San Antonio Liberty Loan drive aims to top quota Thursday
The Fourth Liberty Loan committee shifts to a final push with two days left. No reports will be issued until noon Thursday when the men and women’s divisions meet at the Menger hotel to announce a $4,725,000 target. Current totals show $3,791,800 raised, about $925,000 short, with large subscriptions from San Antonio Brewery and Mrs. Otto Koehler and a $100 bond from Marshal Ward in hospital care. Street shows and bonds events drive crowds as volunteers intensify door to door and business district efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
San Antonio
Liberty Loan
Menger Hotel
St. Anthony
Castande
Maule
King Forces
Davies
Hertzberg
Hood
Campbell
Gibson
Steves
Sedigson
Mathews
McKenzie
Webster
Williamson
Ning
Black
Syers
George
Meliff
Johnson
Castanala
Yates
McAlister
Marshal Ward
Otto Koehler
J. K. Beretta
Alamo Vinza
Camp Travis
Prosser Martin
165Th Depot Brigade
Dash
Zach Cobb
el Paso
Carlos Bee
GC. A. Johnson
Southern Pacific
Frank Powell
Ed Taymond
McKenzie Company
Martin Wright
Scottish Rite
Johnny Reynolds
Alamo National Bank
Ed Raymond
Hallyhoo
Jean All Ny
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative Relief
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle first treatment for a sick child with constipation. It describes a coated tongue, feverish symptoms, and lists the product as a harmless fruit laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels with a pleasant taste, warning against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Women Sell Many Bonds in Notable Report
A Monday afternoon report highlights large bond sales by women. Mrs. Alex Saffarrans and Mrs. 41. Groce Martindale each logged 104 subscriptions, Mrs. Roy Reitel 218, with $1400 bought by an AlamoTron Works employer. The meeting stayed cheerful despite workers entering a second week of bond soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Saffarrans
Wrost. National Bank
Groce Martindale
State National Tank
Roy Reitel
AlamoTron Works
Subscriptions Boost Reported At San Antonio Drive
Aggregated S20 650 in sales by women workers over Saturday and Monday. Mrs Raymond Kellar led with 5 7 subscriptions at Wolfson s for 5400. Mrs George Martin cited 23700 from the Frank Saddlery Co and 13000 from Mr and Mrs J S Lockwood. Major sums came from the Woman s Benefit Association 10000 and Nautilus Club 50 bond. Franz Groos announced team division changes as workers canvass statewide. Subscriptions total 102 250 at booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kellar
Wolfson's
Wolfson
George Martin
Frank Saddlery Company
Halff
Erhard Guenther
Terrell Bartlett
Samuel Marks
Hector Gorjux
Erle Wortham
Mattinatta
Sergt. Herbert Wall
Flanders Field
Topsie Hammond
Lucille Kroeger
Anna McAllister Katzenberger
Franz Groos
Harry Wortzberg
Smithie Graves
N. H. King
Mda Frost
Lowing
Sion
Colonel Frost
Dave Gottlich
W. DD
McCarty
B. Riley
Frost. National Bank
Alex Suffarraas
State National Bank
J. 3
Martindale
Central Trust Company
Terrell
Guaranty State Bank
Lee Joseph
Commercial State Bank
R. J. Dinwiddie
City National Bank
George P. DeVenn
San Antonio
Joan
Trus
Ben A. Stribling
Monger
Frank Badger
Postoffier
George Armistead
Joske’s
Joh Bullix
Gunter Hotel
Wal. Manlove
Col
Martin
Rigsby
A. Frank
T. Woodhull
J. Oppenheimer
Jarey Thornton
PL Lewis
John Bitter
John Brown
Roy Beitel
Poeths
Alamo National Bank
Mre
McNeel
Commonwealth Bank
HH. S. Drought
Groos National Bank
Helen Bass
National Bank of Commerce
Ars
Beretta
San Antonio National Bank
Myre
George
Moody
Sullivan Bank
Marjorie McGown
Wolff & Marx
Leib
Saul Wolfson’s
St. Anthony Hotel
Carlos Bee
Lockwood National Bank
George Mauston
Just Once Try Dodsons Liver Tone For Health
