Hen Factor in World of Commerce Promotes Poultry Day
At the St. Anthony Hotel luncheon the Lone Star Poultry Association and Chamber of Commerce highlighted poultry as a million dollar industry. C C Leel cited that raising a hen from $5 to 126 yield could boost U S wealth by 240000 yearly. Speakers praised the San Antonio show and noted progress by local breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. C. Leel
Lone Star Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
St. Anthony Hotel
South
Harry L. Miller
H. B. Savage
Texas Poultry Association
Savage
San Antonio
O. L. McCord
Danville
S. J. Hopper
Dallas
American Poultry Association
George Gray
Boerne
Eugene Prescott
Lathrop Briefs San Antonio Trip With Traction Officials
A P Lathrop head of the American Electric Company spends days in San Antonio visiting subsidiaries including the San Antonio Traction Company. He hosted an informal dinner for local Traction officials at the St. Anthony Hotel and praised San Antonio public service conditions. The Los Angeles council is urged to boost its undersized police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Electric Company
A. P. Lathrop
San Antonio
San Antonio Traction Company
Lathrop
Traction Company
St. Anthony
Humane Society seeks drivers for animal fountain locations
The San Antonio Humane Society asks ASK TEAMSTERS AID Express men and all city team drivers to cooperate in selecting drinking fountain sites for animals. Letters calls or visits are requested to identify convenient locations. Also notes a Country Life in America piece on dog training and mentions the yew tree lifespan.
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San Antonio Humane Society
Hicks
The
Steel pool formed by US Bethlehem and foreign firms
William E. Corey testified in the government suit to dissolve Carnegie Steel that a four nation armor plate pool included England France Germany and the United States with American members Bethlehem Steel and Carnegie Steel. He recalled warnings against joining and noted export domestic price differences and competition shifts toward open hearth rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Bethlehem Steel Companies
William E. Corey
The
Steel Corporation
Corey
Bethlehem Steel Company
Jacob M. Dickinson
Col
Millard Hunsicker
Carnegie Company
England
France
Germany
Dickinson
Mr. Corey
Tennessee Coal and Tron Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Harriman Lines
Psychology and Chickens Across States
A New York Tribune feature notes how chickens from New Jersey Pennsylvania New England and the South react differently to automobiles. The chauffeur insists this is factual and suggests a psychologist is needed to explain the animal behavior across regions.
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Cape May
New York Tribune
Tuckahoe
Jersey
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England
England
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted as Cure All
An insurer’s physician warns kidney disease is common and often undetected among applicants. He touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a widely successful herbal remedy, claiming it relieves kidney related issues. The ad offers sample bottles and lists prices of fifty cents and one dollar from Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Notable visitors and hotel guests in San Antonio
A list of travelers arriving or registered at local hotels includes F M Swearingen manager of St Anthony leaving for Dallas, H R Persingen of Chicago, J J Hesbcock of Burdette Wells, W Scott Schreiner, W Burgess, Henson, and many others. Guests span Dallas Chicago Austin Boston Shreveport and Bermuda with stays at Menger Bowie Gunter Crockett Savoy Bexar St Anthony and Bayou hotels.
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F. M. Swearingen
St. Anthony
Dallas
H. R. Persingen
Chicago
San Antonio
F. Tobias
Menger
J. J. Hesbcock
Burdette Wells
Crockett
Green
W. D. McCurdy
Cuero
Tex
W. A. Campbell
Ill
Bowie
Margaret O. Ruffner
Austin
G. H. Tubber
Waco
Gunter Hotel
J. G. McFadyen
Bermuda
H. B. Lyne
Fort Worth
Louis Obregon
Laredo
Bayou
Tom Dromgoole
W. B. Nixon
Bexar Hotel
H. R. Locke
Houston
Menger Hotel
L. Benedict
Westhoff
T. T. Player
Gunter
H. Allenstein
San Marcos
Savoy
Jay M. Pewers
Ss. J. Hopper
J. M. Felder
Aransas Pass
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Pediatric Cleansing
Mothers urged to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to relieve constipation in children and regulate stomach liver and bowels. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises a safe family laxative made from figs senna and aromatics with full directions on the package.
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California
Obituary notices from San Antonio list Troilo Ratliff Donohue and Zoller deaths
Obituary notices report the death of 75 year old Troilo at his San Antonio home after two months illness with services at St Marys Cemetery attended by pallbearers, plus Mary J Ratliff and Timothy Donohue death notices and the death of 11 year old Medora C Zoller with funeral at their Lopez street residence. Surviving relatives and burial plans are listed for each.
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Troilo
Vitale Troilo
San Antonio
Salado Street
Mr. Troilo
Arco
Italy
Carmela Troilo
Thomas A. Troilo
Charles A. Troilo
St. Mary’s Cemetery
A. Bruni
F. Castiglione
L. Moglia
P. Broggi
G. Paganagei
C. Fe
Useless Run Fire Alarm Bug Triggers False Alarms
Fire Chief Wright and six companies answered two false alarms within thirty minutes. Boxes on South Santa Rosa Avenue near Laredo Street and Pecos Street were forced open. Chief Wright, unable to use his auto mobile, rode a motor driven hose wagon after damage to the car from a chimney fire.
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Wright
South
Santa Rosa Avenue
Laredo Street
Day Tractor biplane readied at Fort Sam Houston hangar
The Day Tractor biplane from the Lillie School of Aviation nears readiness at Fort Sam Houston maneuver field. The smaller aeroplane with a front engine and tail unit is claimed to be highly responsive for aerial stunts. A second Wright biplane is also present but out of service after a recent Sa leve accident in St Louis. A Swiss scientist has invented an X ray intensity measuring instrument for deep seated organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie School of Aviation
Fort Sam Houston Maneuver Field
Wright
Thompson
St. Louis
Drew
Ettor Urged Strike Advice Provokes Jail Talk
Members of the Hotel Men's Association of New York angrily call for Joseph J. Ettor IWW leader to be jailed over a report that he advised hotel workers to make it unsafe for capitalistic diners to eat. Ettor denies the claim while District Attorney Whitman suggests no grounds to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Men’s Association of
New York
Joseph J. Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
Ettor
Whitman
Wilson Plans Panama Canal Visit and Inaugural Plans
Trenton N J January 23 President elect Wilson indicated no strong wish for a formal inaugural reception and would accept any committee arrangement. Governor Wilson said he would try to visit the Panama Canal before it fills with water, depending on Congress session length. National Committeeman Daniels arrived with a delegation to offer a summer home at Asheville while Representative Kent discussed conservation with Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Congressional Inauguration Committee
Capitol
Panama Canal
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Asheville
William Kent
California
Payments Fall Off In Poll Tax Returns
Only 149 San Antonians had qualified before noon, down from 300 the day before. County tax receipts total 7623, with exemptions the voting strength is 8123. City receipts reach 5838 at noon. Seven days remain to obtain poll tax receipts.
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San Aneoione
San Antonians
Villemain
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London
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Anton
London Woolen Mills
W. Commerce Street
Chamber of Commercce
Los Angeles
Humane Society
America
Post Tavern
Postum Cereal Co., Titd., Pure Food Factories
Battle Creek, Mich
Psychology and
Life Insurance Companies
Donehue
Timothy Donohue
Zizik Undertaking Company
J. P. Donohue
Hearne
J. R. Cunningham
Moore
Osteopath
Joseph J, Ettor
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