Pershing Reports Border Conditions Improve in Rio Grande Valley
General Pershing, returning from the Brownsville area, says border conditions in the lower Rio Grande valley are better than at any time in two years. He notes mutual distrust fading and a strong desire for friendly relations between Americans and Mexicans. He praises Texas guardsmen as well trained and discusses troop movements and calls on Matamoros Commander Tirzo Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
Pershing
Brownsville
Texas
Mexico
Tirzo Gonzales
Matamoros
James Parker
Malvern-Hill Barnum
Southern Department
Matamoras
Barnum
James L. Collins
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Roma
General Pershing
Regular Army
Fort Hancock
Vinol praised by mother for child recovery
A New York mother credits Vinol with saving her weak gastritis and measles affected child, noting the remedy improved health after cod liver oil failed. The ad lists Vinol ingredients and multiple Texas druggists selling the product in San Antonio and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Thomas Fitzgerald
Park Ave
N. Y. City
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Sap Drug
Main Ave
George Keene
H. L. Wagner
Appmann Drug Store
F. Prassel
San Antonio
Texas
Cadomene Tablets Promise Nerve Boost For All
A physician and others tout three grain Cadomene Tablets as a superior nerve tonic for men and others averse to liquid tonics. The tablet is sugar coated and easy to swallow, with claims of improved appetite energy and social vitality, plus relief from nervous weariness and insomnia.
Young Woman's Christian Association Campaign Hits High Total
Seven day fundraiser for the YWCA reaches 20046.30 with a daily $2142 report. Mrs A B Weakleys team leads with 736 in subscriptions. week’s efforts include notes from Rev William Bertran Stevens and Miss Ernestine Friedmann. Local clubs at Fifth and Avenue C showcase swimming gymnasiums and domestic science classes as part of healthy recreation for young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
A. B. Weakley
Weakley
Marion Bliem
E. E. Dilley
F. L. Hillyer
Porter Loring
P. D. Mathis
G. G. Geyer
E. W. Richardson
George Wurzbach
E. W. Sperring
William Bertran Stevens
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Ernestine Friedmann
Ed Balbach
New York City
Vera l L. Shafer
Young Women’s Christian Association
Wolff & Marx, Joske
Corona
Fifth and
Avenue C
Pansy Chapman
Laura Frink
Association Clubs of Business Girls
Association
Tiz Foot Remedy Promises Instant Relief for Hurting Feet
An advertisement touts Tiz as a quick cure for corns bunions and aching feet. It claims instant relief after a foot soak and urges buying a 25 cent box at drug stores, promising happier feet and no more limping.
Woman credits Tanlac with dramatic recovery after fifteen years of illness
Mrs Addie Bryan of 2113 Crockett Street Houston recounts pain from gallstones and indigestion lasting fifteen years. She credits Tanlac with an eighteen pound gain from 130 to 148, relief from side pain, renewed appetite and sleep, and renewed energy enabling household chores and washing. Endorses Tanlac and invites inquiries, with San Antonio sellers H L Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier handling distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Bryan
Crockett Street
Houston
Tanlac
Tan
Tanlaec
San Antonio
H. L. Wagner Drug Co
E. J. H. Meier
Ady
San Antonio Girl Scout Project Evolves with Building Drive
Freshmen and sophomores from local clubs meet after school for supper and gym recreation under Miss Edith Jimison and a volunteer nurse who leads hygiene talks. Mrs. Floyd McGown outlines a 1914 campaign to fund a new building costing 140000 with 2300 subscribers and 87000 collected. 53000 remains due. The campaign aims to cover 15 percent of two years of operating expenses and reduce building debt while expanding camp and citywide youth services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jimison
Floyd McGown
San Antonio
Gedell Moore
Moore
Parrot Purchaser Seeks Caution Over Swearing Bird
In a comic quip a buyer complains the parrot uses violent language. The dealer concedes the bird swears but boosts its virtue for not drinking or gambling. This exchange appears in a satirical wartime column.
Spring Fashion Items Highlight Hats Pumps Blouses and More
A retail notice outlines spring fashion offerings from hats to gloves across two floors. Hats and Harmony Pumps lead the list with prices from $5.50 to $10. Neckwear, undergarments, negligees, and sheer blouses feature crepe de chine Georgette silks and laces priced $1 to $29.75. Jewelry emphasizes Oriental-inspired pieces and pearl strands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Arrests May Clear Thefts Of Jewelry In San Antonio
Sheriff John W. Tobin and Deputy Alfonso Newton arrested two young men Friday morning, with one reportedly confessing. The arrests link a four man gang, part of a wave of jewelry robberies in San Antonio over the past two weeks. About four hundred dollars in jewelry stolen from Frank Granieri at 901 South Flores Street was recovered. Robberies ranged from $100 to $1000, with entries through windows during parties at homes in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sheriff's Department
John W. Tobin
Alfonso Newton
Frank Granieri
South Flores Street
Granieri
Stomach Medicines Labeled Dangerous And Ineffective
Health warning against indiscriminate drugging for indigestion. Doctors urge elimination of harmful acids, recommending bisulated magnesia as a safe anti acid to neutralize stomach acidity after meals. Aims to prevent ulcers from long term medication use and food fermentation.
Young man linked to string of burglaries among jewelry
Newton authorities arrest a youth who confessed that he and three accomplices burglarized houses and targeted jewelry. Police recovered 400 dollars in jewels from pawnshops, with Sheriff Tobin continuing the search for others and for more loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Tobin
Plan for King Antonio III Fiesta Week Events
Gran Quivera to discuss the king's entry and annual ball March 17 at Gunter hotel. Meeting urges member attendance to expand the kings part of Fiesta program before the public coronation with a station meet and downtown escort by a large delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio III
Gran Quivera
Gunter Hotel
Not Patented Nature Product Vitalitas Sold Locally
One of America s greatest products natural Vitalitas is not patented nor patentable. Unlike patent medicines it contains no harmful ingredients and is claimed to aid digestion nerves kidneys and liver. It is sold by Summers Drug and all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Chicago
la Grippe
America
Carlsbad
Hot Springs
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Vinol
Duffy’s
Duffy Mait Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Gant
Tiz
Taniac
Tom Star
Wolfson’s
ATS
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
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