San Antonio River Could Be Made Navigable
Washington January 31 Senator Morris Sheppard urges a study of making the San Antonio River navigable to boost San Antonio and Southwest Texas. He asks the Chamber of Commerce to gauge local sentiment before government engineers inspect the river from headwaters to mouth.
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Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Morris Sheppard
Germany
France
United States
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Liver Cleansing
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury and harmful, causes bone damage, and prompts severe nausea, urging readers to try the vegetable-based remedy with a money-back guarantee.
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Dodson
Break Up Bronchial Coughs and Bronchial Remedies
Promote Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant sold by H. L. Wagner's Drug Store with a money back guarantee. Claims it cures severe coughs colds whooping cough and bronchitis and is economical, making a pint from 50 cents worth of medicine with sugar and water.
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Schiffmann
H. L. Wagner
Cuticura Heals Chronic Tetter Finds Relief
Mrs. J. R. Farrow of Bristol Tennessee describes chronic hand and facial tetter dermatitis improved by a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She later purchased a box and soap and reports complete healing within two months. Advertisement for Cuticura with address in 1915.
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J. R. Farrow
Windsor Ave
Bristol, Tenn
Texas river improvement eyed by Senator Sheppard
Senator Sheppard as a Senate commerce committee member pushes examination of the San Antonio river to assess navigation feasibility and potential federal cooperation for harbor and canal projects in Texas. He notes water transport lowers inland rates and cites current freight disparities urging river, harbor, and canal development. He vows to push the project with Army engineers if feasible.
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San Antonio
Senate Committee On Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Sheppard
France
German Empire
Memphis
New Orleans
Dallas
Galveston
Army Engineers
Senate
Senate Rivers and Harbors Committee
Thief Frightened by Homeowner Firefight at Chicken Coop
R N Garrett of 3202 West Commerce street fired a 45 caliber pistol at a thief trying to raid his chicken coop. The intruder fled amid bullets. Police could not track him. Two Mexicans, ages 17 and 35, were arrested nearby with nine chickens and confessed to robbing two coops. Investigators link the pair to several recent thefts.
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Thad Smith
Fay C. Higgins
Pendleton Avenue
Brackenridge Park
A. G. Lossmoore
Laredo
North Flores
Hackberry
van Ness
Griffin
E. Yamtors
South Pinto Street
David Friedlander
South Flores Street
West Commerce Street
Market House
Hattie Jones
Refugio Street
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Jackson
R. N. Garrett
West
Commerce Street
Garrett
Trevino
Diaz
Yantis
Slashed Across Hand in Roadside Hold-Up
Ernest Cadena of 1147 Culebra avenue was attacked by a knife armed highwayman on Fredericksburg road at 4 am Monday. He fought off the assailant but suffered a non serious knife wound to his right hand. Detectives searched the area but left without traces of the assailant.
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Ernest Cadena
Culebra Avenue
Fredericksburg
Cadena
Grand Ball by Willetts Orchestra at Fest Hall
Willetts Orchestra hosts a grand ball at Fest Hall on Thursday night February 3. Admission is 25 cents with advance notice advertised.
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Willetts Orchestra
Fest Hall
Property Owners Meeting On Warwick Boulevard Improvements
Dr M A Forbes calls meeting of Warwick boulevard property owners at Hunstock school Tuesday night at 7 30 to discuss bids for street improvements. A committee may be named to confer with Mayor Brown and city commissioners on preferred paving material. Citizens express readiness to accept material approved by the commissioners.
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Warwick Boulevard
M. A. Forbes
Hunstock School
Brown
Overland Auto Livery Ad and Dentist Notice
An Overland Auto Livery listing appears with address 216 Soledad St and rates 1.5 cents and 2 cents per hour for service. A separate note mentions Dr J K Foster, a dentist in Gibbs brig.
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Overland Auto
Soledad St
J. K. Foster
Gibbs Brig
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry Ad
O’Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston Street offers loans on diamonds watches and jewelry as advertised.
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O’connell Loan Co
Houston Street
Medical and Cosmetic Massage in Hicks Bidg
Advertises medical and cosmetic massage services at Hicks Building with messenger boys delivering notices. Contact via Phones 101.
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Hicks Bidg
Messenger Boys
Funeral For Juan Frerich In Castroville
Chief Deputy Sheriff James Galbreath traveled to Castroville Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Juan Frerich a 35 year old rancher and local businessman who died suddenly Saturday night. The service was set for 3 PM with burial in Castroville Cemetery.
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James Galbreath
Castroville
Juan Frerich
Mr. Galbreath
Mrs. Frerich
Mr. Frerich
Elgin Waltham Watches Sold on Easy Payments
Co. W. Davis offers Elgin and Waltham watches with easy payment terms Cr. 6114.
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W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham
Sewer Connections and Plumbing
W. G. Schuwirth & Co. located at 231 W Commerce St offers sewer connections and plumbing services with contact Crockett 641.
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W. G. Schuwirth & Co
W. Commerce St
Crockett
Red Swan Coffee Earns Rave From Satisfied Customers
Satisfied customers praise Red Swan Coffee to friends, highlighting Reinhard and Co as trusted graduated roasters and recommending the brand for quality beverages and service.
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Reinhard&Co
McKinney Case Goes to Trial in 1915 Killing
George McKinney charged with killing Alice Parrish faced a Monday morning trial in the Thirty-seventh district court. A jury was drawn from a special venire of 200 men to hear the case.
