Ministers of Gospel Endorse Tanlac Across Denominations
Revered ministers from multiple churches attest Tanlac’s beneficial effects on indigestion fatigue and nerve health. They report restored appetites sleep improved strength and a general sense of well being after using the remedy. Wagner Drug Co. and E J H Meier sell Tanlac in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
W. C. Norton
Wesley Memorial Church
Jacksonville
Fla
A. H. Sykes
Watkins Park
Watkins Park Persbyterian Church, Nashville, Tenn
F. M. Winburn
Methodist
San Antonio
Tex
R. J. Taylor
S&j. Pleasant Baptist Church
Franklin
A. L. Tull
Atlanta
Jas. H. New
Baptist
Clarkston, Ga
A. J. Vallery
Bethany Home
Monroe
Ala
Memphis
Tenn
John M. Sims
W. T. Roby
West Lonsdale Methodist Church
Knoxville
E. J. H. Meier
Pipe patent for blowing two soap bubbles at once
A patent was issued for a pipe designed to blow two soap bubbles simultaneously, one inside the other, representing an innovation in simple bubble making. The device aims to enhance bubble forming efficiency and novelty in children's toys.
Supreme Court Dismisses Slave Labor Claim Against Government
The Supreme Court dismissed a suit by former slaves and heirs seeking 68.6 billion dollars for labor on cotton crops in the South from 1857 to 1868. The case argued that internal revenue taxes on cotton were proceeds of involuntary servitude.
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Washington, D. C
The
Supreme Court Today
South
Swamp Root Admired For Universal Customer Satisfaction
A Roanoke Va drug firm praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root in a 1916 letter noting thirteen years of selling the kidney medicine with no unpleasant customer dealings. The Barnett Schenk Drug Co says Swamp Root gives universal satisfaction and confidently recommends it to customers.
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Dr. Kilmer
Barnett-Schenk Drug CO
Roanoke
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
An advertisement promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co. offering a ten cent sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It claims the product will convince anyone and mentions San Antonio Daily Light. Regular sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar are for sale at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Bitter fight reforms in Copenhagen raise German crisis
Conservatives and pan Germans blame Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg for war delays and missed chances. They cite delayed mobilization and late submarine warfare as pivotal errors. The Reichstag con constitutional reform committee plans redistricting and officer appointments to curb imperial power.
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Copenhagen
London
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Deutschec Tages Zeitung
The
Marne
East Prussia
von Kluck
Tages Zeitung
Conrad von Moetzendorf
Bismarck
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Independent Committee For
Reichstag Committee
Berlin
Empire
Reichstag
Von Bethmann Hollweg urged to state war aims
Berlin based Vorwaerts presses Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg to publish Germanys war aims. The paper argues a frank statement aligning with the Russian peace formula could unite Russia Germany and Austria Hungary and questions how long Britain France and the US will resist the propaganda amid wartime suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Vorwaerts
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Britain
France
Germany urges Russia talks to avoid Eastern annexation
The Vossische Zeitung reports George Bernard demands the chancellor spell out Germanys aims to Russia. He warns annexation in the East would resemble an Eastern Alsace Lorraine. Negotiations with Russia could secure eastern frontiers without loss of territory, while England’s aims differ.
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Vossische Zeitung
George Bernard
Russia
Germany
East
Alsace-Lorraine
England
Red Cross Gymkhana at Fort Sam Houston Revised Program
An updated Red Cross Gymkhana program for Fort Sam Houston replaces the original plan. Contests start 2 p.m. on Staff Post parade ground and run through the afternoon, featuring events such as thread and needle race, costume and umbrella race, polo ball race, animal race, officers on jumps, tennis racquet race, polo pony class, market race, and polo pony scurry with specifics on distances and formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Fort Sam Houston
Staff Post
No New Cuban Revolt
The Cuban legation in Washington reports the army chief of staff stating the Oriente situation is sensational. Insurgents described as 15 000 black fighters are said to be non-existent or neutralized with small bands in woods to be destroyed if they resist. No new trouble expected after May 20 as chiefs surrender arms to government troops.
