REO Trucks Highlighted at Auto Show and Salesrooms
Mr. Merchant urged to invest in an REO truck to expand delivery reach and boost sales. Exhibits show %-ton and 2-ton models at the Auto Show and in the salesrooms.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
17
REO Trucks Offer High Mileage and Low Fuel Use
REO TRUCKS are built for maximum mileage with minimum fuel consumption. They are dependable to maintain and operate. Parts are priced reasonably and kept in stock for immediate delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REO
World of
Motors
Maverick Declines Army Roles to Campaign for San Antonio Sheriff
Captain Lewis Maverick, candidate for fire and police commissioner, rejects offers of captaincy and machine-division commands as war mobilization looms. He emphasizes commitment to finish his race, notes San Antonio as a potential storm center, and argues for a capable local police force to aid federal authorities if needed. He also declines to appear before Fort Sam Houston’s examining board for a major in the officers reserve corps, stating he will serve his term if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Lewis Maverick
Haseen
Theodore Roosevelt
Maines
Laverick
San Antonio
Mexico
Bradford
Fort Sam Houston
Reserve Corps
San
The
Lakes States
Fire
A Coated Tongue and Liver Warnings in Health Advice
A physician essay warns that a coated tongue and bad breath signal liver imbalance caused by intestinal blockage. It advocates Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for laxative relief and Anuric as an antidote for uric acid buildup, linking illness to stagnation and toxins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemeter
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Army Expansion Plans Center San Antonio Training
Department officials expect rapid training of a large army here as part of a nationwide expansion to fight Germany. Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson would house thousands with Leon Springs and nearby lands under option for future use while bakery and remount units are mobilized to supply bread and horses for National Guard troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
San Antonio
Southern Department
Washington
Fort Sam Houston
National Guard
Camp Wilson
Leon Springs
Border
Harry L. Rogers
Aviation
el Paso
Western Department
Eligibility Determined in Washington for Causes
Text notes that eligibility findings have been completed and sent to Washington regarding cases in which men were found eligible. The statement emphasizes progress in processing qualifying individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Antonio Poised as Major Mobilization Hub
Postmaster George Armistead returned from Washington describing plans to mobilize up to 100000 men in San Antonio and to expand post office facilities and add sub stations. He noted intense purpose in Washington, and said Senator Stone appeared care worn amid criticism of the armed neutrality bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States
War Department
George Db. Armistead
Washington
Department
Mr. Armistead
Post Office Department
Armistead
Congress
Texas Guard Units Mobilizing at Camp Wilson Post
Texas National Guard units are moving into Camp Wilson as mobilization efforts intensify. The deployment signals a broader mobilization plan with units to assume stationing duties in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Guard
Camp Wilson
Mothers Here Interested in New Vap-O-Rub Trial
Local druggists report strong interest among mothers with small children in Vick's Vap-O-Rub Salve recently introduced from the South. The salve is sold in 25c 50c and 1.00 packages on a 30 day trial with money back if it fails to prove better than internal medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
Infantry Regiments Reach Camp Wilson Ahead of Saturday Finish
Reports from the Southern Department chief of staff list arrival of Second Infantry units A C D G KK H from San Antonio Wa Co Taylor, Third Infantry F Marlin KK Orange HQ and machine gun company Dallas H, Fourth Infantry from Vernon, Cavalry Troop C San Antonio Troop A and a supply troop detachment Houston with more units en route by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wilson
Southern Department
San Antonio
Waco
Taylor
Marlin
Orange
Dallas
Vernon
Houston
Brackenridge Park to Open This Sunday
Commissioner Lambert announces Brackenridge Park will open Sunday with a beach concert and swimming if weather permits. The park staff have prepared roads golf course diamonds tennis courts and zoo exhibits while sand piles firewood and new kitchens are planned for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackenridge Park
Lambert
Zoo
Pershing to Speak at Rotary Club Meeting
General Pershing accepted an invitation to address the Rotary Club at the St. Anthony Hotel on Loyalty to the Flag. The group discussed inviting all Texas National Guard officers and voted to attend the opening baseball game in San Antonio on April 13 to support Col. W. S. Hendrick’s recruiting campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
Rotary Club
St. Anthony
Texas National Guard
San Antonio
Col. W. S. Hendrick
Austin
Negro Held Awaiting San Marcos Officials in San Antonio
A 28 year old Black man was arrested in San Antonio by Policeman Dunning on a felony charge and is to be held until Sheriff Allen and Constable McGruden from San Marcos arrive Friday afternoon. The report notes San Marcos men are en route to take custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
San Antonio
Dunning
Allen
McGruden
New Dentist Helps Patient Through Gas Procedure
Dialogue excerpt shows a patient Bronco Bill questioning gas anesthesia with a nervous tone. The dentist reassures that the gas will ease the procedure and reduce pain, emphasizing the patient’s comfort and safety.
