San Antonio Plans Bi Centen nial Exposition Fund
Citizens of San Antonio launch a $25 000 fundraising drive for the 1918 Bi Centenn ial and Pan American Exposition to support initial operations while awaiting permanent funds. The first meeting selects officers, forms committees, and organizes a luncheon with visiting Texas commissioners.
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San Antonio
St. Anthony
Texas
The
Fair Commissioners
William Cassin
S. J. Porter
Clinton G. Brown
Jake Wolff
Finance Committee
R. L. Ball
Selig Deutschman
J. Sheb Williams
Paris
T. A. Taylor
Charles G. Rogan
W. B. Anthony
J. D. Griffith
Austin
Frank P. Holland
Dallas
Fred W. Davis
Charles Schreiner
George Morris
Kerrville
Lee Beaty
Lockhart
Robert Lindsay
Nacogdoches
E. W. Kirkpatrick
McKinney
Royal A. Farris
Pearsall
Buck Gravis Injured In Horse Incident At River Avenue
Buck Gravis a veteran policeman lies in City Hospital in serious condition after being thrown from his horse on River Avenue at 10 o clock Thursday night. H Fruller Christensom of North Loop is charged with reckless automobile operation.
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Co. K
Buck”) Gravis
City Hospital
River Avenue
H. Fruller Christensom
North Loop
New Spring Waists Priced at 2.50 Each
About twenty styles available in linen lawn voile and organdie with high and low collars and long sleeves. Some trims in colors others in blue or fresh voile. All sizes priced at 2.50.
New Spring Georgette Crepe Arrivals in White and Flesh
New arrivals in spring fashion feature Georgette crepe in white and flesh with embroidery. Lace waists trimmed in chiffon and net. Sizes 34 to 44. Priced at 3.95. Third Floor.
Boy's Norfolk Suits and Wash Suits Offered
A local ad describes Boy's Norfolk suits in new spring styles with shepherd check worsted fabric, half lined jackets, medium peg knickerbockers, and an extra pair of trousers. ages 6 to 18, price nine dollars. Also Little Boys Wash Suits in junior middy and Eton styles from linen and pique in white and striped colors, ages 1 to 12, prices from 1.25 to 6.00.
Rah Rah Hats in Madras and Soisette Ad
New Rah Rah Hats priced 50c to 1.50 with or without collar for ages 6 to 16. Beautiful Madras and Soisette fabrics in white blue tan and striped options. Second Floor display.
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Madras
Spring Skirts Offer In Plain and Check Styles
Spring skirts priced at 4.50 feature white golfine fabric and Shep herd checks. Designs include patch pockets large pearl buttons tailored belts and belts with pockets. Trim details include Her cules braid and black buttons. Sold on the third floor with exceptional value.
Spring Four-in-Hand Ties Offered at 25e Each
One hundred dozen new spring four in hand neckties in plaids checks polka dots and stripes offered at special price 25e each for the season.
Lent Display of Testaments Hymnals and Prayer Books
For Lent we present a broad selection of Testaments Hymnals and Prayer Books showing a complete line for devotional use. The listing highlights religious texts suitable for personal study church services and gift purposes.
Striped and light blue negligee shirts on sale
A display features soft negligee shirts with turn back cuffs in stripes and solid colors including blue black and tan. Priced at $1.00, highlighting a bargain assortment.
Spring and Summer Union Sults Feature Knit Crepe Lifle
A short item notes knee to three quarter length sults made of nainsock crepe porps kiit and lifle thread. They are priced at $1 the sult.
Collision injures officer near City Hospital
A park policeman named Gravis was thrown from his horse when a car struck him near City Hospital, breaking three ribs and knocking him unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital in a patrol wagon after being picked up by W. W. Rew of 606 East Locust Street. Seconds later Christensom arrived at the scene for treatment.
Spring Footwear From Wright Peters And Red Cross
Spring footwear list highlights White Linen Shoes and Boots with front lace designs. low cut all leather styles. oxford and pump models. prices from 3.50 to 6.00. Wright Peters Footwear in Oxford and pumps features latest models. Red Cross Footwear offers all leather options in heels and pumps.
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Wright & Peters
Oxford
Red Cross
Mock Court Hears San Antonio Union Case
In a Government Hill Methodist Church mock court on Thursday night South Heights Methodist Baraca and Philatheas vs San Antonio Baraca Philathea Union ended without a decision. Judge Claude J. Carter oversaw the trial with defense attorneys George Henry and Miss Vernon Hightower and prosecutors Ernest Gray and Miss Willie Voight. About 250 attendees watched as the South Heights church members were praised for the largest attendance banner, Government Hill church second.
