Y M A Convention to Be Held in Waco
San Antonio Y M C A workers plan to attend the thirty first annual Texas Y M C A convention in Waco on March 8 at the Raleigh hotel. Notable speakers include A G Knebel W A Scott F A Winchell J L Hunter and L A Coulter. The event features special railroad rates a banquet and conferences for student leaders and railroad associations aimed at forming a state endowment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Smith
San Antonio
A. G. Knebel
St. Louis
W. A. Scott
Dallas
F. A. Winchell
Waco
T. W. Currie
University of Texas
E. W. Chadwick
Palestine
State Boy’s Work
J. L. Hunter
L. A. Coulter
Raleigh
Austin
Plan Conference on Marketing of Cotton
Prominent Texas cotton men have been invited by the Permanent Warehouse Department to attend a conference in Austin from March 9 to 11. The aim is to devise plans for marketing cotton and other Texas crops and to discuss financing for those crops. Manager Weinert said he received a wire from D Y Houston, Secretary of Agriculture.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Weinert
D. Y. Houston
Agricul
Baby Week Observed Across 1700 US Communities
Baby Week begins with the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Federal Children's Bureau directing events in about 1700 communities. Miss Julia Lathrop outlines aims to spread facts about American babies and the nation s responsibility to its youngest citizens. The seven day observance reaches every state with a push for better baby care and citizen involvement.
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United States
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Federal Children's Bureau
Julia Lathrop
America
Chicago
York
Pittsburg
Conference Attendance Noted for Nixon March 10
A report states that Robert L. Nixon, a Washington marketing specialist, was detailed to attend a conference on March 10, with officials noting his participation and role.
Insurance Licenses Granted In Texas To Several Firms
The Texas State Department of Insurance and Banking granted licenses to the San Jacinto Life Insurance Company of Beaumont National Surety Company of New York National Casualty Company of Detroit Mich American Automobile Insurance Company of St Louis Royal Insurance Company Limited of Liverpool England Russia Insurance Company of Petrograd Capital Life Insurance Company of Denver for the current year.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Department of Insurance and Banking
San Jacinto Life Insurance Company
Beaumont
National Surety Company of
New York
National Casualty Company of
Detroit, Mich
American Automobile Insurance Company of
St. Louis
Royal Insurance Company, Limited
Liverpool
England
Russia Insurance Company of
Petrograd
Capital Life Insurance Company of
Denver
Iron and Nuxated Iron Boosts Strength Says Doctor
A New York physician touts ordinary nuxated iron as a safe, easily absorbed strength builder. He claims two five grain tablets thrice daily for two weeks can double endurance, curing dyspepsia and nervous, rundown states, with athletes benefiting from iron-rich blood.
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New York
N. Y
Dr. Sauer
H. L. Wagner
Citizens Bank Boosts Capital Stock to 150000
The Citizens Bank & Trust Company to increase capital stock from 100000 to 150000 with 50000 subscribed and paid in. A meeting at the bank at 4 pm Monday will approve the change. Mrs Jee Gunter, San Antonio investor, elected director joining S P Skinner and others.
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Citizens’ Bank & Trust Company
Jee Gunter
Gunter
San Antonio Investments
S. P. Skinner
George B. Taliaferro
Joseph Rosenfield
H. C. Faldman
Jack W. Neal
William V. Dielmann
Z. D. Bonner
Anniversary Observance for American Bible Society Held
Arrangements for the 100th anniversary celebration of the American Bible Society are set for Wednesday evening at Travis Park Methodist Church. The program includes music, a centennial address by Rev. William I Haven of New York, and remarks by J J Morgan of Dallas, with all Protestant churches participating.
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The
American Bible Society
Travis Park Methodist Church
C. W. Weddell
A. G. Jones
T. F. Gallaher
Mildred Gates
America
C. E. McStravick
E. G. Johnson
William I. Haven
New York
Mugh McLellan
Haven
Far East
Europe
Africa
J. J. Morgan of
Dallas
Otto Weigand Shot in Room at Burnet Street Residence
Otto Weigand a 32 year old machinist was shot to death in his room at T. Smith's residence 223 Burnet street shortly before 7 pm Saturday. A .25 caliber rifle lay beside the body and a single bullet pierced his left chest. He had appeared despondent in days prior and a brother in Fredericksburg is notified. The body was sent to Riebe Company for arrangements.
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Otto Weigand
T. Smith
Burnet Street
Fredericksburg
Weigand
Auto Dealers Invited to Fiesta Parade Luncheon in San Antonio
Automobile dealers of San Antonio receive letters inviting them to a Monday noon luncheon at the Travis Club. W F Gordon of Dallas chairs the Fiesta parade committee and will discuss parade plans. B R Webb of Buick, Fiesta parade chair, urges dealer participation in the night automobile parade. Webb just returned from Dallas with ideas from the style show parade. Gordon is expected to offer suggestions for the San Antonio event.
