San Antonio reels lack screen presence in New York parade chatter
In New York and San Antonio talk, Max Uhim and Jere Blum criticize film studios for neglecting San Antonio camps and local news in national screens while praising wartime fashion shifts and colorful American designs. They recount a Houston parade and a 20,000 strong San Antonio event, noting media gaps and praise for practical, wearable fabrics and sleeveless styles.
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Max Blum
San Antonio
New York
Max Uhim
Camp Logan
Ort Worth
Mr Blom
San Antoniino
New Yorker
Port Worth
Texas
Blum
al Jolsen
Winter Garden
Lydia E Pinkham Plant Remedy Praised by Patient
Mrs Laurie Jaynes of Anderson South Carolina describes severe suffering from an organic displacement. After morphine and hot cloths failed her doctor advised surgery but a neighbor suggested Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports becoming well and later birthing a healthy baby boy. The letter extols the medicine's merit based on her experience.
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Laurie Jaynes
Lyon St
Anderson, S. C
Lydia B. Pinkham
Americans Hold Fronts as German Attacks Mount
German activity increases on three fronts held by American troops. At the St Mihiel salient north of Toul the big assault was repulsed, American losses were heavy but the foe was routed. The Aisne and Champagne sectors see continued American artillery cooperation with French forces.
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United States
St. Mihiel
Toul
Aisne
Champagne
Fashion Notes Signal Flexible Styles Replace Formal Openings
An observer laments the shift from traditional dress and fixed styles to varied designs and colors, noting women bear responsibility for their own attire. The spring opening was canceled, breaking a long standing custom of a formal event.
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An Il Blum
China Ready to Aid Japan in Siberia Trotsky Out
AP dispatch from Peking reports China agrees to cooperate with Japan to protect allied interests in the Far East. Four divisions proposed to move into Northern Manchuria, with Japan to bear costs until any American loan to China materializes. Trotsky dismissed as Bolshevik foreign minister after a quarrel over German terms. Lenine insists the treaty must be ratified. Washington says the United States would not recognize any coercive pact and would demand good faith.
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China
Japan
Siberia
Trotsky
Associated Press
Peking
Tekig
Far East
Durentt
Bee
Manchuria
Lomong Mireh
Leon Trotsky
Bolshevozki
Lenine
Russia
Pres
Washington, D.C
TL Witt
Ann
Japan Ly
Amd
United States
Americans Rout Foe In Three Raids
American army observers flew over lines in planes of the French squadron as over fifty French war crosses were distributed among American troops along the Chemin Des Dames for eleven engagements mostly raids. Many recipients are Maghainders or natives of Maine, with names listed as Lieut Harold Hay Davison Chaplain Asiis Bucher Sergt George Dever Corporal Frank J F Turley Privates Howard Larson Marela Eldridge Stuart W Miller among others.
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Chemin Des Dames
Noues Land
Harold Hay Davison
Asiis Bucher
Sergt George , Dever
Frank J F. Turley
Howard Larson
Marela el
Board to Promote Officers in Ninety-division Units
Mauien and Alten appoint a board of officers to select promotion candidates for the Ninety first division depot brigade and adjacent units. The board will also fill vacancies and announce Tamar promotions. Members include Johnston Brig Gen O Neil Brig Gen Marshall Lieut Col Kingwan Woodnor Nocker Lieut Ward Delaney serves as recorder. The plan aligns with MacArthur General Allen's intent for thorough consideration of promotions.
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Mauien
Alten
Tien
TL Johnston
PL O'Neil
Hoc. Marshall
A Kingwan
Woodnor Nocker
Ward Delaney
Mader Gener Allen
Striking labor shuts mills in Fall River Massachusetts
In Fall River on May 11 five thousand cotton mill workers idle as fire police report a strike by 24 union firesmen seeking shorter hours and an open shop. Seven mills of the American Printing Company plus the American Linen Company and the American Threat Company close, while 104 other factories run with volunteer firemen aiding.
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Fall River
Mass
Apo
Seven Mills
American Printing Company
American Linen Company
American Threat Company
Althouh
German Plans Upset In Fresh Frontline Action
A dispatch reports heavy artillery along the Beltish front with British forces repelling German advances near Poelderhoek and the Treutteds Forest. German efforts to seize posts were halted. British counterattacks failed to gain, prisoners indicate Germans diverted resources to other sectors. Weather described as unusually springlike, with dry roads and budding willows.
