San Antonio Promises Strong National Guard Recruitment
The Regular Army Office notes falling applicant numbers but reports San Antonio is boosting recruitment for light artillery batteries, infantry companies, engineers, and other units. Lieut. Kenneth C. Perry’s Houston publicity bureau report says San Antonio is contributing men to the war effort in Germany.
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Texas National Guard
Regular Army
San Antonio
Texas
National Guard
Kenneth C. Perry
Houston
Germany
Claude V. Birkhead
John J. Jlulen
Raymond Whelps
Davis McGown
Floyd McGown
East Crockett Street
Ia C. Ogden
Henry L. Howard
Oscar C. Dewees
East Houston Street
Guard
Gets-It Promises Fast Corn Removal
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a revolutionary corn remedy that loosens and lifts corns with two drops. It claims no pain and quick results by sunrise and promotes 25 cent bottles sold nationwide via E Lawrence & Co. and multiple San Antonio area retailers.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
San Antonio
C. E
Summer Normal Opens at Stephen Austin School
Principal Marshall Johnston opened the summer normal for students and teachers at Stephen Austin School on Euclid Avenue. Classes may not start full time before Monday. program runs until July 26 with English algebra geometry science bookkeeping history typewriting and likely Spanish. Faculty includes Johnston Adah Gibbons C A Arnold H H Ryan W E Madeira W J Knox and S C Smith.
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Marshall Johnston
Stephen Austin
Euclid Avenue
Adah Gibbons
C. A. Arnold
H. H. Ryan
Clyde Hammer Obituary Passes At 37 In Texas
Clyde Hammer 37 died at 11 a m Wednesday in a local hospital. Born in Knox City Texas he lived his entire life in the state. The body was sent to Marlin Wednesday by Shelley Loring Undertaking Co.
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Clyde Hammer
Knox City
Tex
Marlin
Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company
Funeral services for Mrs Meta Taylor in San Antonio
Mrs Meta Louise Taylor 43 died at a local sanitarium on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral is set for 5 pm Friday from her sister Mrs Ralph Jacksons home at 618 Burnett Street with Rev R Y Barber of St Johns Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will follow at the new Lutheran cemetery. She was a Pittsburg native who lived in San Antonio a month and a half, survived by husband Charles Taylor a son Charles Richter Taylor and sisters Bertha Richter of Pittsburg and Mrs Ralph Jackson of San Antonio.
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Meta Louise Taylor
Ralph Jackson
Burnett Street
R. Y. Barber
St. John’s Episcopal Church
New Lutheran
Charles Taylor
Charles Richter Taylor
Bertha Richter
Pittsburg
San Antonio
Funeral for Lydia Kleid Epp Drowned in Comal River
The funeral for 33 year old Lydia Kleid Epp who drowned after slipping into the Comal River at Lan das Park New Braunfels will be held at 5 PM Thursday from 218 Devine Street Rev A Wolf of St John s Lutheran Church will officiate Interment will follow at St John s Lutheran Cemetery Pallbearers are Fred Hugh Alfred Erfurth George Duersh Kuno Liebrecht Emmett Kenney and H A Arnold
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Lydia Kleid Epp
Comal
Landa’s Park
New Braunfels
Devine Street
Rev. A. Wolf
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Fred Hugh
Alfred Erfurth
George Duersh
Kuno Liebrecht
Emmett Kenney
H. A. Arnold
Miss Maggie Buddy Dies in Paducah at 52
Miss Maggie Buddy a Paducah Kentucky native aged 52 died Thursday morning at a local hospital. The body was sent to Paducah by Zizik Undertaking Company on Thursday accompanied by her brother Frank.
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Maggie Buddy
Paducah
Zizik Undertaking Company
Infant Marie McClaine Dies. Rites Set at Home
Marie McClaine infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B McClaine of 103 Kansas Street died at 6 am Thursday. Funeral from the parental home at 5 30 pm Thursday with Rev A H P McCurdy of Pine Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in City Cemetery No 4.
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Marie MecClaine
Marie McClaine
Expansion of Signal Corps Battalions Adds Units
A battalion of the Signal corps will be formed at Leon Springs led by Maj. Alfred T. Clifton from Fort Sam Houston. Washington approved the move. a nucleus of 50 men will depart Fort Sam Houston for Leon Springs, with similar units planned at Fort Oglethorpe Monterey and Monmouth Park, each receiving 50 men from Sam Houston.
