Women’s Working Reserve as Texas model in San Antonio
The Women’s Working Reserve under Mrs. W. S. Hendrick in San Antonio serves as the state model for similar groups. Mrs. John Cunningham travels to Dallas to organize a Women’s Working Reserve there while war’s end looms, affecting the Labor Board’s quota efforts and San Antonio’s 5000-man target. Federal Director H. W. Lewis warns need will persist after peace.
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Women's Working Reserve
San Antonio
W. 8. Hendrick
San Antonoo
Bexar County
Texas
John Cunninghan
Mosi
Dallas
Waneen
United States Employment Service
Labor Board
H.W. Lewis
Witih
Vitalitas Promised To Restore Strength After Flu
Thousands of local citizens praise Vitalitas as a natural tonic and strength giver. Advert says it relieves swollen throats and the flu fatigue, and that it is free from dope or alcohol. Available from your druggist.
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Vitalitas
Hardware and health products advertised in wartime ad copy
An advertising snippet references Horlicks Malted Milk as nourishing post influenza aid and promotes Thermophore gas heaters as odorless. The ad also mentions reconstruction materials and general army supplies needed after hostilities, and lists Sam Speir Hardware Co. at 21 Joosoya St amid the wartime material surge.
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Oderless
SAM Speir Hardware CO
Joosoya St
Adj
Wounded French Troops Arrive at Fort San Houston Base Hospital
Eleven wounded men from French battlefields reach the Fort San Houston base hospital for care and convalescence. This is the third arrival, with six first and fifteen second. reinforcements expected at intervals. Wounded officers Milo Z. Warner and Wilbur H. Welborne lead the group. others include Alonazy J. Marcum, Frank C. Barefield, William J. Colbert, and more among infantry and engineers. Two Black soldiers are listed among the group.
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Fort San Houston
France
Mort Sam Touston
Milo Z. Warner
TGS
Field Artillery
Wilbur
H. Welborne
165Th Infantry
Ort Sant Houston
Alonazy J. Marcum
Company 1
23Rd Infantry
Frank C. Barefield
62Nd Engineers
William J. J. Colbert
Wist
Sear Cumoarings
167Th Infantry
George Oliver
Streetores
WH. Hopes
667Th Infantry
Clyde, Morrison
59Th Infantry
Mereston Johnson
304Th Labor Battalion
Raymond Wood
17Th
Crain
San Antonio approves higher gas and electric rates
City commissioners approve San Antonio Public Service Corporation's rate hike effective November 1 with audits and refunds if returns exceed 7 percent. New charges raise electricity by one cent per kilowatt hour per step and gas by 2.314 cents per 1000 cubic feet, averaging about 9 percent for most users. The company estimates an 18 percent hike for the utility and vows refunds if overages occur.
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Bell
City Commission
San Antonio Public Service Corporation
Gas and Electric
Yes
Gas and Electric Department
McMillan
Great Hoax on Armistice News Stirs Markets
A United Press alert reports a major hoax claiming an armistice signed in Paris. The false message boomed peace stocks higher before officials debunked it, recalling earlier media hoaxes. The piece notes timing complexities and questions about German fleet disposition as events unfold.
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U. P
United Press
New York
Paris
Sedan
Howard
Simms
Roy Howard
William Phillip Simms
Parie
United States
Mareshi
Foch
State Department
France
Dr. Cook
North Pale
Thursbiy
Pope Ties the
United Tr
Avenieas
Belgium’s War Payments to Germany Reach 500 Million
A Belgian official record shows Belgium has paid Germany 500 million dollars in four years since the war began, labeled as monthly war contributions. The report notes additional sums extracted from Belgian entities under fines and assessments. Elsie Janis quotes follow about gratitude for support and service in wartime.
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Washington, D. C
Belsium
Germany
Havee
Lemon Juice Whitening Lotion Claim
Slogan style copy describes mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to create a bleaching lotion for skin whitening. It promises to remove sallowness sunburn and wind damage and make the skin appear clearer and softer. The ad claims Orchard White is sold in groceries drug stores and toilet counters for a small price.
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Famons
Naval Censor Not to Blame in Ill-Fated Dispatch
A disputed European war dispatch sparked debate over naval censorship during peace hopes. Britain demanded an admiral with Marshal Foch, while Germany sent Admiral von Hintz. the report circulated in London and Brest before being withdrawn, illustrating censors judge value to enemies, not truth.
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Great Britain
Marshal Foch
Germany
von Hints
Europe
London
Brest
France
United Press
New York
Darken Gray Hair With La Creole Hair Dressing
An advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing can hide gray hair by applying at home. It promises a safe, simple routine to darken and beautify hair without damage. Available at drug stores or by mail from Van Vieet Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
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van Vieet-Mansfield Uruz Co
MemiDhis. Tenn
Thanksgiving Eve Across Churches and Cafes
Hundreds of worshipers knelt in gratitude in churches while thousands gathered in celebratory venues. The nation shed prohibition gloom as crowds enjoyed revellers and music. Star Spangled Banner variations filled the air as doors swung open.
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Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Washington Square
St. Patrick's Cathedral
War end rumor sparks citywide celebrations in Chicago
Crowds roamed streets until midnight celebrating a false war end report yesterday. Police reserves remained on duty while regular units handled lingering revelers. Buenos Aires also saw spontaneous demonstrations after the rumor of a war settlement.
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Chicago
Histers
Buenos Aires
California Reelects Stephens Opposes Prohibition Amendment
California voters reelect Governor William Stephens over Theodore Bell by about 150000 votes. The bone dry amendment is expected to lose by about 67000 votes, while regulation of liquor traffic fails by roughly 45000. A stray line mentions gelatine pudding with drive in recipes.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
William Stephens
Theodore Bell
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