Brown Succeeds Scott as Cavalry Commander
War Department orders transfer of Colonel R A Brown from the Fourteenth Cavalry at Laredo to Fort Sam Houston to serve as officer in charge of militia affairs for the Southern Department. He will succeed Colonel W S Scott, who moves to the Sixteenth Cavalry. Brown previously served as chief of staff for the Southern Department under Major General Tasker Bliss.
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War Department
Colnel R. A. Brown
Fourteenth Cavalry
Laredo
Fort Sam Houston
Southern Department
W. 8. Scott
Sixeenth Cavalry
Brown
Genral Tasker H. Bliss
Military golf tournament eyed at Brackenridge links
Plans for a first of its kind south military golf tournament at Brackenridge Park are being developed by the Citizens' Golf Committee. Camp Wilson troops will use borrowed clubs from San Antonio Country Club and Huisache Golf Club as they prepare for a one day open event aimed at showcasing San Antonio publicity.
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South
Brackenridge Park
Citizens’ Golf Committee
Clinton G. Brown
Army
Texas
Golf Committee
San Antonio
Carrington
Clinton Brown
Camp Wilson
Notable Guests and Registrations Highlight City Hotels
The notice lists numerous travelers and residents staying at Galveston hotels and other Texas hotels. Names include J. J. Watson and M. T. Cross at the Gunter, J. J. Sexton at the St. Anthony, and C. N. Williamson at the Menger, among others from Dallas Fort Worth Enid and San Luis Potosi.
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J. J. Watson
Galveston
Gunter
L. Bernheim
Camille Bernheim
St. Anthony
C. N. Williamson
Fort Worth
Menger
M. T. Cross
Denison
J. J. Sexton
San Luis Potosi
Mex
Maurice Levant
Liano Grande
Dave Marks
Dallas
Alfred Long
F. H. Myers
Enid
Okla
A. G. Bair
Jamesl. McDonald
Beaumont
J. H. Harshaw
Menger, Co
A. MecCline
Dengue Epidemic Spreads in Texas
Dr. W. A. Davis reports dengue fever widespread in the south and southwestern Texas in epidemic form. August reports show 118 cases in two counties, September 529 cases in ten counties, with no reports yet from the larger cities in the affected area.
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Austin
Tex
W. A. Davis
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Texas
Langtry Reflects on American Family Life at Washington Luncheon
Exaggeration noted as Mrs Langtry plans a book of impressions from her American tour. She contrasts American parental independence with European attitudes, citing a broker's quip about a New Yorker visiting Rochester to see her parents, illustrating cultural differences.
English remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises
Advice describes a home formula using Parmint and hot water to treat catarrh and Eustachian tube inflammation. It claims improved hearing, noting watch ticks heard from seven to eight inches away. The message urges readers to share the recipe to save sufferers from deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Téeworth
Ex-Students seat priority for Texas Oklahoma game
Notice to the Ex-Students of the University of Texas by special arrangement with athletic authorities. San Antonio Ex-Students Association members may secure choice seats before general sale. Ex-students must join the association by Monday noon. Contact Prof. O A Pfeiffer or Dick O Terrell at specified locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
University Athletic Authorities
San Antonio
Healthy Skin Depends on Kidneys
An old health ad copy urges kidney health for clear skin and less pain. It claims clogged kidneys cause morning stiffness, rheumatic pains, back and neck pain, headaches, swollen feet, and neuralgic pains, then recommends a 50c Anuric tablet from Dr. Pierce and hot water before meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
White Nainsook 36 Inch Yard Sale Cut
A 36 inch white nainsook fabric is offered at a deep discount. The piece is described as exceptional quality with minor soil and occasional oil spots. Regular value 20 cents per yard, sale price 1 cent per yard on Saturday.
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Madras
Resinol Treats Itching in Short Order
An advertisement blending medical guidance and local crime notes recounts Resinol Ointment and Soap as a fix for itching skin. It also mentions burglaries and vehicle incidents, including a stolen diamond ring and a minor car crash near San Antonio streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Duval
Austin
Pete Garza
San Antonio Water Supply Company
Corporation
Knickerbockers Special at $1.25 for Boys 6 to 18
A local offer features boys knickerbockers priced at $1.25 per pair. Made of serviceable fabric in red tan gray brown and fancy mixtures with sizes from 6 to 18 years available. This sale highlights a sturdy affordable wardrobe option for young lads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Percale
New Norfolk
San Antonio Invites Engineers to Next Year’s Convention
Municipal engineers and mayors of principal cities are asked to travel to San Antonio next year. Hans Helland, city engineer, left Friday for Newark to attend the American Society of Municipal Engineers annual convention. He carried an invitation from Mayor Clinton G. Brown and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio
Hans Helland
Newark
N. J
American Society of Municipal Engineers
Helland
Clinton G. Brown
Municipal improvements spark plans for society convention here
The chapter of the society seeks the chamber of commerce for its next convention. Mr. Helland will highlight local gains such as retracted business blocks, a municipal golf course, and other notable projects. A playful exchange ends with a joke about being a soldier.
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Ber of Commerce
Helland
Improve Expression And Complexion With Mercorized Wax
An ad touts ordinary mercorized wax as a cosmetic alternative that won't clog pores or dry skin. It claims a visible transformation in two days, smooths wrinkles, and provides a pure complexion without harming expression.
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Rochester
Goes
Washington Star
White Rose Grove
Soledad
Wwl
Willett
W. Hall
Willett's Orch
Culling Printing Company
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Hammond Avenue
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State Bank
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Tampa
Fla
Wolff & Marx Co
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Copenhagen
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Peter Rabbit
Jack and the Beanstick
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John W. Tobin
Stevens
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Gunter Bldg
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R. P. Ingram
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Gunter’ Bidg
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Hie Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
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W. J. Edgecombe
State Retail Merchants’ Association
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M. J. Bliem
Houston
Ruhnke
J. B. Manning
Moore Ridg. Crockett
Resinol
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