Lansing frames war abhorrent to Prussianism in Columbia speech
New York June 6 5 tions of peace based on a pori ion of Prussianism and writ of the government and the conduct of the war condemned by Secretary of State Lansing in an address at Columbia University commencement. He said Prussia shall have war until the thought is abhorrent to the Prussian mind and warned against listening to German peace proposals as an international felony. Lord Reading received an honorary Doctor of Laws alongside Lansing.
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New York
Lansing
Columbia University
Lord Reading
Germany
Pru
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as the solution to dandruff and hair loss. It claims rapid results within minutes and two weeks to noticeable new growth, promising soft, glossy, abundant hair and an itchy scalp cure with regular use.
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Dan Troff
Knowlton
Political ad and wartime rhetoric from early 20th century paper
The piece quotes leaders deriding the Prussian foe and praising Wilson as a key ally asset, praising England's justice, and urging voters to support Russell Kednett for Bexar County Clerk in the July primary. It also notes local ads for screen doors and hardware.
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San Antonio
Russell Kk
Dennett
Bexar County
Welcome to Community House by Flying Fields Men
Thousands of servicemen from Welly, Brooks, and Stinson fields attend the War Service Board’s third dedicatory reception at the Community House. Nat Washer opens the building, Mr and Mrs J J Smith introduced as hosts, a musical program by the San Antonio Musical Club follows, with dancing and a program for Fort Sam Houston and Arsenal guests.
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Signal Corps
Welly
Brooks and Stinson Fields
War Service Board
Licnse
San Antonio
J. J. Smith
Washer
David Griffin
Selly Field
Kelly Field Band
Willa Mackensen
Mart M. Gaeyett
Mackensen
W. BP
Vocaul
Mdna Polbem
Kelly Pieldland
Fort Sam Houston
Pause Hospital
Arsenal
Mozart Society
Arthur Chisen
Miora Briggs
Midegard Wigner
Schu- Mann-Saar
Oma
We Herbert
Arthur Classen
William Mart
Bond
Dys Klarence
Turney
Ay Pling
Walta, Chopin
Carade i Harney
Miss Huth Wither
Baiitong
New Gall Puts Total Drafted At 2 Millions
Washington June 6. Crowder orders mobilization of 200000 more registrants between June 24 and 28. Total selective service called rises to 1895704 with over 2 million men in camp. States like Texas Oklahoma and New York receive large quotas as the military presses to fill National Army camps. Retroactive draft quota adjustment proposed to align class totals with authority limits.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Arizona
Minvis
New York
Texas
Travis
San Antonio
Mill
Congress
National Army
National Guard
House Military Committee
Dent
War
Barrett announces candidacy for congressional nomination
A. T. Barrett declares his bid for the congressional nomination subject to voters. Advertisement note credits Tid Steves & Sons, St. CL 167. Com. St. CL 167.
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A. TP
Barrett
Tid Steves & Sons
Society notes on dances and meetings for soldiers
In Society Thursday Night dances for soldiers at 8:30 in Knights of Pythias hall. Various Red Cross and W S clubs meet Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at multiple locations. A Fifth and Sixth Grade S S Society program at McNinney School Friday 5 p.m. includes solos, recitations, a chorus, and a lawn party to close. Mention of weddings, vocal concerts, and lectures at St Mark's parish house and High School.
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Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Cao
Dumbus
Society of the McNinney School
Jessie Garcia
Mafalita Rodriguez
Elizabeth M. Davis
St. Mark's Parish House
Lacey Jowera
Helen Sweig
Bernardine Ap Weby
Maury Louise Moshelm
George Bmh
Grace Campbell
Maud Miller
Dorothy Mazelvig
Alice Hazelriz
Katherine Avilla
Ethel Mazur
Dorothy Matthews
Oscar J. Tex Willas
Marion Johnson
Winnie Marra
Tinby Moore
Marguerite Adams
Pauline Feller
Are We Saving or Waiting On Food Rationing
The Light's Editorial argues the food card may be the most economical and fair method to conserve wheat during war. It notes dangers of overstocking substitutes and extra home baking. calls for democratic rationing and suggests the card system could become necessary if war persists.
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Food Administration
Rood Administration
Hoover Opposes Prohibition Tactics On Beer And Wine
Food Administrator Hoover rejected the idea of stopping beer and wine production while whisky remains legal. He argued the move would cause greater evils than food savings and urged prohibition by law, not by administrative pressure. He noted existing whisky and gin supplies and warned that reducing beer would not close saloons, which would still serve distilled drinks.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Wilson
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Heare
Guide Bee Senate
A Administration
Sheppard
Food Administration
American People
Congress
Admir Union
Gets-It Drops Then to the Dance Corn Removal Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Gets-It as a quick painless solution for corns and calluses. It claims easy removal like a banana peel, promotes dancing without pain, and touts the product as the world’s best corn remover. Published by Lo Lawrence & Co. of Chicago with San Antonio availability and local pharmacy endorsements.
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Lo Lawrence & Co
Chicago
San Antonio
Fischer
Adolph Dreiss
Hughes Model Pharmacy
H. J. Wagner
Laurel Heights Pharmacy
General Michie Dead Providing Campaign For Saving Stamps
Gen Robert L Michie of the American army died in a railroad accident near Rouen France His death stunned War Department and army circles He was a brilliant soldier and long served as chief aide to Gen Hugh N Scott He accompanied Scott on missions to Utah Rio Mexico Russia and to El Paso He led New York troops at Camp Wadsworth before heading to France He was Virginia born and raised in the Mystic Shrine line in Atlantic City new imperial potentate later elected
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Paris
Robert L. Michie
Rouen Yoster
Hig
Briliiant
Wasilington
D. C
Robert BE. L. Michie
Rouen
France
War Department
Army
General Michie
Hugh N. Scott
Hat
General Scott
Piute
New York
Camp Wadsworth, & C
Virginia
New Potatoes and Vegetables at 406 Mat Avenue
Advertisement lists fancy new potatoes priced at 0 for 100 pounds, wax onions at 2.00 per crate and 1.40 for other vegetables. Note at 406 Mat Avenue, likely a grocer offering fresh produce.
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Mat Aven
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