Imported lilies from Japan revival Easter floral trade
San Antonians seek Japanese lilies for Easter church decor and corsages as 10 000 Easter lilies are forecast. Bulbs require ten weeks to bloom after packing and months to reach full flower, with bulbs grown in Japan shipped and potted for bloom. Carnations roses and other bulbs also in demand as florists prep for weekend deliveries and church interior decorations. Local headlines note Bermuda lily shortages due to fungal disease and that Iris and other flowers will appear for Easter 1918 timing.
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Japan
Tate
Cartatline
Bermuda
Bermuda Tskands
Netherlands
San Antonio
Lilles
Fie Floristy
Budget talk at City Club on national debt and gains
Adolph Boldt of the United States Chamber of Commerce outlined budget operations at the City Club luncheon in the Gowler Hotel. He contrasted the debt accountability imagined as paying out $5 per day since Christ with the actual 1920 operating cost, noting vast discrepancies and a wartime cost scale.
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Christ
United States
Adolph Boldt
United States Chamber of Commerce
City Club
Gowler Hotel
Boldt
Reid
Ano
Henry Phelps
Glen Taw
Solo
End Army Training at Fort Sam Houston Closes
The officers assembly at Fort Sam Houston ended Thursday after a day and a half of Organized Reserves instruction attended by 53 reserve officers. In the morning Brig. Gen. Troy Mottman of Oklahoma City led a delegation that praised Major John Ty Vines for supporting the course.
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Fort
Sam Flouston
Troy Mottman
Oklahoma City
Om Majtien
John Ty Vines
Eighth Corps
Reservists poised to boost organization after lectures
Enthusiastic about the assembly and general idea of the reserves, Ron Hak notes they can return home to mobilize their groups. More than twenty lectures and demonstrations covered service branches, with officers answering hundreds of questions. A core group of regular army officers aided instruction, and similar assemblies are hoped for next year with reserves urging Washington to push efficient mobilization concepts.
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Washington
Bakers Meet in Houston for Texas baking convention
The Texas Association of the baking industry will hold its first convention in Houston from May 16 for three days. Secretary I Wy tlughaupt of San Antonio says the program will cover electricity use, flour quality, labor issues, and industry changes. Railroads promise 250 ticket reductions. Also noted: Georgetown Christian Endeavor meets April 28 to 30 with leaders planning large attendance and diverse program.
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Texas Association of the Baking Industcy
Houston
I. Wy
Tlughaupt
San Antonio
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Lakers of Horaton
Chelsi Endeavor
Georgetown
Tex
Christian Endeavor
Young Young Peoples’ Organization
The
Presbyterian Church
John
Jillson
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Alamo Foods
Atore
Sennet Sailora
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Oxfords
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