State road repairs funded after flood damage
The state highway commission approves 331111 dollars to repair flood damaged highways and bridges. Division work includes Fayette Colorado and surrounding counties with A Schlafli as division engineer guiding late spring projects. Additional allocations cover Nueces and San Patricio counties 16225 dollars with Johnson supervising. EB Franklin noted as chief engineer in Stephens. Welker county receives 865000 for grading and damage repairs on highway 19. A bridge over the Colorado River gets 61445 for gravel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USCIN
Stateway Commission
Ehich Fayette
Colorado
Fie
A. Schlafli
Foreas
Nueces
San Preicio
Johnson
George
Franklin
Dent
Stephens
Dadalle County
Welker County
Vverick
Colo’ Fiver
Medical Cure Prompted Recovery From Skin Ailment
A letter signed by Miss ion from R. 4, Box 37, Fas- June 8, 1925 describes severe pimples on face and arms causing itching and burning preventing sleep. After about two weeks using Cuts Soap and Gistment and four applications of Ointment, symptoms improved and she was nearly healed.
Sea Flea Seaplane Begins Mediterranean Trip From Marseille
De Gasenko the aviator and mechanic Bion depart Marseille in the Sea Flea water glider bound for Barcelona and Oran amid unfavorable weather. The craft, skimming the water at 60 mph, has a three inch hull draft and dual rudders for water and air control, with plans to Dakar and then across the Atlantic to Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
de Gasenko
Avaator
Bion
Jeff Marseilles
Barcelona
Spain
Oran
Algeria
de Ga Senko
Dakar
West Africa
South Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Bar
Celona
YMC A Building Tax Exemption Struck Down in San Antonio
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals rules Y M C A and W G A buildings are not tax exempt under Texas Constitution. Court finds WMCA building not used as religious worship but for pure public charity and inequality of broad charity, upholding city of San Antonio tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fourth Courts
Y. of C. A
I Universal
City of
San Antonio
WMCA
G AR Veterans Plan Memorial Services Without Parade
Grand Army of the Republic members will hold memorial services at the National cemetery on Memorial Day instead of a parade. A W Robbins of BO C Ord post announces the change. Chaplain Alve J Branted will give the memorial address, Mrs Sarah B Fox to deliver Gettysburg address, and L D Daggett will deliver the invocation. Graves will be decorated by children under Mrs Eller B Mills and Mrs Katie Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
National Cemetery
A. W. Robbins
BO. C. Ord
Alve J. Branted
Fort Sam Houston
Sarah B. Fox
Lincoln
Gettysbarz
Maj Ralph Royce Ordered to Take Langley Command
War Department orders Major Ralph Royce to transfer from the Air Service Primary Flying School at Brooks Field to Langley Field Virginia. He must report by September 25 to enroll in the Air Service Tactical School. Captain B C Candes of Kelly Field is also reassigned to Langley as student. Major J E Chaney was assigned weeks ago to relieve Major Royce, who plans to leave Brooks Field around July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raina
Royce
Air Servee
Brooks Field
War Department
Langley Field
Air Service Tactical School
B.C. Candes
Kelly Field
Langley
J. E. Chaney
Rosee
Hotel Greeters to Attend National Convention in St Louis
Delegates from the San Antonio Chapter of Greeters will attend the national convention of Greeters in St Louis in June. A H Hall, membership committee chairman, announced the travel plans and noted reorganizational steps begun at a hotel clerks’ meeting. A W Hartman named secretary and new committee members include Roland Burge and George Graves with Mr. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naional
St. Louis
A. AL Hall
San Antonio
A. W. Hartman
Roland Burge
Ganter Hotel
George “Sally
Graves
Travelers Hotel
Mr. Bell
Boy Dragged by Horse Recovers Conscious in Infirmary
Earnest Vogel, 15, of D Hanish was injured while mounting a horse when his foot caught in a stirrup. He fell, was dragged, and sustained serious bruises before the horse stopped. He regained consciousness at the Santa Rosa infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Vogel
D'Hanis
Santa Rosa
Wool Purchase Reported in Texas Mill Order
San Angelo May 12 Z D Sit erman representing Silberman and Sons Chicago reported a mill order for 160 000 pounds of choice spring wool from Texas growers. Prices were not disclosed. He noted a similar order remains unfilled. This marks the first wool purchase in Texas in three weeks as buyers since the British strike began offered 25 to 36 cents a pound for top wool with no takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Z. D. Siterman
Silberman and Sons
Chicago
Silberman
Texas
Woman Accused of Stealing Trunk in Preliminary Hearing
