Closing Up Tax Rolls In San Antonio County
County tax official Albert Hath and Torena prepare to estimate Bexar county taxable wealth for July 16 filing with the comptroller. State tax card sets rates by July 1 to 2. Huth expects a rise well over 4 million but with no exact figure released. Each county must file estate data by June 15, and big counties like Bexar lead in readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Hath
Torena
Lng
Bexar County
Huth
Mr. Huth
Elks to Elect Officers in Grand Lodge Session
In Los Angeles the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened its session to elect officers. It was conceded that James R. Nicholson of Springfield Massachusetts and Charles Black of Oklahoma were among those considered for exalted ruler and inner guard respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
James R. Nicholson
Springfield
Mass
Charles Black
Oklahoma
Risurated Magnesia Relief For Digestive Upsets
Saturated magnesium product advertised to ease stomach disorders starting with excess acidity. Claims quick relief of gastritis heartburn gas and belching. Marketed by druggists in powder or tablet form with pricing details noted.
Walker Named Sidewalk Commissioner in Snyder City
The Snyder city council created a new sidewalk commissioner post with a 1000 annual salary. RK Walker, longtime park commissioner, was named to the role to press property owners to build sidewalks and improve park-fronting walkways. The move, tied to paving plans along Sycamore and nearby streets, aims to handle heavy traffic to the depot with asphalt or brick options and costs shared with a railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. Walker
Ray Lambert
Cormunlaner
Burger Parks
Walker
Owurtel Flores
Durlved Thrush
A. J. Jones
Mr. Walker
Ifwan
Hye
MiWeattons
Varitte
Gilveston
Harrisburg
San
Kearny
Talk and Company
Gray
Arsebay
Fourth
Ads Avenue
New Braunfels Avenue
Brown
Iin
Steves
Fett- Hans
Gilney
Masons debate new falonies and relief funds at Shrine session
In Seattle the forty first Imperial Council session of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opened with two major items. Consideration of creating new falonies in Knoxville Houston Roanoke and Manila and a War Relief Association report detailing 865 090 raised for families of brothers wounded in Europe. The council called for continued relief funding into the postwar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Knoxville
Tenn
Houston
Tex
Roanoke
Manila
Association of the
United States
Imperial Council of the Nobles of
Mystic Shrine
War Relief Association
Success of a Medicine in All Towns and Cities
A tale extols Jill the elthure doctor and Wight proving skill with Lydie EB Plakham's Vegetable Compound. It claims this remedy reaches almost every city town and foreign poultice, with women praised for its effects and rest restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Lydie
Plakham
Unnecessary Risk Explained by Bryan
Bryan explains his stance on unnecessary risk amid the German note. He states travelers should avoid voyages on belligerent ships or neutral ships carrying ammunition to prevent endangering the country. He argues patriotism requires citizens to avoid risks that could involve the United States in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermosa Beage
Cal
William
Bryan
Mbmarines
Crepe on Lille Statue Attracts Monument Decorators
Attaches of the pontesnat commemorate the Bastille anniversary by wreathing the Lille monument in crape each year on July 14. Lille, capital of Nord, was cited as seized by Germany in 1871 and later recaptured. Saint-Quentin? details reflect a French region context during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrasshars
Bastille
Paris
Lille
Stregsbure
Wiechplint
Alsace- Lorraine
France
Germany
Nord
Flanders
Choctaw Crew Safe After Wreck Off Presqu Isle
The Choctaw steamer wrecked off Presqu Isle in Lake Huron while upbound with coal collided with the Wahcandah and sank. The Wahcandah rode out the crash with a large hole in her side but remained afloat and rescued Choctaw’s crew, with losses estimated at 137000 dollars for cargo and vessel. Reports earlier claimed Choctaw crew drownings, but survivors arrived at Garnis Ont aboard Wahcandah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanues
Port Huron
Mich
Cheries Fox
Clevelong Chffg Iron Company
Presqus Isle
Take Huron
Garnis
Ont
Levee Bond Amendment Prompts Texas Reclamation Debate
