Appointment of Galveston assistant quarantine officer
Dr. W B Collins announced the appointment of Dr L W Hollis Jr of Abilene as assistant quarantine officer at the port of Galveston. Hollis, a Baylor graduate, fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr L B Cook who leaves to enter federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. B. Collins
L. W. Hollis Jr
Abilene
Galveston
Hollis
Baylor University
L. B. Cook
Pinex based cough syrup homemade for relief and savings
A reader offers a home remedy using 2 1/2 oz Pinex and 1 pint of sugar syrup to make cough syrup. The plan promises rapid relief from persistent coughs bronchitis and whooping cough with a pleasant taste and cost savings.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Army Recruit Is Coming to Fort Sam Houston Border Posts
Washington reports Texas will receive the bulk of 20 600 new army recruits to handle border needs. Fort Sam Houston could be fully populated with temporary barracks if needed, as recruits train at five depots before assignment to frontier posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Texas
War Department
McCain Hag
Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Adjutant General's Office
West
Middle West
Fort Slocum
New York
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Fort Logan
Colorado
Fort MacDowell
California
San Antonio
Phil Wright Named Police and Fire Commissioner Candidate
Campaign committee of the Citizens' League asks San Antonio voters to support Phil Wright, the league's nominee for Police and Fire Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Phil Wright
Citizens’ League
Turkish native passes checks in Texas cities arrest reported
A 33 year old Turkish national, arrested by City Detectives Harvey and Hobbs after allegedly passing two checks in town. James Caruthers says the suspect has operated in multiple Texas cities in six months. Checks for 50 dollars at Laredo State Bank and Trust and 45 dollars at San Antonio Citizens Bank were signed with the suspect name but lacked funds. He was previously detained here weeks ago on another charge and released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Turkey
Harvey and Hobbs
James Caruthers
State Bank and Trust Company of
Laredo
Cascarets Laxative Ad Teaser Urges Clean Inside Tonight
An old style ad promotes Cascarets for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims a 10 cent box will improve headaches biliousness offensive breath coated tongue sallowness sour stomach and gases and promises a cheerful night and grand waking feeling. It touts gentle cleansing and popular use.
Dry Cleaning At Home With Solvite And Gasoline
Women can dry clean and brighten rib laces yokes neckties silks and many fabrics at home using two ounces of Solvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. Immerse items rub lightly and they come out fresh looking with no fading shrinking or pressing. Store out of flame and air drafts. use dishpan and outdoor space for safety.
Obituary notices for three local residents in San Antonio area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Frank J. Rutta 27 a Washer Brothers clerk in San Antonio died in Lemberg near Corpus Christi road after illness survived by siblings Fred George Mrs Alvin Lutz Elbie Louise. Funeral Thursday at Riebe chapel with Rev A Wolff. Also Anton Kneupper 67 of 1613 Avenue B dies native of Germany survived by wife two sons EF F John Kneupper four daughters and siblings. Funeral Thursday at home then City Cemetery. Dr R A Duke 75 former San Antonio resident died at Lake Charles La veteran of Confederacy survived by widow two sons R A Duke G W Duke and daughter Mrs Gellett. He lived in San Antonio 21 years with Masonic ties.
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Frank J. Rutta
Washer Brothers’ Company
Lemberg
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Chicago
Fred
George Rutta
Alvin Lutz
Elbie
Louise Rutta
Riebe Undertaking Company
A. Wolff
St. John's Lutheran Church
City Cemetery No. 6
Anton Kneupper
Avenue B
Germany
Texas
EF. F
E John Kneupper
Josephine Behrens
Laura Kneupper
Louise Angerson
Mary Krause
Peter
John
Christian Kneupper
Margaret Knaus
Josephine Spier
Mary Schneider
Farmer's Verein Lodge
Anhalt
Tex
St. Joseph's Cemetery
R. A. Duke
Lake Charles
San Joaquin Valley
California
Masonic Lodge
Boelke Reaches Thirteenth Aerial Victory in Germany
Berlin reports three enemy planes put out of action north of Verdun. Lieutenant Boelke is credited with his thirteenth aerial victory while Lieutenant Parschall secures his fourth. The engagements occurred northeast of Lamogneaux along the Meuse, behind the enemy lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Boelke
Germany
Berlin
Verdun
Lamogneaux
Meuse
Douaumont
Boelke
Parschall
Visitors Seemingly Fill San Antonio Hotels
A parade of travelers check into local hotels with mentions of R. T. Wilson from New York Henry D. Archer from New Orleans E B Hand from Philadelphia M G Lipscomb from Chattanooga J H Schultz from Houston and others. Guests stay at the Menger St. Anthony Gunter and Gunter hotel and include Mr and Mrs J A Whitaker of Cooper Texas and E H Crenshaw Jr of Kingsville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Wilson
New York
Menger
Henry D. Archer
New Orleans
St. Anthony
E. B. Hand
Philadelphia
Gunter
H. 8
Bosworth
Syracuse
N. Y
A. H. Gibson
St. Louis
E. H. Crenshaw Jr
Army orders assign officers to new posts and duties
Brigadier General William M. Black is detailed as a member board of ordnance and fortification replacing Brigadier General Dan C. Kingman. First Lieutenant Nicholas W. Campanole proceeds to Fort Bliss Texas. Captain Edward K. Masse moves to Twenty second Infantry. Captain Walter M. Whitman proceeds to Columbus New Mexico as assistant to the quartermaster. Chaplain Leslie R. Groves granted six months leave. First Lieutenant Richard C. Burleson to New York City for inspector instructor duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Black
Engineers
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Dan. C. Kingman
United States Army
Nicholas W. Campanole
Sixth Infantry
Signal Corps
Fort Bliss
Tex
Edward K. Masse
Infantry
Second Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Walter M. Whitman
SEIES
Columbus
N. M
United States Expeditionary Force
Leslie R. Groves
Ourteenth Infantry
Richard C. Burleson
Third Field Artillery
New York City
Organized Militia
Extradition Set for Innes Couple to Georgia
Atlanta officers travel to San Antonio to escort Victor E Innes and Ida May Innes back to Georgia on theft and trust charges. Governor Ferguson refuses to revoke the extradition requisition, citing Georgia assurances of protection. Court fears over possible violence prompt appeals to Texas to delay the return.
