Revenue Bill 9 Ready for Senate
Washington Aug 15 The revised administration revenue bill approved by Senate Democrats in caucus will yield about 250 million annually and be reported to the Senate tomorrow. Key provisions include a general income tax inheritance tax a ten percent net profit tax on war munition makers a five percent tax on materials for munitions a corporate license tax liquor taxes and various stamp taxes. The measure retains a nonpartisan tariff and adds a coal tar dyestuffs tariff to spur U S manufacture.
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GO ON FISHING TRIP
County officials of Bexar county finish tax rate and budget work and depart Tuesday for a fishing trip to the Medina dam. The party includes County Judge James R. Davis and Commissioners Henry Meyer Charles X Gutzeit County Clerk Frank R Newton and Commissioners Clerk Joe 8 Newton and Alex Sommerville. Gutzeit and Alex Walton plan a later trip over the proposed toll road route for cost information to be used after Martin Wright’s toll road proposition proceeds.
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Medina Dam
James R. Davis
Henry Meyer
Charles X. Gutzeit
Frank R. Newton
Joe 8. Newton
Alex Sommerville
Gutzeit
Alex Walton
Martin Wright
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advert Claims
A promotional appeal urges sick women to trust letters in the daily press praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The copy asserts thousands of women recovered health and strength and asks readers why they do not try the remedy.
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Lydia EE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Battle Cry of Peace at Princess Ends Tonight
The Princess theater bids farewell tonight to The Battle Cry of Peace, a top pictured spectacle praised for its preparedness theme. Saturday and Monday bring Charlie Chaplin in the new comedy 1 A. M. under a $670,000 Mutual Film contract, with Chaplin solo in the frame. The theater reveals plans to open fall and winter season Sunday August 27 with Pantages vaudeville plus deluxe motion pictures at popular prices.
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Anna Held's Daughter Wins Small Film Role in The Fall of a Nation
Lina Carrera daughter of Anna Held tours the Pacific coast with her mother and visits Los Angeles during filming for The Fall of a Nation. She earns a part in a smaller role and becomes a leader in the Army of Jaal mounted unit, riding a snow white charger in key scenes.
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Lina Carrera
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Los Angeles
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the Grand
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Kerrville Fair Offers $1.25 Round Trip From San Antonio
The Kerrville Fair runs four days starting Tuesday August 15 with a round trip fare from San Antonio set at 1.25 dollars. Adv. tickets available.
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Flowers for Sick Soldiers From Baraca Philathea Union
The Baraca Philathea Union plans to provide cut flowers and pot plants to men in the post hospital. Floyd Smith, union president and boys' secretary of the Y M C A, asks interested people to contact him at the YMCA. Flowers were delivered to the hospital Saturday after being arranged at the union's last meeting.
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Miss Griner Hosts House Party
Miss Griner hosts a party with guests Miss Tot Lett of Austin Miss Mercedes Anderson of this city Roy Lin ney Steve Green and Allie Maples of Del Rio and Miss Janet Lussier of San Francisco who will join later.
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Austin
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This City
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del Rio
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San Francisco
Society Notes Highlight Local Tea Dance Guests
Delta Gamma Tays meet at 8 for a dance at Reed Brown’s home to honor girls heading to out of town schools. Various church societies hold meetings. Residents host guests from Austin and Floresville. A large cavalier dinner dansant gathers many dignitaries including military officers and notable guests. The eighth anniversary of the G A R Ladies circle and a Missionary social close the listings with a colorfully decorated program.
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Reed Brown
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Jennie Green
Wilkins Avenue
Local Grocer Ad Promises Low Prices on Meats and Staples
Special Wednesday sale at Nichols Gro Co offers Best Hams at 22 cents, Breakfast Bacon at 24 cents, and Fine Creamery Butter at 30 cents. Cash customers touted as lowest prices. Store location listed as 209 Ave, Cr Ph Cr 61. Advertisement.
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Bushicks Host Jolly Twelve Card Club Night
Mr and Mrs Bushick entertained the Jolly Twelve Card Club Monday. After dinner members played high five, prizes were awarded to Mrs W A McIlwaine, Mrs J H Lamm, Mrs B Lamm, Alex Uhl, Ed Gutzeit, and F Bushick. Ice refreshments followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J H Lamm, Mr and Mrs Alex Uhl, Mr and Mrs Ed Gutzeit, Mr and Mrs Frank Convers, Mrs W A McIlwaine and Mrs B Lamm.