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South Heights Methodist Baraca
Philatheas
San Antonio
South Heights
Cobbs Granted Full Authority Over Bank Receivership
In Fort Worth a court filing shows T. D. Cobbs named agent and attorney in fact with full power to manage Federal Bank & Trust Company affairs. The contract allows pledging assets to secure funds for depositor payouts and lasts two years unless a reorganization occurs. compensation is 300 shares or cash as directors decide. Judge Minor postponed further hearing to Saturday afternoon.
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T. D. Cobbs
Federal Bank & Trust Company
Fifty-seventh District
Cobbs
C. M. Chambers Et al
Chambers
Minor
Dobbs
Solvax Promises Kidney Health and Money-Back Guarantee
Article promotes Solvax as a standard kidney remedy sold by Wagner Drug Store in San Antonio. It claims many cures for lazy or clogged kidneys, guarantees refunds if not relieved, and cites numerous customer praises and improved well being after use. The ad emphasizes cure over relief and urges readers to act now.
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Wagner Drug Store
Wace
Solvax
San Antonio
Wagner Drug
Expect Big Onion Crop in Rio Grande Valley
W H Putegnat of Brownsville told San Antonio reporters the valley will ship more onions this year though dry weather may cap expectations. He also forecast large shipments of grapefruit melons oranges and lemons and said the region is developing rapidly and could one day rival California in fruit production.
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Rio Grande Valley
W. H. Putegnat
Brownsville
San Antonio
Mr. Putegnat
California
Accidental Shooting at 324 Soledad Street
Mrs. C Neubauer rooming house owner was shot above the knee at 9 15 pm Thursday while discussing burglars and a 32 caliber automatic. A roomer removed the magazine and fired, claiming the gun was bad. Police arrested a suspect, wanted on two statutory charges and theft, with possible links to Houston poisoning cases.
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C. Neubauer
Soledad Street
Houston
Tex
Pullman Company
Cassiano Street
Nogalitos
Collins Gardens
Long chase ends in arrest after crossing six fences
Special Policeman Charles Henry leaps six fences clears San Pedro creek twice and runs fifteen blocks to detain a suspect described as a Negro. The dramatic pursuit highlights the officer’s endurance and quick action in the urban chase.
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San Pedro Creek
Charles Henry
Spe
Library Buys Texas History Book Collection
The Carnegie library purchased about 250 books and 40 pamphlets on Texas history from H. McWhenney. The library board approved the $ purchase Friday morning and says the collection will greatly aid Texas research, though it will take time before circulation begins.
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Texas
H. McWhenney
Carnegie Library
Library Board
Escape by suspect after stealing safe shocks sheriff
Sheriff John W. Tobin captured a man suspected of stealing an iron safe from Schimpf's store earlier. As the officer led the prisoner to his machine, the suspect wrested free and fired shots into the air. The escape failed, and Tobin vowed the man would be recaptured.
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John W. Tobin
Schimpf
Sheriff Tobin
Zemo Claims Quick Eczema Relief and Clear Skin
Cure for eczema and related skin troubles with Zemo from druggists for 25c and 1.00. Claims rapid relief with no grease or staining and removal of pimples, rash, tetter, and similar conditions. Promotes Cleveland origin and dependable treatment even when others fail.
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Zemo
Cleveland
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer promises gray hair darkening
Advert shows Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless non dye solution for hair and scalp that darkens gray hair after several applications. It claims to make hair look younger, with a thick healthy head of hair and no visible gray, offered for 50c per large bottle at Summers Drug Store in San Antonio, with mail orders available for out of town customers.
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Summers Drug
San Antonio
Tex
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National Conservatory of Music
Mexico City
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Nicolai
Mosenthal
Koningsberg
Berlin
Enrico Sernado
Il Templario
Odoardo
Vienna Philharmonic Society
Vienna Court Opera
D. Jaxone
Lucia di Lammermoor
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Elsie D'Amoures
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Hazazaa
W. C. O’hare
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Sauerwein
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
America
Emma Abbott
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Rotary Club
WM. H. Smith
Remmers
Boy’s New Norfolk Suits
Liberty Jewelry
Emblem of Liberty
Sears
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F. F. Dalley Co., Ltd
Buffalo, N. Y
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