Delegates From Texas Arrive for Red Men State Convention
A San Antonio gathering opens at the Gunter Hotel as 250 delegates arrive for the Texas Improved Order of Red Men convention. Frederick Downes of Boston praises Texas influence in the national order and reports 1915 growth to 600000 members with 6200 branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men of
Texas
Frederick QO. Downes
Boston
Great Council of the
United States
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Downes
Woodmen Hell
Natchez Tribe No. 2
Fort Worth
A. S. Pawkett
Sagamore
W. C. Pruitt
J. i. Walton
Houston
R. R. Wall
Grapevine
WW. G. Eyres
Austin
Tt. S. Headges
P. S
Light Want Ads Offer Extra Income in San Antonio
The message promotes Light Want Ads as a path to extra money for households and offices. It highlights opportunities, quick sale items, and frequent buyer seller and trader activity in San Antonio, urging systematic use to cover rising expenses and luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Kidney health advice warns against overindulgence in rich foods
The article urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich diets and uric acid buildup. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive kidney flush, instructing a tablespoonful in water daily for several days to improve kidney function and relieve bladder issues.
Address of welcome at Pocahontas gathering at Gunter Hotel
The great council ceremony at the Gunter Hotel includes an address of welcome by Sister Elizabeth Sherman and a reception for past sachems. Miss Martha Mathieus and Miss Thelma Bates are noted, with a photo session of the council and public access to the bel room of the Gunter Motel. R S Hedges to serve as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Pocahontas
Elizabeth Sherman
W. C. Prewitt
Moygee
Martha Mathieus
Thelma Bates
Frederick
Cohonee Song
America
Court Ward
Gunter Hotel
Great Council
Gunter Motel
R. S. Hedges
Railroads to pave team track driveways in San Antonio
The Houston office of the Texas and Great Northern Railway replies to San Antonio Manufacturers' Club secretary about cooperative paving efforts for team track driveways. They report some driveways need gravel drainage and hole filling and pledge to repair using gravel where used most, while noting shop improvements will require funds before broader paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
San Antonio
C. Lees
Manufacturers’ Club of
G. N. Railroad Company
Houston
1. & G. N. Railway
Overworked Minister Credits Vincl For Restored Strength
A San Antonio minister from Holly Springs Arkansas testifies Vincl rebuilt his health after nerves and appetite failed. He says cod liver extract plus iron and beef peptone boosted circulation and energy and offers money back if not satisfied. Local druggists list participating stores and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Hughes
Holly Springs
Ark
Mr. Gatlin
Bearden
Vinci
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Commerce St
Sap Drug
S. Flores St
Main Avenue
Main Ave
George Keene
H. L. Wagner
Hicks Bidg
Appmann Drug Store
E. Commerce
St. San Antonio
Texas
Wolfson's February Merchandising Events Highlight New Designs
Timely February events at Wolfson's showcase updated collections with new designs. The promotions emphasize economical choices and complete the current assortment for shoppers seeking value and style.
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Wolfson's
February Sale of Laces and Embroideries
The lace and embroidery section announces a ready collection designed to revive antique fashion with laces and embroideries for undergarments and outer garments. The chief has returned from New York after days of preparation and a sale with many price concessions and reasonable prices begins tomorrow for spring and summer wardrobes.
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New York
Oriental Lace 10 to 25e Qualities for sale
Four to ten inches wide white and ecru Oriental Laces in new and dainty designs. An assortment of up to 25e qualities at 10 cents the yard.
Shadow Laces and Flouncings at Special Prices
Shadow Laces 49e for 69e qualities. Twenty four and twenty seven inches wide. Shadow lace flouncings in assorted designs. From our regular 69c grades, special at 49 cents the yard.
10 Cent Flat Val Laces Offer in Variety
A splendid assortment of neat and desirable designs in 4 to 6 inch flat Valenciennes laces and some 4 to 6 inch round thread laces offered at 10 cents per yard.
Shadow Allover Fabrics Sale via 19 Cent Yard Deal
Fabrics offered at 19 cents a yard for up to 50 cent quality widths thirty six inches wide. Features a broad assortment of pretty patterns suitable for waists and regular up to 50c grades highlighted as a special sale item.
Fancy Allover Nets 45 Cent Yard Sale
White and ecru net allovers eighteen to thirty six inches wide offered in fancy designs. Regular up to one dollar grades on sale for forty five cents per yard.
Embroidered Edges and Insertions in Swiss and Nain Styles
An assortment of embroidered edges and insertions offered in fine Swiss and nain sock designs. Available in regular up to 20c grades, priced at 10 cents per yard.
Corset Cover Embroideries Lead Bargain Prices
Fine Swiss embroidered corset cover embroideries offered in ten designs. Eighteen inch corset cover embroideries, normally 50 cents quality, priced at 29 cents per yard.
Embroidered Flouncings and Laces Sale Highlights
A Wolfson's Second Floor ad promotes 18 inch embroidered flouncings at 29 to 49 cents per yard, diverse laces including Venise Filet and Oriental edges, and wide lace selections from 40 to 45 inches priced up to 3.75 per yard. Also features Chantilly and Cluny laces with discounts and bargains on Valenciennes.
Embroidered Edges and Lace Sale Highlights
Across the page, embroidery and lace items are offered with prices per yard. Nainsook edges up to 35e, 19 cents yard. Convent and nainsook embroideries in various designs. seventy two inch Point d Esprit laces with multiple quality tiers. Swiss embroidery edges and insertions in several widths. Swiss finished edge reading with neat designs, all advertised in affordable yard prices.
