Framing Government for No Man's Land
An historic international conference meets in Christiana Norway to frame a government for No Man's Land Spitzbergen with U S and Russian delegates. American representatives are William K Collier of New York and Frederick Nielsen assistant solicitor of the State Department. The island lies north of Norway near the Arctic Circle and is rich in coal with little vegetation or animal life.
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Washington, D. C
Christiana
Norway
United States
Russia
Spitzbergen Islands
Noman’s Land
William K. Collier
New York
Frederick Nielsen
State Department
Arctic Circle
Boston Corporation
No Man’s Land
French remedy touted for stomach troubles gains U S release
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, a vegetable oil based household cure from French peasantry, is marketed in Chicago by George H. Mayr and now sold locally by Sommers' Drug Stores and A. M. Fischer. Report claims rapid relief from stomach, liver, and intestinal issues.
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George H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Sommers
A. M. Fischer
A Single Application Will Banish Hairs
An advertisement promises a permanent hair removal method using powdered delatone mixed with water to form a paste. It instructs applying the paste to the skin for two to three minutes, rubbing off, then washing to remove residue. The notice claims no injury if real delatone is used.
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Ada
M. L
Texas pharmacists hold joint session in El Paso
For the first time the Texas Pharmaceutical Association and the state board of pharmacy met in the same town El Paso in June. The board began license examinations the day before as papers on scientific topics were prepared for the sessions. Entertainment includes a Juarez bull fight a Mexican supper and rides near battlegrounds with a Cloudcroft excursion planned for June 18 by the Drug Travelers Association of Texas. Officers include John A Weeks Ballinger president E G Eberle Dallas secretary and Scott Co White El Paso local secretary.
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EL Paso
Tex
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
State Board of Pharmacy
Juarez
Battlegrounds
Drug Travelers’ Association of Texas
Cloudcroft
N. M
The
Pharmaceutical Association
John A. Weeks
Ballinger
E. G. Eberle
Dallas
Scott Co. White
Navy Academy Probing Fairness in April Entrance Exams
Naval Academy authorities are investigating possible unfair methods used by candidates in the April entrance examinations. A credible report says one student who passed the February mental test substituted for another before the Norfolk civil service board. Handwriting comparisons are being made and likely results may be announced.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Civil Service Examination Board
Norfolk
Selig Deutschman Weds Miss Hattie Grace Rabe in New York
San Antonio readers learn of the wedding of Selig Deutschman and Miss Hattie Grace Rabe in New York on Monday. The bride is the daughter of S Rabe and a noted poet. Deutschman is active in local politics. The couple plan to return to San Antonio in August.
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Hattie Grace Rabe
New York
Selig Deutschman
San Antonio
S. Rabe
Deutschman
Lentz Tailors Advertise Palm Beach Suits in Colors
Local ad promotes Lentz tailor shop at 312 W Commerce St offering Palm Beach suits in sack and Norfolk styles. Highlights non sagging pockets and smooth paper-carrying fit ensuring a good fit. Adv.
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Lentz
Palm Beach
Commerce St
Arm Lacerated By Lion at Humble
Joe Connors suffered a severe arm laceration when a lion mauled him at Humble yesterday. Doctors report the injury may not require amputation and express cautious optimism for his recovery.
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Houston
Tex
Joe Connors
Humble
Connors
Practical Christian Service at Texas Endeavor Union Jubilee
The Texas Christian Endeavor Union holds its silver jubilee convention in Port Arthur starting June 16 with the theme Practical Christian Service. Prominent speakers include Rev. J B Gonzales St Louis Rev J H Tower Oklahoma City Rev J H Fuller and J H Burma Dallas and Rev Colby D Hall Fort Worth. Delegates from Texas attend incl over 200 North Texas on a special train. S: The event features lay speakers Miss Hope Finfrock Houston and Marvin Hill Fort Worth and Dan Poling of Boston, associate of the United Society of Christian Endeavor.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Practical Christian Service
Texas Christian Endeavor Union
J. B. Gonzales
St. Louis
J. H. Tower
Oklahoma City
J. H. Fuller
J. H. Burma
Dallas
Colby D. Hall
Fort Worth
Miss Hope Finfrock
Houston
Marvin Hill
Daniel A. Poling
Boston
Prochants Associate
The
United Sciety of Christian Endeavor
Texas
North
Mc Culloch Carrier Takes Moving Picture Operator to Seal Islands
The U S revenue cutter Mc Culloch, en route to the Probitoff Islands, carries a moving picture operator to film seal bearing islands and conditions there. Three U S commissioners plus Canadian officials sail aboard and will be accompanied on inspection trips to record seals and the seal fishing industry.
