Texas urged to use feterita to ease wheat shortage
John B. Carrington reports from Washington that Texas should lead in food conservation by using feterita flour at home. He cites sorghum grains as safer and larger yielding than wheat and discusses feasibility with Hoover Houston and Army baking experts to save up to 180 million bushels of wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
United States
Europe
Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio
van Webster
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Hoover
Morris Sheppard
Houston
Smith
Sharp
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Sheppard
Mr. Hoover
General Smith
General Sharp
Diedrich
W. H. Point
Army
Wonderful Pre Inventory Hat Sale Highlights Styles
A special purchase sale offers showroom and traveling men’s sample hats bought by a New York buyer. The collection includes large high crowned hats in black with clear brims, black Milan styles, liseries and Tuscans, and soft black pieces. Values up to 4.50 for 49c, sale starts at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milan
Special Toilet Articles Sale At Low Prices
A list of discounted toiletries includes Jap Rose Talcum at two for 15c, Dr. Lyon's Euthymol and toothpaste tubes at reduced prices, Peroxide of Hydrogen 8-ounce bottle 15c, Palm Olive Vanishing Cream 50c jar, Pond's Cold Cream 50c jar, and Sylvia Hair Nets large size six for 25c, with various price points noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Pond
Sylvia
Bargain Ladies Accessories Sale Ad
Black Leather Vanity purses with nickel frame on sale at 25¢ each. Black maire pouch bags offered at 69c. Beaded purses with mirrors and silk ribbons priced from 69c. Women's collars cuffs sets in organdy crepe silk shown in new shapes at 37c and up. Friday and Saturday eleven dozen white lawn handkerchiefs with hemstitched borders on sale.
Summer Organdy and Voile Waist Sale on Third Floor
An ad notes about fifteen styles of high quality midsummer waists in white organdy and sheer voile with lace medallion trim. Sizes 34 to 36 bust. Prices range 3.00, 2.50, and 1.79. One sale on the third floor.
War Books and War Memoirs in the Market
A listing of wartime books with prices includes Italy France and Britain at War priced at 1.50, God the Invincible King, The First Hundred Thousand, Pincher Martin, Memories of Two Wars by Funston, Campaign Diary of a French Officer, and other titles with various price tags. The catalog mentions multiple prices including 1.50 and 1.25, reflecting a mixed sale of war literature.
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Italy
France
Briton
PHCOG
Massive Summer Clothing Sale Offers Men's Wear Deals
Local retailer launches a broad sale on silk neckwear, shirts, hose, pajamas, belts, and nightshirts. Discounts apply across sizes and fabrics including cotton, lisle, mercerized and silk with prices ranging from 10c to $8.95 as advertised in the department store flyer.
Khaki and Linen Knickerbockers for Boys Ages 5 to 18
Boys clothing described as khaki and linen in brown gray blue and striped patterns. Features waist band and buttons. Regular T5c knickerbockers priced at 59 cents.
Ribbons and Sash Ribbons Sold at Deep Discounts
Advertises hair bow and sash ribbons in plain and moire taffeta up to 50 cents per yard with prices as low as 19 cents per yard. Notes choices include light or dark colors and emphasizes excellent quality.
Texas urged to promote sorghum grains for human use
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce urges federal support to popularize feterita milo maize and kaffir corn as a national food solution. It proposes a campaign tied to Hoover and Houstons decision and seeks U S Department of Agriculture help to plant and mill these grains for future demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Texas
Hoover
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio
Chambers of Commerce
Honor Captain Turner at Camp Funston farewell
An entertainment on the company street at Camp Funston honored Capt. G. E. Turner who left for Fortress Monroe Virginia to assume instruction duties. Turner praised student officers for diligence and predicted bright futures. The program featured songs addresses by officers and cadets. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Turner
Camp Funston
Fortress Monroe
Turner
Company 16
Glee Club
H. W. Rieck
Captain Shea
Gift of $100 for orphans matched to reach goal
A $100 gift to the Protestant Orphans Home by T Weir Labatte was matched by H H Branham, raising total gifts to $971.50 as efforts push toward $1500 for financial security. Other donors include Alzafar Temple, Mrs. Hagelstein, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Chittim, and others. Marfa and San Antonio drives start with contributions from Oliver F Billingsley Jr and Lee Kilgore family. Harvard Commencement patriotic day marks over 1200 degrees awarded amid Allied flag decor and war service absentees.
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T. Weir Labatte
H. H. Branham
Alzafar Temple
San Antonio
Marfa
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Sanders Theater
Lowell
College
Glaring headlights crackdown orders and police enforcement
Police report mishandled anti glare headlight orders reaching motorized units on Wednesday night leading to widespread use of blinding lights. New directives to arrest drivers near stopped streetcars or with open exhaust aim to curb violations and speed. Chief Lancaster promises firm action Thursday night. Sunshine Laundry charter filed in Austin. San Antonio mercantile charter also recorded.
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Lancagger
Lancaster
Sunshine Laundry Chartered
Austin
Tex
Sunshine Laundry Company of
San Antonio
State Department
Capital Stock
C. W. Hall
F. J. Cutting
8. D. Rite
South San Antonio Mercantile Company of
Edgar Tommins
Gregory D. Smith
W. T Cook
Alkali In Soap Bad For the Hair
Soap containing excess alkali dries the scalp and brittles hair. Ordinary refined coconut oil soap is gentler, cleanses hair and scalp with light lather, rinses easily, leaving soft scalp and silky hair. Coconut oil soap is inexpensive and locally available for family use.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Bisurat Magnese
Lisle
Churchill
Zane Gray
Pelee Obeiseska
Conrad
King
Cedar Mountain
Onte'eace
Men’s Union
Madras
Palm Beach
The
Wolff & Marxco
Captain Turner
Protestant Home
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