San Antonio closes third Liberty Loan with big surplus
San Antonio finished the third Liberty Loan campaign with a local surplus of about 300000 over the minimum 3933000. Banks reported total subscriptions around 4162750 based on partial tallies, with 338000 from Boy Scouts. A closing-day tour by Col A P Barrett and a jazz band boosted public enthusiasm while town contests for honor flags from small communities proceeds. A congratulatory note from J W Hoopes praised San Antonio’s performance. A celebratory luncheon for workers in the Liberty Town campaign is planned at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday.
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San Antonio
Boy Scouts
H. M Jones
Kelly
A. P. Barrett
W. D. Syers
Wallace Rogers
Nelly Field
Barrett
Kelly Field
Bexar County
Frant C. Groos
Tom Abbott
Adkins
Bulverde
Schertz
Thelma
MacDonna
Themen
Liberty Town
Gunter Hotel
Luncheon Toasts Planned by Local Group with Notables
Guests will pay for their own tickets and attend as a luncheon honoring civic leaders. Harry Hertzberg will be toastmaster with speakers including Mrs. Lloyd Mc Lewn county chairwoman for women, W. W. Collier county chairman for men, Franz C. Groos city sales manager, Mrs. W. W. Lipscomb city manager for women, J. K. Beretta head of the executive committee, Col. A P Barrett and Col. George C. Holm green. Fifteen Kelly Field soldiers who previously signaled for the Liberty Band campaign will attend as guests. The Kelly Weld band will provide music and decorations use American flags and roses. Afterward women guests will hear Martin J. Arnold on issues arising from the new equal suffrage registration law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hertzberg
Lloyd McLewn
W. W. Collier
Franz C. Groos
W. W. Lipscomb
J. K. Beretta
A. P. Barrett
George C. Holmgreen
Kelly Field
Kelly Weld
Martin J. Arnold
Food Price Reductions at The Consumers Supply Co
Bargain list for this week includes sugar corn tomatoes coffee and oats with prices per dozen or per can. Meant for customers at Garden St location with a wide selection of staples and pantry goods offered at the lowest possible price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Citc
Calif
Consumers Supply CO
Baker
Euaran
Garden St
Davis Is President of Texas Osteopathic Association
Dr. D W Davis of Beaumont was elected president for the coming year at the Texas Osteopathic Association's Saturday session. Officers include D B Lowry of Ennis as first vice president H B Mason of Temple secretary treasurer and trustees Hisenmenger Pennick Bedwell and Catherine Compton. Fort Worth selected as next meeting place. Dr Laughlin demonstrated tuberculous spine treatment during clinics and led a post session Q A. Many physicians plan Medina Dam weekend trips with Dr Peck hosting.
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D. W. Davis
Beaumont
Texas Osteopathic Association
D. B. BP. Lowry
Ennis
H. B. Mason
Temple
Hisenmenger
Pennick
T. C. Bedwell
Catherine Compton
State Association
George MM. Laughlin
Laughlin
Norris to Succeed Windrow on Water Board
Governor Hobby announced the appointment of John A. Norris of Wharton to the Board of Water Engineers. Norris fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Niellen J. Windrow of Waco.
Blue-jay Plasters Emerge as Easy Corn Remedy
A promising corn treatment claims a gentle, painless removal within 48 hours. Described as discovered by a renowned chemist, the Blue-jay plaster line is produced by Bauer & Black, known for surgical dressings.
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Blue-jay
Bauer & Black
Red Cross Drive To Open May In San Antonio
San Antonio prepares a city wide Red Cross fund drive May 20 to 27 with a goal of 3200,000. George W Simmons returns from the war zone to lead volunteers, and J J Stevens heads the women’s division. A zone system, mass meetings, sermons, and a speakers bureau are planned to mobilize hundreds of workers for the drive.
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San Antonio
George W Simmons
St. Louis
Red Cross
J. J. Stevens
A. W. Seeligson
Kington
Simmons
George W. Simmons
America
France
Ned Cross
Marry Hertzberg
Js. J. Boyle
H. S. Mulliken
Mesdames Joseph Frost
Floyd McGown
Winchester Kkelso
Lee Joseph
W. A. Daniel
J. K. Sprague
Hey Belle
EM Kertzberg
Nat Goldsmith
Joseph B. Dibeli
J. AC. Criswold
Charles 8. Meeks
Reese Wilson
LH. & Mulliken
Smithie Graves
Miss Wand Uryaski
Conmum
Bureau
Gunter Hotel
Hertzberg
Seellyson
Seeliggen
Rev
L. N. Richardson
St. Paul M. B. Church
Red Crows
Donate Shop Location Proffered by Kampmann Estate
The Kampmann estate donates use of the lower floor of the old school on Avenue FE and Fourth Street for a Red Cross shop. Mrs Smithie Graves, shop director, announced the donation on Saturday afternoon. About fifty people attended the event.
