Marble Falls power project discussed with city
H Alexander owner of the Marble Falls dam met with Mayor Brown to urge action on a proposed electrical supply. San Antonio would receive the first call on output at edge of city for a little over 1 cent per kilowatt hour under a multi year contract. A city council special meeting was set for Wednesday to discuss the proposal reviewed by the Manufacturers' Club committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. H. Alexander
Marble Falls
Brown
San Antonio
Manufacturers’ Club
Grove's General Tonic Advertisement Tone
The ad touts Grove's tonic as a valuable general tonic with quinine and iron. It promotes the Old Standard in a period voice, noting the taste and tonic properties while listing a price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
When You Were a Kid Did You Play Bean Bag
A Washington Star reader recalls childhood bean bag games and asks about cheap beans in those days. The brief exchange reflects nostalgia for simple toys and affordable craft materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Joe Bolstetter Dies at 21 in Dallas Sanitarium
Joe Bolstetter aged 21 died at 11 a m Monday after an operation in a Dallas sanitarium. A San Antonio native and Dallas Dental College student, he will be buried from his mother's home at 904 North Pine Street Wednesday at 10 a m Rev A Wolff of St John Lutheran Church to officiate with interment at the old Lutheran cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mrs Anna Bolstetter and his father George Bolstetter. He once worked at the St Anthony hotel as elevator boy then mail clerk and later assistant chief clerk at the Gunter Hotel. He planned to finish dentistry next June.
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Joe Bolstetter
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas Dental College
Anna Bolstetter
North Pine Street
Rev
A. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lloyd George Advocates Home Rule in Speech
Premier Lloyd George declares for home rule for Ireland Scotland and Wales drawing cheers and laughter as he asserts support for each nation’s self government while facing catcalls and hisses from the audience in this Philadelphia Star report.
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Lloyd George
Great Britain
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Philadelphia Star
Investigating Marketing by Parcel Post in Texas
C C Hawbaker from the U S Department of Agriculture visits San Antonio to study direct parcel post marketing in Texas cities Dallas Galveston Houston and Austin He notes no single system fits all and that trust between producer and consumer is a barrier Eggs and butter have shown some success via parcel post while small scale direct marketing remains unresolved and information can be obtained through the department.
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Parcel Post
C. C. Hawbaker
San Antonio
Hawbaker
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Texas
Department of Parcel Post
of Agriculture
Dallas
Galveston
Austin
United States
Department of Agriculture
Department of Markets and Rural Organization
A L Anderson Appointed Receiver for Dun dee Feed Milling
J H Searle petitions the court stating a 5000 dollar investment in the company and seeks a general accounting and injunction. Judge W S Anderson appoints A L Anderson as receiver for the Dun dee Feed Milling Company with a 7000 dollar bond.
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A. L. Anderson
Dundee Feed & Milling Company
J. H. Searle
J. H. Binninger
W. S. Anderson
Anderson
Searle
Spindle Announces Candidacy for Tax Commissioner
Sam A. Spindle former city assessor announces his bid for tax commissioner now held by James K. Garland He claims independence from political factions and urges nonpartisan merit based elections He highlights 28 years with the International Great Northern Railroad as background and ties to San Antonio politics.
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Sam A. Spindle
James K. Garland
Mr. Spindle
Spindle
San Antonio
Callaghan
Ryan
International & Great Northern Railroad
Deepening Pool At Lambert's Beach Under Fire Crew
A Lambert's Beach project sees six to eight firefighters with a two inch hose clearing mud from the pool bottom. Park laborers assist while rock screenings are laid after deepening. Water levels drop due to low rainfall prompting Lambert to build a rock dam to raise the bathing beach water level.
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Fire Department
Lambert's Beach
Lambert
Brackenridge
Otto Koehler
Policeman Fined In Police Court For Abusive Language
A traffic policeman faced the police court on Tuesday morning and was fined $10 by Judge Lowther, who noted the officer may appeal. William Love, 19, a chauffeur of 232 Gevers Street, filed an affidavit accusing the officer of abusive language during a Saturday night arrest for speeding.
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Lowther
William Love
Gevers Street
Cohen
Love
Stolen Car Smashes Popcorn Wagon. Suspect Flees
A stolen service car collided with a popcorn wagon at 12 10 Tuesday afternoon, badly damaging the wagon. The driver leaped from the car and fled, pursued by Patrolmen Quinn and Schaffenberg for several blocks but not overtaken. The car, owned by Joe Kram and operated by Joe Page, stopped at Avenue C and Third Street before the thief jumped back in and sped away.
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Quinn
Schaffenberg
Joe Kram
West Travis Street
Joe Page
Mission Street
Avenue C
Third Street
Yes Indeed Dialogue on Long Engagements
A brief exchange centered on belief in long engagements. He asserts happiness comes from lasting commitment, while she asks about belief in enduring engagement as a path to happiness.
