German Aliens Ordered to Surrender Arms in San Antonio
Only one German alien complied with Washington’s Saturday order by turning in a shotgun a rifle a pistol and ammunition to San Antonio police. William von Scheidt a baker delivered the weapons at 4 30 Monday and received a receipt. Others with incomplete naturalization or possession of a weapon were recorded but not seized. Mayor Brown sought a ruling from Attorney General Gregory which affirmed the surrender requirement for first or provisional naturalization papers.
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San Antonio
Washington
William von Scheidt
Ezzell
Co. Garvin
Scheidt
Lancaster
Brown
Gregory
Wilson
Germany
United States
Cadomene Tablets Promises New Life Claims
Letters from users in Arkansas New York and Colorado praise Cadomene Tablets for relief from grippe nervous ill health and fatigue. Statements from W H Pennington D McBride and F W Barbean claim improved strength appetite sleep and recovery after one week to one box of Cadomene.
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W. H. Pennington
Wharton
Ark
Surveillance of alien enemies under executive order
The article notes secret service agents will supply police with lists of alien enemies in the city. They will be surveilled in a limited way but not molested. If any possess arms or ammunition, they will be arrested and weapons confiscated under the executive order.
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Secret Service
Police Department
War effects on German insurance for San Antonio businessmen
A circular letter from Henry Hirshberg of the Credit Men's Association outlines two views on how war with Germany impacts German fire insurance in the United States. Contracts in force remain binding. new or renewed policies after the declaration are invalid. It notes German insurers in the U S operate as separate entities with sufficient surplus, but a major fire could exhaust funds and force policy holders to switch to American companies.
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United States
Germany
San Antonio
Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ League
Henry Hirshberg
Credit Men’s Association
Hirshberg
Congress
Mr. Hirshberg
Red Cross Opens Sales Booths During Fiesta in San Antonio
The San Antonio Chapter opens Red Cross membership and flag sale booths on Fiesta streets, hotels, theaters, and businesses. Volunteers wear Official Seller tags for flag buyers. A Red Cross Teaching Center on Commerce Street plans daily classes from 9 to 6 with evening sessions for self supporting women. Sixty five students enrolled. courses include elementary hygiene home care of the sick surgical dressings and first aid with base hospital aid emphasis.
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Red Cross
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Commerce Street
Dialogue Fragment Between Mistress and New Girl
A brief wartime era dialogue shows a mistress scolding the new girl for neglecting chores while the girl defends her reading about a lady who killed her servant. The scene hints at domestic tension and moral judgment.
Ballot Instructions for Maverick Vote Arrangement
The text explains how to vote for Lewis Maverick by scratching out all other candidates on the official ballot. It directs voters to leave Maverick's name untouched and follow the shown arrangement to cast a valid vote.
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Lewis Maverick
Maverick
Beavers to be housed at city zoo amid loan program
Beavers will be provided for the zoo canal, with a sloping mud bank for a beaver slide. Commissioner Lambert arranged the loan through the U S Department of the Interior, joining two bears already at the bear den. The program supplies other animals like buffalo elk and deer to public zoos.
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Lambert
United States Department of the Interior
San Antonio
Beavers for Park at San Antonio Zoo Addition
Five full grown beavers will join the San Antonio zoo as new additions. Commissioner Lambert has received a telegram from the superintendent of Yellowstone Park confirming the arrival details.
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San Antonio Zoo
Lambert
Yellowstone Park
Fall at carnival booth injures man at West Houston area
Max Pena of 417 San Fernando Street fell twelve feet while working on a carnival booth near West Houston and Sole dad Streets at 6 15 Sunday afternoon. He was taken to Robert B Green Memorial Hospital and his injuries were not serious.
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Max Pena
San Fernando Street
Houston
Soledad
Robert B. Green Memborial Hospital
Twin Bohne Son Dies During Navy Training
Fritz Bohne of Cuero reports that his son Jesse Bohne died suddenly at the Great Lakes naval training station near Chicago ten days after enlisting. The telegram asked how to handle burial. the father arranged for the body to be sent home for burial as friends mourned the loss.
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Cuero
Tex
Fritz Bohne
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Chicago
Bohne
Jesse
Don't Experiment with Catarrh It Often Leads to Consumption
Catarrh is a blood condition not cured by sprays or douches. Local treatments fail while the disease advances toward the lungs and consumption. The ad promotes S. S. S. as the blood remedy and urges readers to contact Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga for advice.
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S. S
U. S
Medical Department
Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Town to Honor Fallen Serviceman on Arrival
The community gathers in sorrow as the body returns, and it is expected that much of the town will turn out to pay tribute to his memory when the procession arrives.
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Inca St
Denver
Cole
Lowther
Coy and
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Uhr
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West Commerce Street
Kodaks
Pe Ee Plaza
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Maxwell
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American Automobile Association
Miriam Seeley
Oregon Agricultural College
Guarantee Motor Car CO
Southwest Texas Distributors
East Travis Street
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Ramon Velver
Mission
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E. Mayer
New York
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John Findlater
San Angelo
Menger
Bernard J. Segall
Fort Worth
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el Paso
E. H. East
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Regleven
J. K. Beach
Dallas
O. H. Palm
A. Parr
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Moberly
O. B. Octon
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