Italian Officials Pay Honor to America at Tomb of Washington
Italy paid homage to America and George Washington as war commissioners visited Mount Vernon. The Prince of Udine led the mission praising alliance unity and liberty while Gugliemo Marconi stressed allied solidarity. Secretary Daniels hosted the Mayflower river trip with remarks in English.
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America
Mount Vernon
Prince of
Udine
Italy
Washington, D. C
Potomac
George Washington
Rome
Washington
Gugliemo Marconi
Fellowship of America
Daniels
Guglielmo Marconi
Balfour
Looking Forward to Motherhood
The piece extols preparations for childbirth urging use of Mother’s Friend by expectant mothers. It promotes external oils to ease the crisis, invites readers to contact Bradfield Regulator Company for a free users book, and notes a mailing address in Atlanta Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Company
Dept. H
Atlanta
Zemo Ad Promises Fast Dandruff Relief
An advertisement urges quick treatment for itching scalp and hair loss by using Zemo. It claims the antiseptic liquid kills the dandruff germ, nourishes hair roots, stops itching, and is safe, inexpensive, non greasy, and non staining. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland markets 25 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Many Saloons in Texas Quit Business
Texas saloons are shrinking as the federal ban on liquor sales to soldiers takes effect. Comptroller records show about 590 border town saloons likely to close after July 11, 1917, with many licensees switching to malt licenses. Revenue from liquor sales has fallen from 750000 to around 500000 annually, and current counts suggest fewer than 250 saloons remain. War conditions are cited as a factor in reduced consumption.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Comptroller's Department
Comptroller’s Department
Fish glut in Germany lowers prices across markets
May 28 report from Copenhagen via London says Germany faces abundant fish from Baltic catches and imports, pushing prices below legal maximum. Army and smoking houses also hold more fish than they can preserve. Denmark warns foreign supplies to limit shipments. Potatoes and grain stocks are strained as authorities draw on stores to ration shortages.
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Copenhagen
London
Germany
Baltic Sea
Denmark
Cardui and Black Draught Featured as Woman's Remedies
Mrs. Ellie Gifford of Trenton Georgia describes relief from severe pain and nervousness after using Cardus and Black Draught. The letter promotes Cardui as a trusted female tonic with a long medical record and urges readers to purchase at any drug store.
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Trenton
Ellie Gifford
Cardus
Loyalty Islands King Watriama Wounded in France
Australian casualty list reports King Watriama of the Loyalty Islands wounded in France. A native of the mid Pacific archipelago, he long pressed Britain to claim sovereignty and transfer the Islands from France. Watriama served in British and Australian forces and aided recruits in New Guinea.
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Sydney
Australia
France
Watriama
Loyalty Islands
London
Watrama
British Colonial Office
German New Guinea
New Guinea
Britain
Germany
Silk Cap Silk Spun Boots On First Floor
Limited supply of black pure silk boots with silk tops and heels. Previously priced at 85c, now offered on first floor.
Short Lengths at Half Price on Fabrics and Tubing
Short lengths offered for quick clearance include 40 inch White Voiles at 15 cents per piece with 1 to 6 yards available, previously 25 and 35 cents. 40 inch Indian Head Tubing priced at 19 cents, regular 25 cents. Second Floor.
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Warner
Batiste
Polish council of state seeks dissolution
London May 28 A dispatch from Amsterdam cites the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reporting the Polish council of state, unable to gain Poland's confidence, has asked the German and Austrian governments to dissolve the council.
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London
Exchange
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Polish Council of State
Poland
Bicycles On Easy Payments At Portage Tire Co
Portage Tire Co at 221 S Alamo advertises bicycles priced at 10 dollars and up with easy payment plans available. Ad appears in the local notice section.
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Portage Tire Co
S. Alamo
Ady
War on conspirators warned for war registration
Attorney General Gregory announced vigorous action against propaganda aimed at hindering registration under the war army bill. He said such conduct violates the law and the Department of Justice will prosecute promptly. Officials nationwide were instructed to monitor infringements. Conspiracy to hinder law execution carries up to six years for two or more persons under federal penal code.
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Washington, D. C
War Army
Gregory
Department of Justice
Department
United States
Fire destroys Wormser block in Laredo
Fire swept the Wormser block in Laredo, damaging merchandise and automobile stock of Wormser Bros. to about 40000 dollars. The local volunteer fire department and soldiers helped extinguish the flames. Origin of the fire is not known. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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Laredo
Tex
Wormser
Wormser Bros
Shot Hit House Wounds Two in Luling Area
A gunman fired into a house on the John Wright place between Luling and Lockhart. A negro woman was wounded and expected not to live. Monroe Lewis, also hurt, escaped with minor injuries. The assailant used a Winchester. investigation continues with no suspects identified.
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Luling
Tex
John Wright Place
Here
Lockhart
Monroe Lewis
Sheriff's Department
Sailor Raises Ensign Aboard Voyage Transcript
A brief Baltimore American fragment recalls a sailor who raised an ensign during a voyage, with a query about his action appearing in the hatchway scene.
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Baltimore American
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