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San Antonio
Travis Club
W. F. Gordon
Dallas
B. R. Webb
Buick Company
Webb
Gordon
New Bomb Indictments Named in San Francisco
Federal grand jury returns new indictments charging Consul Franz Bopp Vice Consul E H Von Schack Count Wilhelm von Brincken and others in bomb plot allegations. Judge Dooling orders bench warrants for re arrest of all charged except Bopp and the vice consul after quashing prior indictments.
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San Francisco
Cal
Franz Bopp
E. H. von Schack
Wilhelm von Brincken
Federal Grand Jury
Consul Bopp
Dooling
Peck's Furniture Style Center of Texas Fashion Show
Peck's The Fashion Show of Homefurnishings presents period furniture exhibits for chamber and dining rooms. The store offers exact reproductions from William and Mary 1688 1702 and Georgian 1750 1790 designed by Adam Bros. Inspect these suites with expert assistance to enhance home decor.
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Adam Bros
Reagan Bale Company Suit Transferred To Federal Court
The Reagan Bale Company of San Antonio has moved its suit against North German Lloyd Steamship Company of Bremen to federal court. It alleges 38 bales of cotton from Galveston to Bremen on July 11, 1914 failed due to WWI, part of a 200 bale shipment. 99 bales were discharged in Havana after the outbreak. If the 88 bales had arrived, they would have fetched 12 12 cents a pound. instead they sold for 3 12 cents. The petition seeks 3469 dollars with 6 percent interest from August 1, 1914, plus costs. The case was filed in the Seventy-third District Court and transferred March 1.
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Reagan Bale Company
San Antonio
Lloyd Steamship Company
Bremen
Germany
Galveston
Texas
Havana
Seventy-third District Court
Fire prevention campaign shifts start in San Antonio
Work for prevention in San Antonio shifts to start Monday morning after a February 15 kickoff announce. Fire prevention measures piloted recently are credited with a material reduction in fire incidents and related hazards.
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San Antonio
Dairy business grows in the Rio Grande Valley
Caesar Kleberg of Kingsville, assistant manager at King Ranch, says the Rio Grande valley shows steady development. Creamery and dairy efforts are expanding with demand outstripping supply, while cattle prices remain strong. He notes the creamery industry is still in its infancy.
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Austin
Tex
Caesar Kleberg
Kingsville
King Ranch
Texas
Kleberg
Carranza to Visit Mexico City in March
Official circles say First Chief Carranza will arrive in Mexico City mid March and stay about 20 days before returning to Queretaro. Japanese charge d affaires Arajoro Mora departs Mexico City tonight for Tokyo at his government’s request.
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Mexico City
Mex
Carranza
Queretaro
Arajoro Mora
Tokio
Indiana Woman Invents Table with Hidden Mirror Seat
An Indiana woman creates a kitchen table featuring a mirror set in one chair that folds up to become a wall mounted sideboard. The device allows quick transformation from a dining surface to extra storage and display.
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Indiana
Champagne shipments revive fashion after war price rise
France resumes champagne shipments to the United States with San Antonio receiving the first lot. A large batch of Cazanove arrives as prices hover before normalizing. War impact cut US champagne for two years. at $4.50 quart it was barely viable. Also notes on local Texas corporations, incorporators, and dissolutions.
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France
San Antonio
United States
Atlantic
America
Company of Lancaster and Paducah Oil and Gas Collaborate
A report notes a collaboration between the Company of Lancaster and Paducah Oil and Gas Company of Paducah exploring joint ventures and shared ventures in energy markets. The brief highlights possible alignment of resources and regional operations.
White man and Rastus debate brush bristles in old fence work
A Washington Star brief quotes a white man chiding Rastus about a shabby brush. Rastus retorts that more bristles would not mean more work, while the instructor quips that lightning never hits twice in the same place.
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Rastus
Mistah Smith
Mr. Smith
Salid
Washington Star
Gasoline Prices Seen Falling as Production Increases
San Antonio automobile dealers say current high prices stem from reduced production and strong demand. They expect a production surge to ease prices, while interest grows in developing gasoline substitutes as experiments advance. Present quotes sit a few cents above twenty cents.
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San Antonio
Empire Oil Company of Humble and Houston Chartered
Charter granted today for Empire Oil Company of Humble and Houston with capital stock of 100000. Incorporators listed as D. B. Cherry J. E. Webb and EK. T. Ennis. Farmers' Hardware and Imple
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Austin, Tex
Empire Oil Company
Humble
Houston
Capital Stock
D. B. Cherry
J. E. Webb
EK. T. Ennis
Farmers’ Hardware and Imple
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Fort Worth
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T. F. Baker
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A. W. Penninger
EB. R. Miller
S. M. Meeks
State Fire Insurance Commission
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Nolan County
Capital
E. L. Frost
Louis Horne
W. W. Youngblood
Lincoln Burial Association of
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Travis Moore
Jerry E. Brown
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E. G. Henne
B. M. Alexander
W. J. Sames
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