Cleveland Trade Boosters Visit San Antonio in February
A 75 member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers and Wholesale Merchants board delegation will spend February 10 in San Antonio as the longest stop of their southwest tour to foster trade relations. The party will arrive from Fort Worth at 7:15 AM and depart for Houston at 11 PM, part of a broader itinerary visiting St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston and New Orleans from February 5 to 14.
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San Antonio
Manufacturers and Wholesale Merchants’ Board
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Houston
Cleveland “Boosters
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
Dallas
New Orleans
Newest remedy for backache and kidney trouble touted
An advertisement promoting Anuric from Dr. Pierce targets backache rheumatism dropsy and urinary issues. It urges sending 10 cents for a trial package or 50 cents for full treatment, claims kidney weakness causes systemic symptoms and suggests water testing and analysis at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for diagnosis.
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Dr. Pierce
Anuric
Invalids’ Hotel
Thirteen Dresses Entered In School Contest
Thirteen graduation dresses by February 16 class girls and mothers at Main avenue high school competed under a $10 material and making limit. Five dollars prize to the winner to be announced at Friday commencement exercises. Judges were Mrs H H Ryan Mrs J W Schofield and Miss Emma Pirie.
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Main Avenue
H. H. Ryan
J. W. Schofield
Emma Pirie
J G Williams of Blanconia Dies After Fifty Year Stay
J G Williams of Blanconia dies at 5 am Wednesday. A lifelong bachelor, he cared for his younger siblings after his parents died. He was a Mason and will be buried by that order at Refugio. Light Want ad note promotes The Light’s circulation for trades.
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J. G. Williams
Blanconia
Beeville
Tex
Refugio
Oil Exports Rise as Tampico Gears to Ship Cargoes
Tampico and Tuxpam ports report December oil exports of 1,075,000 and 1,181,000 barrels respectively. A steel shortage of tank steamers hampers exporters, while six lines at Tuxpam with 7000 barrels per hour capacity load ships with cargoes up to 110,000 barrels. A San Antonio businessman eyes two new lines, and census shows Tampico population near 48,195 with diverse foreign residents. Railways seek 4000 more engines and 40000 freight cars to ease bottlenecks, as only one train daily runs to Tampico and Monterey.
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Tampico
Mex
Tuxpam
Tuxpam Bar
Panuco River
Gulf
San Antonio
Mexico
Monterey
San Luis
Membership Banquet Opens YWCA Fiftieth Jubilee
The Young Women's Christian Association plans a membership banquet and annual meeting in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel at 8 pm on Tuesday February 1. Brief reports will cover the year's work. Toasts include The Business Woman's Club The Girl's Department The Physical Department and The Educational Department. Second term gym classes start February 1 with morning afternoon and evening options and Saturday sessions for children.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
San Antonio
United States
Gunter Hotel
Floyd McGown
Business Woman's Club
Johnnie Jones
Ruth Muir
Mary Harper
J. H. Savage
Glee Club
Tennis Club Opens for Girls at Fifth Street Court
At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon the tennis club begins under the supervision of the physical director. Tennis is played on the court near the Fifth Street bridge and girls are invited to join.
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Fifth Street Bridge
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as General Tonic
Advertisement highlights Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valuable general tonic due to its well known tonic properties of quinine and iron. The ad promotes the product price at 50 cents.
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Grove
Night School for Mexicans Quietly Flourishes in San Marcos
In San Marcos Texas a Mexican night school operates within the city. Initiated over a year ago by Methodist missionary societies and M L Arnold from the Southwest Texas State Normal history department, the program now includes Mrs Arnold and Miss Ouida De Shields as instructors. Classes meet in the Mexican Methodist Church with donated books and free tuition.
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San Marcos
Tex
the Methodist Church
M. L. Arnold
Department of ‘History
Southwest Texas State Normal
Arnold
Ouida de Shields
Camp Mabry eyed for civilian training camp in Texas
Austin dispatch reports General Funston weighing a Camp Mabry civilian training camp along Plattsburg lines with Texas National Guard offering aid. Brigadier General Lyon has consulted Fort Sam Houston. no guard role but support anticipated. Also notes Beeville and Tuleta schools tapping state domestic science funds with local matches. A quail dinner for Beeville Methodist stewards follows.
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Austin
Tex
Camp Mabry
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
United States Army
Henry Hutchings
Cecil A. Lyon
Army
Fort Sam Houston
Plattsburg
Hutchings
Texas National Guard
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Proves Its Great Value In Distress
In six months I suffered back pains and kidney trouble until Dr Kilmer Swamp Root was advised by my doctor. After taking several bottles I am greatly improved and owe my health to this remedy. James G Ingram Cordele Georgia also reports cure after eight bottles. Notary E F Tison certified in Crisp County Georgia February 16 1915. Send ten cents for a sample and booklet. Regular sizes sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Sargol weight gain remedy touted by druggists
An advertisement claims thin individuals can gain weight using Sargol tablets. It explains malnutrition blocks fat absorption, asserts Sargol aids digestion to make fattening elements absorbable, and notes a money back guarantee through H. L. Wagner in San Antonio.
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H. L. Wagner
San Antonio
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Texas
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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