Women's Hour at Hand as Congress Should Act
Atlantic City September meeting of the National Woman Suffrage Association tightens membership rules alleging no aimed attack but affecting groups like the Congressional Suffrage Union. Carrie Chapman Catt urges immediate federal amendment while predicting war-time shifts and broad support for suffrage across parties and nations.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Woman Suffrage Association
Congressional Suffrage Union
Woman’s Party
Carrie Chapman Catt
Europe
Polar Circle
Aegean Sea
Republic
Empire
George the Third
Woman's Liberty
Allen's Foot-Ease for Troops On the Mexican Border
Allen's Foot-Ease proves relief for Allied and German troops. The powder is shaken into shoes or used in a foot bath to reduce friction, prevent blisters and sore feet, and offers comfort in hot desert conditions along the border. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Treone
Exican
To Free Your Skin of Hair or Fuzz
Delatone promises quick hair removal by mixing powder with water to form a paste applied to the skin for about two minutes then rubbed off. The ad urges buyers to ensure they purchase genuine delatone for blemish free skin.
Sargol Flesh Builder Promises Quick Weight Gain
An article touts Sargol as a reliable digestive aid that helps the stomach and intestines absorb fats from food to build solid weight. It claims 10 to 20 pounds of flesh for the user, cites H L Wagner and local druggists, and offers a money back guarantee with a caution for those not wanting weight gain.
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H. L. Wagner
Women march on Congress steps demand suffrage action
In a bold conclusion the speaker asserts that women must insist on enfranchisement and may sit on the steps of Congress until it acts, framing the act as a duty for self-respecting citizens. The rhetoric emphasizes persistence and civic rights for women.
Retaliatory Amendments Stricken From Debate
The Senate clash over campaign finance corruption included sharp exchanges as Senators accused others of lobby influence and discussed large campaign expenditures. Amendments to delay the act and outlaw liquor industry contributions were proposed but not acted upon.
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Taft
Curtis
Kansas
Senator Curtis
Smoot
Senator Ashurst
Ashurst
Senator Penrose
Arizona
Myeang
Pennsylvania
Owen
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Oklahoma
Pomerene
Myron T. Herrick
Voters’ League
Ohio
Mr. Herrick
McAdoo
Brady
Jones
Effect harmful to allies warned by Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian notes that the U S revenue bill amendment threatening retaliation against interference with American commerce targets allies and Britain. It highlights strong American support for reprisals and questions if such measures can be modified without hurting Anglo American relations.
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London
United States Senate
Manchester Guardian
America
the Guardian
United States
Foreign Office
Fortified by Horsford's Acid Phosphate Against Heat
An ad describes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as strengthening the system against climate changes and the harmful effects of drinking water with excess alkali. It promotes thirst-quenching palatability and general fortification.
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Horsford
Senate approves pensions boost for war widows
In Washington on September 7 the Senate passed a bill to raise widows of Civil and Mexican War veterans aged 70 or older from 12 to 20 dollars a month. The bill, already cleared by the House, restores widows who remarried to the Civil War roll. The brief debate disclosed no estimate of the extra cost to the government.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Praise for Greek Officers Who Rejoined Loyalist ranks
King Constantine in Athens welcomed 150 officers of the Eleventh division at Saloniki who refused to join rebels when the Saloniki garrison revolted on September 1. The king praised their loyalty, calling it a bright page in military history and a model for future generations. He denounced officers who broke their oath, including the division’s general. The monarch declared he was ready to face any enemy with such loyal troops.
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Constantine
Athens
London
Saloniki
Real Estate Board Endorses San Antonio Land Bank
The San Antonio Real Estate Board endorsed a federal land bank for the city at a special Thursday meeting of directors. The session also addressed judging yards in the Beautiful Yards Contest run by the Real Wetata Round.
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Land Bank
San Antonio
Sale of Girls' School Shoes Sparks Price Warning
The notice warns that leather shortages will drive up prices and that the current stock of girls' school shoes may soon be unavailable or only affordable at wholesale prices, predicting inevitable higher costs.
Shoes for Children Offer Durable, Comfortable Fit
Scientifically designed children shoes sized 8 to 13 and 1 to 5 priced 1.95 and 2.45. Made on wide toe lasts for freedom of movement and support with durable leathers and tough leather soles. Two pairs worn alternately extend service, on the first floor.
Coverall Aprons For Girls 4 to 10 Years Sell At 25 Cents
Five hundred items arrived offered at a remarkable 25 cent price. Dainty light colored percales in floral and fancy figures, middy slip over style, piped trimmings, lace neck, pocket, belt with collar and cuffs, four to ten years. Can be worn as an apron or a dress.
Obituary of Mrs Carrie Spring Died in Cameron at 73
Mrs Carrie Spring about 73 died Wednesday in Cameron. She was the widow of Dr David W Spring of Austin and had lived in Texas many years. Survived by two sons Oscar W Spring of San Antonio and Dr T T Spring of El Paso, a brother Taylor E Moore of Austin, a nephew Dr John W Spring of San Antonio, and many relatives in Elgin. Body to be sent to Milano for funeral.
