Texas Benefits From Senate Rivers and Harbors Bill
Texas gains at least 120000 more than the House measure with a Senate version that funds preliminary river surveys for Brazos San Antonio Colorado Trinity and Red rivers and adds 320000 in possible totals. Sabine Neches canal upkeep receives 70000 while port Bolivar and Washita maintenance rise to 50000 each. The plan includes instrumental surveys of Brazos and Colorado rivers and a Texas inspection trip by lawmakers to assess flood prevention actions and navigation feasibility.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Senate
House
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senate Commerce Committee
Lone Star
Brazos
San Antonio
Colorado
Trinity Rivers
Red River
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Sheppard
Sabine-Neches Canal
Port Bolivar
Washita River
Culberson
Benjamin G. Humphreys
Mississippi
Committee On Flood Control
Humphreys
McLemore
Washington
Buchanan
Congress
Philippines
Houston
Colorado River
Trinity River
Trinity
Citizens’ Committees
Exas
Flood control bill push to shape relief legislation
The committee completed work on flood control legislation in the House but plans a trip to illustrate flood dangers and supply data for a relief bill at the next Congress. Members include Chairman Humphreys and McLemore with Democrats Garrett Foster Cline Russell Crosser Vincent Wilson and Republicans Rodenberg Curry Kerns Husted Wood Martin.
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Humphreys
McLemore
Garrett
Tennessee
Foster
Illinois
Cline
Indiana
Russell
Missouri
Crosser
Ohio
Vincent
Georgia
Wilson
Louisiana
Rode
Package library in demand across Texas
Compulsory education higher education funding and library services prompt calls for state action. Elizabeth West reports demand for the University of Texas extension service package library that lends books and clippings to Texas residents who pay postage. Port Arthur receives sixty thousand dollars for a public library endowment, while Dallas engineers plan a technical library funded by member assessments.
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Mexico
Peace
Texas
Miss West
State Library Association
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Port Arthur
City Engineering Department of
Dallas
Bailey to Speak in Support of Culberson in Texas
Former Senator Joseph Bailey may campaign for Charles Culberson in Texas late May and early June. Bailey has quietly backed Culberson and suggested he favors the candidacy, with public appearances possible after the San Antonio convention. Budding support from Bailey could boost Culberson's vote total in key regions.
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Washington, PD. C
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Charles A. Culberson
Bailey
Culberson
Mr. Culberson
San Antonio
Washington
Culberson Club Formed in Support of Senator Culberson
A Travis County Culberson Club formed in Austin at the District Court room to back Senator Culberson for re election. Judge R L Batts Judge N A Stedman and others spoke in advocacy of the candidacy.
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Culberson Club
Austin
Tex
Travis County
Friends
Senator Culberson
Senate
R. L. Batts
N. A. Stedman
Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant alternative to calomel for biliousness and constipation. It claims quick relief, a guaranteed morning liver boost, no salivation, and money back if not satisfied. Children are said to prefer the taste and avoid cramps or sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Cagle Pass Railroad Project Seeks 125000 Bonus
The Central Railroad Committee of the Eagle Pass Commercial Club works to raise a 125000 bonus with terminals and right of way to secure a new railroad to Eagle Pass. A tentative contract is signed while funding is pursued amid optimism. The line would connect with San Antonio Uvalde Gulf and International Great Northern, boosting growth and attracting factories with free sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Tex
Central Railroad Committee
Commercial Club
Mexico
Ralroad
San Antonio
Uvalde & Gulf
International & Great Northern
Dward Burda Heads Polish Federation in Texas
San Antonio hosted a convention forming the Federation of Polish Catholic Societies of Texas with 400 delegates. Edward Burda was named president, officers were elected, and the next meeting will be in Cestohowa Karnes County. The gathering celebrated the May Third Polish Constitution and included mass, a parade, and an afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Polish Catholic Societies of
Texas
San Antonio
United States
Edward Burda
Frank Szalwinski
Lockhart
John Danysh
Andrew Reisner
Leon Machnikowski
Theo Maggott
John Szalwinski
Falls City
A. J. Sobieski
Bernard Leffel
Lucia Zizik
Cestohowa
Karnes County
Poland
St. Michael's Church
St. Albert's Hall
Wyoming Street
Eagle Pass Fire Department Reorganization Planned
A meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Commercial Club rooms to reorganize the Eagle Pass Fire Department. Roger Carson and H. F. Brown lead the effort to upgrade fire protection, with elected officers and plans to seek a 10 cent emergency tax for a motorized apparatus, a brick two story station, and equipment. Recent fires in Southern Pacific yards and a warehouse spurred the drive.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Commercial Club
Texas
Roger Carson
Old Fire Company
H. F. Brown
E. H. Schmidt
P. Simpson
R. F. Vaughn
Southern Pacific Railroad
Heard's Condition Improving After Mayo Clinic Operation
Lieutenant Colonel J W Heard assistant adjutant general of the Southern Department is improving rapidly after an operation for stomach trouble at the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. Heard is a well known army officer who has served at Fort Sam Houston the past three years on staff duty with the Southern Department.
