Taliaferro reports Red Cross meeting insights
Judge George B. Taliaferro returns from Washington describing an informal Red Cross funding conference. He notes bipartisan civic effort, a possible Red Cross Day in May, and county unit financing chaired by county judges. Only Wanamaker’s costly fundraising remark stood out as unreplicable by him.
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George B. Taliaferro
Red Cross
Washington
Taliaferro
Wilson
Judge Taliaferro
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Fund
Cleveland H. Dodge
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
New York
Second call for shipwrights and carpenters in Washington
The United States Employment Service in room 308 Federal Building reports an urgent need for ship carpenters caulkers iron workers and shipwrights for wooden ship construction. Applicants are urged to apply immediately in person or in writing.
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Washington
United States Employment Service
Federal Building
Announcement Leaves Choice Open for Future Contact
It is announced that no binding commitment is made at present and they will be communicated with at the proper time to ascertain if they care to engage or respond in the future.
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Joske Men’s
Kidney Pills Provide Relief for Bladder Trouble
A Salem Missouri reader reports four to five years of bladder pain improved by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims many with kidney and bladder issues find relief, noting back ache dizziness rheumatic pains and stiff joints also respond. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
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W. J. Furry
Salem
Foley
Fischer's Drug Store
Government shipbuilding drive seeks local workers in San Antonio
The government announces a broad shipbuilding program and a local effort to register available workers in San Antonio and nearby. It asks for age experience and addresses so suitable applicants can be reached if employment opens. The local office awaits details of jobs to be offered and will notify registrants when received.
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San Antonio
Colored excursion to Seguin May 10 round trip $1
Special train leaves at 9 30 a m from Southern Pacific for a colored excursion to Seguin priced at 1 dollar round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Southern Pacific
No Negroes to Be Enlisted in Austin Draft
The War Department informs the local recruiting station that no Negroes will be enlisted at this time except those with prior service in the regular army. Sergeant H. E. Blake notes this order will sharply reduce enlistments, as Negroes formed the majority in the office’s intake.
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Austin
Tex
War Department
H. E. Blake
Instant Hair Stain Brownatone Promises Quick Gray Coverage
An advertorial touts Brownatone as a safe hair stain free from sulfur and heavy metals. It claims instant tinting to brown or black, suitable for all or part of the hair, with samples and shade booklets available from Kenton Pharmacal Co. and local San Antonio druggists.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Scott Street
Covington
San Antonio
Serene Drug Store
Fisher's Drug Store
Gibbs
Meier Pharmacy
W. Commerce Street
George Keene
Cney Plaza
Texas 15 Building Many Wooden Boats
Uncle Sam calls for more ships and Texas yards at Orange and Beaumont surge to meet the demand. John H. Kirby says Texas leads the nation in wooden watercraft as shipyards work overtime and lumber prices rise with renewed building activity for coastwise shipping and military needs.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Texas
Orange
Beaumont
John H. Kirby
United States
Houston
St. Anthony Hotel
UT President Vinson to Attend Washington Conference
President R E Vinson of the University of Texas accepted a wire invitation to a college presidents conference in Washington D C on April 30. The meeting will focus on mobilizing educational resources for national defense and discuss preliminary training for military aviators, with invitation from W F Durand, chairman of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
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Austin
Tex
R. E. Vinson
University of Texas
Washington, D. C
Vinson
W. F. Durand
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Germans Interned in Fine Hotel in Panama Canal Zone
About 150 Germans who did not depart the Panama Canal Zone after the United States entered the war have been interned at the Hotel Aspenywall on Tobago Island. They occupy rooms left vacant by tourists and canal employees.
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Washington, D. C
Panama
Canal Zone
United States
Aspenywall
Tobago Island
Canal
Victoria High School Bonds Approved in Victoria TX
The Attorney General's Department approved $85,000 Victoria Independent School District bonds for a new high school in Victoria, to be paid serially at 4.5 percent interest. It also approved $9,500 school refunding bonds and $9,500 Rockport street refunding bonds, both 30 year issues at 4.5 percent.
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Victoria
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Victoria Independent
Rockport
How To Believe Catarrhal Deafness Or Head Noises
Home remedy claims relief from catarrh related deafness head noises and other symptoms. The recipe uses Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar and suggests four daily doses with potential quick improvement. It asserts most ear troubles stem from catarrh and hearing may be restored.
State Printing Plant Proposal for Huntsville Penitentiary
A bill by Representative Thompson of Hunt proposes a state printing plant at Huntsville penitentiary operated by convicts with a $20,000 appropriation. The measure would bypass a governor's special message for recommendation.
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Austin
Tex
Huntsville Penitentiary
Thompson
Hunt
Anti Kamnia Tablets Offer Rapid Pain Relief Says Dr Robbins
Dr C P Robbins touts anti kamnia tablets as effective for headache relief from malaria related pain digestion related headaches and neuralgic pain. He claims two tablets provide prompt relief enabling patients to resume normal activity.
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C. P. Robbins
Light Want Ad Rates for Furnished Rooms in San Antonio
The notice promotes furnished room and housekeeping space rentals using the Light Want Ad service. It claims wide city reach through paid home circulation and outlines rates for different run counts of a 15 word ad.
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Light
San Antonio
Light Want Ad
Textbook Legislation Prompts Prison Labor Printing Debate
Legislation is said to cover the measure for printing textbooks, using prison labor to cut costs. The Nordhaus free textbook amendment could enable cheaper state printing. A special train to Victoria May 3 offers $4.55 round trip with berth $1.50 on Southern Pacific.
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Nordhaus
Victori
Southern Pacific
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