Opportunity to Have Rong Seen by Cook Commends the President
Rev. Philip Cook, former San Antonio pastor now at Baltimore, praised the president for breaking with Germany to uphold U S honor. He warned the nation it is not prepared for war, saying blindness and delusion left neighbors' fires unseen while home remained at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cook
St. Mark’s Church
San Antonio
St. Michael's and All Angels Church
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
United States
Germany
Cook
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Headache Relief
Claim that taking a dose every two hours for three doses will end a cold and all grippe misery. Says it opens blocked nostrils air passages and stops discharge while relieving headache feverishness throat soreness and sneezing. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores with pleasant taste and no inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
There is a Die Cast Upon Us All
The speaker urges unity and readiness for war, warning that the die is cast and nations face a choice between sacrifice and catastrophe. He cites Armenia and Poland to condemn passivity and urges national resolve to defend freedom and honor. The speech contrasts past American best with a current worst.
Hotel Guests and Arrivals Listed at Local Inns
A stream of visitors is recorded at San Antonio hotels including T E Moore from Mexico City at the Menger A G Bair of Dallas and Miss Mabel Hawkins of Waco at the Gunter Mrs C D Peck at St Anthony J J Baggett at the Gunter Ss R Gump of Chicago and F E Barnford of Mission noted among guests at St Anthony and Menger Others include Mr and Mrs R J Burch and family from Sheldon Ill and Mr and Mrs J M Leonard from Gainesville staying at the Menger and Gunter respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Moore
Mexico City
Menger Hotel
A. G. Bair
Dallas
Gunter
C. D. Peck
St. Anthony Hotel
R. J. Burch
Sheldon
Ill
Menger
Mabel Hawkins
Waco
Gunter Hotel
Arthur Johnson
Mercedes
Lord Rainwater
A Woman's Experience with Grippe Remedy Proven
Mrs J A Rodgers of Switzer South Carolina says grippe often follows her colds. She found Foley's Honey and Tar prevents doctor bills by loosening phlegm stopping irritants and easing soreness and inflammation. For sale by A M Fischer.
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Grippe
J. A. Rodgers
Switzer
S. C
Foley
Sterling Family
A. M. Fischer
Eagles' annual ball at Gunter hotel ballroom
The Eagles hold their annual ball Wednesday evening February 14 1917 at the Gunter hotel ballroom. Admission is 60 cents with ladies admitted free.
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Gunter Hotel
Liberal Club to Meet With Dinner and Paine Talk
The Men’s Liberal Club will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 7 PM at the Travis Club with a dinner for members. R. R. Smith will open the discussion on “Thomas Paine, Father of Republics.” Dixie dance Lat Feb 10. Willett's Orchestra. Wedding invitations and printing services advertised by Culling Printing Company Cr. 3338.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Club
Travis Club
R. R. Smith
Thomas Paine
Culling Printing Company
Calderon will probate last will and appoint executor
The will of Mrs Melchora Pacheco de Calderon valuing an estate of 25000 dollars was filed for probate in San Antonio on a date tied to her death January 31. James Villanueva Jr seeks appointment as executor while property in San Antonio goes to Severino Calderon and property in Mexico to Santiago Perales and the deceased’s husband.
The Enemy of Uric Acid is Anuric
A medical promotional piece explains kidneys as blood cleansers and urges flush through water and Anuric before meals. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid, relieves symptoms like backache and rheumatic pain, and is dispensed by most druggists. It credits Dr. Pierce and Buffalo Surgical Institute.
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Anuric
Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Man Loses Hidden Money In Suspect Coat Pocket
A witness testified that a man gave the others a suit of clothes to clean and press. He claimed he left 70 dollars in one coat pocket, but the money disappeared before he reached the location used by the men.
City Releases Two Swans From San Pedro Park Lake
Two black swans placed on the lake at San Pedro park by the city government flew away Wednesday afternoon. Park Custodian Roberts said they departed about 4 o clock and have not been heard of since. Officers were ordered to maintain a watch for their return.
Mexican man charged with gingham theft
A 24 year old Mexican was arrested by Policeman Flores on Wednesday for stealing fifty yards of gingham from a store. The complainant is E. Dubinski of 10 South Flores Street.
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Flores
E. Dubinski
South Flores Street
Murray Brooks In Hospital After Appendicitis Operation
Murray Brooks, cashier at the Grand opera house, lies in Lee Surgical Hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Brooks
Grand Opera House
Lee Surgical Hospital
Salesmanship Club to meet at Gunter Hotel Monday
The Salesmanship Club of San Antonio will greet its newly elected corps of officers at a luncheon at the Gunter Hotel at 12 15 PM Monday. The event was mistakenly announced for Saturday at the same time.
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Salesman Club
Salesmanship Club of
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Thieves Loot Central Barber Shop For Razors
Burglars used a skeleton key to enter Charles Martin’s barber shop in the Central office building Wednesday night. Nine razors and other barber accessories were reported stolen.
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Charles Martin
Motorcycle Officer Injured In Street Crash
Motorcycle Officer F East suffered a fractured rib and a flesh wound across the right hip after being hurled from his machine in the 6900 block East Commerce Street at 8 45 p m Wednesday night. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment after the side car wheel allegedly came off during starting.
