DERAILED ENGINE KILLS MAN AND INJURES ANOTHER
Edward Klabun 43 was killed when a derailed locomotive crushed him at the Southern Pacific east yards. J Mrizzell Sr. suffered a crushed leg requiring amputation after being struck by the tender wheel. Both men were on a switching crew. foremen Search and Beard survived uninjured as the tender left the tracks beneath a viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Klabun
J. Mrizzell Sr
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Justice Fisk, Svan
Ten
Justice Fisk
Beard
Kliban
Hong
Nod Teuniaetts
Santa Rosa
Hatters Respond To Shopper Quip With Ready Service
A playful exchange about hats appears to reflect a local shop’s ready attitude toward customers. The dialogue hints at humor and friendly banter while stressing immediate hat fitting and service.
General Harrison Absent From Confederate Reunion
General George T. Harrison chief of the United Confederate Veterans cannot attend the twenty eighth annual meeting in Fort Tulsa next week due to illness. General C M Vansant of Fort Worth Texas will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Tulsa
Oklo
George T. Harrison
United Confederate Veterans
CM. Vansant
Fort Worth
Tex
San Antonio to Organize Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
The San Antonio Council of Defense outlines division plans for the fourth Liberty Loan campaign. Sales manager Franz Groos announces districting of men and women, with a campaign opening September 28 and bonds dated October 24. A luncheon at the Gunter Hotel completes campaign machinery ahead of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz. Groos
Baxar County
San Antonio
Seles
Americas Sociers
San’ Antonio
Gross
Ma. Aroos
Groos
Bexar County
Incheon
Liberty Loan
Tuncheon
County Tiberty Loan
J. J. Carl
State
Council of Defense
Tillis
State Council
BR. Scobey
W. 8. Ply
Joseph Frost
Floyd McGown
Wrant Crops
Kelly Field Glee Club
Gunter
New York Police Commissioner Faces Criticism Over Costs
The Boston Globe notes Police Commissioner Knight's early admin costs exceed seven million with $240,000 paid to families of officers who joined the army. The piece contrasts this with typical politician spending, suggesting notable differences in handling police budget readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
New York
Domestic 35c and 29c Unbleached Fabrics
Fifty cents per yard. A serviceable domestic suitable for undergarments or sheets. Forty inches wide with good weight. Regular 35¢ grade 29¢. Fringed edges and cut corners for ironed edges. Regular $4 grade $3.59. Second Floor.
Union Suits For Summer and Fall Styles
Summer and early fall knit suits feature French or bodice tops. Prices display 59c and 75c with 75c Union Suits at 59c quoted in the listing. The item list emphasizes affordable comfortable garments in seasonal fabrics.
Children's undergarments and knitted wear sale
Trade notice lists children's knitted pants and shirts in full weight at 45 cents each, with regular 59 cent grade garments offered at 45 cents. Includes 59c undergarments and 45c options. Sale details appear in a local advertisement format from a period catalog.
Silk Handkerchiefes on sale in dainty crepe shades
Advertisement notes silk handkerchiefs priced at 15 cents for a 25 cent regular grade of crepe in various shades and colorings. First line indicates special sale terms and stock details.
Gowns Marked Down in New Shipment
Made-up gowns of fine nainsook stamped in several pretty patterns for embroidering. Regular $1.75 grade now $1.45. First Floor. Stamped gowns featured in promotions with price cuts to attract buyers.
City May Aid In Building War Saving Stamp Bank
The city considers funding half the cost to build a small plaza bank at Alamo Plaza to support war saving stamps with potential future use as a rest room. War Saving Stamp Board delay noted. proposal seeks economical, permanent structure to serve as bank now and rest room later. material value about $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. S. Bank
Plaza
Alamo Plaza
War Saving Stamp Board
Commission
Oard
Ftega
John
War Stamp Board
Federa
Liter Ag
Board Ax
Board
Eckmar’s Alterative Promises Cough Relief and Health Boost
A vintage ad touts Eckmar’s Alterative as aid for persistent coughs and weak lungs. It claims to be a liver-safe tonic with no alcohol, no narcotics, and no habit-forming drugs, selling for $1.50 a bottle through druggists or the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckmar
Pabi
Eckman Dabcertony
Philadel
City to Add Funds for Ornamental War Building
San Antonio contractors offer free work to the war saving board for a structure and the city pledges at least the same amount more to add to 1500 dollars for an ornamental building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Saving Board
San Antonia
Relief Week Plan Establishes Hotel Booths for Clothing
Downtown booths open next Monday to collect clothes for Belgian relief. Donors leave names and addresses for truck pickup. Three hotels host coordinators Mrs. W. C. Rigsby at the Gunter, Mrs. George Michlitz at the Menger, and Mrs. M. Tilltuchins at the St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rigsby
Gunter
George Michlitz
Menger
M. Tillutchins
St Anthony
Garment Drive Details at Red Cross Chandler Building
Contributors listed by name and address only. Garments may be left at the Red Cross headquarters in the Chandler building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chandler Building
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coats
Norther
Cis
S.P. ‘Yards
Tts
Frank Bros
Edwin Clapp
Groos Soys
Council of Defense Leaders
Travelora Cigar
Aev
O. Maillard's
Heaton
Wolfson’s
House of Steadfast
Nainsook
Lisle
Marseilles
Heatherbloom
Aml
Warners
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