Women Serve Refreshments for Troops on the Move
The German Classics Reading Club led by Mrs. Richard Vander Stratten supplied food and drinks to nearly 2000 guardsmen en route to the border. New Hampshire and Third New York regiments stopped for posts and morale, while volunteers from Grace English and St. John's Lutheran churches, Boy Scouts, and local community members assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third New York
New Hampshire
Third
New York Infantry
National Guard
New York
Pharr
Dallas
Ohio
Missouri
Oklahoma
Boy Scouts
Louis Kayton
Bernard Asner
Lee Sule
Vernon Appleby
Raymond English
Myer Passur
Grace English
St. John's
H. C. J. Hartmann
Charles RB. Treuter
van Teel
J. J. Rheimer
Johnig
Fred Hummert
F. Mosebach
Inselman
W. Patch
R. W. Enck
A. B. Spencer
L. B. Clegg
Central Fund of the Red Cross
San Antonio
Red Cross Society
Clegg
National Association of Postmasters Concludes Convention
The National Association of Postmasters wraps up its 19th annual convention in Washington. Officer elections retain Colin M. Selph of St Louis as president Eugene E Shannon of Nashville Tenn as secretary and Frank C Stites of Harrisburg Pa as treasurer. A new name for the organization is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Association of Postmasters
Wilson
Colin M. Selph
St. Louis
Eugene 8. Shannon
Nashville, Tenn
Frank ¢. Stites
Harrisburg
Presidents Postmasters Convene in New Constitution Adopted
The National Association of Presidential Postmasters of the United States adopted a new constitution and elected vice presidents including Claude Weaver of Oklahoma City and B H Jones of Atlanta GA. The time and place for next year’s convention will be set later by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Presidential Postmasters of the
United States
Claude Weaver
Oklahoma City
B. H. Jones
Atlanta
Gas Well Spouts 300 Feet at Gulf Field North of Corpus Christi
Gas 300 feet high erupts from Gulf Production Company’s Guffey No. 3 well at White Point field north of Corpus Christi. Crews had kept it under control until today when they opened it to clean clogged pipes. Managers expect no trouble recapping the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Gulf Production Company
Guffey
White Point
Bagby Says Texans Ignore Politics Amid National Concerns
William T. Bagby, Ferguson and anti-submission floor leader in the Texas Legislature, notes low political interest across Lavaca county and predicts stronger support for anti-submission than two years ago. He says residents are content with state matters and plans a stop in Yoakum with a Thursday speech after a San Antonio visit at the Gunther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Bagby
Ferguson
Texas
Lavaca County
Bagby
Texas Railroads Report Higher Earnings in 11 Months
Income from operation rose from 19,624,393 to 24,709,285, a 5,066,891 increase or 25.80 percent for eleven months ending May 31, 1916, per a Texas railroad commission statement. Total operating revenue reached 103,310,553, up 5,673,805 or 5.91 percent. operating expenses grew 696,913 or .89 percent. freight revenue climbed to 73,036,248, up 4,903,589 or 7.20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Railroad Commission
Social Notes Highlight Harmony Club and Garden Parties
Regular card night at the Harmony Club opens a busy social week. Elect Eleanor Barclay hosts a swimming party at the Davis Club for Miss Marie Hefley of Fort Worth, with other social events including a Melon social at San Pedro Springs and multiple garden and roof party gatherings at St Anthony and Droughtfels. Names such as Miss Hefley, Mrs. Steven Bocock, Mrs. Harry Drought, Jarratt, and Consul General Han na appear amid plans for ice cream socials, candy serves, and a large host list for a Kelso entertaining evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Barclay
Davis Club
Marie Hefley
Fort, Worth
J. Ernest Jarratt
St Anthony
Fort Worth
Winchester Kelso
Philip Hanna
Mabel Hanna Davis
Kelso
Emmett Rountree
Joyce Stanfield
San Marcos
Hanna
Davis
J. W. Heard
Millar
Cardenas
Gonzales Trevino
T. T. van derHoeven
Hofstetter
Hermosillo
Mexico
Gaston Schmutts
Aguascalientes
Homer Coen
Durango
Alice Partee
St. Anthony
Sarah Kleberg
Misses Kleberg
Marjorie McGown
Josephine Woodhull
Katherine McGown
Catherine Franklin
Constance Bell
Jeanette Hagelstein
Ruth Shaw
Margaret Graham
Adelaide Campbell
Jean Aubrey
Eva Harper
Mary Aubrey
Marjorie Metcalfe
Marie Hefsey
Kathleen Timolat