Cardus touted as cure for female weakness in Palestine
Mrs Annie Wyrill of Palestine Texas credits four years of female trouble with relief after using Cardus tonic. She reports severe back pain fainting spells and weakness until after a bottle and a half she could stand and work again enjoying long-term recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Annie Wyrill
Cardus
City and County Saloons Ordered Closed for School Trustee Election
Attorney General B F Looney issues amended ruling closing all saloons in Bexar County for the county school trustee election. San Antonio approved as independent district earlier. four precincts vote for two trustees Champe G Carter and T P Dashiel seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Looney
Bexar County
Davis
Austin
San Antonio
Champe G. Carter
T. P. Dashiel
Commissioners
Funeral for H P Drought to be Held Sunday
The San Antonio banker and Commonwealth Bank and Trust co. vice president H P Drought will be buried Sunday after a 3 PM home service at 529 Oakland Street and 3:30 PM at St Marys Church. Active pallbearers are bank officers and directors. honorary pallbearers are listed. Gerald Drought, his son, is traveling from New Jersey with Mrs. F E Sharpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Drought
San Antonio
Oakland Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company
Drought
Harry Landa
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
J. E. Jarratt
H. H. Reed
A. E H. Worden
G. Newton
C. J. Lukin
W. W. King
G. Graham Watts
William Aubrey
Ferdinand Herff
John J. Stevens
Charles Florian
Robert Lay
Floyd McGown
James Simpson
Gerald
Muller Co. Charter Filed in Austin for Southwest Texas Distributors
The Muller Company of San Antonio filed its charter in the State Department in Austin on April 6. Capital stock set at $20,000 to handle automobiles and accessories at wholesale and retail. Alfred Muller presides, L S Peter is vice president and treasurer, E C Jones secretary. Successors to the Muller Tire and Rubber Company at 449 Main Avenue. Territory covers 63 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Muller Company of
San Antonio
State Department
Alfred Muller
L. S. Peter
T. D. Dobbs Jr
E. C. Jones
Muller Company
Muller Tire and Rubber Company
Main Avenue
Southwest Texas
Kissel Kar
Republic Tires
Domestic dilemma sparks party invitation riddle
A bachelor questions a married friend about a worry at a party. The friend explains a gad domestic mistake as his wife invites an old flame, prompting the husband to invite an old sweetheart to balance the precedent. Tit-Bits.
Notable Visitors Stay At San Antonio Hotels
James Callan of Menard Texas and other prominent figures arrive in the city and register at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels. Guests include J. W. Campbell Dallas at St. Anthony and Pedro Camen Monterrey at Menger along with New York and Boston businessmen and Mexican guest Cassado of Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Callan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Menard
Gunter
J. W. Campbell
Dallas
St. Anthony
Pedro Camen
Monterrey
Mex
Menger
A. Herzog
New York
D. B. Mayer
M._Hy Asher
H. E. Nixon
Nixon
George B. Gordon
H. 8
Bosworth
Syracuse
Menger. Co
H. Bowen
Fort Worth
J. W. Glenn
T. J. Yates
Boston
W. T. Andrews
Stamford
Gunter, Co
Cassado
Mexico City
Cholly Proposes After Quitting Smoking Joke
A comical exchange from the Boston Transcript features Cholly asking Miss Bright to marry if he quits smoking, and Miss Bright humorously declines saying she could not marry a man who did nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Miss Bright
Maverick Seeks Police and Fire Commission Seat in San Antonio
Political ad urges voters to elect Lewis Maverick to the Police and Fire Commission, arguing he will break local machines, enforce discipline, and bring businesslike management to the city. The piece claims his independence, military and business background, and willingness to oppose crooks will end current feuds.
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Ork
Citizens Auto CO
E. Travis
Gies
Army
Marine
Dr. L. C. Babcock
Armistead 10
F. W. Alter
Appmann
Serger
Berman's Drug Store
Burns Drug Store
Cardenas Drug
Carlson's
Depot
Adolph Dreiss
Evergreen Drug
A. M. Fischer
Five Points Drug Store
Co. E. Fritsch
Garretson's
Goliad St
W. H. Grothaus
Hood's
W. C. Kalteyer
P. G. Lucas
Laurel Heights
Main Ave
McElroy’s
Meier’s Pharmacy
I. Michael
Milburn Drug Co
Herman A. Nestor
Owl Drug Store
Pfeiffer's 20Th Century Pharmacy
I. Prassel
Prochnow & Donnell
Sap Drug
Skiles Drug Store
Sommers’ Drug Stores
C. A. Soule
Spellessy’s
7 Hill Drug
C. H. LA. Wagner Drug Co
Pershing
Boston Transcript
Monroe
MicDaniel Auto Co
Travis Street
San Antonio, Texas
H. P
Maverick
Nanartmant
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