Empress Anti German Sentiments Diverge Among Ex-Imperial Family
In Ukraine the dowager empress of Tursia and other former imperial members refused to meet a German general sent to query their wishes. Some younger grand dukes welcomed the envoy and sought neutral country exit. Blind quotes describe the elder family as "as anti-German as" the press notes.
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Amsterdam
Tursia
Ukraine
Stheinische Westfachsche Zeitunsg
Essen
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Eess
Famas
Women Red Cross and Defense Events Highlight City Luncheon
The Society column reports a Council of National Defense luncheon at the Menger with Lt. Pat O'Brien and Judge J. F. Can as speakers. It notes multiple women organizing committees, talks on organization and English language enforcement, and a roster of local entertainments and visitors from Dallas, Galveston, and Austin.
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Wornnr
Council of National Defense
Pat O’brien
Elizabeth West
Menger
O'Brien
J. F. Can
State Council of National Defense
Thomas Atlee Coleman
H. S. Mulliken
Department of Education
Ixate Schenk
Elizebeth West
A. Sachs
Morris Stern
Harry Hyman
George H. Badger
Hugh B. Rice
Caroline Smith
A. H. Worden
Travis
Floyd F. Stauffer
Crockett
Calotabs New Calomiel Promoted as Safer Liver Cleanser
The ad touts Calotabs as a perfected form of calomel free of the old tablets’ unpleasant dangers. It claims quicker liver cleansing, purer action, and no objectionable qualities. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist endorsement.
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Amy
Father praises Tanlac as help for sick son in Oklahoma
A. McGrew of Dawson Oklahoma credits Tanlac with rapid recovery for his son John after six months of indigestion kidney pain and weakness. The father notes weight gain improved appetite and energy and says John now tells friends about the medicine sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
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John
A. McGrew
Dawson
Okla
Mr. McGrew
Wright
Taniac
Tanlag
San Antonio
Wagner
Meier
Ady
Teething Remedies Promoted for Infant Bowel Help
An advertisement cites Grove’s Baby Bowel Medicine from Mrs. L. Wooldridge and Mrs. C. V. Hulbert claiming it corrects stomach and bowel troubles in teething babies. The copy promises harmless use with directions on the bottle.
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GROVE
Tommy's jack knife proves handy in battle front uses
The article details the British army issue jack knife issued in France with three tools a Sheffield steel blade a can opener and a marlin spike in a four inch handle. It notes practical uses from eating to wood cutting to opening boxes and cleaning gear while dispelling a German myth about eye gouging with the spike.
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France
Sheffield
Tommy Atking
Tommy
Beama
Browne
Fat People of San Antonio Weight Loss Message
An ad promises dramatic weight loss from a drugstore product described as safe and physician endorsed. It claims 10 to 60 pounds shed and life extension with simple directions.
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San Antonio
German Torture Tale Claimed as Propaganda Source
A fragment claims a torture story about German prisoners was manufactured by German authorities for troop consumption. The note also mentions advance seat tickets at Goggan's for Lieutenant O'Brien's lecture priced 50 cents to 1 dollar.
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Goggan's
O'Brien
MORE NURSES NEEDED FOR ARMY IN FRANCE
General Merritt W. Treland reports for every 26000 soldiers in France the army requires at least 400 nurses. General Ireland notes these figures were sent by the Red Cross and stress no extra emergencies or fatigue among nurses. He praises American nurses in France and says Red Cross could deploy 20000 military nurses to fill nursing schools.
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Wasitington
France
Merritt W. Treland
American Red Cross
Ireland
General Ryan Appeals Civilians to Attend Fort Sam Houston Exhibition
Brig Gen J A Ryan appeals to civilians to attend Fing Day at Fort Sam Houston Friday. Seven thousand post men will participate in a massive athletic drill inspired by British and Canadian army methods. Capt C N Brosius directs the exercises with a full sports program and post gymnasium dance to follow. Notable track entrants and boxing exhibition between Carl lemming and Hobby Burns highlight the event.
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J. A. Ryan
C. N. Brosius
Nleers
Carl Lemming
Kelly Wield
Hobby Burns
Camp Travis
Rumors on Guard Federalization Denied by Adjutant General
Maj. Walter I Woodnul asserts rumors across Texas claim National Guard units will not be federalized or drafted are malicious false and likely pro German in origin The adjutant general quotes a recent letter from Secretary Baker urging continued completion of the organized guard forces and hastening their readiness
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Austin
Tex
Walter I. Woodnul
Recen
Baker
California Syrup of Figs touted as child laxative remedy
An old advertisement claims a constipated child will laugh and play again after using California Syrup of Figs. It promotes a gentle cleansing from the liver and bowels, urging parents to give a teaspoonful and note relief within hours. The text stresses authenticity and asks buyers to verify the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Syrup
California Fig Syrup Company
Remarkable Freak Newspapers Highlight Unique Ink Arts
The Philadelphia North American notes freak newspapers as a source of entertainment. It cites the Taminar published in Madrid with phosphorus ink for dark reading and the Regal printed on edible dough sheets for nourishment while perusing.
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Philadelphia
Madrid
Regal
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