Kaiser Brags On Aisne Front Victory Telegram Claims Crossing Aisne
May 30. Emperor William announces a victory on the Aisne front south of Laon claiming the Aisne crossed and Vesle approached after artillery bombardment. Crown Prince Frederick William and the 28th division cited for early advances as British and French were surprised. Small losses reported with further progress expected tomorrow.
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Amsterdam
Emperor William
Laon
Aisne
Potsdam
William
Frederick William
Chemin Des Dames
Vesle
Ann
Tomor
Musical Soldiers Hopeful as Community House Traps Are Sought
Mrs. Newton St of Wilson volunteers to buy a full set of traps for the War Service Board's Community House. The appeal follows Tuesday’s public call, aiming to furnish the house for soldiers in camps nearby by its opening Sunday June 2 with a second week of inspections and receptions. After June 9 the house will welcome men in khaki daily.
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War Service Board
Newton
Wilson
Alamo
San Antonio
German officer predicts Allied victory despite channel reach
Maj. A. B. W. Mason arrives in San Antonio en route to Washington. The British officer and author argues Germany cannot win the war, cites overblown propaganda, and notes Mexico's calm despite Cuba relations. He dismisses German gains and predicts an Allied triumph.
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Maj
A. B. W. Mason
R. M
San Antonio
Washington
Major Mason
Mexico
Mason
Cuba
Texas
Ypres
Aar
Miranda
Coventry
German Barred in New York Public Schools During War
The Board of Education voted unanimously to discontinue teaching German in public schools for the duration of the war. General von Kissel, the military commander of Berlin, died suddenly at his Berlin home, according to dispatches from Berlin.
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New York
Board of Education
Berlin
Amstierdam
von Kissel
Record Album for the 360th Infantry in Preparation
The 360th Infantry of the Texas Brigade plans a 140 page record album with over 4000 photographs. It will show each officer and enlisted man with name rank and home address and include a history sketch and regimental crest. Col. C H M Conrad conceived it after the Prince Pat album. The cover features Over the Top and a Texas five pointed star with the 260th bear mascot.
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Col. C. HM. Conrad
Pat
Texas
260Th Infantry
360Th Infantry
National Army
Calotabs Replaces Harsh Calomel With Gentle Purging
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a modern calomel substitute with no nausea or griping. One tablet at bedtime purges the liver and purifies the system by morning. It promises strong appetite and unrestricted meals the next day and notes genuine Calotabs are sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents.
Personal Record Album For Texas Regiment Supporters
A planned book will feature 400 plus individual photos of Texas men and friends of the Texas regiment. No advertising beyond dealer names for where to obtain the book in San Antonio drug stores. Priced at $2 per copy to cover production costs for a personal memento of the famed Princess Pat regiment.
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San Antonio
Milburn's
Sommers
Medlay
Burns
Wagner's
Fisher Gunter
Whisenant
Texas
Texas Regiment
Princess Pat
Joske's Big Semi-Annual Clearance and White Sales Begin
The notice announces the start of Joske's Big Semi-Annual Clearance and White Sales. It highlights planned promotions and emphasizes the lasting value of the personal record amid wartime progress.
Joske's Biz Semi Annual Clearance and White Sales
An advertisement notes the semi annual clearances and white sales begin next week. It mentions famed officers such as Sam Houston Zachary Taylor Grant Lee Hood and other celebrated soldiers associated with the event or advertisement.
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Joske’s Biz
Joske
Sam Houston
Zachery Taylor
Grant, Lee, Hood
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Russia
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Reey
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Ford Service
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Lieved
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Soleane St
O’connell Loan Co
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Moore
HEX Cycle CO
Acme Cigar Co
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San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West Commerce Street
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