Saloon Issue Moves in Illinois Local Option After Wins
Chicago temperance forces plan a delegate convention to organize a wet and dry vote in the mayoral race next spring. Drys aim to start campaigns immediately, possibly between 1915 and 1918, after Tuesday's local option victories accelerated Chicago's contest. Revised Illinois results show over half the counties now dry, with 22 added to the dry column and 52 total dry counties.
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Chicago
Temperance Forces
Temperance
Illinois
Antisiloan
Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers Convene in Houston
The fourteenth annual convention of the Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers Association opens in Houston for three days. Officers include I. F. Young of Birmingham as president and John A. Harvin of Houston as first vice president. About 500 leading Texas and Southern business leaders attend.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers’ Association
I. F. Young
Birmingham
Ala
John A. Harvin
J. S. Belding
Augusta
Alvin M. Smith
Richmond
Texas
Heidelberg Surgeon Reports Radium Cancer Results
Professor Czerny of Heidelberg summarizes 4000 radium treated cancer cases since 1906 in the Deutscher Review. He notes cures occur but not always permanent and urges the government to stock radioactive substances for insured patients while supporting knife removal followed by radium use.
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Berlin
Czery
Heidelberg
Deutscher Review
Czerny
Surgeon News from Czerny on Cancer Treatments
Professor Czerny advocates combining operations with radium to curb cancer recurrence. He has used mesothorium for superficial cancers and believes this approach yields the best results.
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Czerny
Liver Pool London and Globe Ins Co Granted Texas Authority
The Liver pool and London and Globe Insurance Company of New York receives a Texas Certificate of Authority valid through February 28, 1915 after full compliance with Texas laws. Signed by W. W. Collier, Commissioner, Austin. Advertising text follows for Foley Kidney Pills and a local drugstore endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Insurance and Banking
State OF Texas
Austin
Texas
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company
New York
N. Y
W. W. Collier
Meyer & Webb
Moore Building
San Antonio
Tex
Hawaii Quarantine Tightens on Fruits to Fight Pests
Washington, April 9. The Department of Agriculture issues a new order to enforce the 1912 quarantine against Hawaiian fruits nuts and vegetables to prevent melon fly and Mediterranean fruit fly entry. Effective May 1 the penalty is a 500 dollar fine or one year imprisonment or both. Bananas and pineapples may be imported under strict inspection and certification, while most other fruits and certain vegetables like tomatoes squash green peppers and string beans are barred.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co Advertises Auto Service
An 1914 classified notice touts new up to date auto taxi baggage and messenger service by the Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co with livery touring cars motor trucks messenger bays day or night quick service and popular prices. Phones 749.
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Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co
Uncle Sam Buys 11720 Dental Instruments for Army
A San Antonio firm sends 11720 dental instruments to the U S army medical supply dep play the largest order for this tool. The 80 gross are for nerve extraction instruments to aid army dental surgeons in caring for soldiers teeth. This is the third order Dr Downie has filled for the army since January 1.
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United States
Uncle Sam
United States Army
New York City
J. H. Downie
San Antonio
Exclusive Pants Tailors Ad Offers Clearance Pants
An advertisement from Exclusive Pants Tailors offers clearance pants at 3.75, with few remaining deals on $6.50 and $8.50 pants. The note mentions “web building” on the fourth floor and is signed by Ady.
You Are Entitled to the Best, Ask for It Now
An assertive message urges readers to pursue the best offer by asking for it. It emphasizes initiative and boldness in seeking premium results. The text framing implies a sales or promotional angle without specifics.
Becker Legal Move Aims to Save Statements Before Execution
In New York on April 9, counsel for Charles Becker said he may visit Sing Sing today to obtain statements from the four condemned gunmen for Becker's defense at a second trial. If refused, he will seek a court commission to depose them. execution remains on schedule Monday. Rumors point to Horowitz as the most likely to confess.
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New York
Sing Sing
Herman Rosenthal
Joseph A. Sha
Charles Becker
Becker
Supreme Court
Wahle
Albany
Glynn
Horowitz
Tiz promises instant relief for tired feet
An advertisement extols Tiz as a cure for burning feet, swollen toes, corns, callouses and bunions claiming immediate relief. It sells a 25 cent box at drug or department stores and promises a year of foot relief for a quarter.
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Promoted for Coughs
An advertisement from Fischer's Drug Store touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as prompt and effective for coughs colds croup hoarseness and throat troubles. Thomas Verron of Hancock Michigan says it relieves tickling throat and stops cough with no bad after effects and the product contains no opiates and is pure.
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Foley
Thomas Verron
Hancock
Mich
Fischer’s Drug Store
New Yorker asks Texas rangers to guard store
John Carey of New York asks Governor of Texas to dispatch twelve Texas rangers to protect Carey’s fountain pen store from I W W depredations. Carey says windows been demolished three times in three weeks after displaying a cartoon. Governor replies the request cannot be fulfilled.
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Austin
Tex
John Carey
New York
State Rangers
New York City
Carey
Order
Texas Rangers
Broadway
N. York
New Yorker
Quick Service from The Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co
The Bexar Transfer and Taxicab Co advertises prompt taxi service with contact phone 749. This short notice highlights rapid response times and availability for hire.
