Battle at Parral described in detail during Villa pursuit clash
An extended account notes Major Frank Tompkins with about 150 troops in Parral, Mexico, where Carranza forces attacked his advance guard after a friendly visit. The skirmish halted a possible capture of Villa, with firing on a pack train and shouts of Viva Villa and Viva Mexico as Lozano and the Parral president urged calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parral
Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Frank Tompkins
Villa
Parra
Tompkins
Presidente of
Luis Herrera
Par- Major
Presidente
Villistas
Parras
Lozano
Herrera
Mexico
Ely's Cream Advertisement Promises Quick Nasal Relief
A brief advert promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh by applying a small amount of Ely's Cream in the nostrils. The antiseptic, fragrant warming cream is described as penetrating air passages to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and ease breathing, urging readers to buy from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Fresh Air and Oil of Kerein for Obesity Reduction
An exhortation on fighting obesity through outdoor activity and oil of kerein capsules. The advice emphasizes fresh air, deep breathing, and regular weighing, claiming oil of kerein is harmless and aids digestion with rapid weight reduction observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Bloodied stand at Parral as Tompkins repels Carranza attack
Major Tompkins leads a cavalry detachment against Carranza forces during a five hour fight near Parral. American losses include Sergeant Ridgeley, Private Ledford, and several corporals with wounded and dead mounted in the road. A flag of truce yields no retreat, as Lozano demands withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Carranza
Bigtly Falls
Jay Ridgely
Troop M
Thirteenth Cavalry
Herbert Ledford
Benjamin McGehee
Walter E. Willingham
Richard Tamous
L. M. Schoenberger
Santa Cruz
Lozano
Brown
Tenth Cavalry
Parral
Villa
Paras
Durango
Presidente Herrera
Colonel Brown
Ridgeley
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
The paper reports licenses issued Thursday for Lenard McCosta Clarke and Berlina Martine Pickens among Colored couples and Alexander Bosarge and Be atrice Rhodes among Whites. The piece also comments that widows get along, and notes social views on loafers versus industrious men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenard McCosta Clarke
Berlina Martine Pickens
Alexander Bosarge
Beatrice Rhodes
Navy Bill Boosts Enlisted Forces and Creates Medical Corps
The naval appropriation bill advances, proposing a 13 000 to 14 000 increase in enlisted personnel and 3 000 more marines. It adds a medical corps of 2 500 to 3 000, reorganizes the marine corps with a major general and three brigadier generals, and creates a marine reserve. The plan also funds a naval munitions plant and outlines summer fleet exercises and target practices across Atlantic and Pacific fleets, with drills near New York, Boston, Hampton Roads, and Puget Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval
Marine Corps
General Armor Factory
Summer Operations for Atlantic Fleet Planned
Secretary Daniels outlined the Atlantic fleet summer schedule with squadron exercises off Newport Naragansett Bay and war games involving the army near New York and Boston. May 15 to June 17 cover steaming trials and divisional drills, followed by June 19 Newport squadron exercises and July 4 shore leave with crews assigned to destinations. fleet to assemble July 8 in Narra.
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Gansett Bay
Army
New York State
Boston
Hampton Roads
New York
New London
Naval Militia
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Puget Sound
San Diego
Atlantic Fleet
Washington
Daniels
Newport
Narragansett Bay
Narra
Doctor Highlights Kidney Health and Swamp Root Remedy
Health article stresses kidney function’s role in overall illness and cites Bright’s Disease deaths in New York. Promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with sample offer and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
New York
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Opening of Empire Hall Celebrated With Dance
Mr. F. C. Smee hosted a pleasant Saturday night dance for Empire Hall opening in Bayou La Batre. Mrs. J. Smith held a Thursday birthday party for her children James Clyde and Aramenia with many children and candy. The skating craze has struck the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Smee
Empire Hall
J. €. Smith
James Clyde
Aramenia
Cardui Restores Brookhaven Woman From Severe Illness
Mrs H M Russell of Brookhaven Mississippi writes she was bedridden five months with chronic inflammation and intense pain. After eight bottles of Cardui over three months she recovered fully and now works hard, urging other women to try Cardui. sold by all druggists.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Cardus
Carduix
Local Social Notes From Mobile and Nearby
Tuesday night Mr. Co. L. opened a rink at Em perol Dr. R. H. Cogburn attended the Medical convention at Mobile. Mrs. J. T. Persons was a Mobile visitor Saturday. Miss Ethel Emerson of Mobile visits home folks. Mrs. George Smee Jr. was called to Birmingham to bedside her son Leroy. Mr. Clif Simmons, the flag man, has returned to work. Mrs. A. M. Crenshaw left for Birmingham for extended visit with her son Jack Crenshaw. Miss Hattie Smee is home after five weeks in Mobile. Mr. Fred Hamilton and family of Crichton visit home folks. Mr. Wilt Miller and family of Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L.aay
Emperol
R. H. Cogburn
Mobile
J. T. Persons
Ethel Emerson
George Smee, Jr
Birmingham
Leroy
Clif Simmons
A. M
Weekend Visits and Family Travel noted in local items
The short notes record Bile spending the weekend with their ts in Mry. Jim Horn departed Sunday for his mother. Mrs. A. H. Daughdrill and her sister Mrs. Duremus visited Mobile on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile
Jim Horn
Mother
A. H. Daughdrill
Duremus
Diseases Shown in the Face and the Blood Cure
An article argues face readings reveal internal illness and skin diseases. It promotes iron reduction and instead endorses S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier to cleanse and nourish blood, urging readers to contact the Swift Specific Medical Department in Atlanta for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
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