San Antonio Eyed for Illegal Annual Driver License Tax
City officials face scrutiny over a $2 annual driver license fee collected from about 12 000 motorists, with critics arguing no ordinance or state law authorizes the tax. The $1 car tag is tied to annual renewal, but the driver license fee lacks renewal language, prompting questions about legality and arrests for nonrenewal.
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San Antonio
George R. Gillette
Lr. J. McMillen
Lancaster
Fred Fries
Gillette
T. D. Dobbs Jr
Col
F. A. Chapa
James Simpson
McMillan
Japanese Naval Measures Shield Merchants From Submarine Threats
Japanese naval authorities plan to arm several steamers plying Japan to England via the Suez Canal with three inch guns to deter German submarines. The sinking of the Tsingtau Maru in the western Mediterranean raises concerns in shipping circles. Passengers on the Empress of Asia noted heightened precautions leaving Vancouver bound for Yokohama. Rumors of German converted cruisers in the Indian Ocean have pushed war insurance rates higher in Bombay.
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Japan
England
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Pacific
Yokohama
Vancouver
Indian Ocean
Bombay
Hotel Guests Across Cities Attend Local Inns
Mrs. W. H. Peabody of Buffalo is a guest at the Gunter. Charles D. Carlisle of Kansas City is stopping at St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Schreiner of Kerrville are among arrivals at the Menger. W. E. McRae of Austin is registered at the Gunter. J. J. Ec gings of Laredo is a guest at St. Anthony. J. M. Buzick of Memphis is registered at the Gunter. J. H. Rabnoff of New York is a guest at St. Anthony. Mrs. B. L. Anderson of Dallas is a guest at the Menger. H. J. Mason of Waterbury is staying at the Gunter. M. Avon of New York is registered at St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dilworth of Gon-.
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W. H. Peabody
Buffalo, N Y
Gunter Hotel
Charles D. Carlisle
Kansas City
St. Anthony
G. F. Schreiner
Kerrville
Menger
W. E. MccRae
Austin
J. J. Ecnings
Laredo
St. Anthony Hotel
J. M. Buzick
Memphis
Gunter
Hotel guests listed from San Antonio area inns
Tales and daughter Alena have apartments at the Menger hotel. Thomas Hodgeman of New York is on one Friday's arrivals at the Menger he el. H. A. Johnson of Kansas City is a guest at the Gunter hotel, Walter G. Goerner of Chicago is registered at the St. Anthony hotel. Phil Ryley of New York is a guest at the Menger, L. H. Baskin of Corpus Christi is among the guests at the Gunter. J. J. Murphy of New York is stopping at the St. Anthony hotel, Alfred Lopez of Laredo is a guest at the Gunter.
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Tales
Alena
Menger Hotel
Thomas Hodgeman
New York
Menger Heel
H. A. Johnson
Kansas City
Gunter Hotel
Walter G. Goerner
Chicago
St. Anthony Hotel
Phil Ryley
Menger, L
H. Baskin
Corpus Christi
J. J. Murphy
Alfred Lopez
Laredo
Gunter
Freezone Corn Remedy Claimed Safe by Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati expert touts freezone a drug that angebly dissolves corns and lifts them out with no pain. a quarter-ounce bottle costs little and claims to remove hard or soft corns and calluses from one foot. Millions of American women greet the news with the rise of high heels.
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Cincinnati
Vinci advertised by Texas druggists claims nerve aid
Mrs. D. W. Kerns of Cumberland testifies Vinci restored her appetite sleep and strength after a nervous breakdown. The ad promises Vinci builds health for women children and the frail and lists Texas drug stores carrying the product including Meier's Sap Main Ave and Appmann with nationwide availability.
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Cumberland, Md
Vinci
D. W. Kerns
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Sap Drug
Main Ave
George Keene
H. L. Wagner
Appmann Drug Store
F. Prassel
San Antonio
Texas
Suits and Dresses Offered at 19.75
A Third Floor display features suits in light weight wools and dresses of serge crepe de chine taffeta and silk with Georgette crepe. The assortment includes many styles copied from higher priced garments and offered at 19.75 dollars each. Dozens of smart distinctive designs cover serges woolens and silks in novelty patterns.
