Standard Oil control linked to high gasoline prices
Federal Trade Commission report to the Senate says Standard Oil domination and interlocking ownership curtailed competition and helped push gasoline prices higher over the past two years. The findings urge anti trust reopenings, stock ownership limits, pipe line segregation, and national petroleum standards.
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Washington, D. C
Standard Oil
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Standard Oil Companies
The
Commission
Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Calomel Replacement
Sincere endorses Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safer liver cleaner than calomel. Claims quick relief from sluggish liver without sickness, promising morning vitality and no salivation. Advertises a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee and nationwide use.
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Calomel
Dodson
Standard Oil says it observed prices in gasoline fields
New York April 24 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey states it knows of no artificial price conditions in the gasoline fields and that it has scrupulously observed the United States Supreme Court ruling.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
United States Supreme
Tiz Foot Bath Promises Fast Relief for Aching Feet
A vintage ad asserts Tiz foot bath eases bunions corns and callouses. It claims tired feet feel instant relief becoming lighter and more comfortable, letting wearers wear smaller shoes. The 25 cent box is advertised at drug or department stores.
Stomach Acidity Treated With Bisulated Magnesia Remedy
A medical note explains that most stomach troubles stem from excess acid causing gas and heartburn. It recommends taking a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water after meals or when discomfort occurs to neutralize acid and soothe the stomach. Use only Bisulated Magnesia from a druggist.
Court dissolves Standard Oil empire, Bedf ord asserts
A. C. Bedford, president of the company, issued a statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission gasoline probe. He denies artificial price factors and says the firm’s operations were guided by sound business conditions. He notes FTC findings show Standard Oil now markets 65 percent of gas at a time when many new oil firms have formed, and asserts the New Jersey unit respected the Supreme Court decree.
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A. C. Bedford
Federal Trade Commission
Theederal Trade Commission
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Berry Exhibit Opens at Gunter Hotel
Strawberries blackberries and dewberries were received for the Flower and Berry Show in the Gunter Hotel ballroom. Amateur and professional growers display berries while roses sweet peas and larkspurs adorn the show. The afternoon features folk dances by Bonham School pupils and a piano number by Nerle Howard with vocal solos. the Village Wedding is reenacted by children and an orchestra provides dancing music both afternoon and evening.
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Woman’s Club
Gunter Hotel
Bonham School
Agnes James
Nerle Howard
J. Baggett
Ella Mackensen
Madam Petitclerc
Viola
Hilda Briam
B. B. Andrews
A. Sachs
San Antonio Dramatic Club
Mildred Morris
Main Avenue High School
Lula Griesenbeck
Brown Named Chairman of Pere Marquette Railway Board
E N Brown, former president of the National Railways of Mexico and known in San Antonio, is chosen as chairman of the board of directors of the reorganized Pere Marquette Railway Company of Michigan. The company will operate 2285 miles of track and plans reduce bonded debt from about 87 million to about 36.4 million through new securities valued at 105 million. Brown previously led Mexican rail systems during Porfirio Diaz and later opposed Mexicanization under Madero, ending his ties with the Mexican railroads.
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E. N. Brown
National Railways of Mexico
San Antonio
Pere Marquette Railway Company of Michigan
Mr. Brown
National Lines of
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
The
National
International
the Central
Tehuantepec National
Madero
State Treasurer Receives Stamp Rebate Letter
Austin Texas April 24 State Treasurer Edwards received a letter from B F Bean of Kirbyville a member of the 26th 27th and 28th legislatures enclosing 76 60 for postage stamps used while a member of the House He asserts the stamp appropriation violated the state constitution and he protested at the time that such appropriations were unconstitutional He says he was urged to drop the matter to avoid reflecting on a Democratic Legislature and believes lawmakers have no right to spend state funds for that purpose.
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Austin
Tex
Edwards
B. F. Bean
Kirbyville
House
Whiskers and a Tail of Deceit in Chicago Tale
A shabby suitor pursued a Chicago girl for marriage, but she rejected him after he revealed his false impression of romance. A hard gentleman faced a judge for obtaining money under false pretenses, having entered an estate posing as a customer and proven to be a thief.
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Chicago
Fido
Jim Lickmore
Farmers urged to boost production in Bexar county tour
Five mobile campaign teams toured Bexar county in a drive led by Chamber of Commerce figures and university experts to urge farmers to expand food and feed plantings. Speakers included W B Lanham of A&M College and professors from the State University extension. Teams visited Van Raab Leon Springs Los Angeles Heights Bulverde Wetmore Olmos Lookout Valley Salado Valley Coker settlement Kirby Serna Selma Converse Sattillo Bexar Schertz with plans for talks at each stop.