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Kampmann
Avenue FE
Fourth Street
Red Cross
Smithie Graves
San Antonio Red Cross shop plan advances at meeting
Representatives of local women formed shop committees in a called session at the homes of Mrs Graves and Mrs George W Martin on Oakland Street to discuss launching a Red Cross shop authorized by the local chapter. Mrs Banning of Los Angeles outlined department operations and emphasized strong organization as volunteers pledge to transform vacant rooms with donated paint and labor.
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San Antonio
Graves
George W. Martin
Oakland Street
Joseph Frost
Herman
Robert
Ike Kampmann
Kampmann
Trades Council
Banning
Hancock Banning
Red Cross
Los Angeles
Cal
Ms. Banning
Rains Come When Most Needed Says Chart Compiler
H M Madison from government weather reports compiles a chart of rainfall along Sap Railroad lines showing three rainfall zones in South Central Texas. Zone 1 west of Colorado River has heaviest rains in April to June with dry winters aiding stock feeding. Zone 2 near the coast sees heaviest winter rains, Zone 3 gulf coast has fall rains and spring secondary rains. Rockport records the highest September monthly average in the region.
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H.M. Madison
Sap
Texas
Colorado River
Colorado
Gulf Coast
San Antonio
Rockport
Beeville Red Cross to Farm Idle Land for Benefit
Beeville Texas May 4 agriculture department added to Beeville Red Cross Chapter with H Mohle as superintendent. Plan to plant idle land to cotton and broomcorn and donate proceeds to Red Cross. Chapter will manage about 50 acres plus auxiliaries with ten or more acres each, making Beeville one of the county’s largest farm operators.
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Belville
Tex
Beeville Red Cross
H. ¥. Mohle
Red Cross
Beeville
LAST OPPORTUNITY AT GOOSE CREEK OIL FIELD INVESTMENT
An oil investment ad touts Goose Creek Field gains from 1917 output and Buffalo Oil & Refining’s three wells on Townsite tract. It promotes 5000 barrels daily per well, claims huge profits, offers shares at 4.00 each with par value 10.00, and allows installment payments.
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Goose Creek
Buffalo Oil & Refining Corporation
Refinery Expansion Promises Rapid Oil Boom Near Houston
The industry promos urge immediate refinery construction on a Ship Channel tract near Houston. They cite high crude value, projected tripling of production, and booming demand for gasoline lubricants and fuels to meet government and Allied needs for ships, tanks, trucks, and farming equipment in wartime.
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Houston
Paris Bombardment Mention Sparks Civilian Fear
The Paris bombardment met almost no public alarm while air raids drove residents to cellars and subways. San Antonio veteran Cox recalls the first long range bombardment, six months in France with Machine Shop Unit No. 2, and the heavy cold and fuel scarcity of winter. He notes Americans’ perceived German respect and the unit’s front line aid to vehicles under fire.
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Fred E. Cox
San Antonio
France
Paris
Red 3
Cox
Casa Blanca
Way
Atlantic
Mr. Cox
Uel
Joseph Allala
Alfred D. Sixt
James J
New Provost Marshal Named for San Antonio Post
Lieut. Col. Frederick Johnson of the infantry National Army is detailed as provost marshal of San Antonio succeeding Lieut. Col. Edwin Delu Smith of the Third Field Artillery who is ordered to Camp Doniphan Fort Sill Oklahoma for duty Johnson commands the military police of San Antonio under Brig. Gen. James A. Ryan Fort Sam Houston commander
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Frederick €. Johnson
Infantry
National Army
San Antonio
Edwin Delu Smith
Doniphan
Fort Sill
Ohk
Johnson
Military Police of
James A. Ryan
Fort Sam Houston
Band Concert at Fort Sram Houston on Sunday
The Nineteenth Infantry Band led by Osea Biermann will perform at Fort Sram Houston Sunday from 4 to 5 pm. The program includes Royal Australian Navy march, Light Cavalry overture, Blue Bells of Scotland waltz, The Blue and Grey patrol, Jacinta selection, A Baby's Prayer at Twilight one step, For Her Daddy Over There, and the National Air of Roumania.
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Post
Infantry Post
Fort Sram Houston
Osea Biermann
Royal Australian Navy
Lithgow
Light Cavalry
Suppe
Scotland
Tobant
Dalbey
Jacinta
Robyns
Jerome
National Air of
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Liberty Bond
Dave
BIG
Davis
Chicago
New York
Avenue BE
H. N. Madison
Pan-American Motors Corporation
Decatur
Illinois
Pay Motor Company
St. Cloud
Minnesota
5. J. Pandolfo
DA. Castleberry
Tmurel St
Box
Liberty Bonds
Cash Union Trust Company
S.T
Travis
Union Trust Company
Gunter Building
Y. W. C. A.—Avenue C
Fifth Street
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