Sugar restrictions restrict new firms in Texas war drive
State Food Administrator E A Peden orders no sugar for new mercantile establishments starting after July 1, with exceptions only for essential wartime growth such as shipbuilding oil fields or military bases. The rule targets restaurants boarding houses and bakeries as the sugar supply is rechanneled, affecting soft drink makers and new boarding-house projects while maintaining distribution to existing bakeries and restaurants.
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Texas
E. A.peden
Pakerica
Peden
Snor
San Antonio
Food v Administration
Flatonia Fair to Feature Liberty Week Events
The sixth annual Flatonia Fair, labeled Liberty Fair, runs October 4–5 with a Liberty Loan drive, speeches by an Army officer with France service, dances, a "Giggle Path," a baby show on October 5, and a free market ball.
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Flatonia
France
Kelly Field Flier Crashes. Marion Telephones Offline
An aviator from Kelly Field misread his route over Marion Texas and struck a high rail pole, causing a crash that disabled all telephone lines north and west of town for hours. The pilot escaped with minor scratches as crowds gathered to view the wreckage and assess the disruption to communications.
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Kelly Field
Marion
Teras
Guadalupe Gazette
the Gazette
San Antonio Plans 1919 Street Work for Army Camps
City streets commissioner Louis Heuermann outlined 1919 plans to improve seven major routes to army camps, including Frio City Road and Guadalupe Street, to speed troop and supply movement. Budgeting is under way with federal material restrictions and emphasis on self government projects.
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Louis Heuermann
Heuermann
Washington
Bighways Department
State Highway Department
Federal Bureau
Frio City
Kelly Held
Guadalupe Street
Castroville
Arramora Street
Kelly Field No. 2
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Camp ‘Travis
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Country Club House
Camp Stanley
Martinez Street
Fredericksburg Road
Fredericksburg
Moeres Street
Cincinnati Avenue
Heuergaun
China Cigarette Exports and Odd Figures Highlighted
Historical clipping notes large cigarette exports to China with figures suggesting ten cigarettes per Chinese person yearly. Mentions popular science discussions and law export values reaching 12 million dollars, reflecting era trade rhetoric and statistical quirks.
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China
Popular Science Monthly
Lawtour
Sagegtiee
Fatherless French Children Adopted by Army Post Men
A desolate French family, father killed, mother and three children dependent on aid, was adopted by Army Transport Repair Unit 304 at Fort Sam Houston. Corporal Morris Wise led soldiers to raise funds from five cents to a dollar, adopting Jean and planning more support through the Society for the Fatherless Children of France.
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Morris Wise
Corps
The Modern Hopeful
A factory head plans retirement and offers to pass the business to his son. The son proposes a shared plan to continue work for a few more years so they can retire together. This anecdote from Every body's Magazine illustrates family business and ambition.
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Tom
Pye
Everybody's Magazine
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children
An advertising passage touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims to prevent illness by keeping bowels clear, urging mothers to buy the genuine product and use a teaspoonful to yield quick relief.
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California
Maur Seuaester
Ornin
Byrup
Californie
Overcoats and Boys Wear Prices From a Quint Store Sale
An old-time price list shows extensive markdowns on overcoats with values from 3.85 to 16.50 and selections of boys shirts and blouses priced from 0.65 to 3.50 plus rompers hats and ties at small sums, reflecting a department store sale catalog.
MISSOURI YOUTH IN FRANCE MEETS MULE FROM FARM
Private Victor Orminger a Marine from Avondale Mo encountered an old Missouri mule named Tobe in the war zone. The mule had been drafted by a buyer and joined the military service. Orminger reported the amusing reunion in a letter to relatives.
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Kansas City
France
Missouri
Victor Orminger
Marines
Avondale
Irminger
Tobe
Rural motor truck routes to receive government help
Washington Sept 21 The Bureau of Markets in the Department of Agriculture seeks cooperative agreements with rural motor truck operators. Those agreeing to standardize practices will gain access to advance bureau information and other benefits. Requirements include dependable service and schedules, fair rates, cost records, use of uniform bills of lading, adequate insurance, and furnishing selected records. Large metal signs for display on trucks will be provided.
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Washington, D.C
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ansious
Bureau of Marketa
Bureau
Unig
States Department of Agr
Plan Reform Refocuses German War Effort At Home
A London dispatch cites German officials seeking expedients to restore morale and reinforce a peace offensive abroad. It says the government aims to satisfy internal demands while undermining Entente criticism and curbing the influence of the ruling castes. A separate notice offers a kitchen tip to steam and mash potatoes for better nutrition.
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London
Daily News
Totterdam
Germany
Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Help Health and Vitality
Daily Health Talks extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and his remedies for digestion. It highlights Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets made from Mayapple leaves aloe jalap root, claiming gentle bowel movement with no after effects and renewed well being.
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Buffalo
America
DN Pierce
Dogetor
Dr. Pierce
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