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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
Papes Diapepsin Offers Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion acidity and stomach distress after meals. The tablet targets gas bloating and upset with a claim of fast action and low cost at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Ady
Hard-Hearted Jailer
A brief humorous exchange cited from the Buffalo Express features a Suffragist asking a jailer if he would go to jail for a principle and a Hobo recounting an unsuccessful jailer experiment where he was put to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Influenza Warning Ad Promotes CAPACINE
A brief advertisement urges immediate use of CAPACINE liquid to treat a grippy cold that may develop into influenza. It touts a trial bottle at 10 cents for two doses and mentions larger sizes available.
War era social secretary and service flag note
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote about a social secretary serving in France during the war, illustrated by a service flag with one star in a limousine. The item also includes vintage ads for Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and a quip on manners and employment.
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Planned in Texas
Houston readers learn of a Red Cross campaign to aid hungry and homeless Europeans. Officials from Washington and St. Louis outlined plans at a Houston meeting for the Christmas Roll Call to run December 16 to 23 with leaders J L Johnston, Joseph Dickson Jr, George W Briggs, and O C Lester among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Europe
America
South Texas
American Red Cross
Delive
Washington
D. C
Southwestern Division
St. Louis
Red Cross
J. L. Johnston
Joseph Dickson, Jr
George Waverly Briggs
0. C. Lester
South Texas roll call to boost memberships and banners
Counties across South Texas plan stirring contests to lead in new memberships for local organizations. Winners receive a handsome silk banner. the drive is directed by B. F. Bonner, F. J. Womack, Rodney Browne, division directors, and chapter chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctr Rrs
South Texas
B. F. Bonner
F. J. Womack
Rodney Browne
Wounded Soldiers to Be Assembled in 27 Camps
Washington soldiers incapacitated in overseas service will be gathered at twenty seven camps for convalescent detachments. The War Department orders form detachments, end overseas convalescent transfers to development battalions. Camps nearest home, intensive treatment, and rapid discharge aim for maximum physical restoration and earliest return. Camps listed include Gard, Custer, Devens, Dix, Dodge, Finston, Gordon, Grant, Hancock, Jackson, Kearney, Lee, Lewis, MacArthur, McClellan, Meade, Logan, Pike, Sevier, Shelby, Sherman, Sheridan, Taylor, Travis, Upton, Wadsworth, Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Egard
Custer
Devens
Dix
Dodge
Funston
Gordon
Grant
Hancock
Jackson
Kearney
Lee
Lewis
MacArthur
McClellan
Meade
Logan
Pike
Sevier
Shelby
Sherman
Sheridan
Taylor
Travis
Upton
Wadsworth
Wheeler
Sixty American Aviators Die in Lafayette Squadron
At a dinner for French air service allies the under secretary of aviation announced that among 240 American pilots in the Lafayette squadron sixty had been killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Under Secretary of Aviation
Lafayette
White Star Line Loses Ten Ships at Sea
Reports indicate the White Star Line suffered the loss of ten steamships totaling 180 379 gross tons during a period of heavy maritime danger. The fleet faced widespread destruction with significant damage to vessels and potential loss of life. Further details on ships and routes were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
New York
Pretty boudoir caps for the holidays
A selection of delicate boudoir caps in light silks crepe georgette and net with lace edging. The sample features light blue crepe de chine a cape back and ribbon trim with pink ribbon flowers near the temples, ideal as a dainty Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epe de Chine
Christmas tea and serving aprons showcased in print
The piece notes that Christmas cheer includes practical gifts like tea and serving aprons. A white muslin serving apron with rick rack and a lace edged tea apron in pink dotted batiste with ribbon rosettes are highlighted as inexpensive, festive options this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Decision Is Made Fine In Statewide Liquor Law
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overruled the attorney general's motion for rehearing in the statewide prohibition test case. The decision keeps key provisions prohibiting transportation and related acts of liquor illegal, while declaring other sections unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Prendergast
F. Meyer
Bexar County
Meyer
District Court
Travis County
Attorney General
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Morrow
Looney
Texas
B. F. Looney
Comptroller
British naval casualties total 29 766 to November 11
The admiralty said British naval casualties from the outbreak of the war to November 11 numbered 29 766. They include 2 466 officers and 30 895 men killed or died of wounds and wounded missing or prisoners. An additional 14 661 officers and men of merchant vessels and fishing boats were killed or lost at sea and 3 295 were taken prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Texas Cavalry Brigades Do Not Muster In
Washington reports that the new Texas cavalry brigades will not be mustered into federal service. Secretary Baker cites armistice effects, stating the War Department will decrease army size and individual wishes yield to national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Buchanan
Baker
War Department
League of Nations Does Not Supplant British Fleet
London report quotes Winston Churchill stating a league of nations should be practical yet cannot replace naval supremacy. He asserts no German colonies will be restored and no Turkish territories reclaimed, emphasizing Britain's strong fleet as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League OF Nations
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Dundee
Germany
Turkey
Hunt's Lightning Oil Promises Quick Relief for Influenza Sore Throat
An aging advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a powerful external remedy for influenza and lung throat pain. It cites a doctor who favors it in pneumonia treatment and a patient who felt relief within hours after application, while urging medical oversight for severe cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunts
Hunt
Aindy
Enforced Silence In Birmingham Snippet
A fragment from a Birmingham piece shows a dialogue about perceived talkativeness and the response to it. The speaker references sanction 208 and mentions a person named Mrs Glippers in a brief exchange.
Rheumatism Relief Ad With Vacher Balm
Relieve rheumatism pains quickly by applying Vacher Balm. Available in 25 cent jars or tubes. If unavailable, write to K W Vacher Inc New Orleans La for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Vacher, Inc
The Khaki Gentleman and the Love Confusion
Dialogue excerpt shows Harold introducing himself as Harold and a woman with many admirers mistaking the day. They joke about daily attention while noting a Saturday misunderstanding in a London TV bits piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Harold
London
Dr Peery's Dead Shot Promises Savings and Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Dr Peery's Dead Shot as saving money time and anxiety with one bottle and one dose sufficient without Castor OU in addition Ady offered as a health product claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peery
Castor OU
Ady
His Occupation and the Stamp Seller on a Bus
A short time ago a lay man stood in a corner bus wagon selling stamps. He charmed passersby but snagged attention with his dignity. He declared I yain't here to be laughed at I am here to sell first stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Receiving War Cross Promotes Womanly Strength Across Nations
The article lauds American women for war service and sacrifice, urging those with chronic pains or nervous complaints to try Favorite Prescription. It notes availability in tablet and liquid forms and promotes Dr. Pierce’s remedies from Buffalo New York and Houston Heights Texas, with a testimonial from a mother aided by the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor
Houston Heights
Texas
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