A woman waives preliminary hearing after arraignment before Justice of the Peace Anton Ac. The accused is bound over on theft charges involving a trunk, clothing and dishes valued above $50 allegedly taken from Mrs. Ruth Gould of tlingen, ams. The case centers on the alleged burglary and theft of household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Anton Ac
Laint
Ruth Gould
Tlingen
US Exports Narrow Trade Gap in April 1926
Commerce report shows April exports at 5.358 billion dollars and imports at 3.395 billion, narrowing the monthly trade gap. Gold and silver flows favored exports with values of 17.883 million and 7.617 million respectively, while the year-to-date totals show a still sizable excess of exports over imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Supervisor O Leary Endorses Peterson's Ointment Cure Claim
A Buffalo supervisor of the second ward Mr O Leary spotlights Peterson's Ointment as a quick remedy for piles and skin conditions. He credits it with ending years of suffering and urges readers to ask any druggist for a big box at sixty cents as a cure for sores ulcers eczema rashes and blemishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eary
North Division
Buffalo
Mr. O'Leary
Peterson
Tom O'Treary
Tom
Peterson Ointment Co
Don’t Envy a Pretty Woman Be One
Advises women to value inner virtue over looks while noting how health issues like back and head pains affect appearance and confidence. Encourages resilience and self worth beyond beauty.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad Notice
An old advertisement urges readers to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription available in fluid or tablet form. It claims to lift mood and improve the system and directs readers to send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Escaped Pair Evade Search Across Texas Brush
Escaped prisoners from the Kelly Field mess hall on Wednesday continued to elude pursuers on Thursday. Six planes and about 40 men combed the area between the field and Castroville, with farmers and drivers reporting sightings but no capture. The escape occurred at breakfast time Wednesday. GAMERS ARRESTED. Four negro waiters and two other negroes were arrested for gaming after a police raid on Crockett street early Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Field Prison
Castroville
Crockett Street
Thief Escapes With Clothing Across City Apartment
Police recount burglary at a back attic where two burglars entered a flat and stole clothing. Witnesses Mrs. C. G Van Gramp and Mrs. H. Cabbell reported the incident at 1910 Buengi Vista Street. Detectives investigated and tied the theft to a separate report of 12 hens stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G van Gramp
Cabbell
Buengi Vista Street
Ars. C. B. Kirkpatrick
Hicks Avenue
Separte
He Y
Prowlers Escape Police After Night Watch Call
Three men loitered near the Liberty Wood and Coal Company yards on Perez Street and vanished when a policeman arrived after a night watchman’s call. The incident ends without arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Wood and Coal Company
Perez Street
Company
Antoni Now Gari Grove ion and San Antonio listings
A garbled list of names and addresses appears to reference Antoni Now Gari Grove ion and San Antonio related sites. Mentions include Peterson's Garages Kerr ied Te peas Ve James Higgs and Beeklow Carag Tera Richters Machine and Boerne with multiple street references such as 374 Cannes Streats and Petro Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoni
Gari Grove
Ion
Tesbursad
San Antonio
Pena
Peterson's
Kerried
James Higgs
Beaadway
Fan Antonio
Richards Gari
Flores Antonin
Richters Machine & Boerne
Fan Pedre
Petro Ave
An- Boruc
Arnes
Seah Tlago
T Antonin
AL Seehanvite
Blanen
Aptonio
Hes
Antonia
Savars
Mercantila
Ate
Antonin Chae
Antonin
Varat
Cannes Streats
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Anbar
Hos
Eelise Poe
Sie Ate
Tonia
Eany Drusgiator Department Store
France-Africa
Pala
G.ar
Ralph Royce
Confah
O Leary
DR. Pierce
Irvings
Shop For Women
Houston
Los Oya
Humble 01& Refining Company
Alford
Cybra
San Anton
Servoil Bington
Barham
East _Cincinna
W. A. Breede
San Anton Boeck
Alan Bluener
Fredericksinstea & White Garam
North St
Buckley's
West
Crawford Motor Co
San Antonin
Ie Auto Co
Cas- Ca
Snuchton
Ei Roti
Tire F. Gaskevion
Marta Flores
PR Filkins
Haat
Barsintenio
Elteanda Prathers
West Commerce St
San Antonia
San Aasprestanin
Eedjups Paareq
Gwadaryiye
Bon Antonio
Tineinnnti Ave
Hagner Tire Co
Tis Garten
San Antoni
Ala Antonio
B & Ty San Ammonis
Thio Hop
New Ebfelz Avenus
Potec
Iammerce
San Andata
Tan Garate
James Sergice Fackherr A Kocher
Weanig
Fan Ars Oid
Garate
Xorslitos
San An- 51
San ‘Emia
Birby
Kerieoh
San An- Bof
Ean
Somerset
Seurh Floren St
Tes Borolee
Pisneanton Read
N Antonin
Humble Oil Refining Co
Afi Srp
Sms
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