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Signal Corps
Leon Springs
Alfred T. Clifton
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
Department
Warg
Fort Oglethorpe
Monterey
Cal
Monmouth Park
N. J
Gently Sarcastic. M. O. Comedy Exchange
Dialogue fragment shows M. O. chiding Tommy about a sore cheek. The exchange hints at seeking a beauty doctor per London Opinion.
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M. O
London
Tanlac credited for curing dairyman’s ailments in San Antonio
C Christensen of Christensen's dairy says Tanlac restored his health after two years of indigestion and nervous breakdown. He reports improved appetite, energy, and weight, with a regained zest for life. Wagner's Drug Store and RE J H Meier sell Tanlac under a special representative's direction.
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C. Christensen
Christensen
Wagner
Bexar
Mr. Christensen
Taniac
San Antonio
RE. J. H
St Louis Vicar To Lead Sunday School Institute
The Rev B T Kemmerer of St George's St Louis will conduct a Sunday school institute at St Mark's parish house next Monday and Tuesday representing the general board of the committee on religious education He will explain the latest methods of Sunday school teaching with reference to the Christian Nurture Series A mass meeting starts Monday at 8 o'clock with class instruction Tuesday
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B. T. Kemmerer
St. George’s Church, St. Louis
Committee On Religious Education
St. Mark’s
Kemmerer
Youngest Burglars Captured In San Antonio
Three of the youngest burglars in San Antonio history were brought to police headquarters by a officer on Wednesday night. The trio ages six and younger faced burglary and theft charges after admitting break in at 420 Monterey Street taking two cases of soft drinks a dozen steins and some knives and forks. They said they acted at the request of older boys, who have not yet been found.
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San Antonio
Monterey Street
Bust of Shakespeare Misplaced on Pedestal
A humorous misplacement incident describes a bust labeled Shake speare mounted on a pedestal reading Scott. The cleaner points out the base error and requests correction.
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Shakespeare
Scott
Automobilists Wait Ten Pay State Taxes
A single auto license issued at the county clerk’s office while no chauffeur or driving licenses were issued at City Hall. After July 1, state licenses required. owners apply to the State Highway Commission in Austin. State tax rises from 4.50 to at least 7.50 annually, 35 cents per horsepower, chauffeurs must obtain state licenses. Tax collected next month covers six months.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
San Antonio
Colp Named Secretary of Texas State Highway Commission
D. E. Colp of San Antonio, longtime road advocate and head of the Bexar County Good Roads League, has been appointed secretary of the Texas State Highway Commission with Austin headquarters and a $3000 yearly salary. He brings 80 years of road building experience and has helped organize the Texas Good Roads Association. He was also notified of his life membership on the National Highways Association council. The commission rejected county clerk proxies to charge 50 cents for state license papers, stating the law does not authorize such fees.
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D. E. Colp
San Antonio
Texas Good Roads Association
Bexar County Good Roads League
Texas State Highway Commission
Austin
Colp
Bexar County Highway League
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County League
Texas
Charles Henry Davis
National Highways Association
National Council of Directors
State Highway Commission
Soldiers Thwart Unruly Crowd on West Houston Street
A Provost guard of 150 rifles aided by city police dispersed a two to three thousand strong soldier crowd along West Houston Street late Wednesday night. No serious trouble occurred though eggs were hurled at amusements and threats were reported. Chief Lancaster led police into the night as pay day drew soldiers into the streets.
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West Houston Street
Cameron Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Central
Houston
Laredo
Lancaster
220 in Orphan Fund Drives Community Support
Subscriptions to the Protestant Orphans' fund total $220 as organizers seek further donations. With 180 children to feed and clothe, the fund anticipates continued monthly gifts to offset rising living costs. Thursday donations include $1 per month from Mrs. John Sehorn, $1 from Mrs. J. F. Rambie, $25 from Mrs. L. Kaufman, and a $5 contribution from a friend.
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John Sehorn
J. F. Rambie
L. Kaufman
May Assessments Likely to Rise Across County
Postcard notices from the board of equalization drew many property owners to the county offices on Thursday. The session aimed to address why assessments should not be raised as the county seeks extra funds, with plans not to increase the tax rate if possible.
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Board of Equalization
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