Budget Boost Keeps Police Control in Mayor's Hands
City commissioners approve amended budget raising total to 1 651 581 dollars up from the June draft, with 18 000 dollar net increase to widen West Trais street and fund street maintenance. Mayor Brown and allies push the measure despite objections, while a 28 000 dollar widening appropriation and a 10 year extension for the Texas Transportation Company franchise draw debate.
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Brown
West Traiis Et
Council
Citizens’ Training Camp
Missioner Kearny
West Fis Street
Korres
Eas
Poly
Kearny
Wests Street
Gar
Zarland
Avis Street
Texas Sportation Company
Fort Sam Houston
Mayor Brown
Commissioner Uhr
Uhr
Garland
Nolan
San Fernando
Los Moras
Brazoz
Warwick Boulevard
Edgar Schramm
Nolan Street
Central Fire and Police Station
Nacogdoches Street
Traction Company
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Advice favors plain coconut oil as a gentle shampoo alternative. It warns against alkaline soaps and says coconut oil provides rich lather with minimal residue, cleansing scalp and hair while leaving it soft, shiny, and easy to manage. It notes coconut oil is cheap and widely available.
Fancy White Marquisettes on Saturday Morning Sale
Saturday morning only, the store offers white novelty Marquisettes in stripe and bar patterns. Seventeen pieces available, ideal for light summer frocks. Regularly 15 and 17 cents per yard, now 9 cents per yard. Second Moor.
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Madras
Saturday Morning Silk Gloves Sale
Women’s pure thread silk gloves in white black and colors offered this Saturday morning. Colored sizes are incomplete and gloves have double tipped fingers. Visit Lae Saturday morning.
Purify Blood to Fight Catarrh Say Swift's S S S
The ad claims catarrh results from impure blood and promotes Swift Specifics S S S as a permanent cure by cleansing and strengthening the blood. It warns against local washes or sprays and urges readers to contact Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for advice and genuine product.
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Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
San Antonio Song Publish Costs Petition Referred
Henri Therrien asked for 150 dollars to cover publishing and distributing a municipal song in San Antonio. The petition was referred to Commissioner Lambert for consideration and report.
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L. A. Kerr
Henri Therrien
San Antonio
Lambert
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and health booster. It emphasizes the labeled quinine and iron formula and promotes the product as a tasteless solution.
Faulkner Elected Elks Grand Lodge Trustee Chairman
John J. Faulkner of East St. Louis Illinois was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the Grand Lodge of Elks at the meeting last night in Baltimore Maryland. George D. Locke of Rogers Arkansas was named vice chairman.
Health Rules From The Past For Longevity And Happiness
Advice urges sparing cooked food after forty and minimal meat. Emphasizes open air, fresh sleep, and a tablespoon of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in milk or water before meals and at night. Claims following rules brings health happiness and longer life. Adds note about Texas liquor laws.
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Duffy
Merchants endorse law against fictitious names swindling firms
The San Antonio Retail Merchants Association backed a proposed law to outlaw use of assumed names to swindle merchants. The Credit Men’s Association urged a legislative frame, to be presented next session. Emil Frank was elected a director, succeeding the late Sam Harris, and 14 joined the association.
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San Antonio Retail Merchants’ Association
Credit Men's Association
Emil Frank
Merchants’ Association
Frank
Sam Harris
Plan A 10 Day Camp For Kerrville
City Baraca-Philathea Union members approved a 10 day camp set for August 21 to 31 in Kerrville. The Westminister Church session heard talks on camp life sociability and the camp itself with a description of grounds by Carl Behring. Enrollments are already strong and a varied program is planned.
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Baracas
Philatheas
Westminster Church
Virginia Jenkins
Westminster
Baraca
Eagle Pass to Get Its First Daily Paper
Eagle Pass Texas July 14 announces plans for a new daily newspaper in the town. The venture marks the first daily publication for Eagle Pass, signaling expansion in local media.
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Tory
Daily Guide
Joseph O. Boehmer
No Guide
Mr. Boehmer
Eagle Pass
Tex
Theaters Spotlight Stars With Electric Name Above Doors
Theatrical managers favor placing a star’s name in electric lights above the door to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. The idea is said to deter performers from leaving by signaling their status and value within the venue.
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San Antonio Brewing Association
Lone Star Brewing Association
Southern Pacific
Gillette
Army Post
Elder Bros
Flores Street
A. G. Stark
Lady of the Lake Academy
Henry Elmendorf
New High School
Battery B. T. N. G
F. E. Harris
A. W. Seeligson
Jackson Street
San Antonio Loan and Trust Company
Wolff & Marx
The
Armour
Arcadia
Remner
Sylvia
Batiste
Empire
New York State
Eton
Knickerbockers
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Shell Goods
Whiting
the Manufacturers’ Club
City Baraca
Philathea
Kerrville
Horrick
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