Piano prices stay steady while costs rise
We have not advanced our piano prices though costs increase. Six car loads were bought with cash discounts before the price rise and the lowest prices are available now. The store offers world renowned pianos at former cash prices or on liberal terms from brands such as Chickering Ivers & Pond Kranich & Bach Hobart Cable Lester Henderson Jefferson Richter.
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Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Kranich & Bach
Hobart M. Cable
Lester
Henderson, Jefferson
Richter
Conscription Fight in Senate-House on Food Supply
The War Department outlined plans for National Guard units and sought to prevent purely volunteer regiments. Congress debated universal service, with some senators opposing conscription while calling for higher pay and volunteer recruiting. Amendments authorized war publicity efforts, with Senators urging active measures to recruit and publicize.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
War Department
Congress
Senate
United States
Gallinger
Canada
Thomas
Colorado
Vardaman
Mississppi
Hitchcock
War and Navy Departments
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Fall
New Mexico
Senate of the
Sloan's Liniment Ad Warns Against Rubbing Bruises
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for quick pain relief from rheumatic aches neuralgia lumbago gout strains and sprains. It claims deep penetration without rubbing and notes availability at druggists in 25¢ 59¢ and 1.00 price points.
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Sloan
Breeding Animals Urged to Boost Farm Meat Supply
James Wilson former secretary of agriculture urged conserving breeding stock at a National Agricultural Society meeting. He warned Western land mismanagement risks soil fertility and urged increasing breeding animals to sustain soil and raise future meat supply amid rising prices.
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Washington, D. C
James Wilson
National Agricultural Society
Wilson
Beaumont Plans Motor Fire Wagons
Beaumont officials led by E H Eastern Jerry Hogan and Louis Mayer spent a day in Austin with the State Fire Insurance Commission to motorize the city fire department. The plan is well under way and aims to lower insurance rates once conversion to motorized apparatus is complete. A commission representative will visit Beaumont to inspect the new equipment.
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Beaumont
Austin
Tex
E. H. Eastern
Jerry Hogan
Louis Mayer
State Fire Insurance Commission
Commission
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Advertised Remedy
Cold sufferers urged to use Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey, a soothing antiseptic blend of pine balsams glycerine honey and other healing ingredients for coughs croup grippe sore throat. Bottle label features Bell and formula. Available from all druggists 25c.
Tanlac credited for weight gain and relief in San Antonio
William Brown of 195 Holiday Ave reports gaining thirteen pounds after taking Tanlac at Wagner's Drug Store. He says prior two years of pain indigestion and kidney issues vanished. improved sleep and appetite followed. Tanlac marketed by Wagner Drug Co. and E J H Meier under a Tanlac representative.
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William
Brown
Holliday Ave
Tanlac
Wagner
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Co
No Immediate Conscription Expected in Texas
Governor reports Senator Culberson says the administration aims to raise forces by voluntary enlistment and national guard or select conscription. He believes no conscription is needed unless a pending bill passes, and would support a President's demand if it arises. Governor cautions against overcrowding the ranks of volunteers and guards.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
C. A. Culberson
Garner
Culberson
Congress
Four citizenship applications filed in federal court
Clerk A I Campbell of the Federal Court recorded four first papers Monday. Applicants include Rev August Betell of Quihi Medina County, German Lutheran minister. Joseph Becker the Frankfort born chef now at 224 Callaghan. Theodore Schwarz Austrian born chemical engineer who came from Mexico in 1897 and lives at the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. Francisco Gonzales laborer born in Mexico living at 1604 Jones Avenue.
