Missing NCO at El Paso Sparks German Suspicions
An American named non-commissioned officer of the quartermaster corps vanished March 7 in El Paso. Secret Service probes possible German ties as the man, who looked German and spoke with an accent, left no letters or papers and may have fled to Mexico. The Fruchters case at Fort Bliss continued with the Seventeenth Cavalry NCO held at the guardhouse.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States Quartermaster Corps
Secret Service
Mexico
Alexander Fruchters
Seventeenth United States Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Pape's Diapepsin Restores Quick Digestive Comfort
The advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, reliable remedy for gas, indigestion, sour stomach, and upset stomach. It claims rapid relief in five minutes, with no heartburn or belching, and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for daytime or nighttime stomach derangements.
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Pape
Papers and documents found among his effects today
Stated that additional papers and documents in code were found among his effects today, suggesting possible hidden or concealed material discovered during a thorough search of personal belongings. The report notes the find may have legal or investigative significance.
Short City Commission Meeting Approves Various Allocations
The Thursday city commission meeting approved February merchant bills totaling 24500 and a 639 weekly payroll. An 89 bedding loss due to infectious disease incidents and 87.50 to Union Engineering for Navarro Street bridge repairs were authorized. The auditor's quarterly and monthly reports were filed, and Delgarde Street near Hamilton Avenue was opened with work to be done by the prison gang.
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Union Engineering Company
Navarro Street
Delgarde Street
Hamilton Avenue
Kearny
Bishop McConnell Heads to Mexico for Missionary Conference
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Denver is en route to Mexico City to attend a Methodist missionary conference. The purpose is to discuss how newly enacted Mexican church laws will affect Methodist organizations across the Denver area including Colorado, Utah, Wyoming.
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Mexico
Francis J. McConnell
Denver
Colo
McConnell
Denver Methodist Episcopal Area
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
New
Bishop McConnell Seeks Mexico Church Property Clarification
Bishop McConnell travels to Mexico with Dr. S. E. Taylor and Miss Vernie Gelvin to discuss the new constitution. Uncertainty remains over sections addressing church property and church matters. He notes Mexican ministers must be Mexican, so foreign officials will be exempt from that restriction for their church.
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Mexico
S. E. Taylor
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Vernie Gelvin
Methodist Industrial School of
Mexico City
McConnell
Poll Quorum Jokes as Soll Claims Oversell
Chaparral quips about a candidate who thinks he controls the whole field, joking that he may be the only one to fill a quorum while others doubt the reach of his influence.
Bad Stomach Trouble Paid by Vinci Victory
A testimonial from I. L. Marshall in Shreveport touts Vinci as curing years of stomach weakness and poor digestion. The ad claims Vinci tones tired nerves and builds strength, listing several Texas city druggists and stores carrying the product.
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Shreveport
Vinci
I. L. Marshall
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Sap Drug Store
Main Ave
George Keene
H. I. Wagner
Appmann Drug Store
F. Prassel
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Senate Acts On Free Text Books and Pensions
The Texas Senate advances a constitutional amendment to fund free school text books with a 385 cent property tax, the measure to be voted on as a statewide referendum in November 1918. It also passes mothers pensions for widows with children under 16, with monthly county payments based on family size. The House-Killed Publication Notice bill is blocked after a conference report dispute.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Senate
House
Nordhaus
San Antonio
State Board of Education
MecNealus
Free Conference Committee
Representative McFarland
McNealus
Ferguson
House Committee of Constitutional Amendments
Hall of Wharton
Sutter
State Board of Water Engineers
Strickland
General Irrigation Conference
Dean
Williams
Brazoria
Henderson
Penitentiary Commission
Rusk
Board of Regents
University of Texas
D. H. Lawrence
el Paso
W. P. Allen
J. H. Butler
Clifton
Simple Way To End Dandruff
One proven method to remove dandruff is to dissolve it using plain arvon from a drugstore. Apply four ounces at night to moisten and rub into the scalp. by morning most dandruff is gone. Three or four more applications destroy all signs, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy.
Tiz Foot Bath Promises Quick Foot Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement extols Tiz foot bath claiming relief from corns callouses and bunions. It promises feet feel lighter and shoes fit better after use, with a 25 cent box available in drug or department stores.
Cardui credited with curing headaches for Texas woman
Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City says after three years of headaches she was unable to work and relied on her son for chores. She reports taking Cardui for three bottles and claims permanent relief with no further headaches. She urges others to try Cardui today.
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Ing
G. H. Schill
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