Power under Pure Food Law Questioned by Official
Dr Carl L Alsberg chief of the bureau of chemistry spoke in Mobile on the limits of the federal pure food law. He said guaranteed on labels does not assure purity and may enable prosecutions of manufacturers. He urged closer federal state cooperation and uniform laws based on national standards.
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Mobile
Ala
Carl L. Alsberg
Bureau of Chemistry
Association of American Food, Dairy and Drug
Alsberg
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Alisberg
Fountain Memorial for Major Butt and Artist Millett
Work on the foundation for a memorial fountain to Major Archibald Butt and artist Francis Millett, who died in the Titanic disaster, will begin soon behind the White House. The site and dedication ceremonies are set through a government act of Congress and memorial supporters nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Archibald W. Butt
Taft
Francis Millett
White House
United States
Congress
Try Skin Absorption Instead of Cosmetics
A Woman Militant advises quitting rouge and powder to prevent skin damage. Use mercorized wax as a cold cream substitute to remove rough top skin and reveal a velvety underskin over one to two weeks, then repeat for the face. For wrinkles, dissolve saxolite powder in hazel to create an astringent tonic with quick results.
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Exac
State declares dividends for Paige and Kopperl banks
Commissioner Bill said the Texas Banking Board approved dividends for two state banks. Paige State Bank received 10 percent totaling 2176.22, while First State Bank of Kopperl got 50 percent totaling 4055.94. Both banks, now under state control since 1912 and 1911 respectively, contributed to the guarantee fund to cover losses.
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Austin
Tex
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking
State Banking Board
Paige State Bank of
Paige
First State Bank of Kopperl
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Paige Bank
Kopperl Bank
Four Thousand Children Seek July Fourth Parade Participation
In Washington on June 18 the civic committee reported over 4000 schoolchildren have asked to march in the safe pageant. The request signals growing awareness of observing Independence Day without dangerous firecrackers and toy weapons. The program now includes a parade and both daytime and nighttime fireworks.
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Washington, D. C
Civic Committee
Nearly 800 Degrees Conferred at Yale in 1926 Commencement
Yale University awarded nearly 800 degrees including 275 arts, 279 philosophy, and about 125 higher degrees. Honorary honorees spanned sculpture, medicine, MIT leadership, paleontology, divinity, letters, and law, with leaders from Harvard, Princeton, and Connecticut among the recognitions.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Daniel Chester French
Harvey Cushing
Harvard Medical School
Howard Mansfield
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Doctors of Science
Arthur Amos Noyes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Samuel Wendell Willston
University of Chicago
Arthur Judson Brown
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Loyd Vincent
Protestant Episcopal Church
Joseph Hopkins’ Twichell
Yale Corporation
Alfred Noynes
Samuel E. Oscar Prentice
Connecticut
John Grier Slibben
Princeton University
David Franklin Houston
Indiana University grants record 426 degrees at 84th commencement
Bloomington reports the 84th commencement awarding 426 degrees, the largest total in IU history. The commencement address was delivered by Henry Wade Rogers, dean of Yale Law School.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Henry Wade Rogers
Law School
Yale University
Wesleyan College Conveys 96 Degrees In Largest Class
Middletown Connecticut reports Wesleyan University awards degrees to 96 men in the largest class. In Madison Wisconsin commencement ceremonies grant degrees to 534 men and 288 women at the University of Wisconsin.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Postoffice Clerk Resigns. Luckenbach to Enter Hardware Trade
L. C. Luckenbach resigns as issuing clerk in the money order division of the San Antonio postoffice to begin a hardware business in a nearby town. Benjamin Holselaw, a substitute, is appointed to a clerkship and temporarily fills the vacancy left by Luckenbach.
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Postoffice
L. C. Luckenbach
San Antonio
Submarine Thrasher Departs for Cape Cod Trials
The submarine Thrasher built for the government by Cramp Ship Building Company left Philadelphia bound for Cape Cod. Convoyed by the tug Baxter, it will conduct trial tests near Cape Cod around July 15 under a board of experts. It aims to descend 200 feet and reach nine knots submerged and fourteen knots on the surface.
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Philadelphia
Thrasher
Cramp Ship Building Company
Cape Cod
Baxter
Florists Plan Monument for William Robertson Smith
William Robertson Smith longtime superintendent of the United States botanic gardens is honored as florists and horticulturists prepare to erect a suitable monument. William F. Gude as chairman sent notices to the association and its affiliated horticultural societies.
