Entomology Parley Opens On Thursday in Plaza Hotel
A three day joint meeting of the Cotton States branch of the American Association of Economic Entomologists and the Texas Entomological Society opens Thursday at the Plaza Hotel. Leading authorities will discuss boll weevils termites ambrosia beetles flea hoppers screw worms and other plant destroying insects with sessions Thursday Friday and Saturday featuring papers on cotton insects rice insects wood boring beetles and pest control methods.
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American Association of Economic Entomologists
Texas Entomological Society
Plaza Hotel
Mally
Bexar County
Thomas
C. K. Stracenor i
Baton Rouge
T. E. Snyder
New Orleans
P. A. Fenton
Te Texas Entomological Society
Woman Enters Sixth Year in Comal County Coma Case
Patricia Metsuke, a 31 year old comal county stenographer nicknamed sleeping beauty, remains in a coma after she fell ill six years ago following Valentine’s Day. Physicians offer no clear diagnosis as her mystery case continues.
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Ghigago
Erb
Sgo
Patricia Metsuke
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Relief
An ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to detoxify kidneys, ease nightly urinary urges, and reduce related symptoms like backache and swelling. The copy emphasizes originality and Holland origins, urging purchase for relief.
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Haarlem
Heaven
Holland
Scrapes and Schemes of Bexar Republicans at the Convention
An account of Bexar County Republican tactics at precinct, county, and national conventions reveals rowdy manipulation, darkness, and steamrolling had become standard. The piece recalls delegates, rival factions, and a shift toward a decisive nominee, with Ingersoll and Blaine figures cited in the era’s political theater.
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Bexar County
Cinchisatt
South Texas
Dlaine
Robert G. Ingersoll
Blaine
Ingersoll
Baine
Naltle
Hett
Randemantum
Loos
Rutherford B. Rayes
Ohio
Bob Ingersoll
Wlyssus 5
Grant
Bexar
San Antonio
Bexar County Republicar Party
Atselt
Sen
Giscocks
Face Hom
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Fragmented 19th century San Antonio party battles and torchlit processions
A vivid, fragmentary reminiscence of San Antonio politics during a split Democratic party era. It recalls factional divisions led by Vernor, Schramm, and the gold group, rough shaping of county and precinct conventions, and torchlit parades that crowned campaigns with boisterous celebrations. Also notes Houston Street processions after Hog defeated Clark and Austin wit Jonesy Irvin and Irish humorist Stephens influencing local crowds with satirical verses.
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Democratic
Hiool
Strug
Montevideo
Cleveland
Texas County
Até Mission Gardens
South
Alamo Street
Junk Yard
Bexar County
San Antonio
Houston Street
Jim Hog
Clark
Was & Wel
Hogg
Three Groups Clash In a Fort Worth Campaign Legend
The most spectacular local campaign climax recalls Bryan Callaghan’s three way Taré victory over Henry Elmendorf and District Attorney Augustus Lewy. Vivid torchlight parades formed on Military and Alamo plazas, ending without violence as residents watched, while old-timers recalled bloodier days and awaited the next installment in a series.
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Henry Elmendorf
Augustus Lewy
Elory
Calaghan
Pobtn
Gallighary
Callaghan
Military Plaza
Houston Street
Qseus
Tau Fruit Hearing Hears Merger Plan For Texas Citrus
A public hearing on a proposed marketing plan for Texas citrus drew several hundred attendees. Growers and shippers voiced opinions while a committee opposed the plan after study. Secretary Henry Wallace explained provisions including proration and ship limits. A Virginia family member reportedly shot himself during a social visit.
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Fudmal Citrus
Fruit Markellig Wgreee
Taitay
Forag Eltrag
South Texas
Henry Wallace
Texas
Girus Growers League
Staginian Kiels Self
Stuart
T. Garter
al Dlominant Soul
Virginia
Dedication Planned for San Antonio Federal Building
Postmaster General James A. Farley will dedicate San Antonio's new post office and federal building on March 24, announced Postmaster Dan Quill. Officials note the building is not yet completed, with completion moved to May 19, and public open house planned during the event week.