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F. East
East Commerce Street
East
City Hospital
Local notices and ads from San Antonio area brief items
A collection of small ads and notices includes loans on diamonds and personal items at O’Connell Loan Co and Kehoe, church updates from Dr. Porter after a Baptist convention in Louisville, a seventh annual ball by San Antonio Musicians’ Society, Service time changes at Temple Beth El, a Pocahontas costume drill, a Herzberg & Kercheville law notice, a Herff School flag presentation by the Grand Army of the Republic and Woman’s Relief Corps, and a local shooting range event in Helotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Herff School
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Building Boom Drives Nationwide Construction Surge
W H Johnson along with the Pennsylvania railroad staff reports booming building activity across the United States. Chicago accounts for about two million dollars in ongoing projects while builders race with material factories and munitions in heightened demand. He notes easy access to financing and anticipates major improvements by railroads this year.
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Chicago
W. H. Johnson
Pennsylvania Railroad
San Antonio
Johnson
Bases in Texas Sun Shines on Founder Spaulding
J D Spaulding of Spaulding Iowa, founder of the city, and his wife arrive in San Antonio staying at the Menger Hotel to escape winter. He praises the city as beautiful and plans to spend future winters there after being drawn by Chamber of Commerce literature and an illustrated booklet.
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J. D. Spauding
Iowa
City
Spaulding
J. D. Spaulding
Menger
San Antonio
Estate without administrator as appeal blocks appointment
The estate of the late Dr. C. F. Simmons valued over 1 million dollars, with Artesian Belt Railway as its main asset, is without a legal administrator after appeals filed by Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company and A. P. Barrett. Contempt proceedings against the bank were heard as questions of who may act as administrator continue, with pending review by District Judge S. G. Tayloe.
Hair Tinting All the Rage in Safe Brownatone Ad
The Kenton Pharmacal Co announces Brownatone hair tinting that covers gray with a quick easy application using a comb. It promises no dangerous dye ingredients and offers shades from light golden brown to black. Sample and booklet available for 16 cents. sold in two sizes 25e and 1.00.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
E. Pike St
Covington
San Antonio
Wagner
G& Store
Fischer's Drug Store
Gibbs Bidg
Mefer’s Pharmacy
W. Commerce St
George Keene
Miliary Plaza
Bank contempt cited in star chamber hearing appeal
A bond of 10000 dollars was filed with County Clerk Frank R Newton and an appeal to the Forty fifth District Court followed a hearing before Special Judge Carter. Attorney Lewright argued the bank officers were improperly cited for contempt as they were not administrators of the Simmons estate at filing. The bank had been removed last Saturday by a writ of certiorari in the Seventy third District Court. Judge Davis ordered a recess until the afternoon.
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C. F. Simmons
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company
Commonwealth Bank
James R. Davis
A. P. Barrett
Claud J. Carter
J. B. Lewright
Carter
Barrett
Lewright
S. G. Tayloe
J. T. Sluder
Seventy-third District Court
Davis
Sewright
Simmons
Star Chamber
Frank R. Newton
Forty-fifth District Court
Seventythird District Court
Army officers reassigned to new posts and duties
Captain George P. Bond will join the Ninth Infantry after arrival in the southern department and completion of duty. Captain Dewitt Chamberlin of the quartermaster corps reports to the southern department to oversee fog signals and lighthouse light operations, controlled by a switchboard on land a mile and a quarter away.
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George P. Bond
Southern Department
Ninth Infantry
Dewitt Chamberlin
Quartermaster Corps
Gets It corn remedy promises quick painless removal
A vintage advert touts Gets It as a revolutionary 2 drop treatment for corns. It claims instant removal without pain and lists 25 cents per bottle plus Chicago based E Lawrence & Co. as the seller and San Antonio retailers endorsing it.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
San Antonio
C. E. Fritsche
W. C. Burns & Co
Adolph Dreise
W. H. Whisenant
Hughes Model Pharmacy
McElroy’s Drug Store
7 & Kalteyer
Native Chinese Invents Shorthand System At 140 WPM
A native of China has invented a shorthand writing system for the Chinese language and demonstrates a speed of 140 words per minute.
Doctor Baker's Health Advice Columns From Dayton
A collection of patient questions and Dr. Lewis Baker responses offers home remedies and tonics for kidney trouble liver spots obesity pimples dandruff colds and coughs. Treatments include balm wort tablets arbolone tablets calomel substitutes three grain sulfur preparations and mentholaxene cough syrup with directions.
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Lewis Baker
College Bidg
College-Elwood Streets
Dayton
Ohio
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Travis Tire Service
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Lowry & Doolin
Dixie Dance
W. C
Willett’s Orch
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Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Myne Co
Alamo Plaza
St. Louis and Southwestern
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Gunter Building
L. S. Hausman
Hausman
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Cotton Bell
Tyler
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
A. I. Campbell
Federal Court
Riebe Jewelry
Main Ave
Jeffery
Little Gem
Ruhnke
E. K. Dilworth
East Euclid Avenue
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L. H. Smith
M. D
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E. Houston St
Kehoe Ae Oe
Porter
S. J. Porter
First Baptist Church
Louisville
Baptist Student Missionary Movement
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Temple Beth- el
Pocahontas Council
W. O. W. Hall
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Brady
Texas
UGE Estate
Davison
Lees
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Geo. W. Baker
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O Beto
Button
Alamo
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Alwa
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