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Wetih
Csunday
Poelderhoek
Treutteds
Ily
Phoy 1
Bouthst Forest
Thromsh
Decorter
Regia
Poekler- Hoek
le British
Wserrym
Meenery
Crermans
New List Announced From Washington War Report
Washington dispatch lists four soldiers killed in action and four severely wounded among a fresh casualty tally, with twenty one additional cases reported in today’s general Pershing briefing. The brief notes returnees and frontline developments as authorities confirm updates to the casualty roll.
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Wastiington
Blu, Maret
Pershing
Casualty Roll From War Report Listing Killed and Wounded
The document lists soldiers categorized by status including killed in action wounded severely and others wounded with names such as PRIVATE WRANK J OSGOOD COOK LINNIG G FILLINGEM PRIVATE FRANCISCO DISABA TINT PRIVATE O'TES D GREEN and others. It notes several died of wounds and natural causes as well as accidents including First Lieut Arthur J Perrault and Sgt Howard Peck Jr among listed individuals.
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Wrank J
Osgood
Cook
Linnig G. Fillingem
Francisco Disabatint
O'Tes D. Green
Joe IM Bush
John J. Frayne
Hancel Vanhodee
Charles Goodisky
Antoni Kulig
Charles H. Sandridge
Edward J. Smith
Paul O. Nelson
Verd F. Smith
Lawrence Wenell
Henry J. Sweeney
Theodore Peterson
Jim J. Wdgard
William Rhodes
John Cy. Collins
Tell Hall
Howard Peck Jr
Arthur J. Perrault
James Magee
Herman Cape
Thomas J. S. Cate
George Glenn
William R. Taylor
New Bradish Position Shown Haig Reports Raid South of St Quentin
London dispatch notes a successful raid last night south of St Quentin with several enemy killed or captured and two machine guns taken. British forces repelled a party approaching northwest of Lin Bassee while activity occurred near Armentieres. This marks first British action south of St Quentin since taking over the sector.
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London
St. Quentin
Pershing and Baker plan new war strategy
Secretary Baker travels to Europe to meet General Pershing and Allied leaders. He will inspect American forces, hold talks with military officers, and report to the President as part of shaping future war plans. Baker's party included Major General Black and Lt. Col. Brett. the naval vessel delivering them reached a French port safely.
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Pershing
Whit
Eurepe
Pat
Vietuy
Iker
Department
Paris
Associated Press
Baker
Auerivan
Kebriary
Bialker
France
Ytods
Ceneral W. M. Black
J. Tl. Brett
Raspotttiges
Navy Department
Todiny Fron
Visel
Bak
Army Personnel Leave and Reassignments Reported
Army personnel details six days leave for Lieut dames G. Richardgun and Nelly Wiehl plus multiple reassignments and duties. Maj. Bowers Davis goes to Del Rio on departmental business. Capt Martin AS hysny afgherintty corps assigned to remount duties. Capt Willian DBlbernis oversees mosquito control. Lieut Jamie Thornton reports to abaty. several officers report for duty at base hospital and motor section school. Postal update notes live chicks may be sent after March 16 by parcel post within 72 hours, subject to proper packing and restrictions.
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Mall Now
Washington
Paralel Post
Post Offices Department
Red Cross Commission at Work in Italy
The Red Cross leads a nation wide service in Italy under its commission. It aids the Italian government by relocating Spreziano village to a safe site beyond the danger zone while the 1300 residents continue oil and gasoline crate production. Twenty two carloads of food have arrived in Rome for refugees via Red Cross stations in Bologna Florence Milan Palermo and Rimini.
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The
Red Cross
Italy
Spreziano
Plave
Rome
Bologna
Florence
Milan
Palermo
Rimini
Balloon School Expands with Two Extra Captive Balloons
Under favorable conditions, student observers at Camp John Wise near San Antonio have sent two more captive sausages to the balloon school. Major James Prentiss reports the move doubles equipment and signals possible further additions as weather and atmosphere aid training progress. The school, which began as a single unit, now operates two balloons daily and will soon host four as a skyline feature in San Antonio.
