Judge Adkins Seeks Debates with Slayden in Campaign
Brady judge Joe A Adkins, a Democratic congressional candidate against James L Slayden, tours San Antonio and plans gradual district campaigning. He backs national preparedness and highways, seeks a seat on the military committee, and opposes national prohibition and woman suffrage. He praises local supporters and aims to rally voters in Coleman Brown and later Bexar counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Adkins
Brady
Congress
James L. Slayden
San Antonio
Coleman
Brown
Bexar County
Colonel Slayden
Adkins
Bexar
Slayden
National Democratic
Fort Sam Houston
United States
Galveston
Brownsville
Laredo
Rio Grande
el Paso
Colquitt
Jake Wolters
Lamar County
Texas National Guard Regiments Redesignated for Federal Service
Southern department orders announce that the term militia is dropped for Texas National Guard units now mustered into federal service. The Second, Third and Fourth Texas regiments are the new designations, a Civil War first for state troops. Brig. Gen. James Parker warns district commanders not to overemphasize raid threats.
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Brownsville
Texas
Southern Department
Texas National Guard
James Parker
Public Auction of Seized Goods at San Antonio Port
Notice from Deputy Collector H C Smith announces a public sale at the Custom House in San Antonio on June 23 1916 at 10 am. Items include mescal alcohol cigars and cigarettes seized at Nogales Arizona for violation of U S customs laws.
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Port of San Antonio
Custom House
Nogales
Ariz
U. S
H. C
Smith
Woburn Woman Cured of Stomach Spasms by Plant Juice
A Woburn resident, Mrs. Hattie Irving, reports relief from fifteen years of indigestion and dizzy spells after one bottle of Plant Juice. She describes prior pain after eating, food avoidance, nervousness, and a torpid liver, noting improved sleep and appetite. Plant Juice is sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
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Hattie Irving
No. 16
Court Street
Woburn
Mass
San Antonio
Fischer's
Doctor D F Eagleton Dies on Train Near San Antonio
Dr D F Eagleton a 56 year old English professor at Austin College Sherman Texas died suddenly on a southbound M E T train near San Antonio at 7 Friday morning He had been at the college 27 years en route to Kerrville for a Presbyterian encampment He was found in a washroom died of possible heart failure Survived by widow two sons Raymond Clyde Rhodes scholar five daughters Floy Adelle Grace Elizabeth Doris all of Sherman Body to Sherman for burial Ludwig Undertaking Company J M Knight cousin to accompany
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D. F. Eagleton
San Antonio
Eagleton
Austin College
Sherman
Tex
Kerrville
James Delaney
Ludwig Undertaking Company
J. M. Knight
Madison Street
Dr. Eagleton
English Consul Quotes Duty and Duty to Country
Charles W. Mortimer, British consul in Los Angeles, spoke at a dinner about improving carriage and a manly look through doing one's duty for country. A young Englishman asked his doctor the best way to expand the chest, and the doctor replied war medals.
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Charles W. Mortimer
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Twelve Years Of Failing Health Cardui Miracle
Weaverville North Carolina story of Mrs Abbagail Hampton who after twelve years of illness and bed weeks credits Cardui with restoring health. She says weight rose from 135 to 160 pounds and she now does garden housework and even cooks for twenty boarders. She urges others to try Cardui, sold by all druggists with directions.
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Weaverville
N. C
Abbagail
Hampton
Cardus
Cardui
Laundered Garments Restored To Original Beauty
Once washed and pressed, the items will regain their former appeal and desirability, returning to their original look and quality.
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets for Summer Wear
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets offer cool comfortable summer models priced at $1 and $1.50. These smart styles suit golf, riding, swimming, dancing or work and can be laundered like ordinary undergarments. Guaranteed not to rip rust or tear. Third Floor.
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Warner
Silk and Lingerie Blouses Blowout Sale
Three hundred fifty blouses in many styles using Japanese tub silks organdies and voiles offered in white and light summer shades. All sizes and styles broken sizes but the entire assortment priced at 1.65 rather than 1.95 to 2.95 on the first floor.
Bathing Attire On Sale For Beach Use
The Bathing Beaches Are Open with practical inexpensive swimsuits in materials and styles suited for easy swimming priced from 2.50 to 7.50. Bathing caps cost 10 to 75 cents, shoes 25 cents to 1 dollar, and garters 25 cents. Third Floor.
