Stone Webster Sees Rapid Camp Wilson Progress
Stone & Webster and Texas representatives awarded contracts for nails roofing sewer pipe water pipe and sewer brick to firms in Birmingham Seguin and San Antonio. Lumber arrivals began with railroad ties for six miles of track as crews prep the cantonment while planners expect construction to start within days despite cautious optimism.
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San Antonio
Texas
Camp Wilson
Peden Iron & Steel Company
Thomas A. Carr
Stone & Webster Company
Cantonment
Carr
Suburbs May Seek Incorporation Into San Antonio
Property owners in Alamo Heights and nearby additions may petition the city to be incorporated as part of San Antonio. Fire protection cuts beyond city limits prompt discussion of joining the city. a meeting next Friday will gauge residents’ wishes. Assessed property value around 1.5 million dollars could fund continued fire service. residents may form a volunteer company to secure equipment and water services.
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Alamo Threights
Madeleine Terrace
Montclair
Washington Heights
Terrell Hills
City Commission
San Antonio
A. W. Hartman
Alamo Heights
Miss Giltedge Agreement Questioned In Nonsupport Jibe
Reginald and Algernon joke about Miss Giltedge in a quip from the New York Journal. The exchange hints at a disputed agreement and a possible nonsupport claim framed as a satire about social manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
Nuxated Iron Promises Strength for Men and Women
Dr. Howard James of New York proclaims Nuxated Iron energizes blood to transform food into tissue. He cites a patient’s remark and urges a two week trial with five grain tablets thrice daily after meals, then recheck strength. Sold by H. L. Wagner with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard James
Manhattan State Hospital of
New York
Brooklyn State Hospital
James
H. L. Wagner
Red Cross War Relief Campaign Reports $127000 Total
Campaign offices at 718 Gunter building remain open for several weeks to receive pledges and payments. W. M. Aikman takes charge, replacing E. E. Dilley. First pledges due July 1 with receipts sent to subscribers. Gifts from Camp Funston officers, Majestic Theater, and numerous others push the total to $127,000. A list of donors over $1000 is released. a tatting collar from an elderly donor is also promised to be sold to boost funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gunter Building
W. M. Aikman
E. E. Dilley
Aikman
Camp Funston
Majestic Theater
W. E. Stewart
San Antonio
Ae San Antonio Gas & Electric Co
George W. Brackenridge
City Brewery
Elizabeth Moore
S. A. Brewery Association
Frost
Central Trust Company
T. A. Coleman
Fort Sam Houston
Dixie Oil & Refining Company
A. B. Frank Company
Gunter Hotel
Greens
M. Halff & Bros
Halff Memorial Fund
Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt Co
D. W. Light
Lockwood National Bank
J. S. Lockwood
J. B. Martindale
D. & A. Oppenheimer
R. R. Russell
Navy and Marine Officers to Wear Uniforms July 4
Beginning July 4 all navy and marine corps officers and enlisted men must wear their uniforms. Applies to officers on duty in the Navy Department and to all those on board ship at navy yards or other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy and
Marine Corps
Navy
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Built-In Furniture at Steves Sash & Door Co
Local feature outlines built-in furniture options offered by Steves Sash and Door Co in New York. The piece highlights custom cabinetry and integrated shelving suited for kitchens and living spaces.
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Modern
Steves Sash & Door CO
A.y
Willett’s famous augmented orchestra at West End pavilion
Willett and his augmented orchestra will play a dance at the West End pavilion on Wednesday night July 4. Dancing begins promptly at 7 o'clock with the best music for dancing in the south.
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Willett
West End Pavilion
Automobile Strikes Boy Near East Houston Navarro Intersection
Lorenzo Sanchez, a resident of 312 El Paso street, was struck while crossing East Houston at Navarro on Saturday. He escaped serious injury and was taken home for medical care. John Adams, 17, was arrested by Officer Dulling for careless operation of an automobile.
