Favor Establishing Information Bureau on Houston Street
The Real Estate Exchange publicity committee urged the Chamber of Commerce to set up an information bureau on Houston Street. The bureau would carry city related literature and be run by a knowledgeable young woman to answer visitors questions. The committee also proposed promoting San Antonio mineral waters medicinally. Members R. H. Wester J. L. Strohm and T. N. Smith attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Street
San Antonio
R. H. Wester
J. L. Strohm
T. N. Smith
Exchange
Five Vassar students coast toboggan accident drownings
A toboggan on a pond broke the ice during a mass coast in Vassar College grounds. Elizabeth B. Mylod of Poughkeepsie drowned, while four other students were rescued after a desperate struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Elizabeth B. Mylod
Progress in Astronomy by UT Professor at San Antonio Meeting
Professor H Y Benedict of the University of Texas will speak before the Scientific Society of San Antonio on Recent Progress in the Study of Solar and Planetary Evolution Tuesday night at the Travis Club. Teachers and members invited, with an informal meeting Friday night and Mexico natives discussed. New members include C C Higgins Perry J Lewis H M Evans H A Comack L B Collins Duncan M Stone W F McManus and William L Stiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Y. Benedict
University of Texas
Scientific Society of San Antonio
Travis Club
Antonio
Atend
Mexico
C. C. Higgins
Perry J. Lewis
8. H. Evans
H. A. Comack
L. B. Collins
Duncan M. Stone
W. F. McManus
William L. Stiles
Tillman Seeks End to Smoking in Senate Sessions
Senator Tillman of South Carolina urged an end to tobacco use in executive sessions after noting the odor offends him. He failed to change the rules this week and said he would soon introduce a resolution prohibiting smoking in the Senate chamber at all times. The piece also reprints a Washington Star quip about tariff discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Washington, D. C
South Carolina
Senate
Sorghum
Washington Star
Diapepsin touted as quick aid for upset stomachs
Claiming Diapepsin relieves sour, gassy, and upset stomachs in minutes, the ad promises quick, harmless relief for indigestion after meals. It asserts the product digests food, prevents discomfort, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for Darkening Gray Hair
An old tip praises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for restoring faded gray hair to natural color. A druggist notes it darkens evenly, leaves hair glossy, and helps with dandruff and itchy scalp. users apply nightly with a sponge or brush.
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Wyeth
D. D. D. Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A 50c bottle of D D D Skin Cream claims to cure eczema and related skin diseases by destroying germ masses beneath the skin. The ad promises a free first full-size bottle if it does not work and notes D D D Soap helps keep skin pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.D.D
A. M. Fischer
Gibbs Building
Women Discuss City Beautiful at Open Club Meeting
The Woman's Club met at the clubhouse to discuss home management city beautification and sanitation. Harvey C. Stiles spoke on the city beautiful and practical landscaping while Mrs Murphey led reports on block systems and beautification projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
City Beautiful
Frederick Murphey
Harvey C. Stiles
Womn
Board of Health
W. Daniel
Bourga of Health
W. B. McMillian
Eugene Sibley
Edward McClannahan
Solon Stewart
Thomas Beck
R. Y. Adams
Jack Neal
Conrad Schasse
William Dunne
J. T. Smith
J. K. Collins
S. S. Beakley
Beatrice Till
F. F. Collins
P. Skinner
John Brown
Rufus Lewis
Duanne Elliott
E. P. Je
Burnham
Milton J. Bliem
Stiles
Syrup of Figs Advises Gentle Laxative for Children
An old time advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to relieve constipation in children by gently moving waste without griping. It touts fig flavor, safety, and that the product is made from senna and figs, with directions on the package and a call to ask for the full name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Notable San Antonio Society Women Favor Harlandale Bath House
Prominent San Antonio society women frequent the Harlandale Hot Sulphur Paths. The establishment highlights a women’s department with experienced attendants and extensive baths plus a scientific massage treatment that has gained wide reputation. Take the South Flores street car.
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San Antonio
Harlandale
South Flores
House Panel Advances Liquor Shipment Ban Bill
The House Judiciary Committee yesterday ordered favorably reported a bill by Representative Webb of North Carolina to prohibit interstate shipment of intoxicating liquors into dry states. The measure would allow states to bar liquor destined for sale in areas with local option.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Webb
North Carolina
McCombs Receives Loving Cup From DNC Colleagues
In New York on February 6 a gold loving cup was presented to William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Norman E. Mack spoke for the presenters, with Henry Morgenthau and Martin J. Wade also taking part for campaign and state committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCombs
New York
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Norman E. Mack
Henry Morgenthau
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
Man Jailed Whipped After Wife Beating Conviction
Frederick Md February 6 After a wife beating conviction Robert Phillips selected a punishment option a $25 fine 60 days in jail or whipping. He chose whipping and yesterday was handcuffed to a jail window bars bared to his undershirt and given 15 lashes.
