San Antonio backs WWI memorial auditorium plan
Mayor Sam Bell gains unanimous support for a memorial auditorium in San Antonio honoring fallen World War I servicemen. Three groups pledged backing: the Chamber of Commerce, EL O. C. Old Post No 3 Grand Army of the Republic, and mothers with sons in the 86th Division. Additional groups are expected to join.
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Sam
Bell
San Antonio
Violet A. Haynes
Chamber of Commerce
America
San An
Home Cure for Rheumatism Promised by Man Who Recovered
Mark H. Jackson claims a spring 1899 rheumatic attack was cured by a personal remedy that relieved three years of pain. He offers free trial by mail, then a one dollar price if satisfied, with no charge otherwise. Address No 0255 Gurney Building Syracuse New Jersey.
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Huggsuotgrelict
Secretary Baker Pins Medal on General March in Ceremony
A photo shows Secretary of War Baker pinning the Distinguished Service Cross on General March, chief of staff. General Pershing recommended the decoration for March’s valiant service as chief of Artillery in France for the First American Army and later as chief of staff in the United States.
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Baker
Distinguished Service Cross
General March
Wershing
Vfraice
San Antonio considers memorial hall for fallen soldiers
A veterans group favors a memorial hall in San Antonio as a social and educational center to honor soldiers who did not return from war. Plans discuss funding via bond issue or public subscription and location near the San Antonio River bend to create an auditorium and memorabilia space for Bexar County veterans.
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Tonio
San Antonio
Grand Army of the Republic
Bexar County
Utis
Anv
Thos
Bell
Romana Street
Navarra
Homana Street
Ele
Contre
America
Auditorian Memorial
Eilies
Rumors of Troops Quietly Sent to the Urals
Reports say government may deploy troops to the Urals front amid European armistice confusion. Analysts doubt the move, noting lack of reliable news from Siberia and disjointed Allied aims as Bolshevik forces remain active and winter logistics hinder large advances. The London conference seeks a Russian suppression program.
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Tandon Timer Service
San Antonin
Philadelphia
Puta Ledter
Wisby
Tublie Ledger
Palco
Ural Front
Europe
Siberia
Omsk
Asiie
London
Urals
Archangel
Tussia
Japan
Russia
Haikal
Bright business prospects at Peace Times gathering
The San Antonio Salesmanship Club met Saturday at the Gynter to discuss the coming year. G F Melliff and Tom Litheridge spoke on Looking Forward outlining tips for success, including evaluating personal work value, seeking boss views, and inventorying one’s resources. A practical idea was recording yearly sales and accomplishments, with a noted example of a salary increase following a clear report. McCown and Joseph Lodogic were elected as new members.
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San Antonio
Gynter
G. F. Melliff
Fom Ltheridge
Gov
Mieliff
Mr. Meliff
Mr. Melie
Dhe
Re. McCowsn
Joseph Lodogic
Mothers of 86th Division Plan Welcome for San Antonio Soldiers
San Antonio mothers with sons in the 86th division plan a roustabout welcome on their return from France. A meeting at 3 o clock Monday on the Gunter Hotel mezzanine will organize mothers of soldiers from San Antonio and those interested in the unit. The group aims to form a permanent Mothers club and campaign for a memorial hall for veterans, with Mayor Red seeking a site for the structure.
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San Antonio
86Th
86Th Division
France
Mothers’ Club of the #61
Texas Doctor Endorses Tanlac for Influenza Recovery
A Humble Texas physician Dr J W Sandlin with sixteen years practice reports treating about 1400 flu cases in the past month and endorses Tanlac as the best reconstructive tonic to rebuild strength. He notes Tanlac supplies are short and urges its use along with Tantag Laxative Tablets, sold in San Antonio at Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
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J. W. Sandlin
Texas
Tanlac
Humble
Sandlin
Asa
Inte
Tan- Inc
San Antonio
Wagner
Meier
Mechem Company Buys 2700 Acres Near San Antonio Frio Road
George B. Meenem & Co oil developers take control of about 2700 acres eight miles southwest of San Antonio on Frio Road. The Hatton-Swain tract of 2070 acres was bought from John Arnold for about 200000. Mechem plans extensive development as more oil companies drill nearby.