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Lorenzo Sanchez
el Paso Street
Houston Street
Navarro Street
John Adams
Dance Sunday Night at Macdonna by Happy Hour Club
An advertisement notes a Sunday night dance at Macdonna hosted by the Happy Hour Social Club with music by Willett's Orchestra the original. The notice highlights an evening of social dancing and live orchestra entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonna
Happy Hour
Willett
Horace E. Wilson Lawyer Ad
Horace E. Wilson lawyer based at 607 508 State Bank Building Cr 8281 advertises legal services and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
O Connell Loan Co Bargains in Diamonds and Watches
O Connell Loan Co located at 112 East Houston Street advertises collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches, inviting curious customers to inspect items offered for loan or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
Car Stolen from Ben Dalby Found Stripped
Thieves took a five passenger Ford from Ben Dalby at 101 Pacific Avenue on Friday afternoon. The car was found Saturday afternoon largely stripped of three new tires seven inner tubes and a box of tools. No trace of the thieves has been found.
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Ben Dalby
Pacific Avenue
Palm Beach Suits at Hummel's Clothing Store
Palm Beach suits priced from 4.50 to 7.50 with extra pants available. About 2000 suits to choose from at Hummel's Clothing Store located at 305 West Commerce Street.
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Palm Beach
Hummel’s Clothing
W. Commerce St
Jewelry ad offers gold silver diamonds for trade or sale
A local advert promotes buying or trading old jewelry including gold silver diamonds and coins. The seller lists 315 Alamo Plaza as the contact location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Telegram seeks Mrs Burris in death notice
Lancaster Chief of Police received a telegram from Arthello Mossbury of Pawnee Illinois asking to locate Mrs Jesse Burris to inform her of her brother Frank Burris's death. The message said she recently arrived in San Antonio and may be staying at a hotel. Detectives could not determine her location.
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Burris
Lancaster
Arthello
West End Lake Pavilion Draws Crowds for Sunday Dance
West End Lake Pavilion attracts revelers with Sunday night dancing under a cool open air breeze. Willett's Music provides the entertainment, drawing a large crowd to the lakeside venue.
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West End Lake Pavillion
Willett
Ady
A block from high prices owes Jewelry Store
A brief notice states that a person or party is delinquent on payment to Jewelry Store located at 306 Main Ave, with actions pending for collection and possible legal follow up.
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Main Ave
Linden’s Suit Against Bexar County Delayed in Fee Bill Case
The suit by former District Attorney W C Linden challenging the counties fee bill as it affects district attorney accounting was continued by agreement before Judge J T Slader in the Seventy third district court. A vacation term hearing is anticipated.
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Linden
W. C. Linden
Bexar County
J. T. Slader
Seventy-third District Court
Jexery Cars 1 50 Per Hour Adv
Advertisement notes Jexery Cars charging 1.50 per hour. Mentions Cr 101 as a price or charge reference.
Dan Lewis Attorney at Law Address Line
Dan Lewis is an attorney at law with office at 414-16 Kampmann Building. Contact Travis 6413 for legal services.
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Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
Soldier liquor sale arrest by Officer Cruz Alba
A U S officer arrested Cruz Alba yesterday on charges of selling liquor to a soldier in uniform. John L. Dibrell made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Cruz Alba
John L. Dibrell
Arraignment Remands Defendant to County Jail
A deputy United States marshal arraigned the defendant before United States commissioner R. L. Edwards and remanded him to the county jail in default of a 300 bond to insure appearance before the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. L. Edwards
Federal Grand Jury
Clerks’ Pay Raised at Fort Sam Houston
Several clerks in the Southern Department offices at Fort Sam Houston receive pay increases under field service regulations. Three move from 1609 to 1800 yearly, five from 1400 to 1600, five from 1200 to 1400, and ten from 1000 to 1200 dollars.
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Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
Private loans and assets advertised at half price
An advertisement from 6 State Bank Building catalogs private loans with assets including diamonds autos and livestock offered at half value or lower, implying favorable terms or quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Clinton G Brown Lawyer Alamo Bank Blog
Clinton G Brown a lawyer associated with Alamo Bank Blog faces a criminal case reference Cr. 424 Adv withcharged allegations tied to banking matters and legal proceedings awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton G. Brown
Alamo Bank
Fire department makes two runs on brush fire and vehicle blaze
Firemen responded to two separate incidents Saturday afternoon. An alarm at 2 10 o clock reported a brush fire at 120 West Craig Place owned by L. J. Hart with no damage. Half an hour later a still alarm was raised at Merchants' Transfer on St. Marys street where an automobile truck caught fire but was checked before damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Craig Place
L. J. Hart
Merchants’ Transfer Company
St. Mary’s Street
Herman Sons Notice Fourth of July Band Concert
Fourth of July Band concert and speaking at 8 30 p m in the Garden for members and their family only Adv.
