Labor shortage prompts draft of hundreds of workers
The Chamber of Commerce, at the request of Stone and Webster Construction, seeks immediate help from F. H. Carson to recruit several hundred Mexicans and unskilled laborers. Drought areas will supply surplus labor, paid about 20 cents an hour, averaging $2 daily. Texas regions and others will be tapped, as carpenters remain in short supply despite high wages drawing many workers weekly.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stone & Webster Construction Company
F. H. Carson
Texas
Chamber
Stone & Webster
Port O Connor Methodist Assembly Bus Fare Ad
Advertisement promotes a round trip to Port O Connor for the Methodist Assembly at $6.95 via Southern Pacific with travel details and fare.
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Port O'Connor
The
Methodist Assembly
Southern Pacific
Exemption Question Puts Spotlight on Home Front Fare
A Baltimore American quip questions how a husband can claim exemption to military service when he appears unable to handle ordinary duties at home, highlighting social tensions around wartime draft policies and gender roles.
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Baltimore American
Dr Goddes to Visit Grace Lutherans for Jubilee Events
Dr C B Goddes former Grace English Lutheran pastor and jubilee committee member will visit Grace Church July 21 to 27. He speaks at Brackenridge Park picnic July 21 and again at Grace Church July 22. He tours the Texas district for the Reformation celebration and supports a jubilee fund targeting 250000 dollars.
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C. B. Goddes
Grace English Lutheran Church
Grace Church
Goddes
Brackenridge Park
Grace Luthera, Church
Texas
San Antonio
Goddeg
General
Child Dies After Jitney Collision on South Alamo Street
Four year old Santos Vasquez died at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital after being struck in the 200 block of South Alamo Street by a jitney. Chauffeur J. Andrade, 19, of 220 Raymond Street, is under arrest. Vasquez suffered a fractured skull. funeral set for 6 pm Friday on Delkers Street with burial at San Fernando Cemetery.
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Santos Vasquez
Vicente Vasquez
Decikers Street
Physicians’ & Surgeons
J. Andrade
Raymond Street
Alamo Street
Engiehardat
Delkers Street
San Fernando Cemetery
CLAIM BAD EGGS SOLD
Five complaints charging defendants with offering bad eggs for sale were filed in Justice Courts as the city enforces pure food laws. Health officer Dr. W A King says the egg supply will be targeted. fines start at 25 dollars with costs totaling 50 or more. Egg expert H W Smith will inspect.
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Justice Courts
W. A. King
Health Department
H. W. Smith
City Health Department
Dance at Turner Hall with Willett’s Orchestra
A town listing promotes a dance at Turner Hall featuring Willett’s famous orchestra, noting it as the coolest, most home-like venue in town with 50 cents for men and free for ladies.
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Turner Hall
Willett
Trip will filed probate for T E S Trip estate
The will of T E S Trip bequeaths a farm and ranch in Bexar County and substantial personal property totaling about 100000. Widow Jensine Caroline Trip receives life income with remainder to six children. Independent executor named is San Antonio Loan and Trust Company. Heirs receive only 100 if they dispute shares.
City Hall cantonment housing military police at central station
City prisoners cleared grounds behind the central police station to create rented sleeping quarters kitchen and mess hall for summer use by military police. Quarters move from basement assembly room as more soldiers arrive in San Antonio. Hermann Sons band concert July 22 for members and families.
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City Hall
Central Police Station
Police Department
Central Headquarters
San Antonio
Hermann Sons
Fined for Careless Driving After Blanco Road Collision
A $25 fine was imposed on the driver charged with careless driving arising from a Blanco Road collision Wednesday night that seriously injured Mrs. Charles Dugler.
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Blanco Road
Charles Dugler
Harvey Underwood Driver In Police Case
Police report identifies Harvey Underwood as the driver of one automobile in a incident under investigation. No further details available in readable text.
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Harvey Underwood
Court Friday Morning Report On Car Crash
Mrs. Dugler rode as a passenger in a car driven by her husband. Other occupants escaped with minor bruises after the collision.
Liquor Charge Follows Soldier Arrest at Night
A laundryman 31 was arrested for selling liquor to soldiers in uniform. Police Captain Coy and Capt Blount with Detectives South ian and Proudfoot made the arrest at 1 AM. Earlier officers detained two soldiers and a stolen car incident near East Houston and St. Marys Streets.
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Coy
Blount
Military Police
Southian and
Proudfoot
J. W. Lytle
East Houston
St. Mary’s
Caperton and Neal
South Presai Street
Purses Stolen and Attempted Break-In Reported
A woman reports a stranger stole eight dollars from her restaurant on South Santa Rosa Avenue. Police say two boys tried to break into the Blumberg Auto Company building at Mesquite and Burnett Streets but fled when discovered.
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Carmel Binetes
Santa Rosa Avenue
Blumberg Auto Company
Mesquite
Burnett
Detectives Arrest Two Boys for Burglary Attempt
Late in the night Detective King arrested two youths aged 14 and 15 on charges of attempted burglary. The report also notes a bicycle incident injuring an aging Mexican woman at West Commerce and Laredo Streets, and a ride offense by Andres Vasquez. Howard Dodd of Dallas reports a five passenger Ford stolen near Brackenridge Park.
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King
Manuela Rocha
Commerce
Laredo
Andres Vasquez
Howard Dodd
Dallas
Brackenridge Park
Fridafternoon
May Catch Up Yet Doctor What Trouble with Sleeplessness
A fragmented dialogue mentions sleeplessness and eating before bed. The speaker recalls advice from last January and hints at ongoing anxiety, but the text is garbled making details unclear.
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Boston Shoe Store
Louis Cels
Ae Eae
Alamo Plaza
Stone & Webster Co
DR. Gohdes
City
Jitney
Florizel and
Perdita O
St. Anthony Roof
Florizel
Perdita
St. Anthony
Zaleme Pettus
Lucille Henderson
New York
Happiness Golden
Elizabeth Walde
Army
T. B. Baker
State Baptist Young People’s Union
Palacios-by-the-Sea
City Baptist Young People's Union
First Baptist Church
Durling Printing Company
Richter
All Grocers
West End Pavilion
Palm Beach
Palm Beaches
Hummel’s Clothing Store
West Commerce Street
Commonwealth Wood Yard
Travis
A. I. Campbell
Federal Court
Sam Rittenberg
Company L
Nineteenth Infantry
Russia
Joseph Kummins
Seventh Field Artillery
Austria
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Sance Jewelry Store
Mein Ave
Jeffery
Mexico
Tinie M. Knight
L. D. Fry
Milton Irvin Vaught
Paula Barrrett
H. C. Gilbert
Bernard Johnson Filanagan
Funston Council
L. of Dance
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
Te —— Co
Uee
Lone Star Brewing Association
San Anto
Crinton G. Brown
Alamo Bank Bids
Jeffrey
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Bruce W.teagarden
Attorney-Aton
Moore Building
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