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San Antonio
Post Office
Federal
Postminster
James A. Farley
Dan Quill
M_ Beaudreau
Governenk Construction Engines
Parley Express
Quill
Houston
Comig
Antonio
Parley
Waco
Texas
San Antonis
Sfederal
WorkoBee
Postermaster Quill
Bulards Toy
Sul
Horne Scours New York for Talent in Wanger Technicolor Venture
Hal Iforne, Walter Wanger production executive, searches New York for designers stylists and actors for the forthcoming Technicolor Walter Wanger project Vogues of Sam and Bella Spewnex written the Vseries.
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Horne
Hollywood
Haliforne
Walter Wanger
New York
Sam
Bella Spewnex
No Trace Found of Murdered Woman in Dalhab
A chaotic early report from Dalhab cites a crazed man firing at a woman, placing her body in a car, and fleeing as a railroad crew approached. Later accounts say a railroad worker saw a woman struggling and alerted Dallas police, but investigators released no confirmation of the victim’s identity.
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High Dock
Geseribad Ag Tonlastic
Wes
Furt Worth
le Dallas
Monticello Best Annual Named In State Recognition
The Jefferson High school annual The Montigethia was named best in the state for 1937 by the Texas High School Press Association at Abilene. Editor Walter Mathis and co editor Barbara Benton lead the staff, with sponsor Mrs. Ethel West Weaver. Attendees included Margaret Bots hardt Mary Cotter and others. Nipper elected treasurer. Alain Heighis was the lone alternate local school representative.
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B. Netting
Texas High Setawi Press Association
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Alethia High
Annwal
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AMEN
Wag Riven Files
Walter Mathis
Barbara Bentton
Montientia
Ethel West Weaver
Mary
Louise Price
Nipper
Association
Alain Heighis
New York Will Reveals Estate Divisions of Hulyy Root
The bulk of Hulyy Root’s estate goes to his three children Edith Root Grant Edward Wales Root and Eleahjr Root with residuary shares divided equally. Specific bequests include $200 to the Hamilton College endowment fund and $10 000 to several relatives and organizations. The will was revealed today upon probate filing amid incomplete sale details.
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Statesman
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Edward Wales Root
Eleahir Jr
Root
Hamilton Cattere
Clinton
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Rally Alma Meter
Beta Chopter
Signa Phiciety
Hamiken
Alice
Thomas F. Nichols
Iis Miones
Laira
Slanley
Shirley Temple Embraces Location Work on New Film
Hollywood reports Shirley Temple welcomed location shooting for the Twentieth Century Fox picture Woo Willie Winkie. Director July Ford told her the schedule would run about 25 days of lucation work and she cheerfully replied with enthusiasm for the outdoor location effort.
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Shirley Temple
Hollywood
July Ford
Shers
Twentieth Ceatury-Fox
San Antonio Woman Receives Senate Appointment
Mrs. W. J. Blair of San Antonio Saturday received an appointment in the senate chamber. She will move to seat there.
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S.A
Senate
W. J. Blair
San Antonio
West Coast Shipping Tieup Fears Rise Over Book Rules
Los Angeles reports fear of a looming coast wide shipping tieup as crews oppose federal regulation forcing manning books under the Copeland Act. Sailors circulate literature urging sit down tactics to pressure acceptance, while separate incidents in San Francisco edge toward injunctions on enforcement.
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Los Angeles
INS
Federa
Baion
Frans Cleo
MaMa
Real Estate Mortgage Loans Promote Prosperity
Albert C. Dulaney, president of Mission Mortgage Company, says loan obligations are being met promptly as mortgage laws stabilise. He notes the firm handles varied loans from small towns to cities, with quick, low interest loans for home repairs and taxes, stressing rising volume and nationwide reach from San Antonio to Austin.
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Albert C. Dulaney
Mission Mortgage Company
Dulaney
Mission Mortgage
San Antonio
Latedoqua
Nortfy
Austin
Woman Sentenced in Extortion Case in Kansas
Joyce Moles Neifim Mary McElroy was implicated in a 590 dollar extortion attempt against H F MeElroy demanding ransom for his daughter. Mary McElroy received seven years in prison to be designated later. Federal officers traced threats to the actor but Mary denied claims of multiple marriages.
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Fim
Joyce Moles
Plenden Sying
H. F. MeElroy
Mary McElroy
Missouri Penitentiary
Virginia Field to Star in Mr. Moto Film Role
Hollywood reports Virginia Field, making her American screen debut in Lloyds of London, will play the female counterpart in Think Fast Mr Moto. Peter Lorre, the European cinema star, is set to portray the astute Mr Moto in the Twentieth Century Fox adaptation based on Demy Po Mavaund's novel.
