No Relief in Prospect for Paper Buyers
The Federal Trade Commission states that in the first half of this year news print paper costs at domestic mills averaged under 1.65 dollars per hundred pounds, despite soaring prices. It notes that imports are high and consumption is rising, with public hearings to follow the incomplete inquiry after which manufacturers and publishers may present views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Pear
F. O. B. Mill
Commission
Canada
What Dyspeptics Should Eat A Physician's Advice
A physician argues most stomach troubles stem from acidity and advises dyspeptics to avoid acid foods though many are pleasant and nourishing. He recommends moderate meals followed by a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acids, claiming plain digested magnesia aids the stomach without drugs. He urges using bisurated magnesia from a druggist and re-evaluating diet based on acid relief.
Newsprint Price Surge Analyzed By Inquiry
The inquiry details a 1916 price rise in newsprint affecting contracts and current market purchases. It notes contract prices moving from under two dollars to 3.50, and current market prices reaching six or seven dollars per hundred pounds, with most contracts expiring within months. It also covers production costs, imports from Canada, stock levels, and expected future developments.
Visitors Register at Galveston Hotels Mention Local Guests
Local notices list numerous individuals staying at Galveston hotels including J W Dickeson of Galveston at the Gunter and Mrs J W Richardson of Houston also at the Gunter. Other guests include W T Merry of Port Arthur at the St Anthony and Maj Gen Arthur Murray US Army retired at the St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dickeson
Galveston
Gunter
G. H. Byrne
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Anthony
M. Calizado
Monterey
Mexico
Menger
J. W. Richardson
Houston
W. T. Merry
Pas Christi
W. R. Porter
Mexico City
H. T. Glass
D. 8
Montgomery and Baby
E. Herschfelder
Dallas
Charles Pearson Jr
McAllen
J. Matt Williams
Mineola
R. O. Wisner
Laredo
Arthur Murray
U. S.S. Army
No. 12 Triumphs In Close Battle On No. 3 Court
No. 12 defeated No. 3 on No. 3's court 14 to 13 in a tight afternoon hoop duel. Newton and Whittaker contributed for the winners while Gilbert scored all 13 of No. 3's points, delivering a standout solo effort amid a hotly contested game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Newton
Whittaker
Goolsby
Clacedes
Louisiana Rules Favorite In Razorback Gridiron Battle
SHREVEPORT La Nov 4 Louisiana State University was listed as the favorite in the annual football clash with the undefeated University of Arkansas despite Arkansas boasting a string of big scores. Arkansas had not yet met its master this season, while LSU had defeated by Sewanee last Saturday after a hard battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Louisiana
State University
University of Arkansas
Razorback
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Suawanee
Meat Contains Deodorant Unearthed In Texas Study
The Texas state pure food department analyzed 40 ground meat samples from Beaumont vendors, finding nine adulterated with a deodorant. Commissioner Hoffman will file complaints against the offending dealers for violating pure food laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Pure Food Department
Beaumont
Hoffman
Reichstag Discusses Treatment of War Prisoners
Berlin reports the Reichstag debated prisoner conditions with accounts of harsh labor in Siberian camps and deaths. Speakers praised the pope and Swiss actions, while German officials offered to release British civilians if Britain releases German interned civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Reichstag
Prince von Schoenaich
National Liberty Party
Overseas
Germany
Russia
Holy See
Mathias Erzberger
Switzerland
Herr Bruckhoff
Murom
Siberia
Herr von Boehn
Friedrich
England
Women Observe A Week Of Prayer At Travis Park
The Travis Park Methodist Church women plan a week of prayer and self denial from Monday November 6 to Sunday November 12. Circles include Southwestern Flower Tobin Hill San Pedro and Dig nowity with leaders singers and program assistants guiding daily sessions and a Thursday all day meeting featuring Rev. Frank Onderdonk and talks on opportunity stewardship and quiet hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park Methodist Church
Southwestern
Flower Circle
Tobin Hill
San Pedro
J. K. McCoy
Hannah Wright
E. D. Love
Alameda Hewitt
Hewitt
Henry Flannery
Edward Wicks
O. M. Galloway
Norwood Wynn
Dog Bite to Children Sparks Rabies Fear
In Austin Texas two Williams children aged 8 and 2, daughters of Wade Hampton Williams of the state department of agriculture, are under treatment at the Pasteur Institute after a pet dog bitten them. The dog may be rabid and a head analysis is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ruby
Nona
Wade Hampton Williams
State Department of Agriculture
Pasteur Institute
Local Patent Medicine Ad From Foley and Co
An old styled advertisement urges readers to send five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing. A. M. Fischer signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffeld Ave
Chicago, Jr
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Workers in Meeting at Travis Park Methodist Church
The Elementary Sunday School Workers Council met Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Philathea room. St. Mark's primary sang. Edna McNeil directed. Elizabeth Applewhite taught. Georgia Locke presented on humorous stories. Prospect Hill Baptist primary held a promotion exercise. Meeting ended with a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park Methodist Church
St. Mark's Sunday School
Edna McNeil
Elizabeth Applewhite
Georgia Locke
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
Ethel Young
Service at Y M C A and Y W C A Vesper
The 56 oclock vesper service at the Y W C A Sunday afternoon will be conducted by the Y M C A with E E Dilley presiding. F A Wilson Lawrenson of New York City will speak on Work of the Y M C A and Y W C A in Other Lands as national secretary in India. A social hour follows the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
Young Men’s Christian Association
E. E. Dilley
F. A. Wilson- Lawrenson
New York City
India
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Report on Santa Ana Fight and Villa Prisoners
General Funston received an official report on Saturday about the Santa Ana engagement where Villistas were killed and prisoners taken. The Villa force of about 20 was defeated by 110 guards at the Barbora and Nami quipa ranches. Prisoners were said to be headed to Juarez for execution. Rumors say pursuit of Villa may resume in a week, denial issued. Army officers monitor Chihuahua. Parral status unclear as Villa reportedly gains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funst
Santa Ana
Villa
Barbora
Namiquipa
Juarez
Mexico
Funston
General Pershing
Chihuahua
Parral
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Tom Keene
Altman, Stern & Krausse, Inc., Distributors
Walnut and
Dakota Sts
San Antonio, Texas
Reater
San Antonio
Texas Refining Co
Reese Leo
Kenneth
Davis Aeuce
Ford
Teen En Eee
Eee
Smith
Ethel
Papa
Reighstag
Travis Park
Workers IN Meeting
Travis Park Church
Jiggs
Jiggo
S. J
Buffalo Express
Unston
Carran
Zistag
Arge
Henry R. Mallory
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Mallory Steamship Company
F. T. Rennie
Texas
Press Nichols
Bedell Building
the Menger
Dansant
United States
White House
Edwin H. Lee
Telephone Crockett
Newbro
Riamete Co
Harlandale Bath House
Travis
Duerler
Santonette
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