Americans fund relief for German widows and orphans
A Thanksgiving week appeal by the American relief committee seeks funds to aid Germany’s widows and orphans, to be sent to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin via the U S State Department. Gerard says funds will show American sympathy and aid relations between nations. Checks go to John D Crimmins at 13 Park Row New York. Also, A C Lightfoot the so called world champion walker visits Strand theater with lectures and demonstrations, aided by his wife and child.
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New York
Germany
American Relief Committee
Wilson
Europe
Gerard
Berlin
Ambassador Gerard
America
United States State Department
Mr. Gerard
United States
John D. Crimmins
Park Row
N. Y
A. C. Lightfoot
Strand Theater
Lightfoot
Pittsburg
Tex
J. ?. Lightfoot
Holiday rail fares delayed for interstate routes
San Antonio railroad offices report holiday trip rates delayed for interstate travel while intrastate rates release on schedule. Unofficial notes suggest about 80 percent of the normal two way fare for Louisiana points and possible Oklahoma, but no round trips to Northern or Eastern points this year. Awaited general passenger agent announcement within days. "We girls had hardships when we camped out" reflects a Louisville Courier Journal humor insert.
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San Antonio
Louisiana
Oklahoma
San Antonio explores sterilization over fumigation in disease control
The San Antonio board of health pursues sterilization of bedding and clothing and a room cleaning regime as a possible replacement for terminal fumigation. Experiments with fumigants show many germs survive, prompting consideration of a sterilization plant and vacuum cleaning plus disinfectant scrubbing to prevent epidemic spread.
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San Antonio
Health Department
New York Health Department
Providence
R. I
W. A. King
New York
King
Lambert
M. W. Wooten
B. F. Stout
Dr. King
A Remedy for Shrinking Doors in Unseasoned Wood
A householder complains that new doors have shrunk badly as with unseasoned wood. The builder refuses a joiner, so the householder writes a wry note asking for a man to create room under the doors for the cat to chase mice, urging prompt repair.
Parker Visits Post on San Antonio Trip
Brigadier General James Parker head of the Brownsville district visited San Antonio on Thursday to see Mrs. Parker returning from the east. He paid respects to General Funston at headquarters and reported on border affairs in his district. He has overseen many state and regular troops with large scale field maneuvers held recently in peace time.
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James Parker
Brownsville
San Antonio
Father teaches how to fill a fountain pen
A father explains a playful method to a boy asking how to fill a fountain pen. He suggests filling a bathtub with ink and then entering to fill the pen, turning a simple task into a humorous lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Father
Notable Guests and Registrants At Savannah Hotels
A string of visitors and registrations appear at San Antonio hotels including St. Anthony and Gunter. Harold of Waco and J A Harley of Se guin stay at St. Anthony while E W Hayden of Milwaukee and S R Hoax of Houston join guests at St. Anthony. Other guests include J Albert Andrews of Mexico City and Captain J E Labatt of Fort Worth at the Gunter and Menger respectively.
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Cme
Harold
Waco
E. W. Hayden
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Anthony
Irma ,Adams
Dilley
Gunter
J. A. Harley
Seguin
J. Albert Andrews
Mexico City
Menger
E. E. Burley of
Fort Worth
J. E. Labatt
S. R., Hoax
Houston
St. Anthony, Co
D. Stokey
Lampasas
M. M. McFarland
Alpine
Charlies D. Golding
Littleton V. Richardson
Asherton
Percy H. Hall
New York
H. Davison
Galveston
Meng
E. C. Weiss
A. Merckens
H. D. McDonald
Corpus Christi
Too Familiar in Car Gesture Sparks Traffic Cop Joke
A couple jokes about a familiar gesture toward the husband’s shoulder being mistaken for a traffic cop since they got their car. The husband asks her to stop, and she wonders why it bothers him.
Corega Dental Plate Adhesive Promises Firm Fit
Corega helps dentures stay firm and comfortable by evenly powdering the dental plate. It claims relief for gums that shrink or swell and plates that become loose, promoting mouth hygiene. Sold 25e at druggists and dental supply houses with a free sample from Corega Chemical Co. Cleveland.
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Carleton
Goggan & Bros
Steinway
U. S
Endamoeba
Scripps
E. H. Labadie Auto CO
Louisville Couriier-Journal
GENGL
Board of Health
Atmore
L Travis Sa Crockett
Crockett
Travis
Travi Travis
Bowie Bakery
South
Grayson St
Iit
Avenue D
Alamo
Flores
Goliad and
Peach Sts
Main Ave
Soledad St
Pre
Howard
Dallas and
Erie Streets
K. K
Heinze
Gordon & Dillworth
Kash
Granadr
Rio
K. K. Guatemala
Mickhenny
Colorado
Orida
Mea GT Edi
Beisae
ITA
Peas
Spain
Daylight
Gengler’s Staff
Angel Food
Laye
California
Tis
Stoloske's
Price
Yengle
Parker
City
Sengler
Panio, Tex
Frank Greenwood Jr
W. F. Clayton
del Rio
Engler
Corega Chemical Co
Cleveland
Gengler's
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