Bargain Jewelry and Thermos Bottles Ad
Quality pearl necklaces and beads offered at 50 cents, with 35 cent specials. Pearl ear screws priced to suit, white or pink varieties. Half pint thermos bottles priced at $1, featuring brown pebbled enamel and nickel trim, location noted on first floor.
Summer Shoes Special At Sharp Reduced Prices
Those who consider the constant advance in prices of leather and the scarcity of leather will find value in certified quality footwear at reduced prices. For women, low shoes are $2.65 and include styles in smart patterns with excellent leathers. Boys and girls play shoes are $1.65 in sizes 9 to 2 with foot-form lasts for comfort and service. First Floor.
Women's Silk Hosiery: Specials on Silk and Sisle
Women’s novelty silk hosiery on sale at $1 a pair in white, black, dotted and striped options with sisle tops, heels, and reinforced wear points. Also 50c silk sisle hosiery for 37c and children’s fancy socks at 15c, full-fashioned and cuff options. First floor.
Five groups of summer suits and dresses on sale
Five groups of suits and dresses in tub mate rials silk and cotton ideal apparel for summer. White natural color stripes and attractive color combinations. Full flaring skirts loose fitting coats and one piece dress option. Suitable for outings motoring sports street travel and shopping. Specially priced groups with sharp reductions offer a timely opportunity. Third Floor.
Toilet Goods Broken Assortments Half Price
Half price sale on toilet waters powders smelling salts hair dyes skin ointments and more. Slightly soiled packages with regular 25c grades. Kolynos Tooth Paste 17c Arcadia Powder 35c Jergen's Soap 25c Igcan Talcum two for 25c 4711 Bath Salt 29c Witch Hazel 16c Palm Olive goods 80c value for 44c First Floor.
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Arcadia
Jergen
Neckwear Specials and New Summer Styles
New summer neckwear designs in sheer materials include cape collars collar and cuff sets fichus vestees made up to 1.25 on sale at 79 cents each first floor shop.
Neckwear Sale Offers 23 to 35 Cents Each
A special group of neckwear priced 23 cents each with others ranging up to 35 cents. The sale includes a full assortment of styles within the group and a special 25 cent option.
Handkerchiefs Half Price at First Floor Sale
Linen finished handkerchiefs with colored borders and embroidered motifs offered at two for 15 cents, regular 15 cent quality. Sold on the first floor with roll edges and varied widths.
Handkerchiefs for Men for Men Large Linen Quality
Handkerchiefs for men offered in large size made of real linen of fine quality with eighth or quarter inch hems. Special price at 15 cents each.
A New Hairpin That Stays Put in Use
An item describes a new hairpin with a scientific wire bend that auto locks yet slips free like a normal pin. It promises secure wear without falling out, priced with other 5c and 10c items such as colored bias tape buttons and real hair nets.
Double Service Brassieres Sale Offers Bargain Underwear
Catalog copy advertises brassieres replacing corsets for athletic or home wear. Prices listed include half dollar, one dollar and one dollar fifty grades, with a special offer at 1.25 dollars. Describes dainty, cool lawn fabrics in patterns and colors, trimmed for house porch garden and neighborly visits.
Weekend Boutiques Offer Kids Wear at Low Prices
A sale advertises rompers and dresses from six months to six years priced at 50 cents, including gingham wash dresses in blue white and pink, with white collars. Infant creepers and beach rompers also offered. A new shipment features long and short dresses with embroidered yokes, lace, and trim at 47 cents. (Third Floor).
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Nainsock
Turknit Wash Cloths and Fabrics Sale Highlighted
A period sale offers Turknit wash cloths at 98c each, Crochet Counterpanel 98c, 81x90 sheets 49c, 6x13 inch Huck towels at 4c, White Golfine Pique 69c yard, Mercerized Nainsook 15c yard, White Plisse Crepe 17c yard, Undergarment Cambric 8c yard, and Devonshire Suiting 17c yard with second floor access.
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Selz
Selz Avenue
Viel
W. G. Shoe CO
Selz Shoes
E. Kouston
Sutherlang Springs
Southern Pacific
Aoking
Comal County
France
Germany
Ferguson
Fourteenth Congressional District
McCulloch County
Kerrville Camp
Happy End
Wolfson
Saul Woltson
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