Last American in Foreign Legion Killed in Action
The report from Chalons-sur-Marne recounts the death of Lieut Capdeville of the American volunteers in the French Foreign Legion. Capdeville led his company and was killed by a shell near the departure trench, praised as brave and loyal. The piece notes he was the last American in the legion and recalls his four years of front-line service including Verdun, the Somme, and the Aisne.
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Foreign Legion
Paul Aeres Rockwell
J. Boetlat
San Antonio
Lieut
Capdeville
Orefail
Candeville
Weville
France
Charles Avinkard
Germany
Legion
Champagne
Verdun
Somme
Aisne
Craonelle
Conrad
New Yorker
Juiius Capdeville
Oman
Actor Weds Rich Widow From New York to Neenah
Mrs. Ysabel B. Smith of New York and Neenah Wisconsin, widow of Charles Ranting Smith who died May 17 1910 and headed a major Wisconsin lumber firm, has married Orrin Johnson an actor known for leading stage roles since 1900. Johnson born in Louisville Kentucky.
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Ysabel B. Smith
New York
Neenah, Wis
Orrin Johnson
New York Evening | Sun
William V. Mersens Jr
Iassaie
N. J
Laurenge
Harry Potter
Pavenna
Onto
Teston
Denver
Colo
Boston
Mass
Charles O'Fanna McConnell
Altoona
Gerald MacDonald
Gadaden
Ala
James RL Milstead
Acton
Attia R. Minerving
Peter Montana
Lawrence
Jease- August Moonlet
Perry Dobn Murphy
Salem
Walter Victras
Pontiacs
Mich
Delbert D. Powell
Miniature
Miniature, Neb. John Joseph Purcell, Pyleaville
Chester Ramotowski
Saginaw
John Smikiel
Buffalo N.Y
Roland Smith
Saco
Sunny
Pleasantville
Tawa
Williamson F. Wharton
Highwood
Montsharge
I. Wingert
Mont
George A. Patel
Watford
U Lee Brown
Necols
Arthbur W. Rock
St. Wapone
Ant
Minn
George Fulton
Jersey
Jon
Ivan 1
Ivey
Springfield
Felt
Chicago
Richmond
Charlen M. Eaton
Benton
Joseph J. English
Wilmington
Del
John G. Fogarty
Hartford
Conn
Texas Voters Set November Ballot Textbook Free Issue
Texas readers are reminded two constitutional amendments will appear on the November 5 general election ballot. One seeks free textbooks for public school students and a state ad valorem tax increase to fund six months of school operations. The other would allow depositions in anti trust cases with witnesses outside the state.
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Texas
Ohe
United States
State Board of Education
Schnor
California
Arizona
Yewnas Inyws
Casualty List Reports Wide WWI Losses Across States
The casualty ledger lists killed in action, missing in action, wounded severely, and other deaths from disease and accidents. Names span Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and more, including officers and enlisted men with ranks and home towns.
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Beepeat
Holdenville
Owa
Henry
Oliver
Kiefer
Okla
J. Brooks
Luwsbock
Tex
Tee . Noble
hLorugs Greye
Orta
Levi B. Qwens
Cabinet
Olea
Jesse L. Fleming
Rockdale
Tax
Eldon Breeden
Medford
Gyneral
N. Coffey
Cloud Chief
Lett W. Dollar
Paris
James FE. Wiliams
Turlesan
James VI
Tawlins
Austin
James A. Deer Tlatney
Luther
Livingston
Comimerree
Horace D. Beaking
Dallas
Ter
Ralph A. Corbett
Denison
Frank la Perma
Houston
Samuel Sherr
Prairieville
Robert Thompson
Temple
Virk Rodrigues
Mansfield
Adam & Smith
Sendalia
Walter Merce
Orange
Supreme Court Proceedings Reported From Austin Tex
Supreme Court at Austin records October sessions with multiple case motions. Dismissals, overrulings, and grants appear for cases from Tom Green, Dallas, El Paso, and Sabine counties plus actions against and by firms like Findister Hardware, Kirby Lumber, and Home Investment Company.
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Supreme Court
Austin
Tex
Oct
FT. Thomas
Findister Hardware Company
Tom Green County
Railroad Company
Ike Kenkies
Bindi
ALR
Henrys W. AL. Telegraph Company
Mopkins
Mills
Fox Pei Kk
Dalton
Allen
Werth
Meureve
Hester
Chamberlain
Bo AL Vaghs
Sabine i Ae Company
Wheby Harte
Bruff Harte
Exeer
Navarro
T. Martin
Ager
Trustes
Short Cosmetic Ad Prices from Local Store
A vintage ad lists soap and toothpaste prices including Cuticura Soap 19c Sanitol 25c Tooth Paste Ave Lyon 25c Tooth Paste 19c Arcadia Face Powder 39c D R Cold Cream 27c Rit Dye Soap two for 15c Ammonia 7c Lux Soap Chips 12c Peroxide 6c and Peroxide Cream 19c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Swift Specifics Cure Skin Ailments Promises Pure Blood Treatment
An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier that treats pimples boils and eczema by cleansing the blood. It claims external remedies fail and urges readers in the country to write for free medical advice from Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swit Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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