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Herman Sons
Come to Headquarters baseball team benefit dance
A benefit dance for the Headquarters baseball team is announced to be held Tuesday July 3 at the Army Post gymnasium. Witt's Orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Post Gymnasium
Witt’s Orch
Witt's Orch
Ady
Mexican man arrested for selling fake passports near consul
Police seized a Mexican man operating near the Mexican Consul General T. R. Beltran who sold improvised passes to Mexico at one dollar each. The contraband “passports” claimed to be safe conducts and the suspect had conducted a thriving business until Beltran alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Beltran
Mexico
Labor Day Concession Auction at Koehler Park
Concession rights for ham burgers hot dogs popcorn candy fruits and novelties will be sold to the highest bidder on Sunday July 15 at 10 o clock. Bids for full concession preferred and addressed to C F Russi Jr P O box 1113. Privileges limited to Koehler Park.
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Labor Day
C. F. Russi Jr
P. O
Koehler Park
New Members for Club Admitted at Travis Board Meeting
Six new members were admitted to the Travis Club: J. B. Townsend David L. Roberts John G. Woods J H Fredrickson Thomas A. Carr and Frank M. Canaday. A meeting of all certificate card and army members is set for 8 30 oclock Monday night.
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Travis Club
Board of
J. B. Townsend
David L. Roberts
John G. Woods
J. H. Fedrickson
Thomas A. Carr
Frank M. Canaday
Otto Zoller Career Moves Noted At Citizen Transfer
Otto Zoller is linked to an auto package and bag service with Citizen Transfer Co. The entry notes office involvement and references documents Tr. 2014 and resident Tr. 2926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Zoller
Citizen Transfer Co
Willett's Orchestra Crockett 3210 Drescher's Ad Band
Reeded ad listing Willett's Orchestra and Drescher's Orchestra with Cr. 2683 and Crockett 3210 credits. Compact classified entry indicating musical ensembles and catalog numbers for hiring or ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Crockett
Advy
Drescher’s Orchestra
Superfluous Hair Removal Ad Cited by Crockett and Gallagher
An old classified-style advertisement notes removal of superfluous hair using an electric needle. Mentions Crockett 4931 and Mrs. Gallagher as contact or signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Gallagher
Bushick Made Inspector for Texas Tax Division
Frank H. Bushick Sr. of San Antonio received his commission Saturday as inspector of income taxes for the Texas division of the Treasury Department. He was fairly honored in the appointment and his duties were outlined by officials.
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Bushick
Frank H. Bushick Sr
San Antonio
Texas Division
Treasury Department
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Named for Texas Division
The Texas division assigns a deputy collector with a special income tax task. The permanent post pays 2900 dollars yearly plus traveling expenses. San Antonio will be Mr. Bushick’s headquarters after civil service qualification.
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Internal Revenue
Texas
Bushick
Civil Service
San Antonio
Doctor Darrough to Lead Practice During Bliem's Absence
Pr Bliem announces that during his absence the practice will be in charge of Dr John Darrough who has been associated with him for three years He can be reached at Dr Bliem's office and residence phones.
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Pr. Bliem
John Darrough
Dr. Bliem
I Will Trust You, C. W. Davis, credit jeweler
A historical notice names C. W. Davis a credit jeweler located at 805 North Navarro Street in an ownership or trust related entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Davis
Credit Jeweler
N. Navarro St
Adv
We Print Let Us Print For You Ring Dulling
An advertisement notes printing services offered with emphasis on customization and quick turnaround for a customer seeking a ring dulling service and related engraving options. The ad highlights price points and a contact method.
Villa Rosa serves meals at 221 East Pecan Street
Local advertisement promotes Villa Rosa at 221 East Pecan Street as the city’s best value with meals at 35 cents and a Sunday dinner for 50 cents, highlighting convenient location just west of Travis Club.
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Villa Rosa
Pecan St
Travis Club
New Building to Be Erected for Johnston Motor Co
A contract by Mrs. Wilhelmina Kotula funds a two story brick and tile faced building on Avenue and Fourth Street for the Johnston Motor Company. The 140 by 100 foot structure will house the company on the second floor and part of the first at an estimated cost of about $40,000.
