Tick eradication bill approved by Senate in Texas
The Hun speth state wide tick eradication bill passed final Senate vote with one dissenting member. It, approved by cattle interests, now goes to the House for action and to the governor for approval. The Senate also concurred in House amendments creating Hudspeth county from El Paso’s eastern part. A separate bill to ban slush funds in large city elections is under review, aimed at Dallas.
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Austin
Tex
Hunspeth
Senate
House
Hudspeth
el S
Aso County
McNealus
Dallas
Harlandale Baths Advertise Healing Claims
An advertisement promotes Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a cure for rheumatism sciatica neuritis gout eczema Brights disease high blood pressure kidney and liver issues. It invites readers to view testimonials from people allegedly helped and mentions travel by S Flores Harlandale car.
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Harlandale
Bright
S. Flores-Harlandale
Cadomene Tablets Promised To Restore Nervous Energy
An advertisement extols Cadomene Tablets as a natural tonic to strengthen nerves and restore vigor. It claims hundreds of thousands have benefited, offers a money back guarantee, and lists pricing of one tube for a dollar or six for five dollars. It targets elderly readers with claims of digestion, liver and kidney relief, and comparisons to alcoholic stimulants.
Be An American Appeal Urges Defense Aid to Congress
Washington reports a national preparedness drive issued with War and Navy backing. A 3 by 5 foot circular urges citizens to post and inform their congressmen about strengthening the army and navy, including training for all young men and rapid recruitment.
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Washington
D. C
War and Navy Departments
Conference Committee On National Preparedness
Army
Navy
George Washington
War Department
Navy Faces Shortfall as Preparedness Drive Grows
Figures from the Navy Department show 224 ships in full commission with many not in service or awaiting overhaul. The Navy also reports 1099 officers and 25,877 sailors short of required strength, while the Marine Corps stands at 337 officers and 11,618 men.
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Philippine Scouts
United States
National Guard
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Conference Committee
Army
Navy
Flush kidneys with salts to ease kidney trouble
An advisory piece promotes Jad Salts as a daily remedy for kidney discomfort. It claims meat creates uric acid that harms kidneys and urges a spoonful in water each morning to cleanse and stimulate sluggish kidneys reducing bladder irritation.
Governor Holcomb mobilizes Connecticut for war
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb declares Connecticut the arsenal of the nation and calls all city mayors to confer on preparedness measures. A census of men of military age is ordered, signaling a move toward turning the state into an armed camp to resist potential attacks.
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Connecticut
Marcus H. Holcomb
Ome Artists Open Painting Exhibit
The Art League show in the Carnegie Library auditorium features San Antonio artists. Notables include Julian Onderdonk with Texas landscape works, Jose Arpa with Mexican and Southwest scenes, Eugenia Price, Eleanor Onderdonk, R. J. Onderdonk, Eloise Polk McGill, Ida B. Holman, Stella Elmendorf, Mary C. Marshall, Rolla Taylor, and others.
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San Antonio
Art League
Carnegie Library
Julian Onderdonk
Texas
Jose Arpa
Mexico
Southwest
Brackenridge Park
Arpa
Spain
Eugenia Price
Chicago
Eleanor Onderdonk
Miss Price
Miss Onderdonk
New York
R. J. Onderdonk
Eloise Polk McGill
Ida B. Holman
Stella Elmendorf
Guadalupe
Mary C. Marshall
Rolla Taylor
M. Ellen Adams
Lucy Maverick
Henry Moody
D. L. Adam
M. Prieto
Mr. Huntington
Oxford Scholar I B Stoughton Holborn to Lecture in San Antonio
I B Stoughton Holborn of Oxford arrives in San Antonio for a lecture series on The Inspiration of Greece under the Carnegie library committee. He will give the first talk at 8 15 Saturday evening in the Main Avenue High School auditorium on Greek Pioneers of Our Civilization.
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I. B. Stoughton-Holborn
Oxford
San Antonio
Carnegie Library
Main Avenue High School
Romana Street
Newton Alley
South Flores Street
Holborn
Ultima Thule
Scotland
Obituary Notices for Katherine Merritt and Samuel Covell
Katherine J. Merritt 78 died Thursday at her home 2022 Monterey San Antonio. She was Alabama born and resident of San Antonio 25 years. Survived by daughters Mrs. Carl V. Seuter and Miss Lela Merritt. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. from residence. Rev. Sam Williams to officiate. Samuel G. Covell 30 died Thursday morning in a local hospital. Texas native who arrived in San Antonio five days ago from MacDona. He is survived by parents and two brothers in Mac Dona. Burial by Shelles Loring Undertaking Co. shipped to MacDona.
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Katherine J. Merritt
Monterey Street
Samuel G. Covell
Texas
San Antonio
MacDona
Shelles’Loring Undertaking Company
New Pastor Chosen for Christ Episcopal Church
Rev. W. T. Willis of Charleston West Virginia has accepted a call to serve as pastor at Christ Episcopal church on Laurel Heights. He will preach his first sermon this Sunday succeeding Rev. John Rideout who left for a new charge in South Carolina.
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W. T. Willis
Charleston
W. Va
Christ Episcopal Church
Laurel Heights
John Rideout
South Carolina
Sloan's Ointment Aids Muscles Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment for stiff sore muscles and general pains. It claims rapid penetration and relief from rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia sprains and bruises without staining skin or clogging pores. Sold by druggists in 25c 50c and larger sizes.
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Sloan
Death of Miss Margaret Garcia in San Antonio
Miss Margaret Garcia age 20 died at 7 30 p m Thursday night in a local hospital. She was a native of San Antonio and had lived here all her life. Survived by mother Mrs Gertrude Garcia three brothers Joseph Mike and Pete and two sisters Mrs J J Marcado Jr and Mrs A De Oyos all of San Antonio. Funeral at 4 p m Friday from 810 North Frio Street. Services will follow at San Fernando Cathedral and interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Margaret Garcia
San Antonio
Gertrude Garcia
Joseph
Mike
Pete
J. J. Marcado Jr
A. de Oyos
North Frio Street
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Octavie T LeComte on Corpus Christi Rd
The funeral for Mrs Octavie T LeComte age 69 who died Thursday morning will be held at 9 30 Saturday from the family residence on Corpus Christi road. Services follow at 10 at St Henrys Church. Interment is in St Marys cemetery.
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O. T. LeComte
Octavie T. LeComte
Corpus Christi Road
St. Henry’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Death notice: John M. Gillig of Victoria dies in San Antonio
John M. Gillig aged 28 died at 6 30 Friday morning in a local hospital. A native of Victoria Texas he came to San Antonio two months ago. He belonged to the Hermann Sons of Victoria and is survived by his widow four children three brothers and four sisters all of Victoria. The body will be
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John M. Gillig
Mr. Gillig
Victoria
Tex
San Antonio
The
Hermann Sons of
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