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Washington
D. C
Province of
Oriente
Cuba
Hartman Joins Army Aviation Corps Volunteer
Fred B. Hartman famed for the Winnipeg to St Paul dog race last February reports to the Central Department as a volunteer for the Army Aviation Corps. Peacock commencement cadets will hold graduation exercises at Wolff & Marx auditorium Friday at 4 o'clock. the public is invited.
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Chicago
Fred
Hartman
Winnipeg
Man
St. Paul
Minn
Central Department
United States Army
Army Aviation Corps
Wreck of French Mission Train Declared Accidental
A special train carrying the French war mission to the United States derailed near Arcola Illinois after a broken rail. Secret Service agent William Nye concluded the incident was entirely accidental. No one was seriously injured though cars were damaged and debris cleared after emergency braking and rapid response by train crews.
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Effingham, Ill
United States
Middle West
Arcola
William Nye
United States Secret Service
John Redmond
Viviani
M. Viviani
Chocheprat
Marshal Joffre
French heroes honor Lincoln tomb in Springfield tribute
Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani led a French commission to Lincoln’s tomb in Illinois. They placed a wreath at the sarcophagus with heads bowed and caps doffed. The party received a warm welcome in the state capital with speeches and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Lincoln
Ilinois
Rene Viviani
Council of Ministers
Joffre
Viviani
Norwegian Vessels Sunk by German Submarines
The Norwegian foreign office reports steamers Tolska Vale and Tromy sunk by U boats. three men lost from the Vale. The bark Dione was sunk on May 2, with 12 crew rescued including two Americans.
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London
Foreign Office
Tolska
Vale
Tromy
Christiania
Dione
Rear Admiral to Direct War Operations for United States in Paris
Paris reports Rear Admiral William S. Sims will direct US naval war operations from Europe to speed decisions, with American navy plans discussed alongside British and French leaders. The Paris talks mark the first allied war council with US representation, though no US military or diplomatic delegate was present. In Washington London talks, Sims handles policy on patrols and allied cooperation while awaiting formal statements on broader naval strategy.
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Paris
United States
William S. Sims
Washington
Sims
Atlantic
War Council
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Great Britain and
William KR. Robertson
Marshal Haig
John R. Jellico
Nivelle
Petain
Debon
William ©. Sayles
London
Wwashington
D. C
Germany
Premier Back in London After War Conference
Premier Lloyd George and his colleagues return to London after attending a war conference of the entente allies in France.
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London
Lloyd George
France
Drink Hot Water For Indigestion
Doctors note most stomach troubles stem from acidity or fermentation with catarrh. A teaspoonful of lisulated magnesia in hot water before meals washes out mucus and prevents fermentation. after meals it reduces excess acidity. Pisurated Magnesia offered in powder or tablets by druggists, bisulated form preferred for acidity correction.
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Relief
A. M. Fischer announces the local agency for Parisian Sage a hair tonic claimed to stop dandruff itching and hair loss while stimulating new growth. The scented liquid is massaged into the scalp to nourish roots and improve hair appearance with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. A large bottle sells cheaply at drug counters nationwide.
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A. M. Fischer
Parisan Sage
Supreme Court Refuses Review in Moose Lodge Initiation Case
The Supreme Court today refused to review Alabama proceedings that awarded $15,000 damages against the supreme lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose for the death of Donald A. Kenny during initiation at the Birmingham local lodge. Kenny died after an electric shock from a branding board. The supreme lodge denied liability for unauthorized acts of the Birmingham lodge, claiming those acts were not part of the initiation ritual.
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Washington, D. C
Alabama
Supreme Court
Supreme Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Donald A. Kenny
Birmingham
Supreme Lodge
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the Hills
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York
Hollweg
United States “Liberty
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RED Cross
Legation
ARMY
Ill
Secret Service
Department of State
Reng Viviani
Rear Admiral
Joske Bros. Co
Rice & Hutchins, Inc
High Street
Boston, Mass
Moose Lodge
Tuttie
Chamberlain & Company Consulting Engineers
Gunter Building
Phone Crockett
Houston Street
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