Chaplains spark first electric reading room in Mexican camp
FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION IN MEXICO. Army chaplains in the Casas Grandes area have established the region’s first electric lighting reading room and a movie show for soldiers. Chaplain J M Moose oversees the cinema, reading room, mail censoring, and money orders, funding films with athletic proceeds. Shows draw up to 3000 nightly attendees, aiding morale and discipline.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Sierra Madres
Chihuahua
States
Casas Grandes Valley
J. M. Moose
Seventh Cavalry
Express Company
el Paso
J. A. Randolph
Second Engineers
el Valle
C. J. N. Scott
Tenth Cavalry
Young Men's Christian Association
Red Cross
Young Men's Hebrew
Camp Dublan
Moose
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Aero Squadron
Casas Grandes
Inside Bath Claim Promises Fresh Health Routine
An old health notice urges a morning hot water and limestone phosphate drink to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this “inside bath” cleanses purifies the alimentary canal improves breath and complexion and reduces bilious attacks and constipation. The ad promotes buying a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store.
Comeback Man Rebounds With Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health aid for overworked, undernourished men. It claims the capsules stimulate appetite and sleep, restore strength, and cure ailments from uric acid poisoning to kidney issues. The ad promises refunds if no help and prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per box. It urges looking for the GOLD MEDAL brand and asserts purity and origin.
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Haarlem
Holland
Social service committee formed at Protestant Episcopal convention
PLAN SOCIAL SERVICE ST. LOUIS Mo Oct 28 An announcement from the House of Bishops at the Protestant Episcopal general convention here says a standing social service committee headed by Bishop Edwin Lines will work with the House of Deputies. The move signals approval of social responsibility and openness, as the convention has held a daily social forum on welfare. The week’s talks focus on representation in the House of Deputies and potential public sessions for the bishops.
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ST. Louis
Edwin
Lines
Newark
N. J
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal General Convention
House of Deputies
Paul Jones
Utah
Philadelphia
Beecham Dies At Hampstead Home
London. Sir Joseph Beecham, famed patent medicine manufacturer, died in his bed at his Hampstead home. He had been ill for some time and his passing ends a notable era in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Sir Joseph Beecham
London
Hampstead
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury causing bone necrosis and sickness, while Liver Tone cleanses liver and bowels without salivation and restores energy. The pitch urges purchase with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
For Your Child's Sake Does Your Childs Kidneys Act
An advertisement claims Liquid Shu Make cures a sleeping kidney problem in 2 days. It promises guaranteed results or refunds, with druggists able to supply 25c bottles via wholesalers. The copy urges immediate purchase to prove effectiveness.
Methodist Mission Conference Held in East Bernard
The German Mission Conference of the M. E. Church South met in East Bernard on October 18 1916 for its forty third annual session led by Bishop H C Morrison D D. Roll call answered by all members with guests from multiple conferences. Mason was chosen as the sen and annual conference appointments announced for Eastern and Western Districts including O W Benold G W Muenningk F W Radetzky and others with education secretary R Gammenthaler and junior college involvement.
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East Bernard
Tex
M. E. Church
South
H. C. Morrison
D. D
E. Hightower
R. H. Bennett
W. T. Gray
H. M. Whaling
C. L. McDonald
T. N. Ivey
Randolph Kleeberg
W. N. Pinson
Mason
Train Hold-Up Fails Near Rayville Louisiana
Five robbers halted the eastbound Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific train near Rayville about 7:30 PM. They boarded from Rayville, forced the engineer to stop, and tried to uncouple cars but failed. Shots were fired at the baggage car and engineer. a passenger flagman fired back, frightening the bandits into the woods as authorities pursue.
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Shreveport
Vicksburg
Shreveport & Pacific
Rayville
Guthridge
McDaniel Murder Trial Resumes in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri on October 23 the Oscar D McDaniel murder trial of Harriet Moss McDaniel proceeds after a prior continuance. Special Prosecutor Lockwood absence of several state witnesses prompted possible further delay while defense seeks proceedings before the November election. Attorney General John T Barker aided by Governor Major secured a noon continuation.
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ST. Joseph
Oscar D. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Harriet Moss McDaniel
Lockwood
McDaniel
John T. Barker
Missouri
Major
Governor Ferguson Plans Events Across Texas
Governor Ferguson returned to Austin from a Bell county farm trip and may not visit Dallas during the State Fair. He will attend the Cotton Palace opening in Waco on November 1 and deliver a San Antonio speech in the final week of the national campaign. He is hopeful for Wilson's re election.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Bell County
Dallas
Waco
San Antonio
Wilson
Smoke Abatement Week Observed in Pittsburg
Smoke abatement week is observed in Pittsburg starting today with speakers on the smoke question. J. W. Henderson of Pittsburg, chief of the bureau of smoke regulation, was the principal speaker, and lantern slides showed progress since 1938 in clearing the sky line of the city.
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Pittsburg
J. W. Henderson
Bureau of Smoke Regulation
Pittsurg
Caplan Trial to Begin in Los Angeles
The second trial of David Caplan alleged dynamiter was scheduled to begin in the Superior Court in Los Angeles today. Caplan was arrested February 21, 1915 near Seattle and charged with complicity in the Times building annihilation in 1910 that killed 20 people.
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Caplan
Angeles
Cal
David Caplan
Seattle
Times
Texas Midland valuation set under rail act report
Interstate Commerce Commission reports the Texas Midland railroad valued at 2 527 414 after depreciation with 111 miles from Greenville to Ennis and Commerce to Paris. Materials on hand total 96 857.19. Gross earnings since start through June 30 2014 stand at 1 127 003.94. Total capitalization 2 112 000. Protest period ends December 1 if officials are dissatisfied. Travis County leads in Wilson campaign funds with 2249, Harris and Dallas counties follow. fundraising closes October 28.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Midland Railroad
Greenville
Ennis
Commerce
Paris
Ferguson
Travis County
Austin
Tex
H. A. Wroe
Harris County
Dallas County
Texas
Lake Austin Refills After Summer Drainage
Lake Austin in Texas rises again after being drained to supply water to rice growers in the south. Water began to rise last Friday.
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Lake Austin
Austin
Tex
Water levels rise as sluice gates open after flood surge
The report notes water continuing to rise to about fifty feet and rushing through sluice gates at a rapid rate. Pleasure boats again patrol the lake waters for about twenty miles upstream as authorities manage the emerging flood. A German inventor creates foldable shoe clasps that secure when tightened.
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Associated Bible Students Nvention
Horlick
Merchants Transfer Co
Chas, Zoller
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Rou
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E. A. Kanken
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P. H. Hensch
Rabke
Cuero
F. Mumme
Yancy
L. F. Jordan
Missionsfreund
J. A. G. Rabe
Western District
C. A. Lehmberg
Bartlett and Beyersville
E. W. Bode
Fredericksburg
A A. R. Vetter
Harper and James’ River
R. Gammthaler
Liano
H. W. Weise
W. D. Weimers
Cherokee Junior College
A. Lehmberg
Secretary of Education
R. Gammenthaler
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Kondon
Ruggist
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