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George B. Meenem & Co
Practicers Oil
San Antonio
Lt Trass
Amumuer
Mevsu
Shippeed Standard
Ratiry
Sur Antonie
Obituary Eugene Williams and Josiah Veach of San Antonio
Eugene Williams died December 27 and his body will be sent to Weatherford Texas for interment by Riebe Undertaking Company. Josiah J Veach a 68 year old retired US Army sergeant died at his home after 30 years service with Eighth Cavalry and Thirty sixth Division in France leaving a widow five children and five grandchildren the funeral with full military honors will be held at 3 pm Monday from the residence and interment in the National Cemetery
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Eugong Williams
Eugene Williams
Weatherford
Texas
Riebe Unfertaking Company
Intement
Josiah J. Veach
Tosiah Z. Veach
Erie
Sandmeyer Court
Veach
United States Army
Eighth Cavalry
Tol
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
San Antonio
Thomas ©. Veach
Wraitte
France
J. N. Veach
Dallas
H. 2. Johnson
W. G. Jarvis
National Cemetery
Porter Loring Funeral Directors Ad Card
Funeral director listings for Porter Loring Crockett Adv Ambulance and Lung Motor Service Spratsprea C and Pecan Cr 104 vom Adv. 211 Hagg and McCollum Undertakers provide funeral services and ambulance assistance.
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Porter Loring
Crockett Adv
Hagg & McCollum, Undertakers
Ambulance and
Lung Motor Service
The Florist Ignites at Sth Street Crockett
A fragment reports a blaze at The Florist on South Street Crockett causing a fire response. The text also mentions Arsenal in Pittsburg and notes men and women working in industry, with references to calls to industry in the big battle context.
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Ler Arsenal
Pittsburg
Electric alarm topic in drug store leads to arrest
A young white man was arrested on a burglary charge after an electric burglar alarm at Livingston’s Drug Store on Grayson Street sounded and alerted detectives. The suspect claimed an accidental hand contact on the case door. Detectives Carver and Street detained him until officers arrived.
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Livingston
Grayson Street
Carver
Street
Young Inn
Nlegro
State Penitentiary
Swift
Robb
Austin
San Antonios
Kirk and Norton
George Li
Gillette
Ed Knight
Houston Street
Industrial phase urged to train boys in San Antonio
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce promotes boy led industrial projects to encourage home gardens and practical skills. Jeff Wolfe urges youths to lead neighborhood efforts in fruit tree care, plumbing repairs, pest control, rope and lock work, and garden cultivation. School credits may be offered for supervised home garden success to boost industrial training.
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JeFf Wolfe
Garden Direct Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Wolfe
Mis
Wolf
Chamber of
Cominercn
Charles S. Meek
T Duration
Ace to Give Address at Centa at Christian Church
Captain Edgar Tobin, famed ace with the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre, will be guest of honor and speak at Cent e at Christian Church Sunday night. The program includes French and American patriotic music and a sermon by Rev. Nught McLellan urging young men to serve in peace as in war. Tobin will soon leave for Washington to join aeronautics plans for peace-time.
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Edgar ‘Tobin
Centeat Christian Church
Nught McLellan
Tobin
Washington
Potatoes Price at Consumers' Supply Co
Colorado potatoes offered at 2.05 per 100 pounds by Consumers' Supply Co at 418 Na Vai ru Ady. The brief note records a commodity listing with a fixed price.
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Colorado
The
Consumers’ Supply Co
Ady
Polk Returns to San Antonio Post With Rail Route Ties
Col L J Polk returns to settle in San Antonio after serving as a general freight agent for the United States Railroad Administration. He now oversees division freight and passenger work for the Pyatt lines, linking Missouri Kansas Texas Gulf Colorado Santa Fe and other roads. His office is in the Gunter Building on the sixth floor. Colonel Polk and Missurine Whitehead wed at Central Christian Church parsonage with Rev. Hugh McLellan presiding.
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Colonel Polk
Col. L. J. Polk
San Antonio
al Antonio
Polk
New Year Balls Advertised at Beethoven Hall
The item notes multiple New Year events at Beethoven Hall including the Hermann Sons ball for members and families and a Dixie grand New Year’s Eve ball with dancing all night. It also mentions police fund ticket sales passing the hundred mark, Adv listings for local services, and a printing company promotion at Dulling Printing Co with contact details.
