All American Waterways Plan Urged by Demp and Others
Deputies and Wallace Demp of Buffalo press a plan for a national waterway system from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic via the Mississippi Valley and St. Lawrence route. They claim the 838 mile corridor offers defense benefits, fewer extreme conditions, and natural length advantages.
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Ne ‘Amari
Mississippi
Hae
Wallace Demp
Buffalo
House
Barbers Committee
Great Lakes
At- Tanbe Seaboard
St. Lawrence
Strickland Claims Cure For Caticalural Healed Mother
J H Strickland reports his mother was troubled by a skin condition. He says two cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment healed her, yielding smooth hands and healthy skin. The ad promotes Cuticura products and a shaving stick for sale.
Musterole Promotes Relief From Colds and Flu
A vintage advertisement extols Musterole as an effective counter irritation for colds and flu. It claims the product works like mustard plasters without blisters, using oil of mustard menthol and simple ingredients to stimulate circulation and ease congestion.
Unhappy Ex Prince Visits U S Incognito in Salt Lake City
Former maharajah of Indore travels in disguise to Salt Lake City after stepping down from the throne amid allegations his agents killed Mumtaz Begum a renowned Indian dancer. Photo by International Newsreel shows Mumtaz Begum with her mother.
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Indore
Salt Lake City
Mumtaz Begum
India
San Antonio Manufacturers Protest Income Tax Burden
The San Antonio Manufacturers Association plans to take a tax protest to Washington, arguing that the current income tax method unfairly burdens small corporations. At their Tuesday night dinner, members urged a 12 percent tax rate for small stockholders, versus 13 1/2 percent, and discussed establishing a loan fund to refinance small manufacturers.
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San Antonio
Washington
Eecretary
The
Whaley to Speak on Chamber of Ecommerce Fundamentals
Porter Whaley general manager of the San Antonio chamber will address the South Texas Chamber of Commerce secretaries division in early 1997. He will read a paper titled Fundamental plan of organization of a chamber of ecommerce to explain what a chamber is all about. Ralph Bradford of Corpus Christi will preside.
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South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Porter Whaley
San Antonio
Whaley
Ralph Bradford
Corpus Christi
Katy Road Buys 800 Freight Cars in 1927 Purchase
Weal ter Walthall executive general manager of the M. K. and T. railway here says the 1927 purchase includes eight hundred freight cars. He notes that to handle rising auto traffic, SK automobile box cars will be bought as a coping measure.
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Katy Road
M. K. and
Wealter Walthall
Walthall
Army Courses Aid Prisoners Morale at Fo Leavenworth
Army officials report character building courses at Fort Leavenworth disciplinary barracks boost morale of prisoners. Adjutant General Navarre says results are so positive that programs may be extended to Atlantic and Pacific military prisons. Radios and classified ads noted in passing.
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Washington
Fo. Leavenforth
Atlantic
Pacific
Ainj
Robert C. Nav
Cascarets Laxative Promises Easy Comfort
An advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest laxative to relieve bloating and constipation. It urges taking one or two tablets daily to stimulate the liver start the bowels and improve head, stomach, tongue and skin, with directions for all ages on each bar.
Murder Victim Benjamin Ortego Slain by Cousin Rogues Ortego
A Mexican railway worker named Benjamin Ortego was killed last night by his cousin Rogues Ortego in a violent confrontation. Police have detained Rogues Ortego and investigation is ongoing.
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Benjamin U Ortego
Rogues Ortego
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Ad Teases Readers
A 19th or early 20th century style ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound claiming to restore natural hair color and shine. It touts ease of use, single strand application, and permanent looking dark results by morning with continued use. It costs 73 cents and is presented as a proven, popular remedy.
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Wryeth
Wyeth
Thanksgiving Tableau Presented by San Antonio Schools
A Thanksgiving tableau contrasted past and present observances was held at Brackenridge and Main Avenue Senior Schools. Principal speaker W. M. McIntosh of The Light led the program with Belle Lee delivering a prayer, G. W. Gotke speaking, and Martha Fischer with Irene Jones singing a duet.
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San Antonio
Brackenridge
W.M. McIntosh
the Light
Main Avenue
Belle Lee
G. W. Gotke
Martha Fischer
Irene Jones
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Valley Society
Divegiste 25
Tae
Mr. JH. Strickland
Sars & Tubes Ea
Foley
Foleys Honey
U.S
South Texas
D.C
Alamo St
the Riverside
SAM Houston Cafe
R. E. Lee Coffer Room
W. Houston St
Tallmadge
Manhattan
Manhattan Cafe
Uroko
Joske Bras. Co
Broadway
Joske
Soske
Henry Austin
Joske Bros Co
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