No Fear Of Defeat In Paris Or London
Clinton Hearny who has just returned from Europe says there is no fear of defeat among the men in Paris or London. He notes a strong determination to end war as civilization advances and explains his aid in supplying trench diggers and machinery for the expeditionary force. He mentions meetings with General Rogers and General Lunefield and expects the war to last about a year, with uncertainties over Russia and Russia’s impact on Allied prospects. He also praises Maj. Hugh M. Young and Gen. Willis Lassiter, both San Antonians, for their work in Paris. He remains in the United States for several weeks.
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Paris
London
Clinton Hearny
Europe
Cis
Kearny Insheer
Pulleresa
Barcelona
Spain
Mr. Kearny
Cireles
San Antonians
Ijince
Harry Rogers
W. A. Lunefitt
Ave
Bareeelong
France
Hugh M. Young
van Hem
Johns Hoping
Willis Lassiter
OS. Stanley
Stanleye
Mr. Skearny
Tharp
Russia
Spalhy
Sumdu
Clas
Kearny
Sant Antonio
Electric Grafonola Gains Favor Over Winded Models
An electric Grafonola at 5135 HE operates without winding and uses a motor built into the instrument. It accepts direct or alternating current via a simple plug-in connection and is the same as the Grafonola priced at 110 except for the motor. Other electric Grafonolas cost 185 and 240. Whether electric or spring driven, listen to the Columbia Grafonola before buying to ensure you get the best phonograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Nomination Committee Elected At Chamber Meeting
At a Monday Chamber of Commerce gathering the John T. Wilson Flannery and James Kapp were named to present the council re nomination for eight vacancies created by term expirations in the directorate. W A Rigsby and W R B Tuttle represent the directorate on the nomination committee. The vacancies include the president and two vice presidents plus five directors to be chosen December 11 under a new constitution permitting one term per officer. Officers may seek re election under the new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John T. Wilson
Flannery
James Kapp
Chamber
W.A. Rigsby
W. R B. Tuttle
Britons called to register for army draft in Britain mission
Fragmented dispatch describes a British recruiting push in the United States. Special agent AL Duncan Collie notes volunteers must pledge allegiance to Great Britain. some air may be sought through local registration, with uniformed service emphasized. Tom J. Martin of Gillespie County reports to Camp Howze for infantry duty.
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Las Heen
AL Duncan Collie
Jane
Allie
Great Britain
Mardin
Austin
Tex
Tom J. Martin
Gillespie County
Fett
Martin
Leon Springs
Mergusen
Lease Market Hall for Soldiers Dances
The Assembly Hall at Guy Market House was leased to Hr Garza to convert into a dance hall for soldiers. Council accepted Mr Garan’s annual rent of 272.60 and instructed the city attorney to draft the contract. Also approved were tax adjustment petitions, new police appointees, and various city projects and corporate incorporations in the period.
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Guy Market House
Hr. Garza
Garan
Momlay
Gurea
Galveston
Harrisburg
Missioner
Lawther
James Harvey
Wavns
Billy Sunday on weed cures and herbal remedies
The Boston meeting quotes Billy Sunday asserting diseases can be cured by herbs if recovered, claiming no ailment God hasn’t provided a herb to heal. He mentions Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a noted remedy long in use for women’s ailments and notes herbal cures are widespread and potent.
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Boston
Walt
Pinkhaan
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Pars
Clinton H. Kearny
Rafonola
Columbia Reco
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
Columbia Grafonola
Columbia Electric
Colombia
Tochin
Pit Weal
Ann
Emuizan
Heathers
Washer’s
Alamo and Commerce
Charters Eiley
Ausitn
Charters
Ted
The
Marathon Mining Co
Ti Paso
Capital Stor
Harrig Walthall
Jf Tt
Gamble
Raymond Allison
Parrett Capital Stators
Thoms J. Mind
Towne Young
Anderson County
G. M. Tonnd
Ailies Oi Co
Dallas
Capital Istack
Pred Smith
Edwin Hubby
Gibert
Billy Sunday
Rucker Oil & Refining Co
Hapy
Crockett
Woodward Carria Company
San Antonio
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