Dorothy Swearingen
Mattie Terrell
Clara May Brooks
Evelyn Haile
Lucy Carr
Frank Paschal
Leroy Denman
Albert Engelke
Semp Russ
Warwick Field
Duval West
Chase Holland
Captain Howze
Gustave Pagenstecher
Lieutenant Rafferty
Ferdinand Groos
Arthur Wynne
Frank Hicks
Rupert Gresham
Alfred Ranney
Chester Mayes
San Antonio Women Aid Troops With Welcome Quest
Thousands of postcards carry greetings from San Antonio as women fundraisers report slow contributions to the general fund. The San Antonio Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, led by Mrs. C. P. Blank, greeted 800 New Hampshire guardsmen arriving for border duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ira Ogden
General Fund
R. H. Clifford
A. B. Spencer
Tryins
the Order of the Eastern Star
C. P. Blank
New Hampshire
International
Great Northern
Gets-It Corn Cure Promises Fast Pain Relief
Advert from Chicago Illinois extolling Gets-It corn cure as the world’s top seller. Claims quick 2 second application, no bandages or knives, and relief for all corns. Available 25 cents per bottle or via E Lawrence & Co Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Iil
Torpedo injury wounds Yoakum boy in windmill accident
Early Manning, son of the night marshal, found a railroad torpedo and carried it on a country trip. He placed it on a windmill platform, dropped a stone that exploded the torpedo, inflicting a severe side wound. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Zex
Early Manning
Miss Schelb Is Honored At Linen Shower
Miss Adele Schelb was honored with a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Theodore W. Schelb on a Wednesday afternoon. The refreshment table featured a kewpie ornament and green and white ribbons, with bridal slippers serving as plate favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schelb
Adele Schelb
Theodore W. Schelb
Monsoon Drowns 200 Fishermen Off Colombo
A large monsoon off Colombo Ceylon reportedly drowned about 200 fishermen. The storm swept a fishing fleet. over 100 boats did not return, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Colombo
Ceylon
Exchange Telegraph Company
City Fire Department Expands Extra List Significantly
The extra list for the local fire department grows, numbering about twenty men, the largest roster in years. Current members on the extra board serve to support active crews during peak periods.
Firemen Resignations Drive Drill School Purge
Chief Wright reports vacancies arise as regular firemen resign to join the United States government and due to the drill school. He says the training is strenuous, trimming the ranks to the most fit and thoroughfiremen, with many leaving as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wright
Allen's Foot-Ease and Foot-Base remedy notice
Advertises Allen's Foot-Fase powders for soak and rub to ease corns bunions and aching feet. Recommends sprinkling Allen's Foot-Base in shoes for frictionless comfort. Encourages taking a package on vacation with a free sample and lists Allen S. Olmstead as the address in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
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Piva
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Bert Willaims
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Thousand Isles
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Avenue C
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W. Commerce St
Selph
Hertzberg
Gouraud
T. Hopkins & Son
Harmony Club
Luther League of A &T. John’s Lutheran Church
San Pedro Springs
Woman's Relief Corps
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Steven E. Bocock
Argyle Avenue
Kansas City
Dorothy
Harry P. Drought
Droughtfels
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
Fred T. Bordwell
San Francisco
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Harry Landa
Bordwell
Paris
New Braunfels
Roy Campbell
Fairfax Janin
Carl J. Adler
Nineteenth Infantry
Edward Luce
Seventh Infantry
New York National Guard
Donald Douglass
Tom Connors
Arthur Tuttle
Battery C
Illinois National Guard
Yatuthigana
Bradfield
Lamar
Torpedo
Grafonola Outfit
the House OF
Isaac Bledsoe
Commerce Street
Grafondla Dept
Phone Crockett
ST. Anthony Roof
Henri Therrien
Elizabeth Valde
Paula Sigerist
Crockett
T. B. Baker
Kaufman
Cibolo Gravel Company
An P. Tracks
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Croker
Antonio
TO. S
Atevens
WATCH
Anville
P. Ry. Landa
Salado
M.K.T
Bracken
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