Leper Asylum Debate Arouses Texas County Campaign
Citizens reveal defenses against false charges by Hobart Huson and defend Eugene Nordhaus in Bexar County. A Leper Asylum site controversy, medical views, and committee statements are presented to counter rumors before the election. Court and chamber actions are cited, with doctors Berry and Collins backing claims.
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Bexar County
Hobart Huson
Army Medical Department
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Texas
North
Berry
Collins
Eugene Nordhaus
Nordhaus
Golny
W.B. Collins
D. Berry
Loyalty pledge adopted for Democratic primary at Texas meeting
Democratic executive committee in San Antonio Texas approved a party loyalty pledge to be used by election judges in the upcoming primary. The pledge requires voters to swear they voted for Democratic candidates in the last general election. Presiding judges for each precinct were named and approved, with unanimous votes on measures and no objections to the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Gexar County
Constable
C.S. Powter
Congress
A. J Barrett
Carlos Hee
Fowler
Sluyden Pm Piga
Hughes
Wilson
Bart
Me. Harris
Mar. Harris
Pen
Democratic Party
United Statawa O Constable
Tom Leighton
Joe Tow
BCL
A. Soules
CLS
McRaes
Charles Itom
G. W. A. Wiliams
John L. Tiehtor
Salt
Hernando
Today’s Beauty Hint Shampoo From Canthrax Mixture
Noting frequent washing is fine if each wash cleanses hair well. A quick, inexpensive shampoo uses Canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full liquid for all hair. Applied to scalp and hair, it cleanses, soothes, and leaves the scalp fresh and hair bright and soft.
Primary election polling places listed for county
A lengthy list of polling sites and precincts across the county is outlined for the upcoming Democratic primary. The notice notes site selections were based on prior use and schoolhouses where feasible, with new ballots to be printed after James Slayden retires from Congress.
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Democratic Executive Committee
James II
Congress
Piaserounds
Buena Vistashith
Engine House
Roesillo
Fund's
Sa- No. 4
Precinet
Tingine
Salado
Bere
Skeeta
Tlane Star
Fish Company
Commerce
Wrest End Pavilion
Main Avenue High School
Marshall Streat Seloal
Joseph Alit
Pedra Avenue
San Padra Park
Engine
Rusgett Place
Woodlawn
Woodlawn Avenue
North Wlares Street
Tourigues
Tourigues’s
Coranes Avenue
Providence Street
Budd Grocery
Much Avenue
Pedro Avenue
Tenia
Lunde
Nash Motors Co
Avenue Cd
Idlewide Hall
River, Avenue
Odd Fellows Vinil
Menton
Northcherry
Overton's
Lamar
Muth's
Grays
Ecine Mason
Henderson
Trecinet St
Wellbacker
Ticket Published in Express Not Official Hobby
A letter from the Hobby Campaign Committee in San Antonio Texas dated July 21 1918 states the suggested ticket published in the Express was not prepared by the committee and they were not consulted about it. Signed by M J Arnold Chairman.
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Express
R. H. Ward
San Antonio
Texas
Hobby Campaign Committee
M. J. Arnold
Promotions Board Reviews Captains and Lieutenants for Next Rank
A board of officers convened Thursday to examine qualifications and submit recommendations for promotion of all captains first and second lieutenants attached to the Toth Depot Brigade with commissions in the National Army National Guard or reserve corps. Lieut Col John B Sanford Maj Lester M Wheeler Maj James J Maustan Maj Rembert G Watson Maj O Roun tree led the inquiry until Washington acts on the board’s findings and new commissions are issued.
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Toth Depot Brigade
National Army
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Bord
John B.-Sanford
Lester M. Wheeler
James J. Maustan
Weekend Shopping Pleasures Benefit Restful Holiday
It suggests shopping Friday or early Saturday to enjoy the cooler day and support workers in obtaining a restful weekend holiday, equating the benefit to the reader's own weekend plans. The tone emphasizes ease of planning and social goodwill in consumer activity.
Sale on Black Silks at Wolfson Quality Prices
An ad announces a sale of black silks of Wolfson quality on the Second Floor, highlighting staple weaves and exceptional service with temporary reductions and noting that prices may not be repeated.
Summer merchandise groups offer savings across store sections
The article highlights many small groups of summer merchandise with decisive reductions. It notes the bulk of summer remains ahead while focus lies on fall preparations and timely economies for weeks to come.
San Antonio Sends Tobacco Kit to Men in France
A San Antonio message notes tobacco kits sent through the Tight reach San Antonians in France. The letter expresses thanks for the real tobacco and describes soldiers joy at receiving American supplies when near an American Y M A or commissary, recalling home and pride from San Antonio.
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France
Lo ‘ S
Iil
San Antonio
Reduce Weight Happily a New Health Book
A new book titled Reduce Weight Happily promises a pleasant safe path to thinness and graceful slenderness. It offers health and appearance benefits and claims to help readers lose 10 to 60 pounds. The plain wrapper edition is available on request to Kae rein to, NOSTID, Station 1, New York, N.Y.
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Kae Rein
Station 1
New York
N.Y
Home town letters greet troops with tobacco gift
A garbled home paper note signed by Sergi i Heilig of the Sigarl Corps describes heartfelt thanks for a tobacco card gift sent to servicemen. Messages from Dick McNuggan and Private Roy Dunning mention the "Light" and praise from San Antonio boys reflect wartime camaraderie and hometown support.
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Sergii
Heilig
Sigarl Corps
A. MI
Homme
Serge
Dick McNuiggin
L. Myers
Main Avenue
Roy Bb. Dunning
Flobers
Jett
San Antoniag
George S. Wa
San Antonia Beys
San Antonio Paper Rewards Donated Tobacco Pleasures
Citizens of San Antonio donate tobacco to a local cause and a San Antonio paper notes the gifts bring as much pleasure as the gilt itself.
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San Antonio
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Edison
Commerce Street
Telephone Crockett
Precinet’ No
AT. Barrett
Ben P. Lane
Ieving M. Dietz
I. E. Anderson
RP. D. Tarigan
Robert Whitely
Edwin Routledge
Charles Woodson
W. A Hovfgen
George B. Sell
Cobbs Dr
Car . A. Canova
KEW
John Watson
Often
W. C. Masley
Dupreey
Td Hom
Tom Cannon
Wylie Priest
Benovidas
Ont Stirs
William Tiel SH
Watts
AL Tallyn
Charles Moffman
Alex Tens
Tom Sndler
AL Donaldson
John Terving
John J. ‘Armstrong
Bee Tomling
Georeé Stuart
Salter
MA Sid Shepferd
Newton Dr
Xew Braunfels
EL Lee
Fannin
Houston Street
Georgs Willie
Vince
Delmar
Miltman Streets
Elehilts
EadRewood
Melrose Grocery
Muntanton
Harlandale Schout House
Clavagnentty
Torin's
Antonio Tver
P Orreryu
Lose
Wien
Board
Washington
Wolfson’s
Ford
Universal Car Co
Main Ave
Travis
Muse
Crockett
Porter Loring
Jefferson St
Travis Park
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