Loyalty Day remarks mix peace dream with preparedness
Governor Ferguson rebuts lasting universal peace depicting it as a utopian dream while urging preparedness and defense in the war. Judge Kleberg, German-American defender of the flag, urges loyalty amid war anxieties as Wilbur Allen lauds democracy and national mobilization.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Wilson
United States
Texas
R. J. Kleberg
Kleberg
Judge Kleberg
Wilbur P. Allen
Board of Regents
University of Texas
New York
Foley Kidney Pills Help Salem Man Endure Bladder Trouble
A Salem Missouri resident reports four to five years of bladder trouble with pain and relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney and bladder issues also ease with the remedy, noting backache dizziness and joint pains as other symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Furry
Salem
Foley
M. Fischer
Factories Offer Help to Army in San Antonio
A Manufacturers' Club committee met Col. Harry L. Rogers to discuss directing local production to aid army needs. Rogers said authority exists to buy suitable supplies, and local plants will be consulted on production capacity for possible orders. The group named Geyer Holmgreen Patterson and Leel. A meeting at the Gunter Hotel will address focusing manufacturing toward army demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Club
Harry L. Rogers
Southern Department
San Antonio
Rogers
Quartermaster Corps
G. G. Geyer
Eugene Holmgreen
J. A. Patterson
C. C. Leel
Manufacturers' Club
Gunter Hotel
Police Trials Postponed by City Council Dispute
Police trials against two officers were postponed at a council meeting due to Commissioner Lambert's absence. One officer faced perjury charges. the indictment reportedly was dismissed. Mayor Brown upheld dismissal as no charge remained, while Commissioner Uhr protested limits on council action. A vote ended the debate on the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr
Lambert
Commissioner Uhr
Mayor Brown
Brown
Bart Crowther
Central Police and Fire Station
Gillette
Commis
New Vap-O-Rub Salve Touts Quick Cold Relief
Druggists promote Vap-O-Rub Salve as a new cold treatment with overnight relief for colds and 15 minute croup effects. A 30 day trial with money back if not better than internal medicines is offered by local druggists, with multiple pharmacies listed and usage instructions.
Man Recovers Sleep and Work Stoppage with Tanlac
Arturo Garcia of 126 Wyoming Street recounts a two year period of indigestion stomach trouble headaches and gas followed by a rapid improvement after taking Tanlac He gained five pounds stronger appetite and energy and returned to his clerical job he credits Tanlac and praises Wagner's Drug Company and Be J H Meier for distribution Adv.
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Tanlac
Arturo Garcia
Wyoming Street
Acuna
Mex
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner's Drug Company
BE. J. H. Meier
City council splits over billboard permit on Grayson Street
The council divided on whether Grayson Street is residential or business as it weighs Sunset Advertising Company’s permit for a billboard near Muth's Garden. Garland and Uhr back the permit while Lambert must cast the deciding vote. Kearny opposes.
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Grayson
Grayson Street
Sunset Advertising Company
Muth
Garland
Uhr
Lambert
Kearny
Health tips for open air living and tonic remedies
The piece urges fresh air, exercise, and water for general health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and lists Anuric as a preferred remedy for uric acid symptoms and nighttime urinary issues. It emphasizes safety and practical everyday wellness guidance.
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Elbert Hubbard
Pierce
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Tight Shoes
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for feet and shoes. Claims instant relief from tightness, coins and bunions, prevents blisters and sore spots, and softens new footwear. Promotes free trial package by sending address to Allen, Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y.
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Allen
Allen 5
Olmsted
le Roy
Residential street dispute echoes in council debate
Commissioners quarrel over Grayson being a residential street while noting its proximity to officers' quarters and a post entrance. Mayor Brown and Kearny vote aye, Garland and Uhr vote nay as Lam bert delay noted. A municipal primary staffing plan and March merchant bills were approved alongside a war secretary letter of regret over Major General Funston's death.
