San Antonio Opens Fourth Liberty Loan Drive in Parade
San Antonio launches the fourth Liberty Loan drive with a noon parade from the plaza near the Alamo. 3500 Camp Travis soldiers, a luncheon of 450 workers, and a spectacular fireworks display mark the event as the city races to raise 4 726 000 dollars for the war effort amid calls for unity and sacrifice.
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Influenza Delays October 7 Draft Entrainment
Washington reports Spanish influenza hitting army camps nationwide. Crowder cancels October 7 entrainment for 148,000 draft registrants as new cases soar to 3,036 pneumonia deaths rise. Camp Devens sees one in four men infected with ten percent advancing to pneumonia.
Acids in Stomach Cause Indigestion
Medical authorities state that nearly nine tenths of stomach trouble and indigestion stem from excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. Delayed digestion irritates the stomach, souring food and causing painful symptoms. a remedy suggested is Bicurated Magnesia taken after meals to sweeten the stomach and prevent excess acid.
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Influenza Fatalities Grow as Camps Report Surge
The latest influenza wave hits camps hardest with Camp Dix reporting 1007 new cases, Camp Devens tallying 300 new infections and 3 deaths, while civilian cases rise in New England. At Camp Logan Houston four men die this month from pneumonia bringing September toll to twelve. victims include Jodie Brown Duncan Oklahoma James Robertson Adah Oklahoma and Alvin King Wankomis. Authorities say the influenza wave is waning and conditions near normal again.
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Draft Drawing Set for Sept 30 by Gen Crowder
Washington D C Sept 27 Provost Marshal General Crowder announced September 30 as the date for the national draft lottery to determine the order of call for the 18 000 000 men ages 18 to 45 who registered for selective service The drawing will be public at the Senate Office Building and the numbers will be released to the press and the country by district boards as quickly as possible The process requires about 26 hours to complete with roughly 17 000 capsules to be drawn one at a time.
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BANNING ARRESTED IN PITTSBURGH ESPIONAGE CASE
Pittsburg September 27. Federal agents arrest Charles F. Banning at the Duquesne Club on a warrant charging violation of the Espionage Act. Banning described as a reputed multi millionaire and head of German espionage and propaganda in Pennsylvania. He is a naturalized American citizen.
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Charles F. Banning
Christmas packages for men overseas must be sent early
Washington Sept 27 Christmas packages for men serving on naval vessels abroad must reach New York not later than November Secretary Daniels announced to making public the regulations governing such packages for men serving in the naval service both at home and in the war zone The regulations provide that pack fees sent by parcel post must comply with postal rules and be enclosed in substantial boxes with hinged or screw top covers so as to facilitate opening and inspection All boxes sent by express are limited to twenty pounds should be not more than two cubic feet in volume be of wood well strapped and have hinged or screw tops No perishable food products other than those in cans or glass jars should be picked All packages must be marked with the name and address of the sender with a notation Christmas box and must be forwarded in care of the supply officer fleet base 201e Street and Third Avenue South Brooklyn NY oe Soldier and Sweetheart found dead
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Nuga-Tone Promises Quick Relief for Weak Nervous Health
An old ad touts Nuga-Tone as a remedy for anemia fatigue headaches and poor appetite. It claims to build red blood and nervous energy, revive digestion and provide color and sparkle. The ad offers a one dollar bottle with a 20 day trial and money back guarantee through Wagner Drug Co.
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Poole in Stockholm Arrival and Moscow Arrests Reported
Stockholm reports DeWitt Toole Jr acting American consul general arrived after a week in Moscow as British officials and many civilians were imprisoned in the Kem. The scene involves High Commissioners Lockhart and ententes officials with several individuals detained amid tensions between nations.
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Clancy Released From San Quentin After Full Term
Eugene A. Clancy, sentenced to seven years for a Tudianano dynamiting conspiracy, was released from San Quentin today after serving the term minus good behavior credits. He had been moved from Leavenworth to San Quentin prior to release.
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Consumers Supply Co Sells Colorado Potatoes at 3.35 per 100
A carload of high quality Colorado potatoes arrived and is offered for sale at 3.35 dollars per 100 pounds by The Consumers Supply Co located at 418 Navarro.
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Johnston Named Texas Governor as Hobby Leaves
Austin Sept 27 Lieutenant Governor R M Johnston will assume governorship of Texas at 10 40 tonight as Governor Hobby departs for Washington to attend a cotton conference. Hobby is expected to be absent about two weeks. Johnston arrived in Austin yesterday.
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President to Speak Opens Liberty Loan Campaign
President Wilson arrived in New York and will open the Liberty Loan campaign tonight with an address at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Radio raid uncovers secret enemy wireless stations in Chicago
DOJ operatives raid two secret wireless setups in Chicago, one in a downtown office block atop a skyscraper with a sending station capable of messages to Mexico, the other a receiving unit on the North Side. Operators admit transmitting for some time but claim ignorance of destinations while a registered alien enemy is taken into custody. Additional notes speak of ground wiring and concealed rooms in the two buildings.
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Cactus Men to March in Saturday Parade
Col TC Williams commands the Nineteenth Infantry as battalions from the new Eighteenth Division prepare to march in Saturday’s city parade. The unit expects a ceremonial display under local military oversight.
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Liberty Loan Parade in San Antonio Draws Military Units
In San Antonio on Saturday an opening demonstration for the Fourth Liberty Loan is planned. The parade will pass the post office at 2 PM with troops from the Nineteenth Infantry, the 8th, and the 86th, plus bands from Nineteenth Infantry and 64th Field Artillery. Artillery batteries from the Eighteenth Field Artillery Brigade join the march. O M Burr of the San Antonio National Discount Company reports pro rata subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan by the city branches based on local business.
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Petrol for Weddings Court Proceedings Withdrawn
Court actions against a Liverpool firm for using petrol to transport a wedding party to and from the church were withdrawn. Police said the move followed instructions from the deputy controller under the petrol order, noting that parties in contracting marriage performed a public duty.
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Austrians Expect Immediate Italian Attack Along Lower Piave
The Vienna press reports 800,000 Italian troops massed on a short Piave front with vast store of guns and ammunition. It notes rising air power and machine gun growth, citing an attache who says Italian advantage in air dominance. The Austrian view predicts a drive to break the Austrian line and penetrate its roster.
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Mayor Smith Arrested Over Recreation Appointment
Philadelphia officials issued a war rant for Mayor Thomas B. Smith on misbehavior charges, based on Otto J. Mallory’s affidavit accusing him of abusing power in appointing an unfit recreation supervisor. It marks a second arrest since taking office, amid an election law indictment tied to a ward political clash.
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