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Carrie Spring
Cameron
San Antonio
O. W. Spring
David W. Spring
Austin
Texas
Oscar W. Spring
T. T. Spring
el Paso
Taylor E. Moore
John W. Spring
Elgin
Milano
Death of Mrs Dolores L Villanueva in San Antonio
Dolores L Villanueva 26 died Thursday in a San Antonio hospital. She was a lifelong San Antonio resident. Survived by husband Amado, three sons, parents Mr. and Mrs. Maria Lechuga, a sister Mrs. F Perez, and brothers Pedro Augustin and Frank Lechuga, all of San Antonio. Funeral at 9 Friday from 1030 Ruiz Street with services at San Fernando Cathedral and burial in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Dolores L. Villanueva
San Antonio
Amado Villanueva
Maria Lechuga
F. Perez
Pedro
Augustin
Frank Lechuga
Ruiz Street
San Fernando Cathedral
Intermnet
San Fernando Cemetery
Local man Bascom Battershell dies in San Antonio
Bascom 8S Battershell, 27, died Wednesday afternoon at 409 Cooper Street. A native of Illinois, he had lived in San Antonio two years. The body, accompanied by Mrs Battershell, was sent to Pocahontas Iowa at 11 oclock Thursday morning by Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company.
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Bascom
Battershell
Cooper Street
Illinois
San Antonio
Pocahontas
Iowa
Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company
Nickel loaf case eyed as jitney bread era ends
A Chicago meeting of the National Association of Master Bakers discussed the nickel loaf, with officials predicting the jitney loaf's final run in Chicago. The meeting, noted in CHICAGO NL on Sept 7, focused on the evolving bread market and price pressures affecting bakers.
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Chicago
National Association of Master Bakers
Santa Fe Collision Kills Many Cattle Near Atchison
A Santa Fe freight train collided head on with a stock train three miles southwest of Atchison Kansas this morning. Both crews escaped by jumping. Three cattle cars were destroyed and a large number of cattle were killed in the wreck.
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Atchison, Kan
Santa Fe
Atchison
Knights of Columbus Dance Honors Soldiers at Fort Sam Houston
The Knights of Columbus entertained more than a hundred soldiers at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Cecil A Lyon with a ballroom dance in the Iater Hotel. Grand Knight John Williams led the event assisted by Peter Schiffers John Flood and George W Forner. Refreshments followed as a military band played.
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Knights of Columbus
Fort Sam Houston
Camp
Cecil A. Lyon
Iater
John Williams
San Antonio
Children’s Wash Dresses Eight to Fourteen Years
Eight to fourteen years sizes at 1.95. Made of ginghams and cotton with solid colors stripes checks plaids and combinations. Smart middy and long waist styles offered at exceptional quality for 1.95 on the floor.
Dedication of Harmony Club HQ by YMHA on Romana Street
The Harmony file on Romana street will be dedicated as the army branch headquarters of the Young Men's Hebrew Association at 8 o'clock Thursday night. Speakers include General Frederick Funston Colonel Millard F Waltz Mayor Clinton G Brown and other notables. The Nineteenth Infantry band will perform and refreshments will be served followed by an informal dance. Rabbi Aaron Eisman of New York City is in attendance.
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Harmony
Romana Street
Army
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Frederick Funston
Millard F. Waltz
Clinton G. Brown
Nineteenth Infantry
Aaron Eisman
New York City
Y. M. H. A. Ceremonies Draw Fort Sam Houston Troops
Between eight hundred and nine hundred soldiers from Fort Sam Houston and Camp Cecil A. Lyon are expected to attend the ceremonies.
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Fort Sam Houston
Camp
Cecil A. Lyon
San Antonio Winter Garden Show Plans Endorsed
An executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce agricultural division will meet next Thursday to approve a Winter Garden show for San Antonio. Proposals from William Cassin P F Stewart John B Carrington and George Roark include 300 in cash prizes and many practical awards with amateur gardeners from Bexar county invited to compete, professionals excluded. The aim is to showcase San Antonio climate and winter crop results to attract winter tourists. Members listed include Cassin Graebner Silliman Praeger Muir McCormick Vance Knox and Stewart.
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Agricultural Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
William Cassin
P. F. Stewart
John B. Carrington
George Roark
San Antonio
Carrington
Bexar County
Delay Golf Opening After Advisory Board Meeting
A Brackenridge Park golf course delay was announced after a noon Wednesday meeting of the citizen's advisory board at the Gun ter Hotel. John B. Carrington Frank M. Lewis and L. B. Clegg led plans to reopen next week pending weed removal in the rough. Prisoners will weed Friday, with play possible by Monday or Tuesday. A New York inventor patented a locking device to block unauthorized telephone use.
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Brackenridge Park
Gunter Hotel
John B. Carrington
Frank M. Lewis
L. B. Clegg
Senate creates Western District of Texas in federal courts
The Senate passed a bill to establish a Western District of Texas and redraw existing districts. Senator Sheppard introduced the measure, Senator Culberson reported it favorably, and adoption was by unanimous vote. It aims to relieve crowded calendars and aid Paso. Representative Smith plans renewed House efforts following the action.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Texas
Western District
Sheppard
Culberson
Judiciary Committee
Paso
Smith
House
Circumstances Alter Cases Farmer-Well Miss
A fragment from a column presents a weathered farmer’s dilemma and a misread request. The wording hints at a rural setting and a moment of mistaken identity or miscommunication.
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Passon
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Isador Ihipp
National Conservatory of Paris
Maurice Moszkowsky
Mr. Steinfeldt
Garden St
U. S
Collum Dropsy Remedy CO. Dept. Ga
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San Antonio Council
Saul Woltson
Harmony Hall
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