Brazil uses German ships for its own trade in war era
The article notes Brazil seizing German vessels in its harbors after German attacks on neutral ships. Brazil argues lawful reparation under international law and quotes the Houston Post on reciprocity. It also mentions White's Cream Vermifuge and General Pershing's welcome in Paris amid Allied expectations of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Germany
Houston Post
General Pershing
Paris
America
Proclamation Declares Red Cross Week 1917
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims the week ending June 25 1917 as Red Cross Week urging national support for armed forces relief at home and abroad. The proclamation names the American Red Cross as the official agency for voluntary effort and calls for patriotic sacrifice.
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American Red Cross
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Texas Peanut Acreage Promises Big Crop Outlook
The Houston Post notes Texas has 300000 acres planted to peanuts, while Madras in British India covered 4188086 acres in 1915 with about 1750000 acres planted and an estimated 663000 tons produced. Indian prices were far below Texas yields, with much of the crop sent to France amid high freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Madras
British India
France
Houston Post
Early paths of famous writers and their varied starts
The article outlines Jack London starting as a tramp and seaman before fame. Mary Roberts Rinehart trained as a nurse at the Pittsburgh School for Nurses. Louise Closser Hale pursued acting before turning to writing, reflecting diverse early careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack London
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Pittsburgh
Louise Closser Hale
Red Bird brings local news to Happy Hill Gazette
Red Bird deposits town notes from Happy Hill and Cuero area visits. Local residents including the Behlen, McElroy, Blume, Tassler, Probst and McMurty families are mentioned with social calls and Sunday visits. An advertising blurb for Boronze antiseptic ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bird
Dear Old Gazette
Otto Behlen
Fritz Ehlers
Della McElroy
Flossy
Ike
Henry Probst
Herman Kram
Shiner
Hilda Blume
Cuero
Frank Tassler
Our City
E. H. Tenberg
Near Shiner
Halletsville
Paul Otto, Jr
Alfred Hingst
Will McElroy
Sam MccMurty, Jr
Lelia McElroy
Belle Ludvick
Witting
Emil Buesing
Chas. Klohs
Otto Fisseler
Henry Sauer
State Licenses for Autos Aimed at Texas Cars
The Texas Commission at Austin plans to issue state licenses for about 175,000 autos. Cars will receive two metal tags—front and rear—via agent garages and dealers with licenses mailed to owners. Fees are 35 cents per horsepower with a $7.50 minimum. half the annual license fee will be collected this year.
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Texas
Commission
Austin
Parcel Post
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers of America
Association
Ford
Austin American
No Man's Land as Punishment for Opposition
The Galveston Tribune recalls Lincoln using extreme war power to remove a Union opponent Clement Vallandigham by sending him behind Confederate lines. It argues Wilson should consider similar action against current antiwar critics, framing neutrality as loyalty.
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Lincoln
Wilson
America
Clement Lord Vallangdigham
Congress
Union
General Burnside
Vallangdigham
United States
Galveston Tribune
Sour Stomach Advice and Home Remedy
A note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion from rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends slower eating, thorough chewing, light meals, especially avoiding meat at supper, and using Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
War Brides Show Sacrifice Not Exemption Motive
Letters note that marriage plans during the draft era reflect devotion rather than avoidance. The Beaufort Journal cites women awaiting husbands’ return and facing possible sacrifice as a noble motive in support of liberty and justice.
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Beaumont Journal
Cholera Morbus Warns of Sudden Illness and Home Remedy
In lively warning language this notice urges households to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for cholera morbus as medicines often unavailable in outbreaks. Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports quick relief for two sick children using the remedy in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
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Ler
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C.K. Schwab
Optician Shiner
Ballard
Heukhaus
the Gazette
Shiner, Texas
Dance Brothers
Detroit
C. M. Koerner
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San Antonio Brewing Ass
San Antonio
Wo. Zappe
S. A
A. P
Waco Branch
Waco
Yoakum
Lockhart
H. H. Hapler
E. J. Motis
W. F. Adams
Motis & Adams
LAW
Rocky Site Park
Rocky Site
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