Texas Senate Candidates File Expense Accounts
Six Texas United States Senate hopefuls filed expense accounts with the secretary of state's office. R. L. Henry totals $1529.90, John Davis $794.45, C. A. Culberson $252.06 first report, T. M. Campbell $948.36, O. B. Colquitt $1730.51, S. P. Brooks $1638.74. Reports from George W. Riddle and R. E. Heller not yet received.
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Austin
Tex
United States Senate
Secretary of State’s Department
Texas
R. L. Henry
John Davis
C. A. Culberson
T. M. Campbell
O. B. Colquitt
S. P. Brooks
George W. Riddle
R. E. Heller
Common Sense Cure Ad Promotes Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a plant based blood purifier to cure rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It argues pain stems from blood poisons and condemns topical remedies while urging readers to use the product and contact the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for medical advice.
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Opie
Swift Specific Gcompany
Atlanta, Ga
Peace talks aim to heal rifts over liquor at Democratic gathering
A peace conference Sunday at the Gunter hotel seeks a harmony based solution to factional fights ahead of the Texas Democratic convention in San Antonio. Pro and anti liquor delegations discuss national issues while pledges trap the path to national committeeman and presidential electors.
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Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Texas
St. Louis
Wilson
Democratic Party
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
Love
Ferguson
Bell County
How to Reduce Your Weight
A weight loss advertisement urges readers to use oil of kerein capsules from Summers Drug Store. It claims safe, pleasant digestion aids and noticeable weight reduction within days, advising open-air activity and weekly weigh-ins until reaching normal weight.
Plant Juice Promises Cure for Catarrh Poisoning
Doctors warn catarrh can spread through the body from a cold, harming the liver and organs. The ad claims Plant Juice removes germs, rejuvenates the liver, and restores vigor, selling at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Fischer’s Drug Store
Zemo Promises Clear Skin Fast At Low Cost
A Cleveland notice touts Zemo as a reliable remedy for pimples eczema acne and skin eruptions. It claims blemishes fade overnight itching stops instantly and the product is safe clean and easy to use priced at 25 cents or a large bottle for one dollar with no staining or greasiness.
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Zemo
Cleveland
Governor Ferguson Delegation Battle at State Convention
Report notes efforts to rebuke Governor Ferguson and block his instruction for national convention leadership. Ferguson’s backers seek a majority of uninstructed delegates, aiming to influence the floor fight. Special instructions favor Frank C. Davis as an at large delegate. other district delegates are A. W. Seeligson and Charles M. McCartney, with plans to split the eight at large seats between North and South Texas.
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Ferguson
Bexar County
Frank C. Davis
A. W. Seeligson
San Antonio
Charlies M. McCartney
Brownwood
Texas
Sealed Proposals Sought for Screening Hospital
Sam Houston Tex advances notice calling sealed proposals due by 11 a m on June 6 1916 for screening hospital work. Details available from the Quartermaster after application.
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Rt. Sam Houston
Tex
Fears Fifth Visit Pushes Mexican Woman to Seek Police Help
A non English speaking Mexican woman appealed for police protection after a series of thefts at her home. The man allegedly stole her elder daughter, then the younger daughter's clothes, and last night took $3, prompting a police investigation led by Captain Caruthers and detectives.
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Captain Caruthers
City Detective Bureau
Vinci touted as health aid for frail children in San Antonio
Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Linot share that Vinci restored their ill children after six bottles each. The ad offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to return a child to normal health. Local druggists and pharmacies in San Antonio list Vinci availability with addresses.
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Vinci
F. E. Hufford
Iola
Kans
E. Linot
Pittsburg
San Antonio
A. M. Fischer
Meier
Audit firm to audit city books for 1912 16
The Audit and Bond Company of America will audit city books from December 1 1912 to May 18 1916. Per diem 64 dollars max 5805 dollars. Six auditors to handle the work with a 90 day target and recommendations for simplification of bookkeeping. Clean-up Days set for June 1 2 and 3 to clear rubbish city wide.
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Bond Company of America
St. Louis
City Commission
Brown
Citizens’ Committee
J. K. Berretta
Texas
Lambert
W. A. King
San Antonio
Engineering Corps
Street Department
State Democratic Committee
Market Hall
C. S. Fowler
Bexar County
Kearny
South Presa Street
Mitchell Street
St. Catherine Street
Lavaca Street
Augusta Briam
Katy Railroad
Frank Street
Texas Refining Company
Uhr
Gillette
West Texas Bank
American Cavalry Sustains Its Record
Field headquarters report that cavalry maintains its scouting effectiveness despite aero planes. Cavalry recon proved valuable in fog, darkness, and rain, conducting key fights under cover of night. Auto trucks supported supply lines as an auxiliary to cavalry operations.
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Columbus
N. M
Telegrams Stir Town Unease Over Draft News
In the Chicago News item townsfolk learn of Lem Huggins receiving a telegram about a draft. The dialogue hints at a wave of younger men going to the front and the town’s reaction to the news.
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Erbout
Captain Love Denied Lieutenant Colonel Post in Guard
Captain James M. Love Jr., inspector instructor of the Texas National Guard, was to become a lieutenant colonel of a mobilized volunteer regiment at Fort Sam Houston but the War Department barred the move citing insufficient regular officers to loan out. Love remains a captain of infantry with a $260 monthly salary while a lieutenant colonel in the regular army earns $375.
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Love
Austin, Tex
James M. Love Jr
Texas National Guard
Fort Sam
Houston
War Department
Victoria Bonds Are Approved In Victoria County
George M Cruisinger county school superintendent of Victoria county secured approval from the attorney general's department for an issue of 4000 dollars in Victoria county common school district No 6 30 20s at 5 percent He also filed for approval of a proposed 10000 dollar bond issue for Victoria county common school district No 7
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Victoria
Austin
Tex
George M. Cruisinger
Victoria County
Attorney General's Department
Victoria County Common
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing
An old ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury and harmful causing sickness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, improves digestion, and leaves users feeling energetic and normal the next morning.
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Dodson
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Red Cross Society
United States
Saul Wolfson
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Self
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Coca-Cola Bottling Company
the Menger
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Edwin H. Lee
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Chas, Zoller
Dolorosa St
NOA Spears Co
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Calomel
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