City to test motor truck garbage collection plan
Commissioner Lambert announces a several week trial beginning Thursday using two light trucks with three trailers to collect city garbage in the business district and adjacent residences. The plan aims to save $15 000 to $25 000 annually and will test motorized collection ahead of a new incinerator installation.
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Lambert
Rock
Jones Avenue
Salado Creek
Bell
Garland
Helland
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Rochester
N. Y
Chase Negro in City Wide Long Run Catches Felon
City detectives White and Robinson set a two hour long pursuit through the east side alleys streets and private premises to capture a Negro wanted on felony theft charges. Police said the suspect had fifteen to twenty five guns and two drums stolen from a Boy Scout order. The man was tracked near East Commerce Street and arrested after a sprint across tracks fences and roads.
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White and Robinson
George Cage
East Commerce Street
Sera
Sayre Arrives in France for M. C. A. Work
Francis B. Sayre son-in-law of President Wilson has reached France to engage in Young Men’s Christian Association work for the duration of his service abroad.
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France
Francis B. Sayre
Wilson
Tampico Merchant Hosts San Antonio Newsboys Party
Harry Greer, Tampico ship chandler, invites San Antonio newsboys to a Friday 1 to 3 pm pool party and watermelon feast at Soledad natatorium. The event includes sandwiches and drinks, lifeguards and shallow water, with tickets issued by The Light. Greer, in San Antonio awaiting passports, aims to support local newsboys and their families.
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San Antonio
Harry Greer
Tampico
Mexico
Soledad
Mr. Greer
Light Office
News
C. T. Fincham
J. Scott Walling
Greer
Greer & Woollett, Grocers
Washington
New Bank Opens in South San Antonio
The First State Bank began operations in South San Antonio with a capital stock of 25000 dollars. Porter Smith was the first depositor on opening day. J. H. Bain serves as president with E. E. Hammond as vice president and J. H. Lorenz as cashier. Directors include J. H. Bain C. S. Fowler R. D. Barclay Porter Loring J. H. Lorenz and E. E. Hammond.
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First State Bank
San Antonio
Porter Smith
J. H. Bain
E. E. Hammond
J. H. Lorenz
Editorial group urges FTC takeover of paper mills
The National Editorial Association adopted resolutions urging the Federal Trade Commission to take over and operate the American print paper mills to reduce prices for the press during its annual Minneapolis convention on July 11.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Federal Trade Commission
National Editorial Association
Magnate built laundries chain not coal dust riches
In a Buffalo Express excerpt the magnate explains he grew wealth by opening a chain of laundries rather than mining. A new acquaintance asks if he owns stock in mines, to which he replies no.
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Buffalo Express
City to build Simpson Street bridge if funds allow
County Commissioner Covington and City officials visited the Simpson Street site to connect the San Antonio River bridge plan with South Side Park. They noted no bridge between South Alamo and Mitchell Streets and aimed to cross the river near the George Brackenridge High School. Heverman ordered city engineers to prepare a cost estimate under five thousand dollars.
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San Antonio
Simpson Street
Berg's Mill
J. H. Covingtop
Lambert
Heuverman
Lowther
Covington
South Alamo
Mitchell Streets
George Brackenridge High School
Heverman
Army Field Meet Planned by Three Camps This July
Inter camp athletics from Camps Wilson Funston and Kelly set a Saturday July 28 meet at a city park to be decided. The Army Y M C A Athletic Work secretaries will oversee the event with tryouts at the three camps on July 21. Over 500 noted athletes from the camps and more than 800 men training for championships are involved across camp company and individual events.
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Wilson, Funston and
Kelly
Army Y .M. C. A
C. C. Howard
Camp Kelly
A. W. Jones
Camp Wilson
G. E
Toronto lawyer lectures staff as office boy interjects
A Toronto lawyer admonishes staff from junior partner to the office boy Tommy. He overhears a colleague asking about salaries and replies with ten thousand a year. The scene unfolds on the same floor where the remark echoes, reflecting workplace dynamics.
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Toronto
Tommy
Texas Cotton Crop Needs Pickers Amid Rail Car Shortage
Texas faces a shortage of cotton pickers and railroad rolling stock as the Texas State Council of Defense mobilizes to relieve the strain. Officials expect about 4000 additional pickers and aim to retain 2000 African Americans in Texas instead of heading North, while railroads pledge joint action to speed shipments and coordinate equipment. A Santa Fe report from Galveston notes ships ready to move could resolve traffic, with steamship lines also mobilizing to southern ports.
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Texas State Council of Defense
Texas
Santa Fe Railroad
Galveston
Hair care tips sulfates free cocoanut oil remedy
The article promotes using plain refined coconut oil as a gentle hair cleanser instead of soap or commercial shampoos. It claims soap dries the scalp, makes hair brittle, and coconut oil cleanses, moisturizes, and adds shine. Also mentions a humorous classroom moment with extra Greek lines.
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Tampico Man
Soledad Natatorium
Palenr
Columbia Stellar Quartette
MY Own
United States
Grafonqola Department
The
Joske Store
Hurd
Joske
Ecd
Louisa
County
Plan Army Field Meet
Galsworthy
Barrie
Favol
Benson
White House
Herman Hagedorn
Irvin
Cobb
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Woodrow Wilson
Lel Leele
Henpeck
Boston Globe
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
Commerce Street
Alamo Plaza
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