Red Cross Drives for 2009 Roll Call in San Antonio
Volunteers manned Red Cross tents on Armistice Day seeking 5000 members as the drive aims to surpass a daily 2009 target. Donors shared hopes and stories while downtown stores stock windows and staff deliver buttons and candy to boost support for the war’s end relief effort.
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Heid
Peel
Hye
Dent
Eutirloyes
Wndimine Vigan
Red Cross
Nispiro
Houston Streats
Nan
al- Tama
Lim
Sa Antonio
Barry Deerg
Bexar County
Bengios Hortsberg
Police crackdown on seized goods amid tax and license dispute
A corrupted report describes inspectors and collectors planning to seize seals and confiscate vehicles to enforce penalties for noncompliance. It notes threats of arrests for the uncooperative and outlines rigid enforcement while praising compliant owners.
Army goods line at A122 Base Honaton street store
A local shop on A122 Base Honaton Street offers a range of military arms cards and related equipment. The listing notes washer proprietors and the shop’s wares appear to target lines of army goods and accessories.
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Now
Honaton
Gift of Books to Carnegie Library Enriches Collection
M F Redwood of 125 Waterstrent Torsilay donated about 50 volumes from his personal library to the Carnegie Library. Highlights include Writings of Washington and 40 volumes of classical works. Books are expected ready for circulation by mid next week.
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Fie
Carnegie Library
M. F. Redwood
Waterstrent
Torsilay
State to Move for Rehearing of Steen and Miller Cases
The state plans to file motions for rehearing in the Steen murder and Miller embezzlement cases. District Attorney McAskill notes errors cited by the appellate court, including manslaughter perjury issues and misapplied charges. Miller remains free on bail while Steen’s release via habeas corpus encountered procedural delays.
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Doh
Steen Nurder
MD Ale
Elson Lee Miller
Embrasloent
McAseill Aid Theeday
Stew
Neva
Wis
Mhori
Milloy
Foymeer Hookkerr
Ips
McAsti
Miller
Stern
Telegram Deception Tangles Kansas City Woman
Police care for a Greek woman after a telegram claimed to be from her husband led to her leaving Kansas City for the Mexican border. Enemies allegedly forged the message to disrupt the couple while she faced nervous strain and custody at a downtown cafe.
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Kansas City
Fnto
City
Mexico
Telegram to Laredo Sparks Sudden Return Mystery
A week ago she received a telegram directing her to Laredo. The message bore her late husband’s name, but upon arrival she was confronted by an unknown foe. She boarded a train and began the journey home, unsettled by the suspicious start.
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Laredo
Elie
Rie
Plan Social Survey in San Antonio by Red Cross
Preliminary survey planned by the American Red Cross South Division in San Antonio. Miss Jean Tanes to meet at the division office Wednesday at 11:30 AM to discuss welfare agencies caring for children and general community health. A one month expert study will map neglected fields and outline a coordinated social service program.
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Averes
San Antonio
Ted Cross
Wackers
Jean Tanes
Marning
Yacal
Ueefty
Bo Hstwa
Faves
Laces and Flouncings Offer Wide Lace Selections
Lace items priced 39 cents a yard to 75 cents. Includes Margot Flouncings 40 inches wide, Chantilly Laces, Filet Edges and Bands, Evening and Street shades, Fleur De Margot Bands 6 to 1 inches wide. Select 2 to 5 inch laces in white and cream with various points and edges.
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Margot
Chantilly
Eeru Margot
Bardinge
Laces 19c a Yard Sale Linen Finish Filet and Edges
Advertisement lists lace types priced per yard and offered in white and ecru. Includes Linen Finish Filet Laces, Cluny and Shadow Lace Edges, Camisole Laces, and widths from 1 to 5 inches. May include ingestions and miscellaneous edging terms.
Car seals received and 40 percent stall for 1929 tax office notice
Tax Collecter Witter reports receipt of car seals and 40 percent stall for 1929, with key sale likely to begin next week to help avoid the previous year’s rush. The note references Han Autonivus and other unclear terms.
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Witter
The Charm of a Clear Smooth Skin Ad
An old timeyard beauty ad touts Black and White Crewmy Ciptment promising clear smooth skin and youthful appearance. It pledges gentle use with guaranteed safety and offers a free birthday reading promotion tied to its product or brand.
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Bas Jena
Lin Weiser
Bie
Shadow Lace Flat and Cream Oriental Flouncings Options
Product brief listing lace items including Shadow Lace Flat lacings ranging 12 to 24 inches wide and Cream Oriental Love Flouncings at 18 inches width. States available materials and sizes for potential buyers.
Turkish bath towels and spreads sale listing
A catalog style notice lists Turkish bath towels 18x26 and 28 hemmed towels, blue and red striped borders, noted as good quality. Spreads include Marseilles spreads 80x90 in blue or yellow, crocheted fringed spreads for double beds, and satin table damask 58 inches wide with assorted patterns, all with sale pricing.
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Se Turkih
Hale
Marseilles
Ciedegalet
Etre Nz
Staple Specials Describe 19th Century Yard Goods Prices
Local ad lists soft domestic hops cloth 36 inches wide at 19 cents per yard, Middy Cloth 36 inches wide at 45 cents, outing flannel 27 inches wide at 23 cents, bed sheets bleached hemmed seamless 81x100 inches at 1 69 dollars, with various fabrics offered at special prices and terms.
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Linder
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Mom
Redwood Donnes
Carnegie Libr
Bun Antonio
Pex
Orr
Board of Equalation
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Andres Cox
Hom Falges Inn
South Loop
Plan Social Survey
Lee Ay
Owen
Marmola Co
Garfield Building
Detroit
Mich
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Automobile Cnet
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Praeger
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United States
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Candlion
Lawept
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Touth
Carrollton, Ky
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Irtead
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Lydia Ki
Pinkiaw
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Tex
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Germantown
Hertzberg’s
Opticians
Binco
Wousewife's
Witz Puce Stnel
Grand Shoe Repair Co
Alamo Plaza
Fox Company
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