Gift to Library from R. J. Keach Adds Hundreds of Books
A third gift of several hundred volumes was presented to the Carnegie Library by R. J. Keach, who is stopping at the Traveler's Hotel during his San Antonio visit. He told librarian Miss Elizabeth West that he enjoys collecting books and donating them to libraries. The collection includes Carlyle's Frederick the Great, Researches in History of Playing Cards, Tyles From Spanish Story, an English Koran of 1734, a fine illustrated Hans Christian Andersen edition with color plates, and Lights of Canopus among other works.
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Carnegie Library
R. J. Keach
Keach
Traveler's Hotel
San Antonio
Elizabeth West
Carlyle
Frederick the Great
Castille
James Mew
de Los Rios
Hans Christian Anderson
Harry Clarke
Canopus
India
Grandma Cornbread Cited In Courtroom Quip
The Minneapolis Journal notes a light remark about cornbread as a judge retorts that grandma is at the movies and tangoing in her tightest shoes, implying a delicious old corn bread in a witty exchange.
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Minneapolis Journal
Premier Bo selli cites Wilson pledge of rights in wartime speech
Premier Bo selli at Rome inauguration of a Capitol museum photography exhibit spoke on America entering the war. He linked Cola di Rienzi’s 14th century rights to President Wilson’s call from Washington inviting all civilized races to bind themselves with a pledge of love. Cheers followed each US reference.
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Rome
Boselli
Capitoline Museum
America
Cola di Rienzi
Washington
Wilson
The
United States
Indicted Under Blue Sky Law in Ohio
Cleveland April 11 county grand jury indicted three men for violating the Ohio blue sky law W Bear Ewing president Ford Tractor Co New York Henry Hoffman Hoff man Oil and Refining Corp Houston Tex and Thomas M Milan Amalgamated Oil Co Oklahoma City Okla charged with offering stock for sale without a license prosecution follows a prior indictment after the Supreme Court ruling.
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Cleveland
Ohio
W. Bear Ewing
Ford Tractor Company
New York
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman Oil and Refining Corporation
Houston
Tex
Thomas M. Milan
Amalgamated Oil Company
Oklahoma City
Okla
United States Supreme Court
Mississippi river bridge and railroad traffic opens
In a coastal banter, locals discuss the Harahan Bridge over the Mississippi and the opening of the Central Railroad for traffic at Memphis. The exchange notes sharks subs and newspaper reading as part of the lively talk.
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Mississippi River
New
Harahan
Illinois
Central Railroa
Memphis
Horseshoers School Graduates First Fort Sam Class
Graduation exercises at Fort Sam Houston honor 23 enlisted men who earned diplomas for completing a four month horseshoers course. Certificates signed by General Pershing and Col. Rogers mark the first class with plans for a larger intake and ongoing training to meet army needs.
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Fort Sam Houston
Regular Army
Harry L. Rogers
Southern Department
General Pershing
Rogers
Edwin B. Winans
John F. Madden
John S. Fair
A. H. Jones
Francis B. Doherty
Third Cavalry
James R. Davis
Remount
Horseshoers
Captain Fair
Winans
Madden
A. F. Lange
Doherty
Jitneys Denied by County Commissioners Vote
Commissioners Garland Lambert and Uhr vote against allowing jitneys to operate on Commerce Bern ard oucey. Political advertising notes the positions and outcome of the commission vote.
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Garland
Lambert
Uhr
City to Launch Comprehensive Sanitary Survey
Dr. C. E. Lincecum will direct a citywide sanitary survey in San Antonio, organized by the Chamber of Commerce with the city sanitation commission and board of health. The project, approved for June to August, aims to position San Antonio as a major army post pending improved sanitary conditions.