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W. A. McIlwaine
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Elks 10 Entertain Militia Members in San Antonio
Local Elks Club plans a September relocation of their Southwestern Elk publication from Dallas to San Antonio. Editor R. L. Sanders announces a larger issue with a new cover. Elks at Camp Wilson will host a welcome event with lunch, speeches, music, and informal reception to greet militiamen returning from New Braunfels.
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the Elks
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New Braunfels
Coppini to Leave San Antonio for Chicago Studio
Pompeo Coppini the noted Italian sculptor who has lived in San Antonio for about fifteen years will move to Chicago this week to establish a new studio. He has sold his Alamo Heights residence to C. L. Weatherspoon and plans to travel by automobile with Mrs. Coppini. Coppini’s Texas work includes statues in Austin and capitol grounds, plus monuments at Gonzales Huntsville Victoria Paris Beaumont Corpus Christi Palestine and other cities.
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Labor Day Parade Plans Set For Septembers Big Event
Marshals met at Trades Council hall to assign positions for a four division Labor Day parade and to discuss awarding prizes of 50 35 and 15 dollars to top unions. Mounted police will lead division one followed by the San Antonio Typographical Union Band division two with Brotherhood of Carpenters No 4 division three and Brewery Workers No 112 division four. Camp Wilson encamped workers may join division one and grand marshal will oversee routing with aides. A 9 am meeting next Sunday will give final marshals instructions.
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San Antonio
Why Society Women Wash Their Own Hair
Society women increasingly wash their own hair to ensure beauty and safety. A simple canthrox based shampoo, homemade from a druggist can be used for about three cents per shampoo, dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water. The result is dry hair with even color, removal of dandruff oil and dirt, and a fluffy appearance with healthier scalp promoting growth.
Traction Company Costs and Public Utility Regulation
Traction Company profits are small despite heavy city-wide service. The piece cites 2000 fares to earn 100 dollars and notes the large investment and high operating costs for 18 hours daily. It cites New York Public Service Commission rulings on preventing wasteful private utility competition and Seattle’s city authority to regulate jitneys and routes. Tomorrow’s note promises profiles of citizens supporting patronage.
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Deutschland’s trip impresses English in wartime mood
London reports that the German submarine Deutschland’s arrival at Baltimore altered British outlook. It demonstrates Britain’s line between island immunity and vulnerability, reinforcing resolve to crush Germany and defend with a peace enforced by force against Prussian aggression.
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Atlantic
Germany
Detroit
England
Baltimore
Walter Nolte Injured by Catfish Wound at Local Fishing
Walter Nolte a well known young man of Corpus Christi is infected with blood poisoning from a catfish fin wound suffered while fishing several days ago Fears are entertained for his recovery and medical authorities monitor his condition daily
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Tex
Walter Nolte
Bread price probe eyed by Texas attorney general
May be inquiry in Texas as the bread trust drawing federal scrutiny prompts Texas officials to consider action. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice at Washington are pursuing a joint investigation into high bread costs with Assistant Attorney General leading Texas efforts.
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Austin
Tex
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Probe Expands to Texas in Trust Matters Inquiry
A department official overseeing trust matters, General Sweeton, indicated the probe may extend to Texas as investigations continue. The remark suggests broader scrutiny beyond the initial jurisdiction.
Eagles Open Eighteenth Annual Convention in Savannah
In Savannah Georgia thousands of delegates attend the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual Grand Aerie meeting. Executive sessions begin as reports on last year’s constitutional changes are expected to show good results after a public opening event.
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Savannah
United States
Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Daniels Aide Takes Sea Duty as Battleship Executive
Secretary Daniels announced that his aide Commander D W Wurtsbaugh will go to sea as an executive officer on one of the new battleships by his own request. Lieutenant Byron McCandless will take his place in the office of the chief of operations.
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Kerrville Fair OpensTuesday With Daily Horse Races
The Kerrville fair promises daily splendid horse races and midweek aeroplane flights on Wednesday and Thursday. The event opens Tuesday and invites attendance everywhere.
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Kerrville Fair
Steal Lard Compound From Texas Refining Co
Thieves loaded a wagon with lard compounds at the Texas Refining Company on the Seguin road and escaped unseen by night watchman and a Mexican guard. President F. E. Middleton reported eleven 100 pound cans and two 60 pound cans stolen, wheel prints found near the rear door, which had been broken. Deputy Ed O Stevens oversaw inquiry during the sheriff’s absence and ordered searches of nearby Mexican stores.
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Ed O. Stevens
Fort Worth
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Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Railway Sold in Auction
Pittsburg, Pa. August 15 The Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Railway was sold here today by special master William H. McClurg to the reorganization committee of the first mortgage bondholders for 3 million dollars. There was only one bid.
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William H. McClurg
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