Alarm Clocks 98c Guaranteed
Heavy nickel case alarm clock with reliable movement guaranteed to keep time and loud alarm. An excellent clock priced at 98 cents. First Floor.
White Dimities 15c Special for Morning Dresses
A special white dimity fabric is offered at 15 cents per yard. Described as fine weave, sheer and dainty, suitable for morning dresses and children's wear. Width twenty five inches. Sold on the second floor.
Spring Neckwear Styles At 95 Cents First Floor
White and colored georgette neckwear offered in many styles. Some pieces are hand embroidered in colors. Exceptional style and quality for 95 cents. First Floor.
Smart Veils 50c Special in Semi Circular Styles
An assortment of semi circular veils and long square shapes with thread run motifs offered at 50 cents. Special selection available on the first floor.
Notable Guests At San Antonio Hotels
Pa tourists Mr and Mrs Henry Sims wave apartments at the St Anthony. Charlee Engle of New York is registered at the Menger. Mr and Mrs W H Mooney of Chicago stay at the Gunter. Houston pair Mrs and Mrs Panandrz guests at the St Anthony. Covingtons of St Louis register at the Menger. Keene of Peoria visits St Anthony. Covingtons of St Louis have apartments at the Menger. Duluth couple Mr and Mrs W L Martin stay at the Gunter. Minneapolis Mr and Mrs F K Sullivan are guests at the St Anthony. E C Watson of St Louis among Tuesday arrivals at the Menger. St Paul couple have apartments at the St Anthony. Mrs H W Mathews of Gonzales also mentioned.
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Mrs. Henry Sims
Wave Apartments
St. Antony
Charlee Engle
New York
The
Menger
W. H. Mooney
Chicago
Gunter
Panandrz
Houston
St. Anthony
John E. Keene
Peoria
H. B.covington
St. Louis
W. L. Martin
Duluth
F. K. Sullivan
Minneapolis
E. C. Watson
John C. Hill
St. Paul
St Anthony
H. W. Mathews
Gonzales
Swamp Root Credited For Kidneys By Grandson’s Recovery
Letter from JOHN RODGERS of Baltimore dated June 13 1916 praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for restoring kidney strength after bronchial pneumonia weakened kidneys in his seven to twelve year old grandson. The statement sworn by Justice H C Brown confirms the testimonial.
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John Rodgers
North Port Street
Baltimore
H. C. Brown
Tuesday arrivals at the Gunter hotel
W. FE. Hay of Brenham is registered at the Menger. A. J. Rebel of Hallettsville is staying at the Gunter.
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W. FE. Hay
Brenham
Menger
A. J. Rebel
Hallettsville
Gunter
Clock in Salem Parlor Stops as Governor Signs Dry Law
An antique clock that once hung over a Salem saloon and later sat in Claude Belle’s ice cream parlor halted at exactly 4 pm Friday as Governor Withycombe signed the bone dry law, ending a long era of saloon timekeeping.
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Salem
Ore
Frank P. Talkington
Claude Belle
Belle
Withycombe
End Coughs Quickly with Pinex Remedy
Obnoxious bronchial coughs frustrate many healthy adults year after year. The home remedy uses Pinex extract with guaiacol and sugar syrup, claiming rapid relief, throat soothing effects, and a bright taste. A 212 ounces Pinex mixture in a pint bottle promises quick, lasting improvement with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Pinex Co
Jt . Wayne
Ind
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You
A mail-in offer from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York invites readers to order a sample size of Swamp Root for ten cents. The ad promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold at drug stores with a San Antonio Daily Light reference.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Timepiece Efforts Stirries in Liquor Business Companion
The article notes persistent attempts to restart a timepiece companion to a liquor business have failed, with all efforts proving fruitless and met with no success.
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Panion
Radio experts seek reason wireless telegraphry favors Pacific
Scientists propose atmospheric conditions and sea states as factors behind stronger wireless signals over the Pacific Ocean compared to the Atlantic. They aim to model ionospheric effects and shortwave propagation to explain observed differences.
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Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Kidney Disorders Behind Headache and Mood Drop
Reader questions link headaches and low mood to kidney and bladder disorders. The piece notes misdiagnoses common as dietary indiscretions slowly or suddenly trigger symptoms and urges seeking relief and restoration.
Balmo wort Tablets claim quick relief for miscellaneous symptoms
Advertises BalMwort Tablets as beneficial for symptoms such as colored secretions pain burning irritation and nervous discomfort. It notes chills fever headaches burning eyes and general unease and claims the product is not secret or new but right and true and sold by all druggists.
Ely's Cream Balm Relief For Cold and Catarrh
relief described for clogged nostrils sinus passages and breathing ease. A small bottle bought from a druggist is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and provide instant relief from cold and catarrh. The ad urges prompt purchase and use.
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Ely
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Sloan’s
Sloan's
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Wolfson’s
Saul Wolfson
H. RB. Covington
the Menger
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