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Washington, D. C
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Probitoff Islands
Seal
Alaskan
United States
Prof
C. H. Clark
W. H. Osgood
E. A. Preble
Moving Picture
Light-Hearted Partner Wanted in Local Want Ad
A compact want ad seeks a compatible partner for shared activities and companionship. The notice highlights a lively, dependable match with similar interests, inviting responses from nearby residents.
City Council May Regulate Signal Noises In San Antonio
San Antonio city council discussed an ordinance to curb unnecessary whistle blasts and bells from railroads and some plants. City attorney questioned legality due to state crossing notice rules, with Dallas cited as precedent. The meeting also approved foot bridges, street widening funds, and various paving and sewer measures, while hearings on property assessments and electrics continued.
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Weakley
Sap
Southern Pacific
Rische and
Gillette
Dallas
Barber Asphalt Company
Gunter Hotel
Chestnut
South Presa
Grayson
Garden
Council
Houston
Commerce Street
Alderman Warren
Warren
North Flores
West Travis
West Commerce Street
Leona Street
San Pedro Creek
Robert H. Keeting
Wes
Wes Received. This Was Referred To the River and Ditch
Prospect Hill
Beacon Hill
Romana Street
Avenue A
Avenue B
Aransas Pass
Southern Pacific Railroad
Walnut and Crockett Streets
Uhr
Virginia Street
Mittman
Hoefgen
Weskley
Henry Blair
East Houston Street
Culebra Avenue
Zarramora Street
Hamilton Avenue
Monterey Street
Chapa
Cuticura Ads Offer Free Samples in Boston Campaign
Scented, soothing emollients promise fast relief for rashes itchings and irritations. The Cuticura Soap and Ointment are distributed worldwide with free samples and a 32-page book mailed to readers by Cuticura Dept 13H Boston.
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Cuticura
Boston
Grand Opera House Shows tease Auriema Dance of Death
The Grand Opera House advertises the play Auriema Dance of Death on Wednesday and Thursday. Also listed are a roast goose at White Horse Tavern and other advertising copy.
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Grand Opera House
Auriema
Dance of Death
White Horse Tavern
Representative Hull Defends Income Tax Revenue Prospects
Tennessee congressman Hull urged confidence in the new income tax noting favorable administration and revenue potential despite early shortfalls. He cited foreign successes, argued many returns remain, and disputed critics as biased opponents. Secretary McAdoo dismissed bond issues as unlikely amid revenue shortfalls.
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Washington, D. C
Representative Hall
Tennessee
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Hull
Mid-Coast Industrial Congress Reorganizes Plans
Officers and directors of the Mid-Coast Industrial Congress met at the Rice Hotel in Houston to carry out previously decided reorganization plans. Attendance reported as good.
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Houston
Tex
Mid-Coast Industrial Congress
Rice Hotel
Yale Medical School Receives Major Gift Commitments
New Haven June 16. President Arthur T. Hadley announced gifts totaling 1 725 000 dollars to Yale Medical School. Portions are conditional on the school securing specified sums. A 400 000 dollar outright gift is mentioned as part of the total.
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Yale
New Haven
Yale Medical School
Arthur T. Hadley
Mrs Finley J Shepard Story Sparks Public Interest
An old clipping notes Mrs Finley J Shepard once Miss Helen, awakening wide curiosity about her identity and past, with readers recalling her as a notable local figure.
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Finley J. Shepard
Helen
Beauty tips from Betty Deans Home Parlor
Quick home remedies from Betty Dean and readers Ada Josie Worried Belle and others. Treatments include canthrax shampoo for hair cleansing tonic for health and skin, almeczoin and spurmax creams for complexion, and a depilatory paste with deletone for hair removal.
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the Home Beauty Parlor
Betty Dean
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