Giant octagonal bird cage planned for Otto Koehler park
A large wire bird cage eight compartments will be built around a tree on the Otto Koehler park peninsula near the zoo. An aquarium with freshwater fish and an octagonal squirrel cage flank a rustic bridge to the zoo. Timbers from golf course clearing fund the project at about $100.
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Otto Koehler
South
West Texas
Cana
Zoo
Wolf den
Lambert
Brown
Aquarium
Gut Out Meats If Kidneys An Troubling You
An apologetic health ad warns about kidney trouble from uric acid and urges readers to take Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water, to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys and relieve urinary and bladder disorders. The product, said to be made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is touted as inexpensive and safe for regular use.
Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief for 25c
Marketing claims zemo clears eczema pimples blackheads rash and similar skin diseases after first application. It is non greasy non staining and sold by druggists with extra large bottle for 1.00. Cleveland Zemo advertises it as the dependable treatment when others fail.
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Zemo
Cleveland
Burglar Identified After Home Invasion on Alamo Street
A 34 year old white man described as a dancing instructor was identified by Mrs. T. E. George as the burglar who forced entry to the Georges 1203 South Alamo home four weeks ago and stole jewelry worth over 200 dollars. He was captured by Mr. George during the intrusion, threatened with a brawl and escaped through a window before officers arrived. No jewelry recovered. The suspect is held in the city jail and has been in San Antonio since January, previously living in Waco.
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T. E. George
South Alamo Street
Duke Carver
Harris
Hobbs
George
Roanoke Postoffice Robbed by Two Bandits
Denton Texas February 23 posses pursued two bandits who early today robbed the Roanoke post office of 350 dollars in stamps and cash after blowing the safe.
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Roanoke
Denton
Tex
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An old advertising claim extols St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that relieves pain, stiffness, and swelling in minutes. The copy urges readers to try a small bottle from any drug store, saying it suits sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, and sprains.
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St. Jacobs
Fiesta San Jacinto Week Aims for Dress Up San Antonio
Fiesta San Jacinto Association directors urge citywide dress up and clean up for 1916 Fiesta. Mayor and commissioners may issue a proclamation. events include a Thursday automobile parade and coronations on Alamo Plaza with a burlesque show and the S. O. S. V. duchesses. The year’s total funds reach about 18 thousand dollars with hopes for more.
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San Antonio
Fiesta San Jacinto Association
Allen Albert
Rotary Club
Atlee B. Ayres
B. R. Webb
Ed Finck
Alamo Plaza
Jack W. Neal
Harry L. Miller
John H. Savage
Anser
Steves
Texas
New York
Goetz
Southwest Texas Press Association
The
Saddle and Harness Makers’ Association
Martial Law Proclaimed in Chang-Sha Amid Rebel Attack
Martial law has been proclaimed in Chang-Sha the capital of Hu Nan province following an unsuccessful rebel attack on the governor's mansion on Monday. No further details of the uprising have been received.
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Chan-Sha
Shanghai
China
Chang-Sha
Hu-Nan
Editor praises worl splendor then seeks wider sale
The editor commends a splendid piece of work and plans to send it to a contemporary editor in hopes the purchase will improve his publication. The judge comments approvingly on the collaboration and potential for broader exposure.
Free to Asthma Sufferers Isolation Offer
A newspaper ad promises a new method that cures asthma at no cost. It claims help for all types and ages, urges hopeless cases to try it, and asks readers to mail a coupon today without sending money.
Canal failure as defense measure sparks naval debate
Rear Admiral Badger told the House naval committee that the Panama canal failed to solve the defense of both coasts with a single fleet. He argued the Pacific coast defense would need a fleet there able to dominate that ocean and questioned whether the fighting fleet could cross into the Pacific within a year.
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Washington, D. C
Badger
House Naval Committee Today
Panama Canal
Atlatic
Pacific
Washington Birthday Community Meeting at Harris School
More than 100 patrons attended the Harris School No 17 event Tuesday evening celebrating Washington's Birthday. The Mothers' Club sponsored the program with readings songs dancing and refreshments prepared by the domestic science students. Principal F S Bakeley and the faculty were widely praised for fostering wholesome community spirit.
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Harris School
No. 17
F. S. Bakeley
Washington
Mothers’ Club
Wag
Edna Jones
Inez Fisher
Minna Burke
George B. Peyton
San Antonio
Opening of Corpus Pass by business men in Texas
A group of businessmen began a daylong effort to open Corpus Pass at the southern end of Mustang Island. The channel links Corpus Christi bay to the Gulf of Mexico and was blocked by a hurricane last August. Representatives from two film companies joined the expedition.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Pass
Corpus Christi Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Mustang Island
Texas
Magic foot remedy promises relief and smaller shoes
An early 20th century advertisement touts 'Tiz' as a magical foot remedy. It claims quick relief from sore and swollen feet and promises lasting comfort with a 25 cent box and a one year money back guarantee.
San Antonio Cooking School Tent Draws Crowd
A free San Antonio Light cooking school demonstration tent on West Houston Street draws curiosity from locals. Mrs. Jean Prescott Adams will lecture on domestic science next week, with a 1200 seat lecture tent to follow, culminating in a cooking contest Saturday. Tickets are given through city grocers and are free.
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San Antonio
Jean Prescott Adams
On Trial Seats on Sale at Grand Opera House
The Chicago cast presents On Trial at the Grand Opera House with a Thursday Friday run and a Friday matinee. The play tells a rational, thrilling life story presented in a backward style, gaining wide attention. Produced by Cohan and Harris and written by Elmer Reizenstein. Seats are on sale at the box office.
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Chicago
Grand Opera House
Cohan and Harris
Elmer Reizenstein
Garden of Allah comes to Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House presents The Garden of Allah a dramatic adaptation from Robert Hichens novel starring Mary Anderson de Navarro. Opening Wednesday March 1 with matinees Thursday and Saturday the production showcases lavish settings and realistic effects to portray the romance of Boris the renegade monk and Domini his bride after weeks of research in Morocco.
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Garden of Allah
Robert Hichens
Mary Anderson de Navarro
Grand Opera House
Hichens
Boris
Domini
Sam G. Gary Chosen Denton Mayor After Foreman Resigns
Sam G. Gary was selected as mayor of Denton Texas after the resignation of W. L Foreman, effective March 21, 1930. The announcement notes the transition occurred last night in Denton.
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Sam G. Gary
Denton
Tex
W. L Foreman
Women plan chain of entertainments for Protestant Orphans Home
A meeting at the Travis Club is set for 10 o clock Saturday morning to organize a chain of at least twenty entertainments to raise funds for the Protestant Orphans Home. Each hostess invites four guests and each guest entertains four more, with activities including musicales golf foursomes readings and lectures teas luncheons and card parties. A bicycle headlight dimmer device is mentioned for road safety.
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Travis Club
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