry cites a sale named Carter White Lea with price twelve dollars per hundred pounds and usual advances.
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Neral
Rogers Ho
St. Louis
Everett Hornsby
Wae Smith
Ark
Charles Brown
Fort Worth
Bond Issue Is Approved in Travis County Texas
The Attorney General's Department approves a $5500 independent district bond issue in Travis County. Bonds bear 5 percent interest and mature in five years with a three year call option.
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Austin
Tex
Y Department
Travia County
Gehew
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San Antonio
Master Bakers’ Association
House of Deputies
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Free
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Palm Beach
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Judah L. Magnes
James H. Maurer
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Rebecca Shelley
People’s Council
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Miss LaFollette
Fola LaFollette
Wisconsin
Washington
Coffee Drinker
Wagstaff
Elleate
H. L. Wagner
Aristocrat
U.S. Pat
Commerce Street
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