Co operation of Women in Civic Work Highlighted
John B. Carrington urged Woman's Club members to press for better housing and city improvements. He contrasted women's broader civic view with men's business focus and cited playgrounds parks and home economics as areas for deeper involvement. The meeting featured music by Ruby Getzler and violinist Joseph Groff with Miss Ruth Bingeman at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Carrington
Carring
Woman's Club
San Antonio
W. B. McMillan
Joseph Groff
Columbus
D'Ardla
Haeschke
Ruth Bingéman
Otto Riebe Undertaker Moves to New Private Chapel
Otto Riebe, undertaker, announces relocation to a private chapel at 177 North Private. Phone numbers listed as 341 for inquiries and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Riebe
Fiesta San Jacinto publicity plan expands statewide
Railroad ads will promote Fiesta San Jacinto opening April 20 with expanded excursion rates and larger advertising budgets than before. Fiesta Association executives and local press plans forecast record attendance with elaborate floats lighting downtown displays and a comic parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Jacinto
Breaks the Fetters That Bind Men
A medical advertisement urges readers to break fetters of ailment and adopt a new life. It outlines a home treatment using sarsaparilla, balmwort, cardiol essence, and endomene compound with dosages after meals and at night, claiming no opiates or habit-forming drugs.
Fort Sam Houston to stage Fiesta San Jacinto horse show
The Fort Sam Houston Fiesta San Jacinto features a major horse show April 23 with officers and enlisted men, civilians welcome, and events from mounted combat to obstacle jumping. Col. Charles G. Treat will command. Lt. Brice P. Disque manages. judges include O J Woodhull, F W Patten and J A Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Third Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Charles G. Treat
Brice P. Disque
O. J. Woodhull
F. W. Patten
J. A. Potts
German Army Aviator Killed in Low Flight Crash
Lieu tenant Dankmeyer a German army aviator was killed and Lieutenant Ruchtl his passenger was injured when their plane’s propeller broke at a low altitude over the aerodrome. Propeller fragments snapped the rigging and the aircraft collapsed.
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Munich
Bavaria
Dankmeyer
Ruchtl
Dallas man named second assistant inspector for public works
J. B. Nitschke state inspector of masonry and public works announces the appointment of R. McCoy of Dallas to the position of second assistant inspector. The rise in public building projects necessitated an additional aide for supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
J. B. Nitschke
R. McCoy
Dallas
Nitschke
Roachman to Manage Corpus Beach Hotel
W. A. Roachman, former Nueces hotel manager, will take over the Corpus Beach hotel for the summer season. The hotel, closed for months, plans to reopen on May 1 or June 1.
Cuero Club opposes Guadalupe river diversion plan
Cuero Commercial Club protests the proposal to divert waters from the Guadalupe river head into the Medina river. Secretary Harris is authorized to take necessary action to prevent the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero, Tex
Cuero Commercial Club
Guadalupe River
Medina River
Harris
Tennessee Engineer Nominated for Alaska Railroad Chief
The Tennessee delegation in Congress urged President Wilson to appoint Hunter MacDonald of Nashville, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as chief engineer of the new Alaska railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessean
Washington, D. C
Tennessee
Congress
Wilson Hunter MacDonald
Nashville
American Society of Civil Engineers
Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co Promotes Services
Advertisement touts up to date auto and taxi service with touring cars from 1914, motor trucks for baggage and messenger boys, day or night operation, regular rates, and quick service. Phone 749 for Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co
You are entitled to the best. You won’t cs it unless you for it.
The fragment presents a brusque motivational line urging effort and commitment. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theody
Day's Happenings Highlight Social Teas and Club Meetings
Mrs Adolph Wagner entertained nieces Amanda and Dorothea Guenther with a dinner. Laurel Heights Bridge Club hosted by Mrs S P Cunningham. Mrs W C Fly gave luncheon for Mary James and Ruth Lipscomb in the Japanese tea room. Blue bonnet luncheon honored Miss James and Miss Lipscomb with lace table and blue decor. Several charity teas and school club meetings scheduled, including Alamo Methodist Church fundraiser, Bohemian Scribblers gathering, Crockett School Mothers Club program on causes of unrest among women, and Lamar School event with readings and child program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wagner
Amanda Guenther
Dorothea Guenther
W. C. Fly
Mary James
Ruth Lipscomb
Fly
Social circle guests and theater outing at the Grand
Mrs B E Witte hosted a Grand box party Wednesday afternoon for Miss Noreen McCorkle of Hope Arkansas guest of Miss Eugenia Lankford. Attending were Miss McCorkle, Mrs W L Martin, Mrs J S Lankford, Miss Mamie Laas, Miss Eugenia Lankford and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Witte
Otis Skinner
Noreen McCorkel
Hope, Ark
Eugenia Lankford
McCorkle
W. L. Martin
J. 8. Lankford
Mamie Laas
DAR Chapter Hosts Washington Guest in San Antonio Tea
The San Antonio de Bexar Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson of Washington, D. C., with a Wednesday afternoon reception at Mrs. John J. Stevens home. Peach and plum blossoms and hyacinths adorned mantels while Mrs. E. O. Evans hosted the tea table with iced tea and punch from a silver bowl. A silver loving cup with yellow jonquils served as a centerpiece, flanked by silver candlesticks with green tapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio de Bexar
Daughters of the American Revolution
John J. Stevens
Albert Sidney Burleson
Washington, D. C
Stevens
E. O. Evans
Touzalin Hosts Warm House Warming at West Russell Residence
Mr and Mrs David Hudson Touzalin entertained guests at their newly built one story home at 1148 West Russell. Easter lilies azaleas jonquils hyacinths and palms filled the interior while a stringed orchestra played in the conservatory. Bridge tables were set up and a buffet supper followed with Mrs Furnish and Mrs Silliman assisting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Craig Adams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hudson Touzalin
West Russe's Place
Miss Maude Hucker Heads South After Uvalde Visit
Miss Maude Hucker returns from weeks in Uvalde and Del Rio and plans travels Friday to Houston Orange and Beaumont to visit friends and relatives in a regional circuit.