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John Wise
San Antonio
John 2. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
James Prentiss
Prentiss
Camp
Tohn Wise
Laurel Heights
Senate and House Debates on Prohibition and Road Bills
In a Washington style session lawmakers debate the ten mile zone, prison fund transfers, social disease reporting, liquor license refunds, and a proposed commission of appeals to ease the Supreme Court. Disputes over quarantine service transfer to the federal government surface amid broader tax and dog levy proposals.
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Board of
Prison Commissioners
General Revenue Fund
Prison Commission
Wints
Ske
Senate Committee of Civil Durresprudence
Commission of Appeals
Supreme Court
Sutter
Senate
Senate Committee
Free Conference Committee
Houston
Harris County
Thefusio
Atascosa County
Comfort
Galveston County
Amarillo
James HM. Ferguson
Mealus
Decherd
Mentor’ Bee
Legislative Investigating Committee
W. B. Collins
Fire Insurance Rates Reduced in San Antonio
San Antonio was granted a 6 percent reduction on the final rate of fire insurance by the State Insurance Commission for fire records from 1915 to 1917. The cut applies to policies issued after March 1, 1918, through January 1, 1919, and does not affect policies before March 1, 1913 except by cancellation. The reduction covers only property within San Antonio limits.
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Austin
Vox
Marehal
San Antonio
Mire Insurance Company Commission
Vtctimsts
Vion New Steamer Rates Proposed by Morgan Line
Washington DC Maresh Te The Morgan steamship Hines asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to file New York graduated rates for terminal storage and advanced demurrage charges on lighters and barges.
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Washington, DC
Maresh
Morgan Steamship Hines
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
New York
Lieut W M Johnson Found Guilty By Camp Court Martial
Lieut William M Johnson of the Infantry Reserve Corps 316th was found guilty by a camp court martial of acts prejudiced to good order and military discipline and sentenced to six months restriction and a $50 monthly fine. The charge centered on permitting unauthorized men to fire at speeding automobiles inside Camp Travis amid the December 31 fatal shooting of Lieut I Leard and the subsequent court martial of Sergt Nomulus S Key.
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William M. Johnson
Infantry Reserve Corps
Leard
Sergi
Nomulus S. Key
J. A. McIntyre
Charity Oncus Recitals Set At Gunter Hotel In San Antonio
The first of the Oncus recitals under Prospect Humantiy Club management will be Monday evening March 11 in the Gunter Hotel ballroom, with a second recital Tuesday afternoon March 12 in the Int room. Mrs Ralph Tdngush presides. Noted artists Marichetta Owell soprano Senor Philip Sevasta harpist and Malcolm Magnier pianist appear. Proceeds benefit general charity work.
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San Antonio
Prospect Hismmutnity Club
Ralph Tdngush
Gunter Hotel
Prospect Uf
Mide
Marichetta Owell
Philip Sevasta
Malcolm Magnier
Ing
Turks Falling Back Further Retirement in Mesopotamia
London report confirms Turk retreat in Mesopotamia after British advance. Turkish forces evacuated Mesphrates area on Saturday and pulled back seven miles, now occupying Khan Baghdadi on the Euphrates, 22 miles above Hit.
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Mesopotamia
London
Food Conference Addressed in Karnes County This Week
Jake Wolff deputy food administrator will address a district conference of local food administrators in Karnes County to outline FDA requirements and spur enforcement interest. Also notes a St Patrick’s ball at Beethoven Mall with Willett’s Orchestra, 40 cents for gentlemen, ladies free, and other local notices about services, thefts, and shop ads.
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Jake Wolff
Karnes County
Food Administration
The Horrible Handicap of Poisoned Blood Remedy
An early 20th century advertisement promotes a blood purifier claim for scourge like scrofula and inherited blood disorders. It asserts purity without chemicals and urges readers to mail for Swift's Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia. The copy promises cure and invites readers to obtain a free medical advisory and the product with no cost.
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Oburin
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Georgias
Pai
S. So
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Travis
David Rare
Ute Robert He Green Memorial Hospital
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Vera Crag
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Merch
Pat Kirby Hale
Dullaix Printing Co
Losoya St. Crockett
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Ocock
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Eugene Bradshaw
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