Political Challenge to County Judge Davis in 1916 Debate
A challenger invites Hon. J. R. Davis to a joint debate at Beethoven Hall on October 25, 1916, outlining seven questions on tax increases railroad valuations county contracts salaries and election laws. The note emphasizes the election on November 7 and asserts the debate venue is free for both sides.
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J. R. Davis
Beethoven Hall
Bexar County
New County
Texas
United States
San Antonio Hotels Praised by New Orleans Editor
J Warren Davis editor of the National Commercial Traveler praises San Antonio hotel service, saying Texas hotels compare well with major cities. He toured the Northwest, spent Sunday at the Gunther, and notes strong support from Percy Tyrrell at the hotel. He also mentions Senator Sheppard and Governor Ferguson visiting.
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J. Warren Davis
National Commercial Traveler
San Antonio
New Orleans
United States
Texas
Union
New York
Chicago
Gunter
Percy Tyrrell
Senator Sheppard Visits Austin for Texas Stop
United States Senator Morris Sheppard arrived in Austin on a late afternoon visit, meeting local officials and supporters as part of his Texas itinerary. The trip underscores ongoing Senate engagement with state matters and regional political activity.
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Senator Sheppard
Austin
Tex
United States
Morris Sheppard
Here
San Felice Standard to Be Maintained by Makers
The Deisel-Wemmer Company raises San Felice cigar price to 5 cents straight to the consumer, from six, due to higher costs of quality tobaccos. The brand earns national scope through unmatched quality and urges continued support from users of quality cigars.
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San Felice
Deisel-Wemmer Company
Mayor Brown urges sinking fund use to retire bonds
The San Antonio city council discussed using the sinking fund to redeem redeemable bonds and cover deficits. Mayor Brown’s letter proposes borrowing short term notes and directing available funds toward retiring $723000 of old bonds, with $495000 cash and $221000 West Commerce street bonds in the sinking fund.
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Brown
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
General Sinking Fund
Main Avenue
Santa Rosa Avenue
Thomas H. Franklin
James Routledge
Sam C. Eldridge
Bascom Bell
Kearny
Armenia
A. Jowdy
N. M. Basila
A. F.dahrooge
William J. Bogheib
Gillette
Garland
No More Backache for Her Mrs. J. M. Gaskill
Mrs. J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe backache and urinary trouble relieved by a single box of Foley Kidney Pills which she says provided great relief. The ad notes safety for backache swollen ankles and rheumatic pains.
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J. M. Gaskill
Etna Green
Ind
Foley
Style and Service in Smart Serge Dresses
The article promotes serge dresses priced at 15.00 and 15.95 dollars. It highlights fine weave quality, black and navy colors, new styles suited for day and business wear, fur trimming, contrasting collars, and worsted embroidery.
Boy Scouts 10 Plan Dec 9 Field Day
The local Boy Scouts announce a field day on December 9 with all city troops required to attend. Events include patrol and team contests, first aid demonstrations, and individual races with prizes and a silk flag trophy for the top scoring troop.
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Boy Scouts
W. C. Quaiff
Damask 81x90 Sheets and Special Fabrics Sale
Advertising blurb for 81x90 sheets priced at 1 dollar with 89 cent grade. Wolfson Special features heavy single piece sheeting torn hemmed and ironed for use. Full-bleached satin finish cotton damask with pink or blue borders offered at 50 cents a yard.
Fancy Bath Towels 20x42 Inch for 35 Cents Each
Large full-bleached toweling towels with pink borders and monogram space offered at 35 cents each. Ideal bath accessories with decorative styling and ample size.
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Splendid
Linen Sheetings at 90 inches wide
Full-bleached sheeting made of closely woven linen threads, ninety inches wide. Priced at $1.75 per yard. (Second Floor).
Guardsmen Denial Over Illinois Detention Rumor
Chicago October 24 Colonel Charles M Allen of the First Illinois Artillery denies reports that sixty six men of D Battery were arrested and jailed at Fort Sheridan The colonel says they were lined up questioned about men leaving the camp and joining the First Cavalry only nine prisoners remain in the guardhouse
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Chicago
Charles M. Allen
First Illinois Artillery
D Battery
Fort Sheridan
First Cavalry
Allen
Sloan's Liniment promises quick toothache relief at home
No need to pace the floor with throbbing teeth. Sloan's Liniment relieves pain fast, reaching the root of trouble. External use calms toothache with neuralgia and also treats aching muscles, rheumatism, gout, bruises, sprains, lumbago, chilblains, and stiff neck. Available at drug stores in 50c and 1.00 bottles.
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Sloan
Baby's Eye Valued At 25000 In San Francisco Suit
Judge Frank J. Murasky in superior court awarded Mary Rubio's parents 25000 for their one year old daughter's sight loss. The case named Amelia Razzuoli, a graduate midwife, accused of failing to care for the newborn's eyes. Mary's father is a restaurant steward.
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San Francisco
Cal
Frank J. Murasky
Superior Court
Mary Rubio
Amelia Razzuoli
Mary
Will of Judge Williams Filed for Probate
The will of the late Judge W. D. Williams former Texas Railroad Commission member was filed in the county court for probate in Austin Texas. The estate is valued at 8000 dollars and Mrs Jettie Pearson Williams widow of the testator is named sole devisee and executrix.
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Williams
Austin
Tex
W. D. Williams
Texas Railroad Commission
Jettie Pearson Williams
Simple Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old home remedy uses Pinex concentrate mixed with sugar syrup to soothe bronchial coughs. The ad urges taking 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle, promising phlegm thinning and complete cough relief, with immediate throat and chest benefits. It promotes Pinex as a pine extract with guaiacol, sold by The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Ind, with money back guarantee.
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Pinex Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair
An old newspaper ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use solution to darken gray hair and restore its natural luster. It claims the product, applied daily with a brush, makes hair look glossy and youthful and is not a disease treatment.
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Wyeth
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