An advertisement touts Dodsons Liver Tone as a safe herbal remedy to replace calomel. It claims quick relief from sluggish liver and constipation without salivation, promising money back if not effective and asserting benefits for the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Mobilize Red Cross to War on Influenza Epidemic
Washington reports the American Red Cross will mobilize its full force to combat the Spanish influenza with nurses, hospital supplies, and volunteers to aid homes of the ill. Public Health Service urges school and theater closures and reporting cases. Camp pneumonia and influenza totals rise nationwide. some camps show declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Public Health Service
State Board of Health
Red Cross
Blue
Camp Funston
Kan
Camp Meade
Lee
Grant
Sherman
Ohio
Massachusetts
Wit
Texas
Austin
Tex
State Health Department
RR. O M. Johnston
Negro Evasion of San Antonio Police Continues
A persistent suspect described as a dangerous armed thief evades capture after multiple police pursuits over six weeks. Officers from all units surrounded him Monday night near Laurel Heights but he escaped, with reports of a dropped pistol and ongoing threat to law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Robinson
East Fend
Lancaster
Derelives
Laurel Heights
Harris
Releee
Women Needed to Make Masks for Army Hospitals
Red Cross central work rooms in the Wolffs Marx building will stay open all day to meet influenza mask demand. Women are urged to work to supply Base Hospitals in San Antonio Camps and an extra 5 000 masks for overseas use. Mrs J J Stevens chairs the nursing service and education department and has sent twenty five nurses to Fort Sam Houston to aid in influenza fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wolff’& Marx
San Antonio
Qn Ao
Kellam
J. J. Stevens
Nursing Service and Educational Department of the
Red Cro
Fort Sam Howton
Howe
Ylome Defense
Cook Visits Rote in Veanve After Wounding
A telegram dated Tuesday to Mrs W Rote of 118 East Cypress Street confirms Lt Edgar Tobin, a cousin and flyer in France, visited Rote in a hospital where he is recovering from wounds received in action. The message notes Rote’s satisfactory condition and his father’s previous receipt of a cable. Rev Philip Cook, former pastor of St Mark's, is listed as sending the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. W
Cypress’ Street
Philip, Cook
St. Mark's Church
Veanve
Army
Y. Mlc. A
Rote
Edgar Tobin
France
Camp Travis furloughs linked to oil industry needs
War era report notes oil field workers may receive furloughs to return home for essential oil production with a system akin to agricultural furloughs. Skilled mechanics and others vital to oil output would qualify. Also called for musicians at Camp Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Travis
Sth
15Th
6Th Infantry
Camp Bullis
Uric Acid Cure Promoted By Anuric Tablets
The column explains uric acid as a key to many illnesses caused by kidney problems and urges using Anuric Tablets from Dr. Vieren of Buffalo to dissolve uric acid in the blood. It promises dietary guidance and free advice from Dr. Pierce to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Vieren
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Levine
Stratford Clothes
Stratford
Progressive
Alamo Plaza
E. Houston St
Noa Spears
Lasora
Avenue C
Fourth ST
Edison
Phonographs Shop
A. F. Beyer
RAGE
Union Auto Supply CO
N. Lores
E.trouston
Navarro
HEX Cycle CO
Crowkeit
Vee
Jie Rae Rere
Washington, D.C
Moscow
State Department
Norway
South
Washington
Seattle
Middle West
New Vingeland
New York
New Jersey
Beaumont
Health Board
Alamo City Music House
Bridge
West
Commerce St
Alamo City
W. Commerce St
Cook
Senate Finance Committee
Cata
Ler H. Smut
M.D
Gude
The
Red Blood Builder
M. J. Breitenbach CO
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
United States
U. S
Telephone Company
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!