Four Texas guard companies reach minimum strength
Enlistment for the First Texas Infantry continues at the State Bank Building in San Antonio. Four of five recruiting companies have met minimum strength and seek maximum. a fifth is expected to reach minimum by Tuesday night. A parade and public meeting are planned for Wednesday on Alamo Plaza with notable speakers. Music will not be from a formal band. The machine gun corps needs more capable mechanics and several musicians. U. EF Mummy of El Paso will bring ten musicians to arrive August 15, with twenty already recruited. Drills occur Friday and Monday at St Marys School and Officers School on Thursdays and Tuesdays. Nearly 1100 men have enlisted by Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Texas Infantry
State Bank
San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
U. EF
Mummy
el Paso
St. Mary's School
College Street
Legislature may act to fund $7.50 per capita school aid
Austin Aug 13. Legislature may be needed to cover a deficit in the state’s school fund. The State Board of Education fixed $7.50 per child for 1918-19 based on 1,232,008 to 1,240,000 scholastics, with a plan to appeal to the 36th Legislature for excess funds after prohibition losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Hobby
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
H. Ji.Terrell
Cocoanut Oil Fine For Washing Hair
An old-time grooming tip promotes plain massified cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. It claims commercial soaps and shampoos contain alkali that harms the scalp, while cocoanut oil leaves hair silky, cleanses scalp, and rinses out easily. The message notes this oil is cheap, greaseless, and widely available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
MEN THRIVE IN CAMP Great Lakes Navy report
Assistant Surgeon F. BR. Sayers at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station recruiting office says men from smaller towns and farms are hardier than city men. Outdoor life is credited with superior development. recruits gain about 14 pounds in two months and are fit for general service with good food, regular hours, and ample outdoor exercise.
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Great Lakes
F. BR. Sayers
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
McDil and Wolters Establish Temporary Texas Cavalry HQ
Brig. Gen. R. J. McDil commander of the Second Texas Cavalry Brigade arrives in Austin and sets temporary adjutant general offices in Dallas. Brig. Gen. J. F. Wolters also forms temporary HQ in the adjutant general's department as inspections move toward Washington for federalization progress. Adjutant General James A. Harley remains in Washington aiding the process. Major Walter Woodul departs for Washington with inspection papers and records.
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Austin
Tex
R. JU
McDil
Texas Brigade of Cavalry
Dallas
Adjutant General's Department
J. F. Wolters
Washington
War Department
Houston
Canlas
James A. Uarley
Walter Woodul
Poxas Cavalry
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Sold Worldwide
For two centuries Haarlem Oil is claimed as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. The ad promotes Gold Medal brand capsules as effective for back pain indigestion insomnia and frequent urine with a money back guarantee. It stresses genuine io boxes three sizes and direct import from Dutch laboratories.
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Haarlem
Holland
Vwolland Laboratories
Colonel Williams Flies Over Camp Travis Flight
Col Williams of Camp Travis recounts a flight from Kelly Field with Lieut Carroll. They climbed to 4800 feet then descended to within a thousand feet of the earth. The loop included Kelly Field West End Lake Camp Travis Fort San Houston Mitchell Lake and return. Travelers Cigar Shop adv.
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R. C. Williams
Camp Travis
Williams
Kelly
Lieut. P.O. Carroll
Kelly Mield
West End Lake
Fort San Houston
Mitchell Lake
Field
Legislator Seeks Abolition Of Several State Departments
Austin Aug 183 Judge Felix J McCord of Longview plans to push bills in the Thirty sixth Legislature to abolish the State Department of Agriculture the Warehouse and Marketing Department and place the State Highway Department under the Railroad Commission He also proposes a strict vagrancy law and a concurrent resolution to require women as clerks where capable to free men for war work McCord argues savings and economy while acknowledging opposition from those who defend the targeted departments
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Austin
Tex
State Department of Agriculture
State Highway Department
Railroad Commission
Dudgee Felix J. McCord
Longview
Gregg County
McCord
Highway Department
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jorgan
Dudee McCord
Petition Filed for Six Cent Fare by Public Service Co
A six cent fare or a six cent fare with no transfers is sought by the San Antonio Public Service Co. Formal application was filed with the city commission, signed by Th. N. Nifer second vice president, and referred to the city attorney after Major Bell suggested it. The company cites higher material and operation costs and offers to submit banks and records for inspection.
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San Antonio
National Council of Defense, Women's Committee
Exar County
Bell
San
Kings Highway
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
City funds cover base paving costs as citizens share other costs
City bore the cost of laying the base for paving while other expenses were apportioned to residents in the area. Bids were solicited for sanitary sewers on Lays and Cha ut Streets. An appropriation of 1000 was set for curbings at various parts of the city, and a weekly payroll of 5300.80 was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lays
Chaut
Coiner Ring Held After Counterfeit Bust in Texas
A Mexican man traveling from Laredo to Victoria is among three arrested on charges of making and distributing counterfeit money. Two others were captured at Tiveli and Rio Grande City. All are held in Victoria on 2500 bonds awaiting grand jury action. U.S. Secret Service aided the arrests led by Edward Tyrell with J O Miller and Deputy Barber. The suspects allegedly operated in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Victoria and Laredo posing as cotton picker managers and traveling to pass counterfeit currency.
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Laredo
Liveli
Tes
Fisteen
Tiveli
Rio Grande City
Victoria
United States Secret Service
Edward Tyrell
J. O. Miller
Barber
Vivoli
Met
San Anstonio
Cornus Christi
Layedo
Cain
Proposals Meet Detroit Laundry Mergers Note Grim Edge
A humorous Times-Picayune style quote laments merger talk among Detroit laundries. The narrator jokingly requests no two saw teeth appear on collar edges, arguing one suffices. The piece riffs on why such arm humor arises, joking about the funny bone and related wordplay.
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Detroit
Defense Council Plans to Organize Community Units
The County Council of Defense plans to organize community councils to mobilize county strength for the fourth Liberty Loan. W. W. Callier, Liberty Loan chair, will convene a 4 pm Thursday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. A resolution divides the council into thirty members including heads of war activities and eleven men plus nine women without specific representation, with the chamber asked to cover initial organizing costs.
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County Council of Defense
County Council
Liberty Loan
W. W. Callier
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Huel
Council of Defense
Morris Stern
Local business leaders resign from committe e duties
Financing arrangements would be made through the Chamber of Commerce. E B Hillie and Paul Steffier resignations were followed by replacements Joe Frost and S B Weller with Triner Patienne-So Bob in France with his regiment. Patrice and Patience discuss loyalty and past engagements in Yonkers Statesman.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. B. Hillie
Paul Steffier
Joe Frost
Weller
Patienne
Bob
Frencea
Nis Regiment
Patrice
Patience
Yonkers
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Victor Recording Laboratory
Saenger
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
N. J
Victor Records
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Victor Talking Machine Company
Texas Guard
Wolfson’s
Caruso
Melba
M’dill
Second Texas Cavalry
Travelers Cigar Shop
Ave al
Maillard’s Famous Cantios
Public Service CO
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
Honerns
Defense Council
Liberty Bond
City National Bank
Alamo National Bank
Dr. Sullivan & Company
San Antonio National Bank
Lockwood National Bank
Groos National Bank
Frost’ National Bank
D. & A. Oppenheimer
National Bank of Commerce
State National Bank Commercial State Bank
Central Trust Company
Guaranty State Bank
Commonwwealth Bank & ‘Fro Op
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