San Antonio Women Endorse Hoover Cards Push
The Hoover Pledge card drive in San Antonio, led by the League for Women’s Service, provokes strong support as volunteers gather at National League headquarters to sign up. New precinct chairmen and workers are named as district needs expand and Tuesday aims to finalize a full volunteer roster.
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San Antonio
League For Women's Service
Roy Campbell
League For Wom
National League
Iater
Jogrephine Kincaid
Thomas Z. Barry
Fred E. Jones
H. L. Ransom
Elma Street
Wilmington Avenue
Lowing
Adelaide Mobell
Navarro
Travis
Pecanartin
Jefferson
Arin
B. Fenwick
St. Mary's
Fannin
Mrs. Drew
Precinct 49 Officers Named for Travis County
Street figures Mrs J J Stevens with Bonham and Nacogdoches Streets. Mrs B F Morris chairs Precinct 49. Assistants include Mrs E F Hunter Crockett 2426 and Mrs W L Herndon Travis 4547.
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J. J. Stevens
Bonham
Nacogdoches
B. F- Morris
Precinct
Travis
E. F. Hunter
Crockett
W. L. Herndon
Jitneys Get Bonds in San Antonio Shift
Summary of bond transition for jitneys in San Antonio as Western Indemnity cancels its bonds and Guardian Guaranty and Casualty Co takes over with identical terms. New bonds set personal injury liability to 5000 and total accident liability to 10000, with no property damage coverage. Mayor Bell notes need for property damage provision.
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San Antonio
Western Indemnity Company
Bell
Guardian Guaranty and Casualty Company
Salt Lake City
Port O Connor Assembly Travel Deal Ad
An advertisement promotes a Methodist Assembly trip to Port O Connor with a $6.95 round trip fare via Southern Pacific. The offer highlights affordable transportation for attendees planning the event.
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Port O'Connor
Methodist Assembly
Southern Pacific
Wireless plant dismantled at New Braunfels
Special agents of the Department of Justice last week confiscated and dismantled a wireless plant at New Braunfels owned by a 14 year old boy. The plant was not powerful but operated against Washington orders. Two soldiers aided by providing the initial tip. Agents learned of the operation after hearing the crackling as the plant ran, and questioned the driver before acting.
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Department of Justice
New Braunfels
Robert L. Barnes
Bureau
Washington
Barnes
Faelish Silk Improves Gas Mantle Durability and Elasticity
Faelish experiments show artificial silk enhances incandescent gas mantles increasing durability and elasticity compared with traditional materials. The study indicates potential for longer-lasting mantles in lighting devices and industrial use.
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Coeee
San Antonio aids Belgian children with penny war fund
The San Antonio Light joins the Happy Tribe Million Penny War Fund to raise pennies from Southwest Texas children for Belgian and French children affected by war. The Red Cross will distribute the $10,000 total, with proceeds via pennies sent to The Light and forwarded to Des Moines.
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U. S
Red Cross
Little Kingdom
Seas
San Antonio
Texas
Happy Tribe
Belgium
Des Moines
Tow‘a
United States
Germany
France
San Antonio Light
The
Light
Association of Newspapers
Flanders
Iowa
Ferguson
Salvage May Reduce Oppenheimer Damage
Fire damage to the J. Oppenheimer Wholesale Grocery building may drop from initial estimates as salvage on stock could cut the expected loss by about half. Total damage likely over 100000 with inventory and building damage to be finalized. insurance covers 150000. rebuilding to be fireproofed pending investigation and code limits.
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Oppenheimer
J. Oppenheimer Wholesale Grocery Company
McNeel
D. & A. Oppenheimer Banking Company
Henry Oppenheimer
D. & A. Oppenheimer
Texas Faces Farm Labor Conscription Threat
Texas farm labor expert T C Jennings warns War Department plans to conscript farm workers would hurt the state. He cites current shortages and a projected need of several hundred thousand laborers by August 15 to pick the cotton crop, risking unharvested cotton.
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Austin
Tex
War Department
Texas
T. C. Jennings
State Department of Labor
W. J. Spillman
Office of Farm Management
Federal Department of Agriculture
Jennings
Hustling not paying as Grindstone's notices fail
Samuel Grindstone pushed a modern hustle with large Do it now notices but a week later workers ignore them and steal from the cash drawer. His attempt to speed up labor ends in losses as staff seek raises and new jobs and the safe is broken.
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Samuel Grindstone
Eek Grind
Wife urges drafting husband in San Antonio tale
A San Antonio woman writes from a Canada summer resort asking Sheriff Tobin to draft her 21 year old husband into the regular army. She says he has avoided service by relying on her but intends to support herself and wants him disciplined. Federal authorities are reviewing his registration status and may compel compliance.
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National Army
Tobin
Canada
Bexar County
Tex
San Antonio
America
City Firemen to Receive Vacations Under New Texas Law
San Antonio will grant paid vacations to firefighters in cities with 30 000 or more population as required by a Texas law deemed legal after a special session. The plan uses motorization to cut costs and free chauffeurs for regular fireman duties allowing two weeks off without budget increase.
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San Antonio
Texas
D. A. McAskill
Bell
State Tax Board Defers Meeting In Texas
The state tax board in Austin defers its meeting to the latter part of the month due to tax assessors not submitting county property valuations. Of 247 counties only 150 have reported. When held, the meeting will fix the state tax rate and the school tax rate.
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State Tax Board
Austin
Tex
Stone Coffins Save Money Says Irisman In Jest
An excavated district finds a coffin shaped stone and workmen joke on stone coffins to save money. An Irisman quips a stone coffin would last a dead man all his life, sparking laughter among the crowd.
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London
Black and White Ointment Promises Light Skin From Plough Co
Advertises Plough's Black and White Ointment as a skin whitening remedy used by thousands to clear blemishes and lighten dark or sallow skin. Claims to produce a delicate, heal-thy tint and soft complexion. 25 cents for one box or six for $1. Memphis and San Antonio distribution noted with local agents listed.
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Address Plough Chemical Co
Dept
Memphis
Ténn
San Antonio
Tex
People’s Drug Store
Ady
Y M C A Orders 8 Army Y Buildings in South
The Army Y M C A ordered construction of six buildings at Alexandria Louisiana designated as a national guard camp under the Southern Department with HQ at San Antonio. Two more brigade type buildings are planned at Fort Logan H. Roofs Little Rock Arkansas totaling nine structures for enlisted men a central auditorium and a camp secretary HQ. Five Alexandria buildings cost about 1600 dollars each with outdoor stages and screens. The secretary's HQ includes living quarters and a conference room for 36 secretaries.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Alexandria
National Guard
Southern Department
San Antonio
Fort Logan H
Little Rock
Ark
Robinson Resigns From Bank Presidency in Austin
John H. Robinson Jr., longtime president of the State National Bank of Austin, resigns from his post as of July 16 in Austin Texas. The bank board and executive team will lead the transition while a successor is named.
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Robinson
Walter Bremond
Austin
Tex
John H. Robinson Jr
State National Bank of
Ju Cy Wine Ad Promises Cold Bottles for All Occasions
An advertisement touts Ju Cy Wine with the slogan Everybody likes Ju Cy Wine at home or at work. It emphasizes cold bottles and a 5c price point for handy enjoyment in any setting.
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Sybil Sanderson Fagan
Columbia Symphony Orchestra
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