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Frederick, Md
Robert Phillips
Piles Cured at Home by Pyramid Pile Remedy
Reports say cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy without further treatment. If it proves valuable, purchase from your druggist at 50 cents per box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and the doctor’s bills.
Trustees Vote 4 to 2 to Pay Lukins Convention Trip
The school board approved funds for Superintendent Charles J. Lukin to attend the National Educational Association meeting in Philadelphia February 25 26 27 and 28 despite opposition from Judge Don A. Bliss who warned of court action. The vote followed a letter from State Superintendent Bralley citing authority in 1911 laws.
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Charles J. Lukin
National Educational Association
Philadelphia
Don A. Bliss
John F. Fentiman
Bralley
Lukin
Bliss
Europe
Fentiman
Goggan
Florian
Harris
Aye
Dechmann
W. D. Williams
Main Avenue High School
Emma Pirie
Pecos Street
W. J. Knox
Brackenridge
Lowry
Morris
Riverside Addition
Frederick Terrell
Dr. Terrell
Mike Goggan
T. N. Dechmann
Sam Harris
Charles Florian
Paul H. Scholz
Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies Reported
Mrs H V Blanton of Nichols Kansas describes a decade long eczema outbreak on her husband scalp that formed large circles. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment nightly for a week then weekly, six months later the condition cleared completely. The note promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and offers free samples and a Skin Book by mail.
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Nichols
8. O
H. V. Blanton
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Poultry Men Elect Their New President
Charles J. Rossy was elected president of the Lone Star Poultry Association at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last night. E. H. Prescott reported on the show committee and the recent show’s financial success. New officers include L. A. Elmendorf H. S. Affleck Henry Dukes and F. A. Hoffmeyer. The board of directors listing includes C. J. Rossy L. A. Elmendorf H. S. Affleck Henry Dukes F. A. Hoffmeyer C. C. Leel B. M. Andrews Edward M. Steves Eugene H. Prescott George Loessberg R. H. Friedrich L. M. Samuels L. C. Luckenbach. A note from the governor of Colima Mexico urged San Antonio fanciers to enter birds in Colima Coast exposition show. shipments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Rossy
Lone Star Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Prescott
L. A. Elmendorf
H. S. Affleck
Henry Dukes
F. A. Hoffmeyer
San Antonio
Colima Coast Exposition
F. L. Lamont
Mexico
Fires devastate Dallas business district and homes
Two fires in Dallas within half an hour caused about 50 000 in damage. The Huvelle building at 1408 10 Main and the adjoining Andrews building suffered heavy damage while three nearby dwellings along Elm and Carroll were destroyed. The business district loss totals about 40 000 and dwellings 10 000. Miss Jennie Dix at the Adolphus Hotel quickly reported the blaze from her switchboard as flames spread across the alley.
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Dallas
Tex
Huvelle
Main Street
Andrews
Elm and
Carroll
Jennie Dix
Adolphus Hotel
Commerce Street
Adolphus
Hotel confronts possible danger over fire origin
The hotel asked about safety concerns as the fire chief states the residence fires appear incendiary in origin.
Five Drown When Boat Sinks near Tehula Lake
Five men drowned when the tow boat Monarch owned by Belzoni Lumber sank Monday night in Tehula lake near Vicksburg. The Monarch, a 43 ton vessel, was nearly submerged and two victims were white, with details reported to Superintendent Harris of Houston Lumber Company.
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Vicksburg
Monanch
Belzoni Lumber Company
Belzoni, Miss
Tehula Lake
Harris
Houston Lumber Company
Monarch
Slayden Proposes Tax on Explosives to Track Use
Representative Slayden of Texas proposes a bill to tax explosives at one cent per pound for manufacturers and annual fees for wholesalers and retailers to fund a system recording each pound from manufacture to consumption aimed at reducing bomb outrages.
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Washington, D. C
Slayden
Texas
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Castoria
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Centaur Company
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Ciry
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Real Estate Exchange
Houston St
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Mary
LeRoy
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
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Ran Ness
IMPUR
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Lee Es
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Paulinking
Beth
Schlitz
Geo. Heberer
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Milwaukee
Peta
Lone Star Association
France
Texan
THE
Emmet Bank
THOS
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E.j.mccormick
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