Governor Torguxan backs a proposed amendment to authorize levee and drainage bonds at four percent of assessed property values, extending the 2 percent cap. State Reclamation Engineer A A Stiles argues the plan will reclaim vast overflowed lands, boosting value and safety, while shifting costs to landowners owning such lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amstin
Torguxan Haa
Hla
A A. Stiles
Tos
Fox
Texas
New Jersey
Connecticut
Flyer Valley
Cotiik
Hilla
Middle
Pathan
Trans
Pecos
Artilal A. Stile
Faghivet
Ringworm on Dir Head Woman Seeks Cure
A readable fragment describes a woman with a ringworm growth on the back of her head. She reports dryness and itching, tried sulfur paste, sympathetic remedies, and Cuticura Soap and Ointment with limited relief after two weeks. Signed by Mira L A Weagie of 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Befors T
Mira. L.A Weagie
Coy
Rotary Club Outing Will Send Kids to San Jose Pools
A Rotary Club outing gathers San Antonio youths for a journey by newsboys parade to the San Jose bathing area. The event features a band, mounted police, swimming, a pole climbing contest, and refreshments after a day of sports with supervision by Ross Boles, probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menitera
TrotaryChub
Alleet
Pat
Rotary Club
Ue Tewshays
Ely
San Joxo
San Antonio
San Fernando Cathedral
Epeclal
San Jose
Elis
Tom Lyons
Ross Boles
Government to End Welsh Strike Under War Act
The British Government will apply the Munitions of War Act to the South Wales strike, targeting transport, production and supply of munitions. The decision was announced in the House of Commons by Walter Inchman, president of the Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tay
South Wales
House of Commons
Walter Incham
Board of Trade
Taxable values show sight gain in Texas counties
Tax assessors report most Texas counties show small increases in 1915 valuations while several large counties await final figures. Early totals for Austin, Bowie, Hall, Nueces and others indicate mixed movement with some increases and declines. Major counties Morris, Dallas and Galveston have yet to report full estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ratahio
Campares
Camptrallers
Austin
Ereas
Firth
Bowie
Byuiwater
Wereant
Inerrase
Tom Gren
Ancrrase
Whoaler
Pure Food Commission probes dairy and cattle firm bids
In Austin on July 18 the Pure Food Commission reviewed actions by dairy and cattle firms amid violations alleged under the Pure Food Law. Hearings included testing multiple violations across Texas sites as commissioners consider permits for reservoir installations and compliance with regulatory standards. The board promised a decision after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH Department
Tria
Manny Testes
Kory Werth
Puteeting
Str Antonio
Texarinina
Austin
Tex
Asta
Stockton
Fishor Cattle Company
Pecos County
Hermisasion
Nay Again Tries Torpedo Netting in Navy Effort
Fragmented report describes naval experiments with torpedo nets around a battleship to deter submarines. British and American efforts are noted, with nets intended to thicken defense though effectiveness remains debated. The item also mentions bank capitalization in Texas with charter amendments and capital increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Co
Navy Department
Navy
Triumph
Xyme
Dardanelles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Levine
Silck
Alamo Plaza
Avessar
ELKS
Grand Lodge
T. D
Pusey
Phair
Taranen
Wiig
Stat Snyder
Council
Southern Pacific
Anbon
Mingle Lathan
Jon Riowart
Sorder
Latham
W. H. Latham
Colorado
Aitchell County
BM. Latham
Stewart
Jauram
Snydar
Stur-ing County
du My Maschine
Demas
Lathom
Sade
Masons
Order
Europe
Jill
Pittles
Almast
Tuinlet
America
Woll
U.S
Crepe
Ferguson
Confederation
Ulvielox
United Confederate Veterans
Tes
Breckenridge
Stephens County
West Texas Normals
State Inspector of
W. HK. Hendrickson
Canyon
West Texas State Normal
Issacs
Overnor Verguson
Congress
D. J. Lufiran
Dallas County
Stufhian
Deen Sven
Everal Hausung Gee
Finn
Civske
Stiles
Eing Uy
Kar
Ubsay
Amen
Moll
Doyte Ty Boweon
Newsies
Minigh
Itia Lomond
Vormanding
Bavuy
Togati
Elabilty
Serre
Here Bros. CO
Goodall Palm Beach
Ciothey
Lear Ome
Gentine Palm Beach
Nay
Helstore
Loavice & Ole
Sutherland Springs
Fellingimty
Teackteriity Bank
Cspital Austin
Faly
Btain
Inet State Bank of Arneketteitto
Durham
Bull Durham
Bull” Durham
Delham, N. C
THE
American Tobacco Company
Ash
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!