Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Convene Second Session
Wiley Blair directed remarks at the Twenty fourth annual Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association convention. Callan warned farm labor scarcity across Texas and urged seeking USDA help to secure enough field hands. He noted Food Administration actions lowered linters and oil prices while hulls and meal rose, and criticized the method as unsatisfactory for farmers.
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Ition
Wiley Blair
Theederal Fuel Administration
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Callan
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Cotton Seed Crushers Urge Fuel Saving For War Effort
Mr Blair and fellow delegates urge farmers to match last year’s feed spending for cattle and push fuel conservation for fall and winter. They praise C G Littleton of Fort Worth as association president, defend him against criticism from the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association convention in New Orleans, while noting New Orleans delegates disagreed with his remarks criticizing the federal administration.
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Blair
C. G. Littleton
Iort Worth
Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association
New Orleans
Mr. Littleton
Col Hodges Honored With Distinguished Service Order
Col John Neal Hodges of the Engineer corps, long stationed in San Antonio and married there, is among the first American soldiers awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Dispatches and a message to his wife report the honor. Hodges’ units fought hard from March 27 to April 3 with General Carey’s forces, earning fame for a long stand against heavy odds.
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San Antonio
John Neal Hodges
Engineer Corps
Thomas Atlee Coleman
Hodges
Carey
Claudia Coleman
Washington
Gallant Italy hailed in Washington mass meeting
In Washington May 24 a mass meeting saluted Italy three years into World War I under President Wilson’s patronage. Secretary Lansing and Italian ambassador Count Di Cellere spoke as officials and lawmakers attended. A Wilson message read by Lansing praised Italy’s choice and the US Italian friendship.
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Waslington
D. C
Italy
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Count Macchidi Cellere
Congress
Godspeed
Ambassador Page
Rome
United States
America
Count di Cellere
Work or Fight Rule May Be Extended As War Proceeds
Washington May 24. The government plans to put every draft age man into the army or into a useful occupation under the new work or fight regulation. Provost Marshal General Crowder says the scope is limitless and will be refined as the war continues. The first effect will push idlers to work or enlist before July 1, with usefulness judged by wartime needs. A French inventor's granulated cork shotgun wads are also noted.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Freckles Vanish with Simple Lemons and Lotion
A home remedy suggests squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a cheap complexion lotion. The mix is said to brighten skin, reduce freckles, and be harmless, with lemon and orchard white available at grocers and drug stores.
Old Fashioned Hop and Social Calendar Notes
In Society notes Friday night features Brooks Field officers hosting a hop and a PTA playlet The Old Maids' Convention at West End Presbyterian Church The Delta Gamma Tay dance at the Brown home At Saturday events the B Minor Musical Club meets at the Woman's Club an exhibition of flying at Kelly Field to aid the Red Cross and a Hawaiian Girls meeting with Miss Katherine Langer Other notices include engagements tea plans and travels of local social figures plus a community talk on patriotism Red Cross and war savings themes appear with several local speakers and events listed.
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ST. Anthony
San Antonio
Antonio
Harry Hertzberg
NeZavala
Red Cross
T. M. Callahan
F. W., McAllister
J. IX. Harris
DeZavala
Victory Market Opens At Alamo Plaza Saturday at Seven
Market opens promptly at seven on Saturday with curb market vendors and shoppers expected in growing numbers on Alamo Plaza. Previous openings drew strong crowds as children out of school take charge. fresh vegetables eggs and flowers move quickly, baskets are needed for take home purchases.
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Alamo Plaza
Roy Campbell
Alamo
Sir Henry J Wood to Direct Boston Symphony Orchestra
London May 24 Sir Henry J Wood has accepted the conductor vship of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Karl Muck formerly led the ensemble and drew disapproval after refusing to play the national anthem on request. Muck, said to be Austrian, was ordered interned during the war after government inquiry. A university history professor recalled a student remark that studying history is easier than making it.
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Sir Henry J. Wood
Boston Symphony Orchestra
London Times
San Antonio Light
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
London
Henry J. Wood
Muck
Austria
Switzerland
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