Elks Convention Highlights Patriotism Band Prize Honors
Edward Rightor speaks at the Texas Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks annual convention in San Antonio. The Houston Elks band wins $150 and San Antonio Lodge No 216 receives a silk banner as part of morning sessions. A pledge to President Wilson is adopted and plans include a parade, concert, and dance barring weather disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Band
Dallas
San Antonio
Edward Rightor
Texas Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Rightor
New Orleans
Elks
Army
Navy
J. F. Kline
St. Anthony
Righter
Hoy D. Barnum
Ellis Hall
Samuel Marks
John Smith
F. W. Sorell
W. A. Williamson
Edward Righter
Order of Elks
Order
the Elks
Wilson
George Wallace
el Paso
Texas State Association of Elks
United States
Smith
Alamo Plaza
Elks’ Hall
Houston
Houston Elks
Boston
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Feet at Front
When shoes pinch and corns ache Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder is shaken into shoes and sprinkled in baths to ease tired swollen feet. Used by German and Allied forces at the front with over 190000 packages. Sold everywhere 25c. Don’t accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Freene
Woman reports Tanlac improves digestion and vigor in San Antonio
Miss Maggie Brigden of San Antonio says Tanlac relieved her nervousness and restored appetite after years of decline following typhoid, improving sleep and energy. She credits two bottles with her renewed health and recommends the medicine sold by Wagner's Drug Company and E. J. H. Meier under a Tanlac representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Maggie Brigden
Wagner
Brigden
San Antonio
R. F.D
Tenlac
Wagner's Drug Company
E. J. H. Meier
Ady
Texas Elks and Dallas Drum Corps at Supreme Lodge Meeting
The Texas Elks attend the supreme lodge meeting in July. Band members include H G Thomas director Ernest Hail W H Cate E H Althage B A Randolph C V Williams A Hammer R E Perry G O Alexandra B Stokes G E Hughes W E West George Boiteau R D Boone Otto Miller O W Jones and E D Sanders. The Dallas drill team and drum corps led by Capt E S Wesson won first prize with many members named. Houston seeks next year’s convention site as third annual Texas association meeting ends with officer elections. Dave D Cahn expected as president and Alvis M Owsley and J F Kline named as vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Elks
Supreme Lodge
H. G. Thomas
Ernest Hail
W. H. Cate
E. H. Althage
B. A. Randolph
C. V Williams
A. Hammer
R. E. Perry
G. O. Alexandra
B. &. Stokes
G. E. Hughes
W. E. West
George Boiteau
R. D. Boone
Otto Miller
O. W. Jones
E. D. Sanders
Dallas
E. 8. Wesson
W. M. Reynolds
W. P. Kelly
J. B. Powers
Charles Martin
J. C. Clarke
J. K. Tingle
W. T. Moore
W. F. Price
W. H. Miller
H. McCathery
L. A. Hill
W. R. Fewell
F. G. Rockhold
B. Flood
F. Heimple
G. Runyon
B. B. Bates
A. Bellmer
J. Russell
A. Dixon
C. C. Lumley
A. Beacham
Houston
State Association
Dave D. Cahn
Alvif M. Owsley
Denton
J. F. Kline
San Antonio
Vawter Acquitted In Virginia Murder Trial
Charles E. Vawter, former Virginia Tech professor, was acquitted of murder in the shooting death of Stockton Heth Jr. at the Vawter home in Blacksburg. The jury deliberated two and a half hours. Mrs. Vawter collapsed in relief as the verdict was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansburg
Virginia
Charles E. Vawter
Stockton Heth Jr
Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Medical ethics debated in patient care critique
A Brooklyn Citizen quote highlights conflict between clinical assessment and financial considerations. The remark frames doctors examining a patient's heart to gauge treatment tolerance, then cites pocketbook concerns as a counterpoint, underscoring professional ethical tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Pretty Parasols For 98c
A small group of parasols in white and pongee cotton with sports patterns and stripes is reduced to 98 cents each on the first floor. The merchandise features neat materials and bordered designs as part of a sports themed display.
Tax Collectors Needed for Federal Internal Revenue Service
The federal government seeks several hundred new hires for the internal revenue department in Texas. Positions include income tax deputy collector inspector and agent with salaries from 1400 to 1800 plus daily expenses. Applicants must be competent auditors or bookkeepers and pass an examination on May 29 under the civil service system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
James J. Drakeford
Internal Revenue
Division of
Texas
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Washington
New Orleans
Heverman Named Commissioner of Streets and Public Works
Louis Heverman was appointed commissioner of streets and public works to fill the remainder of Clinton H. Kearny’s term and will qualify on June 1 under his election last Tuesday. The city commissioners acted Wednesday to canvass the vote. Heverman is expected to assume office immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Uhr
Brown
Lambert
Garland
Louis Heverman
Clinton H. Kearny
Heuerman
Old Age Sign Brownstone Hair Tint Promises Harmless Coverage
An advertisement touts Brownstone a hair tint free from lead or mercury and easy to apply with no prior experience. It claims uniform shades from light gold to black and that the tint resists washing out. Sold in two colors and two sizes at various drug stores and through The Kerton Pharmacal Co. Covington Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerton Pharmacal Co
Scott Street
Covington
San Antonio
Wagner
Fischer's
Meier
Commerce St
George Keene
Miliitary Plaza
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Frank Bros
Europe
Washington, D. C
War Department
Horlick
U.S
Liberty
THE
Groos National Bank
Red Cross
Grand Lodge
James Polk
Beaumont
Bob Gresham
San Angelo
W. E. Harrington
Tyler
George W. Grim
Corpus Christi
St. Louis
New York
All-Steel
St.Louis
C.A. Baird
Travel
Gunter Building
Ng Passenter Meunio
NOA Spears CO
Heth
Remit
Wolfson’s
Redfern
Saul Wolfson
Revenue Department
Heverman
Charles Rees
Gunter
Burns’ Drug Store
Houston and
Navarro Sts
Crockett 900
Merchants Transfer Co
St. Mary’s Street
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