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Hollywood
Virginia Field
Lloyds of London
Will
Meta
Twentieth Century-Fox
Peter Lorre
Mr. Moto
Denies Po Mavauund
20 Million Enjoy Fishing Sport Across Nation
The commerce department reports about 20 million Americans including men women and children indulged in fishing in the first year. The total is expected to rise as interest grows nationwide.
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Waskington
Commerce Department
Novak Is Elected by Colorado Medics
WEIMAR, Feb. 13 Dr B Novak Weimar physician was this week named as president of the Colorado County Medical Society. Dr RH Beil of Colube bur was elected secretary treasurer of the organization.
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Colorado Medics
Weimar
Colorado County Medical 50
Ely
RH. Beil
Coluebur
Train collision kills Avery boy, injures man near De Grove
An 11 year old boy, John Jorl Webb of Avery, was instantly killed when a wagon was struck by a Fort Worth bound train near De Grove today. His companion, 62 year old Webb, was critically injured. Best buys a baby chicks and poultry supplies listed in Classification 122 Light Classified Ads.
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Tox
John Jorl Webb
Avery
Webb
de Grove
Boy Scout Tucker marches in chair for birthday ball
New York report details Blitz Tucker of St Sloion's Island Georgia, age 18, crippled since age four, who formed his own Boy Scout troop after being unable to attend jamborees. From a wheelchair he earned 10 merit badges and described hiking 14 miles by wheel and a swimming test on a televised program.
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Tucker
New York
Blitz Tucker
Phillips Lord
James H. Clay “Brown” Rites Set For Monday
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday from the Porter Loring chapel for James Henry Clay Brown 91 who died Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles B Trettier 121 Perry Court Now Oceana Town native He had been a stage driver and Civil War veteran The Rev Frank D Chariton will officiate Interment will be in the National Cemetery annex Pallbearers include Bei Weltens Joe Levi W Lonquist Every Varga C F Dubose and Stave Séfiel Survivors are his daughters Mrs Chases B Treater and Mrs Rosa Browning granddaughters Emily Evelyn Treater Eugenia Treater grandsons Charles D Treater Sterling Browning and Clay Browning great grandson Charles Sterling Browning
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James Henry Clay ‘Brown
Charles B. Trettier
Perry Courtsmen
Oceana
Frank D. Chariton
National Cemetery Annex
Bei Weltens
Joe Levi
W. Lonquist
Every Varga
F. Dubose
Stave Séfiel
Chases B. Treater
Rosa Browning
Emily Evelyn
Eugenia Treater
Charies D. Treater
Stereling Browning
Clay Brown
Chaves Sterling Browning
Fire Alarms Across City Fire Damage Reported
A string of fire alarm notices describes grass and pavement fires near West French Street and Upton Street, with damages listed on Bevelstretch Avenue and Crosby Streets. Fire crews responded to locations including Hollywood Avenue and Dallas Street, noting minor scorch damage and heater-related incidents with costs cited.
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Damaze
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Bevelstretch A
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Crosby
Dallas Steed
Hollywood Avenue
Goebbels demands return of Germany’s colonies
Berlin February 13 Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels addressed 20,000 in Berlin asserting Germany must reclaim prewar colonies. He accused Soviet Russia of intentions in Spain and criticized official ties with Spain’s Socialist government. He warned the Reich will not start a war to recover colonies, though arms firms and Moscow would profit otherwise.
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Berlin
Cermatty
Great Britain
Joseph Goebbels
Goebbels
Russia
Filler
Spain
Europe
Thacademy
Hiller
Danaig
League of Natials
Geremany
London
Germany
Ghehbets
Reich
Freppe
Neithe
Furner
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Moscow
France Holds to Her Possessions After War
Paris February 13 France refuses to cede any former German colonies despite postwar pressures. The Senate foreign affairs committee delivered a lengthy report to President Berenger stressing France’s stake in the former German possessions. It notes substantial expenditures believed at about 100 million dollars and discusses potential division of raw materials as a possible bargaining option.
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Germany
Fareign
Berenger
Raynaldy
France
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