Japanese Commission Chief Sees U S Japan Ties Grow
Baron Sakatanis remarks on Paris conference aims and Japan United States trade ties. He notes three steamship lines expanding Far East routes, increasing commerce, and disputes over Philippines policy, China access, and Russo Japanese treaty. He stresses mutual friendship and warns against German influence in Asia.
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Associated Press
Rome
United States
Baron Yoshiro Sakatani
Imperial Japanese Commission
Paris
Japan
Baron Sakatanis
Baron Sakatani
Imperial Commission
Europe
Germany
Austria - Hungary
Far East
Philippines
Philippine Islands
China
Prairie dogs add to San Antonio zoo and new fish tank
San Antonio adds two prairie dogs from San Angelo to the municipal zoo. Commissioner Lambert sets aside a rockledged oval enclosure as prairie dog town and workers dig burrows. A large glass fish tank near Koehler Park will house bass perch crappie and other fish with a spray to keep the water fresh.
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San Antonio
Lambert
San Angelo
Koehler Park
Good Roads Movement Sparks Kendall County Bond Plan
A Kendall county bond issue for general highway improvements gains momentum after a Bergheim meeting led by D E Colp of the Texas Good Roads Association. Boerne and Comfort back the effort, with delegates to be chosen for a Comfort conference likely September 8.
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Bergheim
Texas
D. E. Colp
Texas Good Roads Association
Kendall County
Colp
San Antonio
Boerne
Comfort
Charles Graebner
Court House
H. J. Graham
Elmore Watts
Anglers to Be Reached in San Antonio Bass Focus
An illustrated article in The American Angler by Roark of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce highlights bass fishing at Lake Medina. Pictures of fish and lake facts accompany the piece, aiming to attract thousands of fishermen to San Antonio this fall and winter.
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San Antonio
Izaak Walton
Roark
August End of Month Sale Clears Small Lots at Wolfson
At Wolfson's the August sale clears small lots each month to keep stock fresh. Merchandise is sold in season when in demand and sharply reduced in price. This month features summer items useful for weeks and year round goods bought below standard prices for immediate or future use.
White Goods and Linens Half Price on Second Floor
Half price sale on white cottons novelty weaves white suitings undergarment dress and waist materials with short pieces in usable lengths. Also slightly soiled doilies scarves centers and some bedspreads offered. Second Floor sale.
Lawn House Dresses in Blue Tan Stripes and Floral
A sale of Lawn House Dresses priced originally at 1.25 and 1.50 now 95c. Styles include blue and tan stripes and pretty floral patterns with white collars and solid color trimmings. Third Floor.
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Lawn House
Savings of One Third 15e Longcloth Sale
Short pieces but long enough for practical service. Five to nine yards in each piece put up in sanitary packages clean and ready for use. Thirty six inches wide longcloth of an excellent 15c quality soft finish suitable for undergarments. Pieces will not be cut 10c yard. (Second Floor).
Shoe sale offers women low shoes for 1.55
The ad offers every pair of women's low shoes in broken sizes at 1.55 per pair from bronze to black in all sizes. It notes original prices ranged from 3.50 to 6 and urges early purchase on the first floor to clear remainders at wholesale cost.
Low Shoes Reduced to 1.45 for Boys and Girls
Footwear sale notes men and women readers with boys and girls low shoes cut to 1.45. Sizes 9 to 2 available in tan dull and patent leathers. Wide-toe shapes, stout soles, comfortable design. ideal for school and play wear. first floor clearance offer.
Children's Stamped Dresses for School Wear
Durable two to eight year size dresses stamped to be embroidered in tan or blue rep. Originally $1, now 25 cents each. neat, well made for school wear. First floor reference.
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Aimee
Summer Wear Sale Slashes Tub Suits and Dresses
A limited stock of tub suits and dresses reduced to 2.95, originally up to 12.95. All summer tub dresses and linen and Palm Beach suits are marked at one price for the entire lot, while on the third floor.
