Gasoline Explosion Threatens Block of Businesses in Tailor Shop
Fire at 517446 East Commerce Street caused by gasoline in a tailor shop run by E. Simmons damaged the building owned by Anton Hutzler. Firemen kept the blaze contained with water, estimating total losses around 1200 plus damages to adjacent shops and fixtures. Another fire at 205 Chihuahua Street damaged a home and building later that night.
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E. Simmons
East Commerce Street
Anton Hutzler
Oline
Simmons
Percy Cooper
Georgia Berry
Chihuahua Street
Ely's Cream Balm for fast relief from cold and nasal congestion
Tiny bottle relieves head colds and catarrh by opening nasal passages. The fragrant antiseptic cream soothes swollen mucous membranes and provides instant relief, ending snuffling and headaches. Use as directed by your druggist for quick relief.
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Ely
Transform Your Weight With Korean Capsules at Summers' Drug Store
Avoid starving and weakening your system to lose 15 or 20 pounds. Summers' Drug Store recommends a box of Korean capsules taken after each meal and before bed. Weigh weekly to prove a pleasant and reliable fat removal method. It costs little and is said to be harmless with a one week trial.
Honest man of San Antonio returns found money
H C Barnes of 423 Goliad Street found 1.50 on the street Tuesday morning and walked over a mile to the central police station to turn it in. Captain Caruthers of the city detective bureau praises Barnes and notes no owner has claimed the loss by noon.
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H. C. Barnes
Goliad Street
Diogenes
Athens
Captain Caruthers
City Detective Bureau
Mr. Barnes
San Antonio
Barnes
Central Police Station
Caruthers
Flags Lowered for Beckham Death in Texas
In Austin on February 29 flags at the state capitol and arsenal were placed at half staff to honor General R. H. Beckham former adjutant general of Texas who died Monday in San Marcos. Beckham entered service in 1890 and served as adjutant general from December 1909 to December 1910.
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Austin
Tex
R. H. Beckham
Texas
San Marcos
State Capitol
State Arsenal
Adjutant General's Department
Beckham
State
Fourth Infantry
Texas Volunteer Guard
Traffic Congestion Plagues Eastern Railroads
J B Modisette of St. Louis says all eastern railroads from Pittsburg east are congested due to war shipments. Stores are taxed to capacity as products cannot move quickly, freight cars double as temporary warehouses, and small water shipments are hampered by boat shortages. He visits San Antonio for several days to assess conditions.
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Pittsburg
J. B. Modisette
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines
San Antonio
Leap Day marriage licenses fall short of expectations
February 29 saw only one marriage license issued according to Marriage Registrar A. H. Coates in County Clerk Frank R. Newton's office. Coates expects few more licenses that afternoon, noting women may plan proposals before filing for licenses.
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A. H. Coates
Frank R. Newton
Bar Exam Applications Filed For March 6 Test
Six applicants to admit to the bar filed with Clerk Joe Murray of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals showing their intent to take the examination beginning March 6.
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Bar
Joe Murray
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener
An old home remedy for restoring natural hair color uses Sage and Sulphur. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drugstores for about 50 cents. A dampened brush drawn through the hair darkens gray strands over mornings, making hair look darker, thicker and glossier.
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Wyeth
Local Judicial District Announces Quarterly Examinations
The district plans quarterly bar examinations with board members Frank H. Wash Henry P. Burney and O Al McCracken of Floresville. Applicants include Michael J Ray L F Durell W C Williams A L Hatchett Grady Barrett and B Duncan Davis with more filings expected before the exams begin.
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Frank H. Wash
Henry P. Burney
O. al McCracken
Floresville
Michael J. Ray
L. F. Durell
W. C. Williams
A. L. Hatchett
San Antonio
Grady Barrett
A. P. Barrett
Austin
B. Duncan Davis
Gonzales
Murray
After la grippe what coughs do to strength and weight
F. G. Prevo of Bedford Indiana describes lingering cough after la grippe. He lost weight and strength until using Foley's Honey and Tar, two bottles cured him and he regained normal weight. For sale by A. M. Fischer druggist.
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F. G. Prevo
Bedford
Ind
Foley
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SunsetWood Co
Pennsylvania
Lagrippe
Samale Tith
Joske’s
New York
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Howard
Nation Dept
Wright
L. H. Larned
Joske
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