Navy League forms women section to promote patriotism
The Woman's Section of the Navy League was organized at the Menger Hotel to educate the public on the navy and defense. Col. Diehl presided, about 50 women signed the pledge to think talk and work for patriotism, with future organization planned.
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Navy League
Menger Hotel
Congress
Navy
Charless. Dieh
San Antonio
J. C. Griswold
Gladys C. Kane
New York
Diehl
Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a soothing remedy for pregnancy. It claims to relax stomach muscles, reduce strain, and calm the mother leading up to birth, urging readers to consult a druggist and request a free prospectus from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
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Bradfield Regttor Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Rite Today
Mexican Held in Beeville Over anti-soldier Remarks
A well known local Mexican was jailed by Chief Eidson for safe keeping after remarks about soldiers on their way to the border on five trains sparked fear of violence. He allegedly said he hoped all soldiers would be killed and told the chief Americans would not fight. Other Mexicans are being closely watched.
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Beeville
Tex
Eidson
throughBeeville
Much Building in June Improvments Authorized
Building in San Antonio during June reached a value of 109425 dollars, up 11100 from the prior year, with 165 permits issued in 30 days. The Seventh ward had the most permits at 43, while the Fourth ward shows the highest value at 40450 dollars.
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San Antonio
John L. Richter
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
Key Kash
Rice Growers Complaint Prompts Texas Water Conference
State Board of Engineers returned from Texas City after a conference with Matagorda county rice growers and canal owners. They discussed water distribution methods amid complaints and are compiling a report likely to propose an equitable allocation of water.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Engineers
Texas City
Matagorda County
Cuticura Heals Severe Scalp Trouble in Six Weeks
Mrs. W. A. Adams of Richwood Virginia describes chronic itching burning scalp soreness and hair loss. After using a free Cuticura sample and two boxes of ointment with Cuticura Soap her scalp condition fully healed in about six weeks. Free samples by mail via Cuticura Boston.
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Cuthura
W. A. Adams
Cedar St
Richwood
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
San Antonio Women Welcome Troops With Red Cross Refreshments
San Antonio women organize moonlight watermelon feasts and cold drinks for troops passing through Fort Sam Houston and at depots. Local chambers donate funds to buy refreshments while committees from Red Cross and church groups staff trains and depots, receiving high praise from soldiers and officers.
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Fort Sam Houston
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Alfred Ward
Charles Schreiner
L. H. Browne
Ira Ogden
Charles Hugh Burns
Henry Bruns
Muriel Eokernot
Margaret Graham
Alice Partee
Constance Ball
Laurel Clarkson
Catherine Franklin
Marjorie McGown
Kathherine McGown
Jean Aubrey
Eleanor Barclay
Josephine Woodhull
Marjorie Metcalfe
Phillis Clarkson
County Grooms River Drive Strip For City Use
Bexar County to donate a 235 foot river strip adjoining the rock quarry as right of way for the river drive. A Monday conference with County Judge Davis Acting Mayor Lambert and citizens yielded agreement on the strip. The city seeks the full ten acres as a general link between Rock Quarry and Brackenridge Parks, with county action pending.
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Bexar County
Rock Quarry
Davis
Lambert
Brackenridge Parks
St. Louis
La Superba Brand Olive Oil Ads Mixed Prices
An advertisement lists La Superba Brand pressed from Sudan ripe olives with pure imported Italian olive oil. It shows quart tins 90c, pint tins 74c, 1 pint tins 30c, 16-oz bottles 16c, 8-oz bottles 80c, 4-oz bottles 45c, 4le eo euee . 66c 306 -23¢.
Brackenridge Park Drives Plan Replaces Josephine Route
A drift toward a public driveway within Brackenridge Park ends the Josephine street route after a landowner refused right of way. The new access will be integrated into park drives as officials pursue cost saving construction. Governor Ferguson's Fourth of July campaign stops are noted with plans to return to Austin midweek.
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Josephine Street
Josephine
Brackenridge Park
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Amarillo
C. H. McGregor
C. C. Mc
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