Red Cross War Fund Nears Hundred Thousand Total
Workers at the Gunter Hotel luncheon report Red Cross drive nearing 100000 with 31311.58 raised at noon and 11056.26 by women and 20055.32 by men. Campaign treasurer Lentz notes 62090 turned in with more to be counted and warns against overconfidence as small donors emerge. A fifty acre land donation was offered for auction to fund Liberty Bonds and then Red Cross. Captain A Price spoke on the Red Cross mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
Gunter Hotel
Lentz
San Antonio
Dimmitt County
Shriner
A. Price
Harry Hertzberg
Red Cross
Price
Europe
America
the Red Cross
Mmany
Herman Sons
California Syrup of Figs used for children’s stomach woes
An old remedy ad promises relief for sick children by cleansing the stomach and bowels with California Syrup of Figs. It claims easy dosing for babies to grownups, warns against counterfeits, and urges asking for the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
San Antonio Rallying for Red Cross Benevolence
A citywide fund drive grows as San Antonio residents donate hearts and money for war relief. A person at a wash tub pledges five dollars while others welcome Red Cross workers, and a local official pledges four to five hundred dollars in coming weeks.
Iron and courage linked to blood and energy
An advertising feature promotes Dr. Pierce’s Tron tic iron tonic claiming it fortifies blood and boosts energy for men in combat or behind the lines. It advertises iron and herbal extracts, priced at 60 cents per vial, with a trial offer from the Surgical Institute in Buffalo, N Y. It also recommends Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to maintain regular liver function and daily vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Nebraska Judge Endorses Tanlac in Endorsement Feature
Hon. Benjamin F. Whittington of Rolston Court South Omaha Neb says Tanlac restored his health after a year of illness including liver trouble constipation bilious dizziness back and kidney pain He gained weight and energy after five bottles and recommends it to others Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy in San Antonio sell Tanlac under a special representative.
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Benjamin F. Whittington
Jude
Rolston Court
South Omaha
Neb
Tanlac
Whittington
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner
Meier
Casualty List Reported by General Pershing
The casualty list names soldiers reported deceased in action or from wounds and disease. Names include Earl L. O'Neill Halstead Illinois and Harry N. Miller Kattsas Kansas, with many others listed from Wisconsin to Texas and New York.
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Pershing
War Department
Earl L. O'Nill
Halstead
Ith
Harry Dahlin
Superior
Wisconsin
Pryate
Harry N. Miller
Kattsas
Ty Vruwder
Law Prancis Grees
San Fran
Cinco
Gul
Cort
Peck
Hivasaton
C. Youngeli
C. Youngeli, Comeverely Wounded: Rohnert HH. Long, Thouston, Tim Long
Chileno
McConmack
Wilmington
Alexander Mashewaki
Tacone
Sengt
Alnert Roads
Pittsburg
Dennsylvania
T. John RR
Tippett
Dohnren
Elben
Bailey
Poca
West Virginia
CORP
John Plo Newman
Mortford
Connecticut
Claud Wiltrout
Duncion Ky
Kan
Waggoner
Tarry
Codle
Sotomen
Wan
Joseph Attula
Nenova Venneylvania
Vhivate Bschrest
Joa Angelos
Cal
Joan Ganbacik
Detroit
Michigan
Vprivay Floyd
Gillette
Caldwell
Charles Mo Graham
Hope
Jame
Cassius J. Griffith
Ponhe
John E. Harris
Privat Wiscons
Privat
Tony Kaczor
Stanley
Benjamin G Keyes
Ann- Priverty
Lenning
Thor
Towa
Tom J. McArn
Short Leaf
Hart
Marderry
San Angelo
Tex
Marris Marin
Brooklyn
New York
Harry Mullall
Boston
Massachusetts
Mene Montevel Nelson
Picketts
Wis
John Paracka
Ellsworth
Joseph Perry
Larchmont
Charles Plyler
Spar+ tanhure
Hristopher E
Missing Man Reported Safe After False Lead
Richard W. Johnsen of Pan Vie Ho Pa, previously reported missing on May S, now said to have rejected his company. The Moss Agate Cigar at the Travelers' Cigar Shop on Ave advertises notices.
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Moss Agate Cigar
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Ave
Adve
Six Soldiers Die in Grmp Travis Unit
Six deaths among Grmp Travis soldiers were reported for a four day period. Private Joseph Canel of Tooth company died at Giacon May 2 of empyonia. Private Edward B. Frame of 30th company died May 21 at 3 a.m. of meningitis near Brenham.
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Grmp Travis
Joseph Canel
Giacon
Setrest
Doronel
Brenham
Edward B. Frame
Live Red Cross Exhibit At Wolff and Marx Store Fronts
A three window live model exhibit promotes Red Cross work at the Wolff and Marx store's manufacturing headquarters. From 10 o'clock Wednesday morning workers roll bandages knit socks and operate a knitting machine in a workroom upstairs. Mrs William Mitchell Wolff is featured in the first window with a large Red Cross sign as the display aims to raise funds and support for supplies and hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wolff and Marx
Willam Mitchell Wolff
Allergy
Stomach Trouble Cured by Peruna Says Denver Man
Mr George W Close of Nevada Building Denver Colo reports Peruna cured his stomach catarrh and inability to eat. He says after starting the remedy his appetite and strength returned, and three months later he was a well man. He urges others in need of medicine for catarrh to try it.
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Kody
George W. Close
Nevada Bldg
Denver
Colo
Military Casualties and Dependents Listed for May Deaths
Relative is Sallie Aine of Bloomberg Lex. Private Leroy Williams of the Tenth Company Fourth Battalion died May 19 of pneumonia in NeUre rekedye Ha Johnson Reuute No. 2 Marlin Tex. Private Artis Allen Fifteenth 40 pen May 20 of pneumonia. Nearest relative Lizzie Crenshaw 300 Roseland Ave Dallas. Private Oscar T. Lofgren Medical Department 359th Ambulance Company died May 21 at 5 45 am of tuberculosis. Nearest relative John Lofgren 23 Croser Ave jet Mo. Je Inies Washington Com Vine Third Battalion died May 21 of pneumonia. Nearest relative Willie Willan Port Arthur. Through tears is a sad rainbow of penes.
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Sallie Aine
Bloomberg
Lex
Leroy Williams
Tenth Company
Fourth Battalion
Aoay
Pneumonnia
Ha Johnson
Reuute No. 2
Marlin
Tex
Artis Allen
Fifteenth Company
Lizzie Crenshaw
Roseland Avenue
Dallas
Oscar ‘T. Lofgren
Medi
Cal Department
John Lofgren
Croser Avenue
Jet
Washington
Comvine
Third Battalion
Pom
Willie Willan
Port Arthur
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Palm Beach
Hide Ferree
Stearns
Chandler
Mexico
H. Mulliken
Nebraska
B. F. Whittington
Lone Star Brewing Association
Camp Travis
City Ice
T G. Carteh
Ren
THE
Summers Medical CO
Women's Dept
South Bend
Ind
Summers
Sant
Penes
Alamo Plaza
Ila
Carl Newton
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