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Brown
Grayson
Kearny
Garland
Uhr
Lambert
Bell
Hood
Newton D. Baker
Funston
Charters Filed in Texas for Diverse Ventures
AUSTIN April 10 Charters were filed for Halin Light Power and Ice Company in Hamlin Jones county capital 60000 Incorporators A V Wainwright R F Price and F A Matthes Mexico Texas Live Stock Company Eagle Pass capital 10000 Incorporators J N Boicourt F Lehman E Calzado Newman Drilling Company Houston capital 10000 Incorporators J E Josey W W Howell and George W Newman Nolte Irrigation Co Beaumont capital 15000 Incorporators E S Nolte Adolph Pfeffer and A D Lipscomb The Pay Sand Oil Company Francitas Jackson county capital 10000 Incorporators Ralph C Young William F Schwind W W McCrory Permit to do business in Texas sued to Quick Tire Service Inc of New York City capital 10000 Headquarters in Texas at Dallas
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Austin
Tex
Halin, Light, Power and Ice Company
Hamlin
Jones County
Capital Stock
A. V. Wainwright
R. F. Price
F. A. Matthes
Mexico-Texas Live Stock Company
Eagle Pass
J. N. Boicourt
F. Lehman
E. Calzado
The
Mexican Republic
Newman Drilling Company
Houston
J. E. Josey
Beaumont
W. W. Howell
George W. Newman
Nolte Irrigation Co
E. 8. Nolte
Nome
Adolph Pfeffer
A. D. Lipscomb
Pay Sand Oil Company
Francitas
Jackson County
Capital
Ralph C. Young
William F. Schwind
W. W. McCrory
Edna
Texas
Quick Tire Service (Inc
New York City
Dallas
Post Lumber Co Ad Highlights Government Use of Gold Metal Roofing
An advertisement from Post Lumber Co led by manager C. M. Cain touts Gold Metal Rubber Roofing described as oil packed with the underwriters label and suitable for government use. The brief promo emphasizes durability and official approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Lumber Co
C. M. Cain
Mgr
Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers Photos
Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers events unfold in San Antonio from April 16 to 21 with advertised lowest railroad rates to attract visitors and spectators to the parade and related festivities.
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San Jacinto
Battle of Flowers
San Antonio
Naval Reserves Leader Sent to Charleston Navy Yard
Kemp Haythorne son of Mr and Mrs W S Haythorne of 143 Wilkens Avenue is at the Charleston navy yard with the Houston company of naval reserves called into service. Mr Haythorne organized the company months ago and has brought it to a high state of efficiency. There are 80 young men of prominent families in the organization.
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Kemp Haythorne
W. S. Haythorne
Wilkens Avenue
Charleston Navy Yard
Houston
Houston Company of Naval Reserves
Calomel Touted Versus Dodson’s Liver Tone Remedy
A vintage ad extols Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It warns calomel causes cramps, nausea, bilious feelings, and potential salivation, urging readers to buy the 50 cent bottle for quicker liver relief and a healthier morning.
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Dodson
Kidneys Fail To Expel Poisons Warn Of Harmful Effects
The passage warns that when kidney excretion is delayed poisons accumulate in the body causing headaches backache dizziness fiery skin fever and chills and a strong urge to void is often hindered. It urges following a physician’s prescription.
Road to Health Patent Medicine Advertise Urinary Relief
An old advertisement promotes a patent medicine claiming to cleanse the system, relieve poisons, ease irritation, restore normal urination, and quicken the road to health. Sold by all druggists.
Haythorne Leads Company Sent To Active Service
Mr Haythorne recently passed a rigid exam and became a lieutenant. His unit will train on the Atlantic coast before active service. Breeden Range Co wholesale grocers have moved to new quarters at Lakeview Ave and L & G N tracks.
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Haythorne
Houston
Ing
Atlantic
Breeden Range Co
Corner Lakeview Ave
L & Ig. N. Tracks
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Milburn Drug Co
Herman A. Nestor
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