New Spring Jewelry Shows at Bell Jewelry Company
The Bell Jewelry Company on West Commerce Street unveils spring displays featuring seven in one diamond clusters in lavalliers rings bar pins and ear screws. Proprieter B M Hammond showcases a green gold bracelet and a 62 diamond platinum bracelet. Silver designs highlight hand hammered patterns dinnerware water goblets and Gorham's 1917 Touraine pattern.
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Commerce Street
B. M. Hammond
Chicago
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Gorham
Strayed from Camp Wilson Two Mules Reward Offered
A note lists two stray mules, draft team numbers 646 E and 250 E, from Camp Wilson. A reward of $10 for each animal will be paid upon delivery to the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
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Camp Wilson
Depot Quartermaster
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
San Antonio Elects J. K. Lamm For Finance Post
Political advertisement announces J K Lamm candidacy for the finance and taxation position urging voters in San Antonio to support the bid. The message requests earnest voter backing and signals a local election context.
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San Antonio
J. K. Lamm
Thief Steals 120 From Brewery Wagon in San Antonio
A tin box with 120 dollars was taken from a San Antonio Brewing Association wagon driven by C. F. Toepperwein. The box was later found empty with checks totaling 138 dollars in an alley on Hoefgen Street. Police found an empty cash drawer stolen from Louis Galle’s grocery on Medina Street. A display window at Schwartz Cohen Henry Dry Goods on South Laredo was smashed with hats and shirts stolen.
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C. F. Toepperwein
Layer Street
Hoefgen Street
Toepperwein
Salcong
el Paso Street
Louis Galle
South Medina Street
Schwartz, Cohen and Henry Dry Goods
South Laredo
Arsenal
Hobbs
Yoakum Citizen Dies After Attack on Front Steps
Yoakum’s oldest resident Ted Kirchhoff was found dead on the front steps of a vacant house at Hugo and South Streets. Justice of the Peace H E Criswell said death was due to heart failure after post mortem examination. He served as city treasurer for twelve years, was a Masonic lodge member, and left a wife, two brothers in Yoakum, and two sisters in Germany. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery with Masonic lodge and Yoakum fire department participation.
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Ted Kirchhoff
Hugo
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Justice of the Peace
H. E. Criswell
Germany
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Masonic Lodge
County approves lease of two trucks to cement firm
Rents County commissioners authorize two county trucks to San Antonio Portland Cement Company at a minimum rate of 18 dollars per day per truck. Charles Baumberger cites scarce freight cars and cement delivery by truck. No major new road work planned until August budget, but remaining trucks can handle repair tasks for a month or so.
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Charles Baumberger
San Antonio
His Little Job at a Noble House Party
In a country house gathering a guest asks the young daughter about her brothers at the front. She confirms the eldest holds the Victoria Cross, the second was twice wounded, and the 17 year old Harold is not in the trenches but minding India.
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India
Do you suppose peace will come this year
A Gotham dialogue ponders peace and jokes about no presidential election this year in a mock Statesman exchange.
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Eurely
Youxery Statesman
Bird Man from Meridan to Speak in San Antonio
Ernest Harold Baynes known as the Bird Man will lecture in San Antonio next week. He will present four talks March 12 and 13 at the Main Avenue High School auditorium covering My Wild Animal Guests Wild Birds and How to Attract Them and The Dog Man s Noblest Friend. Afternoon sessions target children while evening talks invite High School students.
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San Antonio
Ernest Harold Baynes
Main Avenue High School
Carnegie Library
City Tightens Requisitions as Budget Cuts Loom
City Purchasing Agent Mackey introduces a tightened requisition system for the final three months of the fiscal year. No supply orders require mayoral approval except in emergencies, with exceptions for oil and coal. A weekly expenditures report will replace the former monthly update, enabling Mayor Brown to review any overspending by department and demand explanations.
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Mackey
Brown
County Bids Sought for Courthouse Lighting Fiesta Decoration
County officials will seek bids to decorate and light the County Courthouse for Fiesta. A rule prohibits contracts over 50 without advertising bids, so a competitive process will govern the work. Fiesta Association members urged county aid to boost the carnival’s success, and commissioners approved the plan with county-provided specifications.
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Fiesta Association
Woman and infant injured in buggy collision
Mrs. R. Superville and her eight months old child were thrown from a buggy when it collided with an automobile driven by W L Gillett at the St Marys and Pecan streets intersection. Gillett and George Brombaugh were arrested for careless driving. The mother sprained her ankle and the baby suffered injuries to the head and shoulders. both were taken home to 324 Solerad Street after the crash.
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Soledad Street
Cyclone Davis returns to Texas with changed views on politics
The Sulphur Springs statesman known as Cyclone Davis leaves Congress after sixteen months, praising the tax measures and Prohibition momentum he helped shape. He plans to campaign in Texas for prohibition and land reform, while preparing for farm life and a Chautauqua tour.
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Davis
Texas
Congress
Washington
House
Democratic Congress
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Prohibition
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort in Tight Shoes
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. Shake into shoes or sprinkle in foot-bath for instant relief from corns bunions blisters calluses and sore spots. Greatest comfort discovery of the age. Address for trial package: Allen 8 Olm isted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Ana Creeche
le Roy
Joske’s Silk Sale Sets New Records in Bold Event
The Joske Store announces a silk sale that runs two days beyond tomorrow and continues for two more days. It touts unprecedented quantity, varieties, values, and sales, claiming the greatest silk sale ever held.
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Joske
Deputy Safeguards Seize Over a Dozen Slot Machines
Deputy sheriffs under Sheriff John W. Tobin confiscated more than twelve slot machines in the last two days. Machines varied, some paying in merchandise checks and others in premiums. No punch boards were taken. Chief Deputy James Galbreath said the crackdown will continue until all gaming devices violating the law are banned. Archambault. Cr. 920.
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John W. Tobin
James Galbreath
Novice Angler Seeks Help From Expert After Salmon Struggle
A new fisherman on his first trip wrestles with a hooked salmon until an experienced angler arrives. The novice asks for aid and is told to climb the pole to fetch the fish. An inventor has patented a two section plepat device designed to prevent breakage of its contents.
Maverick Emerges as Unified Candidate for Police and Fire Post
Lewis Maverick gathers broad backing from multiple factions as he seeks the Police and Fire Commissionership. The race is shaping into a rare nonpartisan contest with wide cross faction support.
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Lewis Maverick
Police On Fire
Police and Fire Commissionership
Lewis
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