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Atlanta
San Antonio
Victor E. Innes
Ida May Innes
Ferguson
Georgia
Nelms
Frank
R. H. Ward
Texas
Death of Adam B Surber at 225 Porter Street
Adam B. Surber, 66, died at his home on Porter Street Wednesday evening after a three year stay in San Antonio. He is survived by his widow, two sons Richter A. and M. E. Surber, and two daughters Bessie and Ouida Surber. Funeral arrangements were to be held from the residence at 4 o clock with interment in City Cemetery No. 4.
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Adam B. Surber
Porter Street
San Antonio
Richter A
M. E. Surber
Bessie
Ouida Surber
City Cemetery No. 4
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Local business Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and related services with two phone lines for inquiries and orders.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Billie Burke Stars in Peggy at Grand Opera House
Billie Burke plays Peggy the New York girl who visits the Scottish Highlands in the Ince-Triangle film Peggy. It opens Thursday for three days and marks Burke’s first screen appearance with a production cost around $100,000 of which about $40,000 goes to Burke.
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Billie Burke
Peggy
New York
Grand Opera House
Burke
Auto Repair Shop Burglary Nets Magnetos Theft
Patrolman Cook encounters a Mexican with a magneto. police find H G Guenner’s 535 Main Avenue shop broken into and four magnetos stolen. One magneto matches the Mexican’s, three other stolen mags missing. Entry gained via rear window. Mexican held on burglary and theft charges.
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Cook
H. G. Guen‘ner
Main Avenue
Central Station
Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a remedy easing pregnancy strains by softening stomach muscles and ligaments. It claims three generations of mothers endorse it and urges readers to consult a druggist and contact Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a free information book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Northern Friends Hear Praise of City in San Antonio
Charles E. English of Midland Lumber & Coal Co and his family toured Southwest Texas during a stay at the St. Anthony Hotel. He praised the region's climate and highways and planned to spread word of San Antonio on his Minneapolis return. He reunited with cousin C L English of Danville Illinois, with both intending a return next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles E. English
Midland Lumber & Coal Company
Minneapolis
St. Anthony
Texas
Bermuda
Southern Pacific Sunday Rail Service Details
Advertises 60 cents for Sutherland Springs round trip every Sunday at 7 55 am with Southern Pacific. Mentions $3 45 for Eagle Pass round trip with departure April 11 and return April 13 also via Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Lim
Fiesta publicity push invites visitors to San Antonio
Charles Graebner proposes that every resident invite outsiders writing letters between now and April 24, urging them to attend Fiesta. He predicts the largest Fiesta yet with tens of thousands of visitors and special rail rates allowing inbound travel from Sunday April 23 to Sunday April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graebner
San Antonio
Mr. Graebner
Plan for Boosting Butter Sales in Bexar County
An executive committee of the Bexar County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Department debated methods to increase butter sales in Bexar and Texas. A Kansas State Agricultural College letter noted heavy Kansas butter sales in San Antonio and sought information to expand local demand. The committee will study dairy efficiency and may invite lecturers from Texas A&M College and the federal agriculture department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Texas
Agricultural Department of the Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
San Antonio
United States
Agricultural Department
Texas A. & M. College
Federal Department of Agriculture
Hiker Robert Burns Arrives in San Francisco
Robert Burns, 28, of Eureka California claimed as the world’s champion hiker, arrived in San Francisco after reportedly walking the continent twice. The report notes his credentials and his fulfillment of the feat.
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San Francisco
Robert Burns
Eureka
Cal
Lincoln Highway walker completes both ways feat to Eureka
Burns traversed the Lincoln Highway on foot 7842 miles round trip from May 24 to arrival yesterday. He left New York September 23 and returned by October 1, beating Weston’s times by 32 and 23 days respectively. Employed by the Eureka Development Association he financed the trip with advertising stunts. The journey cost $6.60 for Eagle Pass round trip.
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Eureka
New York
Burns
Weston
Euereka Development Association
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Hickey -Freeman
Alamo Plaza
Texas Border
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Oswald Bolle
Billie Burke AS
Magneto
C. E. English
Peck
Mary E. Perkins
Bohn Syphon
Leonard the Gurney
Houston Street
Navarro
Lea & Perrins
West Street
UHR Campaign Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Bobby
Ladies’ Home Journal
Brown
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