Texans foretell big San Antonio exposition turnout
W J Wile of Austin predicts a million Texans will visit the Bi centennial and Pan American Exposition in 1918 noting gate receipts should ensure financial success. He cites manufacturers wholesalers nationwide seeking ties with Mexico as trade opens after Mexico's troubles. A Bi Centennial board meeting is set for 4 30 pm Thursday at headquarters.
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San Antonio
W. J. Wile
Austin
Wile
Houston
United States
Mexico
Texas
Dr Lincoln sues over libel claim in Home and State
Dr G S Lincoln of San Antonio sues in Seventy third district court alleging libel after Home and State referred to him as a negro in the June 1 1916 issue. Defendants include the Anti Saloon League of America and Texas League leaders, with 6000 copies circulated in Bexar County. He contends he is white and a Dallas resident.
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G. S. Lincoln
San Antonio
The
Anti-Saloon League of America
A. J. Barton
Robert P. Schuler
W. J. Herwig
Dallas
Dallas Press Rroom
Anti-Saloon League of Texas
R. P. Schuler
Thomas B
Civilians at Camp Eagle to Volunteer New Interest in Work
Rookies at Camp Cecil A Lyon are asked to sign pledges to serve the United States when called by the president. With a forthcoming army reorganization and War Department regulations, nearly all rookies indicate willingness to volunteer. News of the Carrizal clash spurred eagerness as groups of rookies prepared to offer service during rest periods.
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Cecil A. Lyon
United States
War Department
Carranza
Carrizal
Rookies Drill for Field Action at Camp Cecil A. Lyon
Ready to Respond force at Camp Cecil A. Lyon numbers 400 to 500 men with 400 likely to answer a call. Rookies train on outpost maneuver, field artillery, and horsemanship as Battery B nears muster and Battery C is organized under Captain William G. Tobin. A regimental color presentation by San Antonio women is planned for early next week.
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Cecil A. Lyon
E. A. Miller
Third Field Artillery
Millar
San Antonio
Laubach
Madam Alicia Petitclere
America
Madam Petitclerc
Col. M. W. Ireland
War Department
Austin
Henry Hutchings
Funston
Claude V. Birkhead
William G. Tobin
Tobin
Army officer to inspect Batteries B and C in San Antonio
A federal inspection has been authorized for Batteries B and C of the First Texas artillery in San Antonio. The inspection aims to assess storage and readiness of munitions and equipment under the Army’s oversight.
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San Antonio
First
Texas Artillery
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills Mail-In Offer
A vintage advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip, enclose 5c, and mail to Foley & Co. Chicago NL. The offer promises a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup and Foley Kidney Pills plus Foley Cathartic Tablets for various ailments.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Very Effective Method for Banishing Hairs
A brief advertisement describes a delatone facial hair removal method. It claims low cost and safety if real delatone is used. Mix water with powder, apply to the skin for two minutes, then rub off and wash. No harm reported, but ensure authentic product.
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