Fire waste linked to high food prices say Texas fire marshal
Texas state fire marshal 8S. W. Inglish in a letter to San Antonio fire marshal W. P. McNeill urges mayors and fire chiefs statewide to curb fire breeding sources and unsafe conditions. He argues that grain elevator and warehouse fires, plus destroyed groceries, reduce supply and raise costs. He calls fire prevention a path to relief, urging municipal officials to educate the public.
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W. Inglish
W. P. McNeill
San Antonio
Texas
Marshal Inglish
Red Cross Benefit Plans Under Way in San Antonio
Red Cross in San Antonio advances benefit plans for May 17 led by Mrs. William Aubrey, with Beethoven Maennerchor hosting at Beethoven Hall. High School girls to present a play. sewing work continues daily at headquarters, and teaching classes run in Stevens building. Membership arrivals average 20 daily with many new members at Maddona via C. J. Watts.
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Red Cross
William Aubrey
San Antonio
American Red Cross
Beethoven Maennerchor
Beethoven Hall
Wolff
Stevens Building
A. L. Dietrich
Gunter Hotel
Maddona
C. J. Watts
Watts
Antonio
Automobiles Offered for Red Cross Nurses Outings
Cars are being received daily to provide outings for Red Cross nurses at the Base Hospital Fort Sam Houston.
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Red Cross
Fort Sam Houston
School Board Calls Special Meeting Friday for Architect Issue
A special meeting of the board of education is scheduled for 12 o'clock Friday at the State Bank and Trust building offices. The group may finalize the school board architect matter, after Tuesday's executive session failed to decide. Trustees consider candidates among friends, with Ralph Cameron supervising ongoing work and the new High School building having been planned by him.
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Board of Education
State Bank and Trust
Ralph Cameron
Cameron
San Antonio Tax Notice and Seguin Excursion Ad
Taxpayers in San Antonio, Texas are urged to pay 1916 city taxes by May 21, 1917 to avoid six percent interest per year and a two percent monthly penalty. The notice is signed by J F Garland, Commissioner of Taxation. An advertisement promotes a May 10 colored excursion to Seguin for $1 round trip on the Southern Pacific with a 9:30 a.m. departure.
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San Antonio
Tex
Seguin
Southern Pacific
Giant July Fourth Celebration Planned by Rotary in San Antonio
A massive Fourth of July event in San Antonio blends parade, massed band and choral concert, and a grand fireworks display at Fort Sam Houston. Texas schools, Fort Sam troops, and state bands join officials, Rotarians, and citizens in a patriotic celebration under Rotary leadership with broad civic support.
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Texas
San Antonio
Rotary Club
Cavalry Drill
Camp Wilson
Travis Club
South
Fort Sam Houston
Brackenridge Park
H. W. B. Barnes
United States Signal Corps
John J. Pershing
Southern Department
Clinton G. Brown
James R. Davis
Rotary
George Holmgreen
L. F. Stauffer
Harry Hertzberg
S. B. Weller
Albert Steves Jr
Rufus Bynum
Harry Reuter
L. K. Beck
Fred Hummert
J. H. Haile
George J. Roark
J. R. Sprague
H. H. Ryan
Army Post
L. Hb. Clegg
Col. Wilson
Hendrick
Arthur Storms
Ed McClannahan
Ws. Barnes
John F. Fentiman
Ed Raymond
Porter Loring
Navy reaches full enlistment for now amid call for growth
A Navy message received by Chief Quartermaster C. O. Evans confirms the present navy manpower is filled at 87 500, with continued recruitment possible as Congress plans to authorize up to 150 000. Eligible men sworn in will travel to Houston for enlistment then return home with full pay.
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Navy
C. O. Evans
Congress
Evans
Houston
Washington
San Antonio
Special train to Victoria May 3 by Southern Pacific
T P A announces a special train to Victoria on May 3 at midnight. Round trip fare four dollars fifty five cents with berth at one dollar fifty cents. Booking through Southern Pacific.
Proper Observance of National Anthem and Flag Etiquette
General Pershing urged civilians to observe formal standards when the National Anthem is played and the flag is displayed. He cautioned against casual or promotional use of the anthem or flag, urged standing and uncovering indoors, outdoors, and during color events, and proposed a toast at formal gatherings to the President.
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Geemral Pershing
General Pershing
United States
Come to Castroville May 3rd Family Fun Fair
Community event in Castroville on May 3 invites boys and girls of 1906 07 and friends for a day of food and music featuring local entertainment and activities.
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Castroville
Four Animals Added to City Zoo by Coca Cola Managers
A tapir and four monkeys were donated to the municipal zoo by L. W. Alexander and O. E. Alexander, Coca Cola Company managers. The tapir, from Colombia, weighs about 175 pounds and is less than two years old. it has a hoglike snout and three-toed feet. Snake King of Brownsville supplied the animal and offered more wildlife on order, noting the zoo as unique among cities.
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L. W. Alexander
O. E. Alexander
Coca Cola Company
South America
Colombia
W. A
Snake
King
Alexander Brothers
Park official Receives Topir for New Quarters
Commissioner Ray Lambert attended the park to receive the topir and place him in his new quarters.
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Ray Lambert
Cardinal Mercier Card Sends Thanks to Philadelphia
A grateful note from Cardinal Mercier reached the Belgian relief commission in Philadelphia, thanking the city for a birthday gift of 1500 dollars sent last November. The letter arrived after being smuggled through German lines in Belgium.
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Philadelphia
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Todays Beauty Help Canthrax Shampoo For Hair Care
A brief beauty note recommends canthrax as an inexpensive shampoo. It claims cleansing the hair and scalp of dandruff dirt and oil leaves the hair clean, dry, and fluffy. One teaspoonful dissolved in hot water makes a full cup of shampoo liquid for full hair application.
Letter from Malines Brings Comfort to Americans
A letter dated February 18 from Malines expresses gratitude for the support from the American people, noting both financial and moral backing as a great comfort. The message highlights solidarity and appreciation for Allied aid during wartime.
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Malines
May 38 Midnight Round Trip Train Fare Ad
Southern Pacific advertises a midnight May 38 round trip fare of 4.55 with berth at 1.50. travel details emphasize economical passenger service and sleeper accommodations.
Druggist Endorses Bisurated Magnesia For Indigestion
A veteran pharmacist urges stomach sufferers to use bisurated magnesia as a safe antacid and bowel soothing remedy. He explains most stomach pills fail to cure the underlying cause and that bisurated magnesia in posette form or tablets quickly relieves pain, heartburn, and acid dyspepsia. He notes San Antonio stores stock the product and recommends a teaspoonful after meals.
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San Antonio
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