Harris School Commencement At Army Post Gymnasium
The seventh grade of Morris School No 17 under Principal F S Bakeley will hold commencement at 7 30 Friday evening in the Army Post gymnasium. They present a play by Miss Marguerite Jones. The class is notable as the largest in school history with boys who contributed to living and family expenses while studying.
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Morris School
No. 17
F. S. Bakeley
Army Post
Marguerite Jones
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Grippe
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold symptoms including stuffed nose runny discharge headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing. Claims two hour dosing with three doses total and price of 26 cents at any drug store.
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Pape
School’s basketball champs honored at dinners and party
The championship team was rewarded for their academic effort with a Friday dinner at the original Mexican restaurant and a movie party. Coach Rogers attended the dinner and will join the Mothers’ Club planned graduation dinner on Tuesday at the same restaurant.
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Rogers
Mothers’ Club
Mrs Harriet T Bartlett to Speak on Pyramid and Bible
Mrs Harriet Tuttle Bartlett, author and lecturer fresh from a two year West tour, will speak in San Antonio at Woodman of the World hall 822 East Houston Tuesday January 23 on The Great Pyramid and its Message and Wednesday January 24 on Biblical Symbolism in the Light of Recent Discoveries. Bartlett studies Oriental literature the Hebrew Kabbalah and the Bible and promises a clear forceful talk.
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Harriet Tuttle Bartlett
West
San Antonio
Woodman of the World's Hall
East
Houston Street
Barlett
Separate Black Training School Urged for Texas
W L Blanton of Gainesville proposes creating a separate state school for delinquent negro boys at Rusk to relieve Gatesville's overcapacity. He warns that if not done, a new building at Gatesville costing 50000 dollars may be required. The Gatesville capacity is 450 with 525 in attendance. A London patent describes a mud splash brush for car wheels.
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Austin
Tex
W. L. Blanton
Gainesville
Gatesville
Chamber Campaign Highlights San Antonio Growth Drive
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce launches a mass appeal to 2000 prospective members urging civic effort and financial support for 1917. A digest of 1916 achievements covers Fort Sam Houston expansion, recruiting drives, aviation base planning, flood control surveys, and city improvements. A January 29 canvass plans team selections and member signups.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Texas
Senator Sheppard
Fort Sam Houston
Col. H. L. Rogers
Quartermaster’s Corps
Texas National Guard
General Scriven
George P. Scriven
William Crozier
Cecil Lyon
Dallas
Houston
Maj. E. N. Johnson
Women of the Red Cross
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Post Oy
Danderine promises dandruff-free scalp and new hair growth
An advertisement extols Danderine as a scalp treatment that removes dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It claims rapid root penetration, hair growth from a dull to vibrant appearance, and immediate visual improvement in texture and lustre. A 25-cent bottle is pitched as affordable proof of results.
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Knowlton
New Owl Nest Installs in town No 1672
The Order of Owls No. 1672 organized by John F. Dervin held its installation night Thursday. Officers installed included Theo Kuntzman past president Walter Hansen president A J Strub vice president Carl Holm secretary J Dennis invocator Otto Kruger treasurer W E Bradley warden Roy Pierce picket P Arredondo sentinel Carl Kruger A N Johnson and George S Moore trustees. Twelve charter members received ritual instruction. A committee was appointed to seek permanent quarters. A dinner was served with speeches and music.
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the Order of Owls
John F. Dervin
Theo. Kuntzman
Walter Hansen
A. J. Strub
Carl Holm
J. Dennis
Otto Kruger
W. E. Bradley
Roy Pierce
P. Arredondo
No Danger Flla I Have a Mind of My Own
Stella asserts independence and refuses to let anyone claim her thoughts. The exchange reflects a moment of personal resolve and assertive stance.
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Flla
Stella
Scouts in Camp play rehearsals mark San Antonio event
The Alamo Council of the Boy Scouts of America reports rehearsals for Scouts in Camp, a five act play at the Grand Opera House February 19 and 20. Boys fill most roles with adults and some girls in a story showing camp life, home opposition, and a police court, with a mountain finale. Proceeds aid Scout movement and a future camp, with patronesses supporting San Antonians and women’s clubs.
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Grand Opera House
Alamo
Carlos Bee
A. B. Spencer
George Gillette
Floyd McGowan
Vance
San Antonio
Charters Filed and Ample Company Moves in Texas
Charters filed list Adams-Childers Co of Santa Ana Coleman county capital 50000 purpose merchandising incorporators F E Adams Comanche R E Adams Galveston 8 W Childers Santa Ana Bethany Oil Co Carthage capital stock 19000 oil prospect market J G Hendricks Elysian Fields W G Banks Carthage J G Bell Shreveport Hamshire Oil Co Beaumont 25000 oil prospect Beaumont T J Voorhies Martin Tulp John D McCall Beaumont Wyche Optical Co Waco charter amendment change 400 shares 50 value to 2000 shares 10 each Permit Texas Mitchell Harvach Co Chicago capital 40000 Texas HQ El Paso Adrian Pool agent Certificate permanent surplus 2000 Guaranty State Bank Koppers Dissolutions Bentley Dry Goods Temple Bentley Company Temple Eagle Lake Water and Light Co Eagle Lake
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Elysian Fields
Texas
W. G. Banks
Carthage
J. G. Bell
Shreveport
Hamshire Oil Company
Beaumont
Capital Stock
T. J. Voorhies
Martin Tulp
John D. McCall
Wyche Optical Co
Waco
Mitchell & Harvach Co
Chicago
Capital
el Paso
Adrian Pool
Guaranty State Bank
Koppers
Bentley Dry Goods Co
Temple
Bentley Company
Eagle Lake Water and Light Co
Eagle Lake, Texas
Graduating Dresses Judged January Twenty Fifth
The San Antonio Council of Mothers hosts a contest for pretty graduating dresses by Main Avenue High School girls. Dresses must be at Emma Pirie’s office by 9 30 Monday morning January 29 and judged at 10 30 that morning. A $5 prize awaits the maker judged best.
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San Antonio
Emma Pirie
Council of Mothers
J. F. Carr
F. Saezler
Josephine Woodhull
Catherine Franklin
The
Millionaire Frames First Rebate Check
A framed check prompts bemused curiosity as a speaker asks if it marks first earnings. The millionaire replies with a smile that it represents his first rebate.
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Darkowitz Bros. CO
North Flores and
West Commerce Streets
Harris School
Great Pyramid
Negro Training School
London
Morris Sheppard
Medina Toll Road
Bexar County
City Federation of Women's Clubs of
N. P. Jackson
A. and M. College
Bexar County Highway League
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear
Finis
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron, Ohio
Kron
Oyae
Doyle-Bridger Optical Co
NOA Spears CO
Lesoya St
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