Terrible burning eczema relief after Cuticura treatment
Mrs. Nan White of Chiply Ga reports twelve years of intense itch and rash finally improved by Cuticura soap and ointment. The notice promotes free samples and a 32 page skin book via Cuticura Dept T Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan White
Chiply, Ga
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
Army Officers Die in Auto Crash at Fort Sill
First Lieutenants Edwin E. Pritchett and Harold S. Naylor of the Fifth Field Artillery were killed when their car struck a tree at Fort Sill Oklahoma early Sunday. Second and Third Lieutenants J. E. McMahon Jr. and Richard C. Scott were injured, with Scott more seriously hurt. The accident occurred while returning from the old to the new post and no blame was attached to the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchett and Naylor
Fifth Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Edwin E. Pritchett
Harold S. Naylor
Okla
J. E. McMahon Jr
Third Field Artillery
Richard C. Scott
Fourth Field Artillery
Granger Adams
Granger
Pritchett
West Point
Henry Smith Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
McMahon
Fort Sam Houston
Artillery School of Fire
Scott
Fatally Hurt in Crash Near Fredericksburg Road
Rudolph Hartwig 40 died after a buggy collision with an auto nine miles out Fredericksburg road. Hartwig died at Santa Rosa infirmary after being thrown from the buggy. Sheriff arrested Fain Scott on negligent homicide charge. Hartwig survived by wife four children and siblings. funeral set Tuesday at sister’s home with interment at Dignowity cemetery.
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Rudolph Hartwig
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Hartwig
John W. Tobin
Fain Scott
J. M. Nix
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Bertha Hartmann
Emma Dora
Ida Koch
New Braunfels
General John A Hulen Visits Austin To Assume Guard Command
General John A Hulen of Houston arrived in Austin to confer with Adjutant General Hutchings and the governor on guard matters. He has assumed duties as commander of the brigade of infantry of the Texas National Guard.
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Hulen
Austin
Tex
John A. Hulen
Houston
Texas National Guard
Hutchings
Taxpayers Notice on City of San Antonio Taxes 1915 Due
City of San Antonio tax notice urges all persons firms and corporations to pay 1915 taxes promptly. Taxes become delinquent after May 31 with accruing interest and penalties. Signed by J F Garland Commissioner of Taxation. Also an advertisement for Birmingham reunion and Southern Pacific round trip fares.
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San Antonio
J. F. Garland
Southern Baptist convention in Asheville ad price
Advertisement notes Southern Pacific event at the Southern Baptist convention in Asheville with a $39.90 price and dates May 13 to 16, with a through skeeper date of May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Asheville
Skeeper
Southern Pacific
Summer Fabrics Sale Highlights Embroidered Voiles
A vintage store catalog row lists fabrics and prices including 85c striped crepe pongee and 75c sports stripe voiles sold at 65c per yard, embroidered tissues and voiles 33c, embroidered patterns 12.95, and various linens and georgette fabrics with wide widths and multiple colorways.
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Copenhagen
Summer Tub Dresses and Skirts Offer Wide Range
Linen picnic suits in white or striped ducking priced at 3.95, washable sports suits at 10, tub dresses 4.95 to 14.75 in varied styles and colors, tub skirts 1.50 to 8.95 featuring pique and launderable fabrics, plus lingerie and tub silk blouses from 1 to 3.95 with plain and striped varieties.
Distinctive Under Garments for Seasonal Outerwear
The text discusses seasonable outerwear requiring specially constructed undergarments to enhance fullness. It notes dainty laces embroideries and ribbons as effective trimmings and urges liberal purchases due to rising material prices. (Third Floor.)
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State
Border
Dward Burda
Eagle Pass Commercial Club
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Birmingham
Wolfson’s
Dresden
Alice
Sky
Redfern
Nainsook
Batiste
Saul Woltson
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