Joskes Plan Berlin Visit to See Mr Joske's Mother
Mr and Mrs Alexander Joske and Miss Lucile Joske depart Thursday for Berlin to visit Mr Joske's mother in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Joske
Lucile Joske
Berlin
Germany
Mr. Joske
Travis School Mothers Club Meeting Notice
The Travis School Mothers Club meets Friday at 3 45 afternoon with Rev. Arthur Jones of the First Presbyterian Church as speaker. Children will perform outdoor exercises. Hostesses include Mesdames FE Roberts H Messenger Morris Smith WC Price and TH Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar School Mothers’ and
C. Kile
Malone Duggan
Massey and
Corey
H. Tolle
A. P. Rheiner
Harry Wharton
Travis School
Arthur Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Mesdames FE
F. Roberts
H. M. Messenger
Morris Smith
W. C. Price
T. H. Thompson
Ruiz School Mothers Club Program Promises Evening
Mrs James M Young will speak and Miss Cecile Steinfeldt will perform a piano number at the Ruiz School Mothers Club gathering. The afternoon event features a brief program and local community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruiz School Mothers’ Club
James M. Young
Cecile Steinfeldt
Woman 16 after illness notes cure by Lydia E Pinkham remedy
A 16 year old New Orleans girl praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for her recovery from serious illness and fatigue. A Pa. mother reports similar relief for suppression pain and skin issues after using the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
New Orleans
Amelia Jaquilard
Tehoupitoujas St
St. Clair
Lydia E
Easter Dance Honors Grace Behring Of St Louis
Miss Linda Heilig hosted a Tuesday afternoon dance in honor of Miss Grace Behring of St. Louis. Easter decor and games with prizes awarded to Florestine Heilig Callie McCall and Grace Behring. Refreshments at a festively decorated dining room featured Easter rabbits cut flowers and ferns. Plate favors were egg candy baskets. Attendees included Grace Behring Ruth Behring Callie McCall Leona Hennessey Edna Hooke Fiorentina Heilig Bessie Heilig Bills Frick Frances Johnson Ruth Binman Mrs Earl McCloud Mrs Danysch and Mrs Warren G Clark.
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Linda Heilig
Grace Behring
St. Louis
Florestine Heilig
Callie McCall
Miss Behring
Isses Grace Behring
Ruth Behring
Leona Henness
Widows May Get Pension Aid From House Vote
The House passed a bill by 276 to 54 to provide pensions for widows and minor children of soldiers and sailors who served in the Spanish American war, the Philippine insurrection, and the Boxer uprising. It would pay $12 monthly to eligible widows and $2 monthly per child under sixteen, contingent on the widow’s marriage to the service member before passage. Benefits limited to those with no other means of support and net income under $250 yearly. About 4000 widows are estimated in veterans camps. the appropriation is projected at $2,600,000.
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Washington, D. C
China
United Spanish War Veterans
Picnic at Hot Wells for Harris School Pupils
Mrs. Nancy Fuller hosted a weekday afternoon picnic for fifth and sixth grade pupils of William T. Harris school at Hot Wells. With Mr. Little’s hotel kindness the group enjoyed a pool swim followed by a basket lunch.
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Nancy Fuller
Hot Wells
William T. Harris
Little
Turkish tobacco enters California grow season
Turkish tobacco farming expands in California with Ban shiny Valley shipments rising from 100000 pounds last year to an expected 3 to 400000 pounds this season. The new crop aims to boost local agriculture and meet growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ban Snes Valley
St Marys Street Extension Plans Nearing Start
The St Marys street extension is expected to begin upon Alderman Lambert's return from California. Contracts are signed for land needed and only four or five property owners have not yet agreed to subscribe. The move could affect the Commerce street widening project as buildings may need reconstruction if St Marys is cut through the block between Commerce and Market streets.
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Lambert
California
St. Mary's Street
Commerce Street
Steves
San Antonio
St. Mary’s
Market
St. Mary’s Street
Doctor's DVICE and Home Remedies Advice Column
A reader asks for reliable scalp treatment for dandruff and itching. Answer cites plain yellow mingos in 4 oz jars as a cure. Other letters request weight gain, rheumatism relief, cold cures, digestion aids, and kidneyd bladder advice with various tonics and tablets.
Landowners with unsigned uptake face full contract hold
The passage notes that land needed is under contract but owners have not signed up. It highlights a bottleneck where required land remains tied up by existing agreements, delaying progress toward development.
Adopt Marketing Plan for Southwest Texas Onion Growers
A Southwest Texas onion growers cooperative approves selling at f. o. b. shipment point with inspection there. The change departs from the old association’s delivery system. Committee members are A. C. Richter I. Alexander and J. C. Minus with E Denicke elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Co-Operative Onion Growe
Onion Growers
A. C. Richter
I. Alexander
J. C. Minus
Child illnesses flood town with coughs and fevers
The notice warns of widespread diseases among children including whooping cough scarlet fever and rales urging Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for inflamed throats and coughing. Mrs I C Hostler of Grand Island Nebraska reports three children improved after a few doses from the drug store.
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Foley
I. C. Hostler
Grand Island
Neb
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