Washington War Housing Moves Open Esteemed Homes
Washington D C January 27 Hundreds of Washingtons most expensive homes may be opened to war workers within days The Building Corporation of the War Department has commandeered seventeen top properties and will rent them to government employees at fixed reasonable rates Owners must accept the terms or have the property taken over The government will manage the properties during the war with funds and supervision to fix rents and operations
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Washington, D
Washington
Building Corporation
War Department
Congress
Cardus Restores Health in Marmaduke Widow
Marmaduke Arkansas Mary Bill writes of severe illness with sleepless nights fainting spells and numb limbs. After trying many medicines she found relief taking Cardus per the Birth Almanac guidance. She soon regained strength able to work and credits Cardus with saving her health and life.
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Marmaduke
Ark
Mary
Bill
Cardus
Medical education memo urges doctors to lead in prevention
Sir George Newman calls medical practitioners primary agents to curb heart disease. The piece notes heart disease causes about one third of deaths ages 1 to 65 and treats preventive medicine as key, highlighting life expectancy gains since the 19th century and urging reforms alongside personal habits.
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Sir George Newman
England
Board of Education
London Mail
Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises From Catarrh
A home remedy claim offers relief for catarrh related deafness head noises and throat phlegm. The treatment uses Parmint double strength dissolved in hot water with sugar and taken as a tablespoonful four times daily, with improvements reported after one day. It asserts most ear troubles are catarrh and promising outcomes are possible.
Visitors from Across the Nation Staying at Local Hotels
A string of guests and registrants from multiple states are noted at prominent San Antonio hotels. Mrs Wo TL Mien and her son visit the Gunter, Dr and Mrs Fasten stay at the Menger, and others from New York Dallas Boston Memphis Marlin and more are registered at the St Anthony the Menger the Gunter and the Lanter.
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Wo TL Mien
Af Tet Rio
Gunter
Fasten
Magic Paes
Menger
Hen H. Weber
New York
St. Anthony
Ralph Wood
Victorian
Lanor
H. J. Nelson
Altoona
Menges
M. E. Ugh
Clara Belege
Teva Crites
Marlin
Lanter
A. H W. Klein
New York City
Scott Gowers
Dallas
Mia
Lt. Harrison
Draken Tow
Okik
Small
Boston
A. G Karbach
W. C. Wheeling
Ballaste
Mengen
Dim GC. Healar
B. Briggs
Marin
W. J. Asher
Guner
Ednah Moorris
Memphis
St. Anthon
J. M. Siaterned
Flag for infantrymen by Adah Chapter presents banner
Adah Chapter No 40 of the Order of the Eastern Star plans a public ceremony to present a heavy sick taffeta regimental banner to Lexas infantry, with a 10 foot mahogany pole, gold fringe, and eagle crest. Carrie Michael will deliver the address, Major Webb to reply on his return. Mrs M Bruce chaired the purchase.
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Lexas
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Texas Cavalry
Carrie Michael
Major Webb
M. Bruce
Yanks Guests of Roosevelts at Oyster Bay
Col and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt entertained a score of Camp Mills soldiers at Oyster Bay. The former president and his wife planned weekly visits for the rest of the war. Soldiers viewed trophies, including African skins and regimental flags, and tea was served before a tour of the estate.
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Oyster Gay
N. X
Theodore Rouxzevelt
Camp Mills
Submarine War Widening Shipping Losses Across Months
London dispatch reports rising British tonnage losses from German U-boat actions. August 1918 saw higher casualties than June, with output gaps widening. Analysts warn that despite improved anti submarine measures the overall tonnage deficit persists, threatening supply as war at sea remains critical.
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Tention ‘Timea Services
Gan -Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Public Ledger Vo
London
Avarfare
Commierce
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Eee
Calotabs Calomel Ad Offered as Delightful New Remedy
A promotional item extols Calotabs as a modern calomel that eliminates nausea and griping. It claims one nightly dose with water cleanses the liver and purifies the system, leaving the user ready for the day with increased appetite, and notes the product is sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a guarantee.
Beers Confiscated In Vice Squad Drug Arrests
A married woman, 23, was arrested at her Eighth Street home for violating federal liquor laws. Police seized 190 pints of beer as the vice squad, along with a chauffeur and two couples, face related charges and fines. Draft evaders in court pled guilty, including HM C Young and Isidro Hernandez, with sentences varying by charge and religious exemption cited.
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Eighth Street
van Riper
Baker
Pho
Thewine
United States District
Duval West
HM. C. Young
Isidro Hernandez
John W. Smith
Hernandez
Young
Aet
City building inspector promises action on dangerous awnings
City Inspector John Lichter vows rapid repair or demolition of unsafe awnings and galleries above sidewalks after a recent collapse on Travis Street, with warnings to avoid repeats and to start immediate notices for repairs.
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John L. Iichter
Michter
Gallery Torn Down by Firemen After Street Crash
Inspector Richter orders corrective action after a Travis Street crash. Firemen tore down the gallery of a two story dwelling in the 800 block of Austin Street to prevent repetition. Three awnings in the 600 block were removed by carpenters for safety.
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Inspector Richter
Travis Street
Austin Street
Ty Carpenter
Fordw
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Meni’s
Big Boys
Scheyers
Percale
GOC
Sam
Hank
WY DevAeoons Co
Sithe
San Antonio
Floresville
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Morésville
Johnston Hilcombe
Mooresville
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