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Wilhelmina Kotula
Avenue
Fourth Street
Johnston Motor Company
Avenue C
New Leedy Bass Drum and Turkish Cymbals Ad Listed
Classified brief states a New Leedy bass drum and one pair of Turkish cymbals sold by Ady under Tr. 802.
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Ady
Ruth Law Wears Army Uniform in Army Recruiting
Ruth Law wins right to wear a regulation army uniform. She appears in khaki as a non commissioned recruiting officer and leaves tonight for Chicago to continue recruiting work.
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Miss Law
New York
Ruth Law
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Slayden Faces Opposition Over War Policies
Washington reports rising dissatisfaction in the Fourteenth District over the president's war measures conscription and food control bills. Slayden, who voted against them, plans a Texas trip amid calls for his reprieve or replacement as the 14th District nears a year from election.
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Washington, D. C
Fourteenth District
Slayden
Texas
Wash
Morgai Doors Steves Sash and Door Co
A smelters strike at Tooele Utah has been settled according to the U S Department of Labor as received today from John 1 Utah Smelte Strike on whom the department se Tooele in response to a request the governor of that state.
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Washington, D. C
Jun
Tooele
Utah
Dinner Request From Mistress By Maggie
Mi asks the mistress for dinner needs while the maid Maggie bleakly suggests a new set of dishes amid a tense room scene. Maggie laments nearly losing her nerve over the worn rug as she speaks.
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Stone & Webster
J W. Hucker
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
B. G. Barnes
R. J. Boyle
BH. Bruhn
Burleson
Royal Arch Masons
H. C. Carter
G. Davidson
Ethel T. Drought
Groogs National Bank
Guaranty State Bank
Adolph Herff
J. B. Herff
F. P. Herff
Hertzberg Jewelry Co
Household Furniture Co
Jjoske Bros
Alamo Oil & Refining Co
Army Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. F. Atkins
8. Beakley
S A. Barclay
R.L. Ball
Sam C. Bell
F. Z. Bishop
Emil Blum & Co
Dwight Book
R. P. Breeden
H. H. Brandan
J. Brooks
Buick Auto Co
N. H. Browne
Ian Cartwright
Campbell Lumber Co
Caffarelli Bros
Ed B. Carruth
E. B. Chandler
Commercial Loan & Trust Co
Commercial State Bank
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Creamery Dairy Co
Collins Co
City Club
L. G. Darley
J. E. Davenport
C. L. Davenport
Captain Davis and
George Eichlitz
Alamo Iron Works
Elks Lodge No. 216
Fish Company of Texas
Albert Freedrich
W. 8S. Furnish
Frank Bros
L. Frank Saddlery Co
C. C. Gibbs
Guggenheim-Goldsmith Co
Franz C. Groos
Thomas Goggan
Guarantee Shoe Co
Marshall Hicks
Silva Heimann
Fred Hummert
George Martin
R. N. Martindale
Merchants Ice & Cold Storage Co
J. Molesworth
McNeil Jewelry Co
Moody Sanitarium
Newton
Weller & Wagner
Newton, Weller & Wagner Co
Dan A. Oppenheimer
J. Patterson
Gen
James Parker
W. A. Petty
Theodore M. Plummer
C. T. Priest
H. C. Rees
W. M. Richter
Rotary Club of
W. B. Russ
A. A. & G. Railroad Co
San Antonio Grain Co
San Antonio Paper Co
San Antonio Portland Cement Co
San Antonio Printing Co
Searcy
L. L. Shropshire
W. C. Silliman
Sloan & Hagg
J. T. Sluder
John Stevens
William Steinhardt
Albert Steves Jr
J. J. Sterne
B. F. Stout
Stewart Title Guaranty Co
W. D. Syers
Dan Sullivan Jr
Southwestern Seating Co
Southern Ice & Cold Storage Co
A. B. Spencer & Co
Terrell & Terrell
Texas Guayule Co
Tinton Meat Co
Individua
Tirucewrons
King Furniture CO
Sicix Sess Refrigerators
Upson Board
Mephisto
Jeffrey
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Morgai, Doors
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