Bandits Fail In Nitro Glycerin Safe-Burglary Try
A Fest street grocery at 1429 South Flores was broken into early today as thieves attempted to blow the safe with nitroglycerin. Soap was found on the safe door, suggesting an amateur handling. Police and Chief Miller found the store undisturbed and believe the attempt was aborted by fright. The rest of the text includes an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and a report of a Pearsall TX auction sale of over 100 business lots conducted by A. Harris of San Antonio.
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Fest
Flores Street
Miller
Pearsall
Tex
A. Harris
San Antonio
Poslam Promises Fast Skin Relief and Soap Benefits
Poslam starts healing as soon as applied with properties that work until the task is done. It claims to eradicate skin diseases including acne and psoriasis, while Poslam Soap provides medicated cleansing for eruptive troubles. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Farnum Considers Move to Movie Work for Two Years
Dustin Farnum, star of the Littlest Rebel company at the Grand, says he may quit stage for film work in California. He notes higher pay and comforts with the motion picture concern, including two hundred company members living in cottages and daily three hour commutes. He recalls a past New York club remark and says he has until September to decide, with potential to be billed in films and possibly to act in plays like The Virginian.
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Dustin Farnum
the Grand
California
New York
Los Angeles
Harry
Mayor and officials inspect local gravel pit near Schertz
Mayor Jones with City Engineer Pancoast and Alderman Steves toured a gravel pit on the Cibolo Creek near Schertz to assess whether screening of the crystallized limestone gravel is needed. The city has used gravel from this site for River Avenue and seeks to cut costs by removing screening if the gravel proves clean and suitable.
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Jones
Pancoast
Steves
Cibolo Creek
Schertz
River Avenue
Clothing Stolen From Sayers Home After Breakin
Burglars entered the home of J. Sayers at 911 North San Marcos street shortly after 7 last night and took two suits. A rear window was broken. An attempted entry at Fleischmann Yeast Company, 211 Third street, failed though a rear window was pried open. Boxes of advertising material and tickets were taken but discarded nearby. Brass hydrant keys were also stolen, suggesting juvenile involvement.
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J. Sayers
San Marcos Street
Mr. Sayers
Fleischmann Yeast Company
Third Street
Plaza Amusements Ends Strong Week With School Show
The Plaza theater offers three final chances this week to see a superb bill lauded by attendees. Tonight features the main performance and tomorrow's matinee showcases acts appealing to both children and adults as the run concludes.
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the Plaza
Plaza Theater
Rose Lawn Cemetery Association plans new 218 acre San Antonio cemetery
Austin reports a charter has been filed for the Rose Lawn Cemetery Association to establish a 218 acre cemetery four miles from central San Antonio. Capital stock is 70000 dollars with a projected total investment near 100000 dollars. Incorporators include W B Mitchell S C Bechtel B M Hixson and Will A Morriss. The site is the old Mitchell tract with an artesian well and proximity to a streetcar line. Lots are expected to go on sale within weeks and a second fund will support upkeep. A crematory is only provisioned if needed. Property purchased from Will A Morriss.
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San Antonio
Austin
Roselawn Cemetery Association
W. B. Mitchell
C. Bechtel
B. M. Hixson
Will A. Morriss
Mitchell
Harlandale hot sulfur baths promote weight loss
Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria. A beauty parlor is connected to the bath facility. The ad promotes scientific massage with hot sulfur baths to aid weight reduction and invites a trial, noting Matthews Cafeteria steam table dishes and a poll tax reminder at 222 Losoya street, with transportation via South Flores street car.
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Harlandale
South Flores
Matthews
Losoya Street
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Grand Opera House
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SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
West Commerce St
L. G. Denman
Edwin Chamberlain
Wm. L. Herif
Sec’y-Treas
Farnum
Motion Picture Concern
Star
Roselawn Cemetery Association Applice
Charter At
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Madras
Jack Butterfield
Elie
Lambert
Paris
Christy
Phoenix
Undermuslin
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