Caddo Lake Rises Prompting Fishing Decline
Austin Texas April 9. Robert L. Goodfellow state inspector of the game fish and oyster department reports Caddo Lake is higher than in years and while no damage has yet occurred the flood has cut fish output. He noted as much as 6000 pounds of fish were caught daily before the rise.
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Austin
Tex
Caddo Lake
Robert L. Goodfellow
the Game, Fish and Oyster Department
Hyde Park Club Names W. H. Emert For Juvenile Court Plan
Hyde Park Improvement Club selects Prof. W. H. Emert as delegate to the Chamber of Commerce meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss establishing a juvenile court for Travis County. City clubs have taken up the cause.
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Austin
Tex
Hyde Park
Crusty Ringworm Case Promotes Cuticura Treatments
A testimonial from Miss L. M. Riddick describes severe facial ringworm with itching and crusting, scalp involvement, and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she is cured and reports a healthy head of hair. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap 25c and Ointment 50c with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
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Cornpeake
N. C
L. M. Riddick
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
Favors Commission to Control Trusts
In Kansas City on April 9, William Drayer Lewis and Jeremiah W. Jenks urged regulation of trusts through a state or national commission. Lewis argued the aim is to deprive monopolies of the power base, not destroy business. Jenks praised current administration while supporting a commission to clarify what business may do without violating law.
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Kansas City
William Drayer Lewis
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Jeremiah W. Jenks
University of New York
Knife and Fork Club
Daan Lewis
Jenks
Orators of District to Contest Saturday
Debating and declaiming representatives from Bexar Wilson Gonzales Medina Lavaca and DeWitt counties compete in an inter county event Saturday at 10 o clock in the Main Avenue High School auditorium. Final district picks and a final in Austin next month hinge on elimination rounds.
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San Antonio
Debating and Declamation League of Texas
Austin
Main Avenue High School
Bexar
Wilson
Gonzales
Medina
Lavaca
DeWitt
Wilson County
Bexar County
Robert M. Field
Gilbert Lang
Henry Lee Taylor
William Gunn
Winn School Wins City Clean-Up Prize
The John Bnn school won the $25 prize in the city’s ward school clean-up contest as the Winn school earned the top mark for cleanliness with no blot or blemish. The judging committee included Dr. Joe Gilbert Mrs. C. D. Rice and Dr. Frederick Eby.
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Winn School
Austin
Tex
John B.nn School
Joe Gilbert
C. D. Rice
Frederick Eby
Winn
Doughty Heads West Texas Teachers Meeting in Abi lene
State superintendent Prof. W F Doughty travels to Abilene for the Central West Texas Teachers Association session and to inspect high schools in the region. In Austin the city hospital reports 18 patients on April 1, down 11 from March with 17 admissions, 25 discharges, three deaths and three operations.
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Austin
Tex
W. F. Doughty
Abilene
Central-West Texas
Insurance Companies Licensed in Texas
Licenses to do business in Texas were issued by the department of insurance and banking to the Palestine Insurance Company limited of London England and Traders Protective Association of America St. Louis.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Department of Insurance and Banking
Palestine Insurance Company, Limited
London
England
Traders’ Protective Association of America
St. Louis
Meredith Announces Senate Candidacy for Democratic Ticket
DES MOINES IOWA April 9 E T Meredith farm magazine publisher announced his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for the United States Senate to succeed Albert B Cumming Republican
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa
E. T. Meredith
Farm
Today
United States Senate
Wina Albert B. Cumming
Repubcal
Entomologist to Probe Oleander Tree Die Off at Galveston
Professor R. A. Miller leaves Austin for Galveston to investigate reports that oleander trees along streets and boulevards are dying due to insects and diseases. He will spend a day or two examining the site and gathering facts for the Department of Agriculture.
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Austin
Tex
RE. A. Miller
Galveston
Department of Agriculture
Miller
Anthrax Outbreak Investigation Near Fredericksburg
Dr. M H Boerner assistant state health officer returned from near Fredericksburg where he investigated a reported outbreak of anthrax or charbon. He found only one care on a ranch and said the situation was not serious. Otto Riebe undertaker 177 North Private chapel. Phones 341.
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Austin
Tex
M. H. Boerner
Fredericksburg
Boerner
Otto Riebe
Dairymen to Discuss Silos in Travis County Meeting
Walter E. Davis, special farm demonstration agent for Travis County, calls for a meeting of the dairymen of this county and all adjacent regions to discuss silo use and dairy efficiency.
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Austin
Tex
Walter E. Davis
Teavis County
County
Meeting on Silo and Silage Feeding Planned
Interest grows in silo use and silage feeding for farm animals. The gathering will take place in the Chamber of Commerce quarters next Saturday morning.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Uncle Sams
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Tiz
Exposition
AG Pu.t Baking
Dean Lewis
Pennsylvania Law School
P. J. Boyd
Ogle
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United States Commission On Industrial Relations
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Charbon
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