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McKinney
George McKinney
Alice Parrish
Thirty
Boston Tunch Oyster House Ad
Boston Tunch offers a best 25c meal with fresh oysters at 20c a dozen at 104 E Houston. Local advert highlights value and location for quick meals and shellfish lovers.
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Boston
E. Houston
Auto Livery Rates At Cowles Crockett 342
New listing shows Cowles Auto Livery at Crockett 342 offering rates of 1.50 and 2 dollars per hour for vehicle use.
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Cowles Auto
Crockett
Alamo Jewelry Co Advertises Gold and Jewelry Trade
We buy or take in trade your old gold silver diamonds and old coins. Alamo Jewelry Co. 316 omnre Vv.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
1917 Calendars Offer From Dulling Printing Co
The Dulling Printing Co offers 600 samples of 1917 calendars described as beauties starting at $5 per 100, delivered prepaid. Orders via phone Crockett 3338 or can be picked up at 181 Losoya Street.
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Dulling Printing Co
Crockett
Losoya Street
Auto stolen from Keilman recovered in Victoria
Sheriff John W. Tobin received a Monday morning message from Victoria reporting that the automobile stolen from W. H. Keilman on January 12 had been found in Victoria. Officers there were pursuing the suspects involved in the theft.
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John W. Tobin
Victoria
W. H. Keilman
Joske's Spring Styles Display New Tailour Frocks Show
San Antonio announces spring fashion at Joske's with The New Tailour Suits and Frocks Show. Silk taffeta and Georgette crepe ensembles feature pannier silhouettes, bolero and tunic details in colors from sunset pink to navy, offered from 20 to 75 dollars.
New Coat Suits In Styles Women Will Like
The new coat suits offer semi fitting and rippled skirts, dressy and demi tailored looks, belted capes, and boxy or loose styles. Fabrics range from gabardines and French serge to tapestries of checks, stripes, plaids, and mixtures. Colors include tan gray rose blue green navy and white, price range 20 to 100 dollars.
New Blouses Priced 3.98 to 20.00
A display of new blouses offers sheer Georgette and silk crepe de chine in bewitching effects. Soiree striped and plaid silks feature lace trims with bright colors like sunset rose maize peach Ceil blue orchid and Nile. Frills and novel styles highlighted.
New Skirt Styles Range from Five to Twenty Dollars
The Joske Store offers dressy skirts in silk taf feta and faille and sport skirts in Jersey knit, French flannel, novelty plaids and stripes. Circular and semi circular shapes lead the vogue with gored and draped forms in high favor, plus tunic and panel effects. Prices run five to twenty dollars.
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Joske
Spring Coats Feature Semi Fitted and Loose Styles
The vogue for spring coats mixes semi fitted and loose silhouettes with belted options. Fabrics include white and novelty check chinchillas and velvet corduroys in pastel hues like rose blue maize peach and orange. Some designs showcase military collars turn back cuffs or cape trends.
Luncheon Brings Forty Nine San Antonio Clubwomen and Manufacturers Together
Arrangements set for a Tuesday luncheon at the Manufacturers' Club featuring presidents of forty nine women's clubs in San Antonio. The event aims to showcase home made products and foster collaboration between club leaders and local manufacturers. G S McElroy and participating manufacturers will host, with the Made in San Antonio committee coordinating plans and menu.
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San Antonio
G. 8S. McElroy
Manufacturers’ Club
W. E. Hayman
Walter Steves
G. G. Geyer
R. Elliott Jones
C. C. Lees
The
Woman's Club
G. P. Robinson
History Club
K Hertzberg
Tuesday Musical Club
Thirza Bellinger
Self-culture Club
W.S. Anthony
Phoenix Club
Reagan
Sorosis Club
J. H. Savage
Southern Association of Collegewomen
W. W. Walling
Johnson Mothers’ Club
Breweries to Pay $281000 Ouster Suit Penalties
Texas breweries owe penalties totaling 281000 under the ouster suit filed in Sulphur Springs District Court. The money will be paid into the state treasury within a day or two and is planned to fund Confederate pensions.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Breweries
Sulphur Springs
Patent Covers Bone Shaped Dog Biscuit Manufacture
Patent covers the production of dog biscuits molded as bones. Camphor cultivation is under experimental growth by several planters in Sumatra to assess yields and potential uses.
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Sumatra
Aviation Field Near Fort Sam Houston Readied for Flights
The army aviation station north of Fort Sam Houston nears readiness for regular aerial experimentation within a week or ten days. Capt. Benjamin D. Fouloing says a corps of men is preparing the field and buildings, with lighting and sewerage incomplete, while unfavourable weather has limited flying.
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Army Aviation
Fort Sam Houston
Aviation Corps
Army
Benjamin D. Fouloig
Greatest Blood Remedy S S S for the Blood
Swift Specific Co advertises S S S as a universal blood purifier from roots herbs and barks. It claims to cleanse the blood, cure skin eruptions and deep seated disorders like rheumatism catarrh and scrofula with a strong health improving effect. Local ad copy urges readers to write Atlanta Ga for details.
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Ss S. S
Swift
Atlanta
Luling Cotton Market Totals Reported
In Luling Texas on January 31 about 12 500 bales of cotton have been marketed to date the public weighers announce. The Luling cotton compress has pressed nearly 16 000 bales.
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Luling
Tex
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Mothers’ Culture and Training Club
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Graduate Kindergartners’ Club
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M. D
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