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Palm Beach
Regina Corsets in Several Models at 1.85 Tag
Wide selection of Regina corsets offered in regular 3.50 and 5.00 models. Available in front or back face styles and sizes from slender to large, with good fit and serviceability. Described as suitable for street wear or house wear, located on the third floor.
Bath Towels Offered At Low Prices On Second Floor
Big absorbent towels of double thread terry cloth each with a two inch initial. 22 by 24 inch bath towels priced at 40 cents with 29 cent sale. Second Floor location.
Texans Tour Colorado On Pleasant Summer Auto Trip
FE R Purinton a Sanderson Texas ranchman finished a San Antonio to Manitou Colorado trip and returns to enjoy a few days at the Gunter Hotel. He notes good roads light weather and abundant Texans in Colorado this summer with many familiar faces in towns and resorts. He reports rains have helped Texas ranchmen and says he looks forward to returning home to Sanderson.
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San Antonio
Manitou
Colorado
FE. R. Purinton
Sanderson
Texas
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Purinton
Direct Registered Mail Service Between Dallas and San Antonio
San Antonio bankers will gain faster mail service as a registered mail clerk will ride trains from Waco to San Antonio. Mail sent from Dallas after 8 p m will reach San Antonio about sixteen hours sooner, ending the previous twenty four hour delay. Postmaster George D. Armistead announced the new arrangement this week.
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San Antonio
Dallas
George D. Armistead
Armistead
Postal service changes affect Dallas mail and registered rates
The article notes a shift in service favoring fast registered mail over ordinary mail, costing more and shortening delivery times. It implies broader impact on Dallas postal operations and ordinary mail timelines due to the new speed tier for registered items.
Notable Guests at Local Hotels Highlight City Visitors
W. R B Collins and W A Davis of Austin are stopping at the Gunter. Sam Cox of San Marcos and J San Roman of Brownsville are guests at the Menger. Many others from Houston Dallas Refugio and Port Aransas are registered at the St Anthony or staying at the Gunter. Capt G B Pond US Army is registered.
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St. Anthony
W. L. Caldwell
Birmingham
Ala
Gunter
Ss. W. Williams
Lima
G. P. Allen
Dallas
G. B. Pond
A. S. Army
Houston
G. V. Gansel
R. W. Turner
Brady
P. H. Chilton
Catherine Chilton
Port Aransas
J. D. MacIntyre
San Marcos
Obituary of Levi Norton Borton
Levi Norton Borton aged 65 died at 10 40 PM Saturday in a San Antonio hospital. A New Jersey native who moved from San Francisco, he belonged to the Royal Arch Masons. Survived by widow, sister Mrs Anna Willets and brother Samuel Barton of Ocean Grove NJ. Funeral at 4 30 PM Monday from the Masonic Temple with San Antonio Lodge No 1079 services. interment Anchor Masonic Cemetery.
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Levi Norton Borton
San Antonio
New Jersey
San Francisco
Cal
Borton
Royal Arch Masons
Anna Willets
Samuel Barton
Ocean Grove
N. J
Masonic Temple
Anchor Masonic Cemetery
All in Pajamas Pajama Party Craze Hits Milwaukee Cars
A Milwaukee nocturnal fad sees thirty people in pajamas cruising in automobiles at 2:30 and 2:35 AM. Police decide pajama parties, when properly chaperoned, cannot be arrested as disorderly. Smaller groups followed the initial procession.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Texans Win Over Militia Minds as They Seek Jobs in San Antonio
A Alabama medical corps member stationed at Brownsville writes the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce seeking teaching work after discharge, saying he plans to stay in Texas for life. Many militiamen from Chicago and Wisconsin stationed in San Antonio likewise seek jobs as their regiments move north, with Illinois troops expressing a change of heart about Texas.
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Alabama Medical Corps
Brownsville
San Antonio
Miluitia
Texas
Chicago
Wisconsin
Santonio
Illinois
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