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A. I. Campbell
Federal Court
August Betell
Quihi
Medina County
Joseph Becker
Travis Club
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
United States
Callaghan Avenue
Theodore Schwarz
Hemia
Austria
Mexico
The
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Frismarck
Francisco Gonzales
Jones Avenue
Charter amendments issued across Texas in Austin notices
No new charters filed but several charter amendments announced. Central Tire Company in San Antonio increases capital stock from 12000 to 25000 dollars, Humble State Bank raises from 20000 to 25000, Houston Gas and Fuel Company grows from 2 000 000 to 2 100 000, Midland Loan Company reduces from 300 000 to 25000, Schlemmer Mercantile Company in Kyle expands from 36000 to 55000. Dissolutions filed for McAfee Jones Dry Goods Company Royse City Kaufman County and Ysleta Improvement Company El Paso.
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Austin
Tex
Central Tire Company
San Antonio
Humble State Bank of
Humble
Harris County
Houston Gas and Fuel Company
Houston
Midland Loan Company of
Midland
Schlemmer Mercantile Company
Kyle
McAfee-Jones Dry Goods Company
Royse City
Kaufman County
Ysleta Improvement Company
el Paso
Florida House and Senate Back Statewide Prohibition Amendment
In Tallahassee on April 11 the Florida Legislature approved a resolution to submit a 1918 constitutional amendment proposing statewide prohibition. The action, agreed by both chambers, advances the measure toward a voter referendum.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
New Power Line To Be Completed In San Antonio Soon
George Cushman of the San Antonio Gas and Electric Co announced at the Manufacturers Club at the Gunter Hotel that a power line from the Mission Street plant to South San Antonio will be completed in a few days. Installation of lights for a new factory addition and the aviation post nearby will begin immediately as poles are in place and wiring proceeds. The meeting also endorsed a Buy It Made in Texas week beginning May 7 and heard letters of thanks from President Wilson and other officials.
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George Cushman
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company
Manufacturers' Club
Gunter Hotel
Mission Street
San Antonio
Cushman
Texas
Wilson
Army
H. W. Finck
H. N. Timolat
H. Lange
J. A. Patterson
G. A. Menger
Richard Prassel
W. G. Sinclair
C. Schulze
H. L. Lath
Charles Baldus
C. Cc. Leel
Red Cross Enrollment Reaches 1073 in San Antonio
San Antonio chapter reports 1073 new Red Cross memberships since campaign launch last Monday. Two hundred fifty seven new memberships were turned in Monday including one life member, one sustaining member, and one contributing member. The committee aims for 25000 members for the city and volunteers continue joining for nursing and other Red Cross service.
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Red Cross
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Malone Duggan
Carlos Bee
J. J. Stevens
Army
Navy
Red Cross Service
Gunter Hotel
Austin Children Plant Gardens To Foster Patriotism
Over six hundred Austin school children will plant vegetable gardens in every available yard spot to instill patriotism. The program, conducted in a systematic way, is led by two organizers guiding the effort.
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Austin
Tex
Pope's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pope's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes by neutralizing stomach acidity, allowing meals to be digested without discomfort. A large case costs fifty cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Civic groups plan flower and vegetable contest at high school
The Housewives League and the High School Mothers Club announce a prize list for a flower and vegetable contest to be held at the high school on June 4. The event aims to lower living costs by boosting food supply through school gardens and open markets for direct producer consumer trade.
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Austin
Housewives’ League
Mothers’ Club
Committee On
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
Medical advice urges stopping meat to ease kidney strain and prevent illness. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia remedy to flush kidneys, reduce urine irritation, and maintain blood purity, claiming benefits with daily use.
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Emerson
South
SAN Antonio Printing Company
Soledad St. L BC
Pres
Treas
Franz C. Groos
W. F. Sibert
Bedell
Crockett
Travis
House
Scott
Mares
Agriculture
PG Yan Ts Ae
Cayen's
Ie Coughs &Co Olds
United States Court
Cass
Gonstration
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Nujol
Standard D Oil. Company
Bayonne
NOA Spears CO
Losoys
Hot Wells Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
Gustav Beraud
St. Anthony
T. B. Baker
the Menger
Edwin H. Lee
Western Hemisphere
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