Spring fashions collection showcases new season styles
A display of spring modes traces inspiration across the last century with tailored suits in wool poplin serge and checks, street dresses with puffed silhouettes, utility coats, and elegant party frocks. Rich fabrics include crepe de chine Georgette and taffeta with decorative lace and bead garnitures. Third Floor display promises economy and instructive style notes.
New White Silk Hosiery Ad Offered in Flower Design
An airy ad promotes new white silk hosiery stencilled with spring flowers. The dainty conceit features soft natural flower shades and is priced at $1 per pair, available on the first floor.
Restoration collars revive a vintage fashion motif
The ad promotes CChevelier collars as a restoration of a century old style in organ die and Georgette crepe. Prices range from $1.50 to $3, offered on the first floor.
New Vestees in Georgette Crepe Spring Garments
Plain pleated and lace trim styles offered in Georgette crepe with embroidery. Prices listed as 1.50, 2.00, and 2.26 dollars. Located on the first floor.
Melba Requisites Supply Dressing Table on First Floor
Spring winds drive demand for efficient toilet accessories as Melba products fill the dressing table on the first floor, meeting every listed requirement.
Gold and Silver Rufflinga New Note in Neckwear
Advertisement notes a new style neckwear called Gold and Silver Rufflinga priced at 85 cents per yard, located on the first floor.
San Antonio officials plan limited work on driveways
The statement argues no further improvements will be made beyond leveling driveways and paving them with good grace, citing re arrangement of trackage after moving ten switching yards out of city limits. Officials hope commercial bodies approve this explanation.
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Julithie
San Antonio
Mexican horse thief deported in 1911 eludes authorities
A Mexican known for stealing horses and deported in 1911 by the U S Immigration Department resumed raids after multiple prior arrests. He vanished from custody, prompting an inquiry into how he crossed the border and returned to San Antonio. An arrest is expected.
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United States Department of Immigration
Sheriff's Department
San Antonio
Immigration Department
Deportation or Commitment to Southwestern Insane Asylum
A report notes the result may be another order of deportation or a commitment to the Southwestern Insane asylum, reflecting the uncertain legal outcome and potential institutional confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Court Adjourns at Cuero District Term Ends
Cuero Texas February 7 District 1 court adjourned for the term Saturday afternoon. Judge John M. Green presiding is well pleased with the work accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
District 1
John M. Green
Cure Rheumatism With Blood Purifier 8 8 8
An advertisement touts a blood purifier 8 8 8 to cleanse the blood and renew vitality. It claims to relieve rheumatic pain by stimulating healthy blood flow and eliminating germs and impurities. Consumers are urged to avoid nostrums and contact Swift Specific Co. for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
San Antonio opens city golf course for trial by players
San Antonio’s municipal golf course, not formally opened, welcomes at least 50 players to test the nine holes in use. The soil is sandy loam with English rye, keeping costs under $5,000 for current work and estimates the full eighteen holes under $5,000. Expected opening includes a match between Commissioners Lambert and Steves, with a dinner for local orphans possible. The clubhouse, renovated with showers and dressing rooms, will open and be replaced next year by a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Lambert
A. W. Tillinghast
Lam
Bert
Steves
Pickpocket Suspect Detained After Sunday Raid on Wilkins Ave
City detectives Green Harris Proudfoot and Caruthers detained four men and three women on vagrancy charges after a raid at a Wilkins avenue house. One suspect is a known pickpocket with mug shots and Bertillon measurements in the rogues gallery. Several others had prior arrests but were released on parole. The pickpocket may be allowed to leave the city after a heavy fine and sentence suspension. further cases are expected to be dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Harris
Proposals for Finishing Fort Sam Houston Chapel
Sealed proposals for finishing the Post Chapel at Fort Sam Houston Texas will be received here until 11 a m February 17 1916 and opened thereafter. For more information apply to Advanced office or relevant authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Adva
Face as an Address Ed Sways Letter to Hucker
J V Hucker manager of the San Antonio office of the Southwestern Telephone Co received a Portland Oregon letter mailed to San Antonio Tex. The envelope front showed his face through a cut hole and an arrow from To pointed to the photo. The missive from FE Higgins a Rotarian in Portland tested Hucker's knowledge of locals.
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J. V. Hucker
San Antonio
Southwestern Telephone Company
Portland
Ore
Tex
National
Rotary
Mr. Hucker
FE. Higgins
Portiang
Telephone Company
Piles Cure Claims From PAZO OINTMENT Advert
An advertisement touts PAZO ointment promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with first application relief. Druggists refund money if it fails. Priced at 50 cents.
Home remedy offers cough relief with Schiffmann's concentrate
Advertises Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant to mix with sugar and water for a homemade cough remedy. Claims full family winter supply from one bottle. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. compares favorably to old style 2 ounce bottles and asserts no narcotics. Entitles H L Wagner's Drug Store as supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wagner
Schiffmann
Suarantec
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Frederick O. Downes
A. H. P. McCurdy
Misses Louise and
Frances Lucas
Clinton G. Brown
R. E. Tompkins
P. G
Louise and
Carlos Bee
OAS Authority
C. C. Leel
Ecru
Chantilly
Wolfson
Ashion
V. Hucker
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