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C. E. Lincecum
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
City Commissioner of Sanitation
City Board of Health
Dr. Lincecum
Morris Stern
Chamber
Travis Club
W. B. Collins
Texas
Galveston
Dallas
Houston
Lincecum
R. J. Harding
A. B. Weakley
J. H. Burleson
John B. Carrington
J. M. Bennett Jr
T. T. Jackson
Henry L. Halff
W. A. Herring
Kerrville Cars to Bring In Naval Recruits to San Antonio
Kerrville volunteers will supply cars to transport two or three loads of naval recruits to San Antonio this week. A letter to Chief C A Evans from Postmaster Carpenter says the men will arrive before Saturday and have all been passed as fit by a physician. Eight men were sent to Chicago for training, with several pharmacists seeking enlistment as hospital apprentices. Local recruiting offices report mixed applicant numbers and cautious activity.
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Kerrville
San Antonio
C. A. Evans
W. G. Carpenter
Evans
F. D. Richardson
Bureau
Chicago
W. E. Barden
West Thee Street
M. A. Barnett
Barnett
L. B. McCartney
New Braunfels Avenue
W. T. Smith
Temple
Russell J. Barnett
Iola
Kan
M. F. Dulnng
Willow Street
S. C. Utz
West Agarita
Theodore Zanders
Carolina Street
Marine Corps
Conroy Building
Army
Swearingen-McGra
Red Cross Aids Families in Chicago Mobilization
In Chicago only the First Infantry National Guard is called out leaving 15 families plus one regular army family supported by Red Cross funds from border mobilization. Destitution affects young wives and small children. Red Cross prepares for more fights as other regiments are called. Ninety six women registered for Red Cross training and two hundred joined women’s reserve service.
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Chicago
National Guard
First Infantry
Red Cross
Women's Reserve
Recruiting Stopped for First Texas Marine Company
Captain Jack R. Burke halted recruiting after Adjutant General Henry Hutchings advised the War Department will not form further state companies. The plan was to enlist about twenty men and raise a full company within a week to train in New Orleans before service. The message urged enlistment in the regular army or navy.
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Texas Marine Company
Jack R. Burke
Henry Hutchings
War Department
General Hutchings
Army
Navy
Burke
New Orleans
Silk Faille 99 Yard Wide in Black Ivory and Shades
Advertising copy notes yard wide silk faille priced at 99 cents per yard in black ivory and nine seasonal shades. Describes weight suitable for suits coats and skirts and mentions second floor display and sale.
Nemo Corsets for the Woman Who Does Housework
The Nemo corset line offers No. 403 at $4.50 for every figure. The self-reducing model supports the figure comfortably and helps remove excess flesh, designed to fit the stout woman of medium height. Second Floor.
Envelope Chemise and Gowns at $1
Advertisement notes envelope chemises and gowns priced at one dollar made of muslin with neat trim and lace. Describes good quality undergarments, dainty styles and exceptional quality offered on the second floor.
Nurses' Uniforms Sold At Red Cross Shop
Regulation Dix-Made uniforms in white graduate and striped probationer styles priced at 3 and 2 dollars respectively. Regulation caps 35 cents and aprons a dollar. Second Floor.
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Red Cross
Stamped Needlework Pieces for Cross Stitch on Sale
Serviceable needleweave in dark colorings stamped with flags and designs for cross stitching priced at 23 cents each. Medium cotton duck face towels with stamped embroidery designs offered at 23 cents each. Art needlework class notes Thursday afternoon availability. First Floor location.
Gran Quivera to Meet Before Fiesta San Jacinto
The Knights of the Gran Quivera hold their final meeting at the Travis Club Friday night April 13 at 7 30. They will escort the king on Monday morning and participate in the king's ball at the St Anthony Hotel Monday night.
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Knights of the Gran Quivera
San Jacinto
Travis Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Gran Quivera
Burlesque Parade Plans Set for Fiesta Week Finale
Final plans for the Fiesta week ceremonies and the roles of individual order members will be announced at the meeting Friday night. The burlesque parade is scheduled as part of the closing events.
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George J. Heritage
Clarence Bunch
Troop F
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Charles W. Covert
Robert Dietrich
Joe Moore
Otis A. Stell
Barney J. Hurek
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Kerrville Cars
Jack” Burke
Wolfson
Silk Faille
Nemo’’ Corsets
Huck Towels
Sea Island
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