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Georgette Crepe
New Spring Hats In A Fresh Collection
New hat display offers dozens of styles from small close fitting to sailor shapes. Colors include black white and spring shades with flowers fruits and dainty trimmings. Priced at $5 on the third floor.
Wash Goods Remnants Reduced a Third to a Half
A large selection of colored wash goods arriving now includes outings and flannelets ready for storage. Prices on the table are reduced by one third to one half of regular charges. Second Floor.
New Novelty White Dimities 15c Yard Sale Item
Linen fashion listing offers novelty white dimities at 15 cents a yard on the second floor. Sale runs while supplies last with no future stock at the same price.
Silk Gloves Spring Fashions Prompt Early Purchase
It is wise to secure silk glove supplies now as shortages are expected later. Spring stock from Kayser available today priced 65 cents to 1.50 in white black and new shades both plain and embroidered on the first floor.
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Kayser
Silk Hosiery Special 59
Flack offers silk hosiery in white gray and new spring shades. Sheer silk hose with lisle toe and heel, full size range, quality at 59 cents. First Floor.
Nemo Back-Resting Corset Promises Free Action Support
The Nemo back-resting corset is described as a scientific placement of bands to allow full freedom of action while providing perfect back support. It is pitched to women seeking stronger backs and includes fashionable lines with health benefits, advertised on the second floor.
Hemstitched Sheets On Sale In Fair Weekend Offer
81x108 hemstitched sheets special 1.19 features one piece serviceable sheeting that launders well. 81x108 size neatly hemstitched Saturday price 1.19. Also 81x80 and 81x90 sheets offered at 0.89 and 0.89 respectively with good quality sheeting.
Counterpanel Special Offer With Fringed Edges
A local ad promotes a special assortment of full size spreads with fringed edges priced at 2.29 each. The bold deal highlights a stylish fabric panel for home decor and gift use.
Motorists Face Tax Confusion and License Hassles
Citizens complain that auto ownership incurs state county and city taxes and separate registrations. They cite ad valorem taxes, plus 50 cent county and $3 city fees, arguing for a single general tax and simplified licensing to reduce trips and costs.
Missionary Beech Seeks U S Citizenship After British Subject Find
Rev Joseph Beech of Dixon Newfoundland once believed he was American since childhood. He now learned he is a British subject and asks Congress to grant full citizenship. Senator Smith of South Carolina introduced the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph Beech
Dixon
China
Congress
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Beech
England
Post Office Subcommittee Backs 0.5 Cent Rate Hike
Washington February 9 Senate post office sub committee recommends to the full committee a one half cent per pound increase in second class mail rates for this year and an added escalation plan worth noting.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate Post Office
Poor Fish Little Boy and Fur Question
A reformer asks a boy if his mother’s fur set is worth the suffering of a poor animal. The boy confirms the missing name Napa, referencing the furs linked to his mother’s status as a reminder of hardship behind luxury.
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New York Times
Old-Time Cold Cure Teas Promised At Pharmacies
An old remedy for colds and grip claims Hamburg Breast Tea, or Hamburger Brust Thee, can be bought in small packages at pharmacies. A tablespoon of the tea steeped in boiling water and strained is to be drunk as a teacup full. It is said to open pores and relieve congestion while loosening the bowels, described as inexpensive and entirely vegetable and harmless.
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Hamburg
Sure Way to Get Rid Of Dandruff
A vintage remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon rubbed into the scalp at night will dissolve dandruff by morning. Repeated applications allegedly remove all signs of dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair fluffy and glossy. The ad asserts liquid arvon is available at drug stores and never fails.
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Mart'li Teyte
Mardones
Zenatello
Villani
Columbia Record
Columbia
New Columbia Records
South Texas Music Co
Avenue C
San Antonio Music Co
W. Commerce St
Associated Press
Tokio
Japanese Naval Department
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J
Mrs. Kern
Wolfson
Nemo
Saul Dry Wolts
Garland
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