Conventions to Lift San Antonio as South Convention Hub
The Chamber of Commerce aims to boost San Antonio's status as a major convention center. In 1916 the city hosted 47 conventions with about 18 000 visitors and 90 000 in spending. Fifteen conventions are already assured for 1917, with several more prospects, while plans for a new coliseum could attract nationwide gatherings.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
South
Texas Zionists’ Association
Knights Templar
Texas Bottlers’ Association
Texas Pharmacutical Association
Texas Drug Travelers
Postal Clerks and Carriers’ Association of Texas
Texas Sheriffs’ Association
State Florists’ Association
State Order of the Eastern Star
American Association of Passenger Traffic Officials
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Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Booster
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey combines pine balsams cerine and other ingredients as a throat soother and cold remedy. It claims antiseptic action to kill cold germs and recommends keeping a bottle for croup grippe and bronchial affections. Available at all druggists for 25 cents with Bell and formula on the bottle.
John T McCutcheon to Marry Cartoonist to wed Evelyn Shaw
Chicago reports cartoonist John T. McCutcheon will marry Miss Evelyn Shaw tomorrow. A dinner gathering of friends and cartoon characters celebrated the upcoming nuptials with singing. A Birmingham Herald item notes Mrs Duthwaite’s nervous strain over six months and a joke about neighborly money.
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John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
Evelyn Shaw
John
You Mothers With Croupy Children Coupon Offer
An old advertisement promotes Vap-O-Rub Salve as a rapid remedy for croup colds and breathing troubles. It claims vapors from body heat aid lung relief and advises warm towels and a night application. Local druggists offer 25 cent jars free to customers presenting the coupon.
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Vick
Coupon for free Vick's Yep-O-Rub Salve offered
Coupon good for one 25¢ package of Vick's Yep-O-Rub Salve free while supplies last. Present coupon and ask druggist to reserve if shipment not yet received. Note to druggist hold coupon until salesman calls.
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Vick
Police mobilize campaign to curb rising thefts in San Antonio
City detectives and officers plan a crackdown on idlers and suspicious characters after a spike in thefts. Chief Lancaster orders plain clothes men to patrol beats and all three reliefs to clear areas of suspects. Suspects linked to saloon robbery and other burglaries are being investigated as thieves from various regions are blamed for the uptick.
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San Antonio
Lancaster
Walter Harvey
Captain Caruthers
Mexico
West Side
Frank Talerico
West Houston
Leona Streets
M. Pena
Vine Street
Fast End
Alamo Plaza
A. M. McClane
Carson Street
Rosa D. Vidal
Navarro Hotel
New Theory Promises Nutrition Boost for Thin People
A Dayton Ohio based firm promotes tablets claimed to increase red blood cells and improve absorption to build flesh. The scheme centers on egg yolk extracts with hypo phosphites iron and vegetable tonics. Sold by druggists for 90 cents or direct from The Blackburn Laboratories.
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Blackburn Products Co
Dayton
Ohio
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Malaria Fight
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to combat malaria and strengthen the system. The label lists quinine and iron as ingredients in a tasteless formula, priced at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Caldwell wins Senate vote on platform adoption in Texas
Senator Caldwell of Travis county saw a Senate majority adopt a resolution to print the state Democratic platform in the Journal after a lengthy debate. Senator McNealus objected, saying the platform was not made by the people and expressing no respect for its makers.
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Austin, Tex
Caldwell
Travis County
Senate
Democratic
McNealus
Tigges Cited as Authority on International Law
Note quotes from Buffalo Express calling Tigges an authority on international law, while labeling his information as largely useless. The exchange highlights mixed views on his expertise and value as a source.
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Tigges
Buffalo Express
Tiz foot remedy promise of instant comfort
Suffering feet find relief with Tiz claims of quick action reducing pain and swelling. Advertisers urge use of smaller shoes and promise lasting comfort with a 25 cent box and a one year money back guarantee.
Banquet Program Set for WW C A in San Antonio
The Young Women's Christian Association plans its annual banquet on Thursday evening at the Gunter hotel with a pageant The Wayside Piper and reports from department heads including Mrs E W Richardson Mrs T G Wurzbach and Mrs A W Green Miss Mabel K Stafford arrives Monday to speak at the event Miss Mary Aubrey will sing The pageant features roles for Faith Hope and Love and officers and delegates from the extension department Also noted are obituaries for local residents and German immigrant John Nicholas Schutz who died in Portland Oregon aged 74 and who once lived in Hallettsville and Latonia Texas
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Gunter Hotel
Mabel K. Stafford
Southwestern Territory
San Antonio
Mary Aubrey
E. W. Richardson
T. G. Wurzbach
A. W. Green
J. H. Savage
Association
the Piper
Dorothy Matthews
Faith
Bennie St
Irene Smith
Clara Marks
Bess Mackhaney
Josie Reinbold
Nan Farmer
Anna Boeck
Myrtle Fennel
Piper
Obituary notices for Main Mushall and Webb residents
Obituary notices report LL B Main 68 who died at home on Vine Street with funeral Friday at Sloan Hagg Chapel officiated by Rev C H Reiss. Also news of George Mushall 27 who died in Seattle after naval service and Florence M Webb 29 who died at the Webb residence with services Saturday and body to be taken to Boonville Indiana. accompanying mourners listed.
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LL. B. Main
I. B. Main
Vine Street
Virginia
Sloan « Hagg Undertaking Company
C. H. Reiss
Seventh Day Adventing Church
Invermont
Florence M. Webb
James R. Webb
Highland Boulevard
Indiana
Boonville
Ind
Fannie EB. Fuquay
Sidney R. Webb
Charles J. Haas Dies in San Antonio at 77
Charles J. Haas died at 12:25 Friday morning at his home on Big Pierce Avenue. He lived in San Antonio for 16 years and had resided in Texas for 72 years. He was a no-
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Charles J. Haas
Big Pierce Avenue
Mr. Haas
San Antonio
Texas
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as the fastest universal remedy for aches and stiffness. It claims instant relief for head to toe pain, with gentle, non burning application and medals as proof of effectiveness.
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St. Jacobs
Portland Burial Noted for Mrs H Fischer
Bedside and Mrs. H. Fischer of Portland Oregon are noted with interment to take place in Portland.
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H. Fischer
Portland, Ore
Portland
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E. H. Lee
L. J. Hart
Percy Tyrrell
C. N. Wuest
R. O. McCormack
F. W. Patton
J. F. Kline
George Roark
Hugh McLellan
R. Y. Barber
Elasing
Ramat Ars
Adarete
Commercial State Bank
Guaranty Fund Bank
Lot
R. L. Flowers
New Braunfels Avenue
H. R. Dobbs
North Flores Street
Garden Street
Sheriff's Department
John W. Tobin
Dallas
Lavernia
Alfonso Newton
Southern Pacific
James Galbreath
Wells-Fargo
Troy
WW. C.A
Tive
Nassau
Germany
United States
Haas
Galveston
Mary Haas
Charles C
F. H. Haas
August Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
John Nicholas Schutz
Ore
Mr. Schutz
Odenwald
Herzen Darnstadt
Hlatonia
William I. Schutz
George Mushall
Seattle
Wash
W. Mushall
Wyoming Street
Navy
National Guardsmen
Army Department
Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co
Sherwin- Williams
THE
Sherwin-Williams Co
Fred E. Sommers
Mgr
East Commerce Stree
Devonshire
Armour
J. E. Hoban
Tek Eee
Sarmours
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