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Bexar County
Chamber of Commerce
Tne
W. B. Lanham
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Graham
Werwein
State University Extension Department
Ed R. Kane
State Department of Agriculture
Charles R. Lateer
Government Experiment Station
W. C. Silliman
Z. D. Bonner
W. M. Morgan
John Jackson
C. L. Dennis
J. R. McCaleb
Love
Terrell Farms
Mr. Sheldon
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railway
J. M. Vance
van Raab
Leon Springs
Los Angeles Heights
Frederick Terrell
Bulverde
Wetmore
Olmos
E. A. Kinsley
Lookout Valley
Salado Valley
Coker Settlement
D. E. Colp
Kirby
Serna
Selma
Prof. P. F. Stewart
Converse
Saltillo
Bexar
Schertz
Texas Hopes to Prove Self Sufficiency Promise
The nation expects Texas to deliver on the boast that if a stone wall surrounded the state it could still feed and clothe itself, a claim emphasized to impress on him the need to make good this year.
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Texas
ORGANIZE RIFLE CLUB FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN SAN ANTONIO
A San Antonio postoffice meeting organized the Federal Employees Rifle Club with 69 members, aiming for 100 soon. Officers elected: Kit Carson president, C. C. Barneburg vice president, G. C. Ridgeway secretary, J. L. Myers treasurer, H. W. St. John executive. Charter sought from NRA. rifles and ammo requested. active target practice to start once arms arrive. Members listed include Kit Carson, M. W. Tyson, F. W. Huffmeyer, W. E. Butler, R. P. Eaton, William Gentzen, M. Chavez, Paul Stephens, and many others.
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Postoffice
San Antonio Postoffice Rifle Club
Kit Carson
C. C. Barneburg
G. C. Ridgeway
J. L. Myers
H. W. St. John
National Rifle Association
M. W. Tyson
F. W. Huffmeyer
W. E. Butler
R. P. Eaton
William Gentzen
M. Chavez
Paul Stephens
Thomas J. Chiado
Edward A
L. W. Ryan
J. M. Cavanaugh
H. W
John
G. D. Newton
J. J. Gilbert
J. G. Pozzi
E. H. Schaefer
G. E. Jordan
W. T. Henderson
A. J. Perner
B. E. Milam
W. A. Wrase
E. Kreuger
W. H
Mexican boy confesses arson and barn thefts
A 16 year old Mexican boy confessed Tuesday to setting fire to barns owned by Frank Esquival and H E Borden on West Theo Avenue and to attempting a blaze on Fred Watson estate property on South Flores. He admitted robbing Borden home multiple times, with neighbors aiding police before fire crews stopped further damage.
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Frank Esquival
West Theo Avenue
H. E. Borden
Orden
South Flores Street
Fred Watson
Duke Carver
Central Police
James Winslow
George Rupe
Borden
Fire Department
Mr. Borden
Santa Claus and chimneys puzzled by empty houses
A whimsical exchange from the Louisville Courier-Journal muses on Santa visiting unoccupied homes and the potential peevishness of finding no children present. The quip frames holiday lore with light humor.
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Santa Claus
Louisville Courier-Journal
Genuine Rupture Cure Ad Appeals To Trial
An advertisement touts a rupture cure with a free illustrated book and coupon offer. It claims success where others fail, promises names of cured patients, and urges readers to mail the coupon to receive the book and details on the appliance and prices. It emphasizes trial permission and non-surgical claims.
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C. E. Brooks
State St
Marshall, Mich
Pennsylvania Man Thankful for Brooks Rupture Appliance
A Bethlehem Pennsylvania reader James A Britton writes that after six years with rupture he wore the Brooks Rupture Appliance and that the device fit snugly and became almost part of his body while healing his rupture. H D Banks Ot Eckles Artillery Oglethorpe County also endorses the appliance and hopes for reward for helping suffering people.
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James A Britton
Spring St
Bethlehem, Pa
Ten Reasons Why This Appliance Stands Alone
The advertisement promotes a unique medical appliance claiming to be the only of its kind on the market. It emphasizes comfort, invisibility under clothing, easy washing, no metal springs, and durable materials. The seller touts thirty years of honesty, fair deals, and reasonable prices with a free coupon offer to entice readers.
Confederate Veteran Cured by Appliance in Georgia
A Confederate veteran writes from Commerce Georgia thanking the inventor for a medical appliance that restored his health. He states he is now sound and able to plough or perform heavy labor, expressing that the appliance effected a permanent cure after a prior terrible condition and loss of hope.
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Commerce
C. E. Brooks
Appliance Cures Boy Experience Report
A letter from M Patterson of Akron Ohio testifies that a household appliance cured his young son after other remedies failed. He notes the device began to work eight months after starting use and that he wore it about a year, vowing to recommend it to friends.
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C. E. Brooks
Marshall
Mick
M. Patterson
Main St
Akron
Appliance Trial Coupon Angers Shopper Judge Sends Message
A fragmentary note asks to “send my Appliance on trial” to prove claims. The writer directs the reader to act as judge and fill a free coupon at the mall, though details and context are limited.
Child Cured in Four Months by Appliance
A Dubuque family reports their child was cured in about four months using the appliance from Mr. C. FE. Brooks of Marshall Michigan. The letter thanks the inventor for relief and expresses regret they did not learn of the device sooner.
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Jangen St
Dubuque
Town
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