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Eagle Hall
Main Ave
Willett
Hermann
Antonin Wennel Lodge No
Heriin Sons
Dixie New Year's Eve
Teethoven
West End Pavilion
Wight
West End
Alamo Jewells Co
Alamo Plaza
tAdy
Beethoven Hall
Relief Fund Association
R Hermann Sons
Dixie Grand
South Alamo St
Dixie
Beepares Hall
Ady
Pension Bill Drafted For Texas Police Firemen
Attorneys draft a bill creating a statewide pension fund for Texas police, firemen and fire alarm operators in cities with paid departments. It sets 20 years service for retirement at 50 percent pay, equal disability pension, and survivor benefits funded by 1 percent member assessments and donations. A San Antonio meeting of chiefs backed the measure.
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Texas
San Antonio
Governor Hobby Cancels Brenham Major Appointment
Governor Hobby cancels the appointment of Major B W Law of Brenham Washington County as a member of the Board of Prison Commissioners and selects Snelling of El Paso as state inspector of masonry. The changes follow the resignation of W T Dulaney and bring new district judges and district attorneys to the state lineup.
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Austin
Tex
Hobby
Mag
Low
Brenham
Washington
Counny
Board of Prison Commissioners
Snelling
W. T. Dulaney
Major Lew
Legislative
Labor Cireles
EL Paso
W. RR. Lendrickson
Pearson
Gainesville
Cooke County
16Th Judicial District
John Sneer
BK. Ik. Pickens
Minami
Roberts County
31St Judicial District
J. A. Holmes
Miami
Holmes
Vickens
Pickens
of Jaw
Mr. Holmes
Dickens
Legislation urged to create new district court in San Antonio
Discussion resurfaces on adding a new district court to ease backlog in San Antonio. Representative Edward Hy Lane and District Attorney D A McAskill weigh options as 37th District Court faces about 500 criminal cases and crowded dockets. Civil courts also suffer delays from Sailors Soldiers' Protective Act, influenza quarantine, draft work, and court vacations context. Supporters say a new county district court could relieve overload, while opponents cite transfer restrictions and existing workloads.
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Cour San Antonio
Legisla
Edward Hy Lane
D. A. McAskill
McAskill
Gigy
Vie
Bexar County
Why France Waits by Pag Scott Mowrer
A Paris dispatch explains why France delays demobilization linking it to allied concerns over Germany's compliance with the armistice terms. It notes Germany's deliveries of locomotives and cars fall short, while French committees demand fully repaired stock. The piece cites German delays, French verification rigor, and potential for the allies to tighten pressure if terms aren’t met.
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Pag
Scott Mowrer
San Antonio
Chisago Daily Newe
Chicago Daily News
Paris
M. Vischon
Oiter
Foreign Affairs
Fray
Germany
Dresden
Munich
Deadly poisons arise from kidney troubles
Nature warns you about offensive colored urine sudden urge to urinate dull back ache dizziness nervousness and sleeplessness. Do not neglect these danger signals. Treatment now may prevent kidney and bladder disorders from becoming incurable. Richards Kidney Pills claim powerful diuretic renal action and widespread relief from kidney and bladder troubles.
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Nature
Richards
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Peace Times
Tom Etheridge
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Texas Physician
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Jewish Welfare Board
Harmony Hall
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New York
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Cady
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Marl Dilley
City
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Hermann Souk
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West Mall
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Mest
Vineta Lowe
St. Albert's
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Prudential Building
Main Plaza
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Coon
Ezzell Dnée
Shafer
Elerman
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Fezis
Warniture Co
South Flores St
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Phil H. Shook
W. Commerce St
C. W. Tagisr
Oo Oito Zeller
Travis
Deatty-Marshall Company
Dulling Printling Co
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Sam D. W. Low
Lytwart
Lleisburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Oink
Charles Rees
Rees
Bers
CREA
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Kenucky
Horn
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Wilton
Wagnee Drug Store
Summers’ Drag Store
Sommer’s
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