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Washington, D. C
William Robertson Smith
United States Botanic Gardens
Willam F. Gude
American Florists and Ornament Horticulturists
Texas Sheriffs to Convene in Austin July 8 to 10
Preparations are under way by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and a local committee for the Texas Sheriffs Association state convention in Austin from July 8 to 10. Railroads entering Austin have reportedly agreed to a round trip fare of one and one third.
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Austin
Tex
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Texas Sheriffs’ Association
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement Claim
The Old Standard General Strengthening Tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a liver stimulant that drives out malaria builds up the system aids digestion and acts as a sure appetizer. Price 60 cents.
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Grove
Lawn Mowers At All Prices From Sam Speir Hardware
Sam Speir Hardware Co lists lawn mowers at all prices with phone contact Crockett 121 and address 219 age v.
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SAM Speir Hardware CO
Phone Crockett
Harbor City stock offer boosts investor confidence
A.D. Powers promotes Harbor City stock at 383 Alamo Plaza, selling two $100 lots in Harbor City and Harbor City Terminal Corporation with the promise of future value as the harbor develops. The ad claims profits arise even if stock never rises and notes steady sales as more people investigate Harbor City.
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Harbor City
Ingieside
Alamo Plaza
A. D. Powers
Big Grain Crop Grows Across Central West Texas
J L Quicksall, district demonstration agent for Washington's Department of Agriculture, reports in Austin that Central West Texas yields a record grain crop this year. He notes delayed cotton picking due to insufficient rains and growing interest in Boys and Girls Corn Clubs statewide.
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Austin
Tex
J. L. Quicksall
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Waco
Come After Druggists
Corpus Christi delegates head to Galveston for the Texas Pharmaceutical Association and Texas Drug Salesmen's Association convention. They carry invitations from the Commercial Club city council and others urging the 1914 meeting be held in Corpus Christi.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus
Galveston
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
Texas Drug Salesmen’s Association
Commercial Club
City Council
Resinol promises quick relief for itching skin
Resinol Ointment is said to stop itching instantly and, with Resinol Soap, clear eczema ringworm pimples and other eruptions. The ad offers free samples, instructions, and notes 18 years of physician use with widespread drugstore availability.
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S. Resinol
Baltimore
Starved Animals Rescued as Horse Is Euthanized
An officer from the Gran Antonio Ilumane Society rescued a donkey a dog and a ring-necked dove found starving at a northern city house. The horse was too emaciated and had to be killed after the owner deserted the animals on Friday. Neighbors alerted humane officers. the dog and dove were cared for and the dog found a kind neighbor while the dove recovered at the society offices.
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Gran Antonio Ilumane Society
Society
Exports Hit New May High as Imports Fall
Exports last month reached 195 million dollars, 20 million above the prior May record of 175 million. Imports slipped to 133 million, 22 million below the May peak of 155 million. For the first eleven months, exports total 2,302 million versus 2,066 million last year, while imports stand at 1,681 million against 1,522 million.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Masons Prepare for St John’s Day in Sutherland Springs
Masons from the county plan St John’s day events on June 24 with installation of officers. Last year about 2500 attended the ceremonies. this year similar attendance is expected. The gathering will be held under the auspices of a San Antonio lodge with many other lodges participating.
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Sutherland Springs
Tex
San Antonio
Wreck Inquiry Recreates Conditions Of Collision
New Haven June 18 railroad inquiry reveals a second train section was run from New Haven to Stamford using the same engine and equipment to reproduce the wreck conditions. As on the day of the crash two brake applications were attempted to test the scenario.
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New Haven
Conn
Stamford
Emergency train stop praised by air brake experts
The emergency action occurred in 38 seconds at 62 miles per hour over 21100 feet. Air brake experts said the stop was a very good one.
Top of the Town at St. Anthony Roof Garden Tonight
Visit the St. Anthony Roof Garden tonight open from 6 30 to 12. Delightful music features soloists Signor Arturo Lugaro baritone and Charles Cameron Bell tenor. An advance notice advertises $3250 easy terms for buys 409 Schley.
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St. Anthony Roof Garden
Signor
Arturo Lugaro
Charles Cameron Bell
Eight-Hour Law Violations Reported Across Texas
Labor Commissioner Starling notes inspectors report numerous eight hour law violations in multiple sections of Texas. He says contractors misunderstand the act’s effective date, believing July 1, rather than March 31, when the bill was approved and became law. The department will prosecute all violators.
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Austin
Tex
Starling
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