Texans Urged to File 1916 Income Tax Schedules
Assistant Revenue Agent James Drakeford warns Texans with net income over 3000 single or 4000 married must file sworn income tax schedules by March 1. Estate tax on deceaseds' property and new corporate tax linked to 1916 1917 remain in effect, with penalties up to 50 percent of tax plus fines.
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James Drakeford
San Antonio
Drakeford
Internal Revenue
Walker
Austin
Department
Texas
Lady Beatty Aiding Britain Through Red Cross Work
The American heiress Lady Beatty, daughter of Marshall Field, wife of Admiral David Beatty, aids Britain by supporting her husband, offering counsel, and volunteering with Red Cross efforts during the country’s hour of stress.
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Great Britain
David Beatty
Marshall Field
Chicago
Grand Fleet
England
Lady Beatty
Red Cross
San Antonio Tax Law Targets Corporations and Estates
Special Corporation Tax rate 50 cents per $1000 applies to large corporations with over $99,000 capital stock surplus and undivided profits, including banks and public utilities. Insurance firms fall under the measure. Estates valued at $60,000 gross or $50,000 net will pay a sliding tax under the new estate tax enacted last September. Drakeford notes estates under investigation and lawyers seek statements for heirs.
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Taent ‘Tmte Fayo
San Antonio
Public Service
Drakeford
Fossil Job Offer Sparks Satirical Backer Debate
A witty quip from Puck imagines a politician promising a Smithsonian fossil classifying post as a generous perk for loyal backers. The panel jokes about lineage and influence in exchange for political support.
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Smithsonian Institution
Puck
California Syrup of Figs Ends Child Ailment
Vendor touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children and adults, claiming it cleanses stomachs and bowels within hours. The ad warns of counterfeit products and urges buying from the California Fig Syrup Company with a 50 cent bottle.
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California
California 7Nee Company
Obituary of Mrs Henrietta P Rote longtime San Antonio educator
Mrs Henrietta P Rote 79 widow of Prof W C Rote former San Antonio public schools superintendent died at 2 30 Friday morning in a local hospital. Born July 4 1837 in New Orleans to Dr William Carleton of London she was a longtime member of St Mark s Church. Survived by two stepsons a brother a sister and many relatives. Funeral from her son W P Rote s 116 East Cypress at 10 Saturday morning with services at St Mark s Church and interment in Dignowity cemetery.
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Henrietta
W. C. Rote
San Antonio
East Cypress Street
St. Mark's Church
Dignowity Cemetery
Mrs Burg 92 Dies in City. Rabbi to Officiate
Mrs Esther F Burg 92 died at 5 30 am Friday at her daughter Mrs W Sellinger 402 Temple St She born in Brody Austria came to US in 1882 resident of this city since 1887 Survived by son Dr S Burg daughter eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and several siblings Funeral at 4 pm Friday from the residence with Rabbi N Gerstein officiating Interment Orthodox Jewish Cemetery Pallbearers listed John Walter Sr 56 died at 2 20 am Friday at 523 Refugio St Native of Germany resident 25 years carpenter Survives three sons John A Jr Alfred William Wolter Cuero brother Andreas Wolter Funeral 3 pm Sunday residence Rev A Wolff of St Johns Lutheran Church officiating Interment Lutheran Cemetery
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Esther F. Burg
W. Sellinger
Temple Street
Brody
Austria
United States
John Walter Sr
Refugio Street
Germany
John A. Jr
Alfred
William Wolter
San Antonio
Andreas Wolter
Cuero
Mutual Aid Society
Rev. A. Wolff
St. John's Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Obituaries for Mentgen and Downey in San Antonio
Toulis Mentgen aged 46 died at 10 45 PM Thursday at his Main Avenue home and will be buried in Sterling Colorado with brother W P Mentgen accompanying the body. James Downey aged 65 died at 9 20 PM Thursday at his son William J Downey’s Baylor Street residence after 60 years in San Antonio. He leaves two sons, a brother and four grandchildren. funeral set for Friday at 4 PM from St Henrys residence with Father Robling officiating.
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Toulis Mentgen
Louis Mentgen
Main Avenue
Mr. Mentgen
Sterling
Colo
W. P. Mentgen
Eo Undertaking Company
James Downey
William J. Downey
Baylor Street
San Antonio
James R. Downey Jr
John Downey
Tey
Father Robling
St. Henry's
Dollar bargains on toiletries and veils on first floor
A shopper alert lists Borax 310c boxes 20c Sanitol toothpaste 15c Java Rice Powder 29c Cuticura Soap 16c Hind s H A Cream 35c Bradley s Vanishing Cream 25c and veils in square circular and drape styles priced together at one special on the first floor.
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Hind’s H. & A
Bradley’s
Quality Hose Pricing Sells in Black and White
The store advertises specially priced women’s stockings on the first floor. Quality hose in black or white at 15 cents a pair, with serviceable heavy ribbed styles also offered in black at 15 cents.
Nightwear and formals on sale in third floor
Night robes priced from 3.95 to 12.95 envelope chemise from 2.95 to 7.95 and corset covers from .98 to 3.95, each garment at a special price. Third Floor.
James A Johnston Dies at 70 in Local Residence
James A Johnston, 70, died at 6 30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his home 406 West Elmira Street. He was a native of Ohio and had lived here 18 years. Interment was to be in Roselawn cemetery with the church officiating. Sur-
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Roselawn Cemetery
James A. Johnston
West Elmira Street
Ohio
Sur
Tiz for tired and sore feet ad claim
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as a solution for tired, sore feet. It promises quick relief from swelling, chafing, burning, and pain in coins, callouses, and bunions, claiming shoes become comfortable again. The copy emphasizes instant relief and comfort after applying the product.
Funeral services set for Wilbur B. Johnston kin
The widow and one son Wilbur B. Johnston survive along with three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p m Saturday from the residence with Rev G M Todd of Madison Square Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in cemetery No 6.
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Wilbur B. Johnston
G. M. Todd
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Obituaries for Emily Sneddon and James Jordan
Emily Sneddon 65 died Thursday afternoon at her Armistead street apartments. Widow of William Sneddon she is survived by two sons Afton of Dakota and G H Sneddon of Del Rio. Interment via Shelley-Loring in Del Rio. James T Jordan 48 railroad worker died Thursday afternoon at a local sanitarium. Survived by widow a son B A Jordan of Dallas and brother William Jordan of Pittsburg Texas. Funeral Friday 3 pm at the chapel with Rev F A Barber officiating. Interment Mission burial park.
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Emily Sneddon
Armistead Street
William Sneddon
Afton Sneddon
Dakota
G. H. Sneddon
del Rio
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
James T. Jordan
B. A. Jordan
Dallas
William Jordan
Pittsburg
Texas
F. A. Barber
Episcopal Church
Mission Burial Park
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment Ad
An aged advertisement for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co announces automobile equipment and lists both phones 971. The ad carries a quoted political remark about election bets from the Washington Star via Uncle Eben.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Garner Introduces Quarantine Clause on Cattle Import
Washington January 5 Representative Garner proposed an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill allowing tick infested cattle from Mexico to enter U S ports below the southern quarantine line. The move was rejected after Lever raised a point of order as general legislation in an appropriation bill. The measure likely advances in the Senate and conference.
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Washington, D. C
Garner
Mexico
United States
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Senate
Hamburger Brust Thee for Cold Cure
A historic remedy from a German term offers Hamburger Brust Thee as a vegetable tea. A tablespoon in boiling water is strained and drunk to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and break a cold quickly.
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Hamburg
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