Folders Outline Plans for San Antonio Sunday School Convention
The District Sunday School convention general committee releases folders for out of town workers and local members. They describe San Antonio Texas as the venue with its population and wealth figures and list eight prominent Sunday school workers as key attendees. The pamphlet highlights attendance reasons tours to missions and a banquet with toasts and music.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas
Sunday school convention names and participating churches
Rev W H Boggs and others from First Baptist Travis Park M E First Presbyterian St Marks Episcopal Trinity M E organize a Sunday schools convention in San Antonio. Delegates include BE Dilley from Y M C A First Presbyterian and numerous church leaders from Christ Church Episcopal United Presbyterian Laurel Heights German Evangelical Calvary Baptist Government Hill churches.
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San Antonio
W. H. Boggs
First Baptist
Travis Park
Denny to Austin for 1914 United Confederate Veterans Meet
Captain C A Denny of the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp heads to Austin on Tuesday to choose the 1914 Texas Association of United Confederate Veterans meeting place. He expects San Antonio to win, aided by Chamber of Commerce support. The Greenville convention previously bid for the event. The gathering attracts hundreds of members and nonmembers alike.
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C. A. Denny
Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Austin
Texas Association of United Confederate Veterans
San Antonio
Greenville
Denny
Chamber of Commerce
Concrete Cell Building Planned for Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City Sept 27 The state board of prison inspectors voted to use concrete in the new cell building under construction. The legislature appropriated 300000 dollars for this project which will replace the Centennial cell building. The five story structure will house 1200 prisoners with two per cell making Missouri the second state to adopt concrete cells.
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Jefferson
State Board of Prison Inspectors
Missouri
Mayes Declares Texas Gubernatorial Run As Local Optionist
Lieutenant Governor Will H Mayes Brown county announces candidacy for the Texas governorship subject to Democratic primaries. He backs local option and state wide prohibition, pledges a modest campaign and no contributions. The report notes other declared and tentative candidates and cites 1912 US exports to Italy with figures.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Will H. Mayes
Brown County
Mayes
W. P. Lane
Chester H. Terre
Apgee
Bes
Aunt Sally's Beauty Advice for Neck and Complexion
The column advises matching neck and face tones for harmony, warns against yellow necks, and suggests using Monica's treatment for wrinkles a saxolite solution in witch hazel. It also recommends ordinary mercorized wax to improve discolored skin, applied nightly like a cold cream for a youthful look.
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Monica
F. M
Ady
Wolfson's Store for Men Announces Early Evening Closings
Beginning October 1 6 p.m closing daily. Promotion highlights double breasted coats and knickerbocker pants. Pants feature full linen lining belt loops hip and watch pockets. Garment construction includes linen thread sewn buttons reinforced seams and overcasting.
Derbies and Hats Lead The Season’s Smart Styling
Fashion notes describe derbies in smart shapes and soft felts and velours hats adaptable to any shape. Colors lean gray, green, and brown with rich, seasonally coordinated tones priced from 3 to 3.50 dollars.
Guaranteed all wool clothing by Wolfson Way
The Wolfson Way offers hand-tailored, all wool garments from patterns by top loomers, with cold water shrinkage, acid test fabrics, and a Wolfson Warranty of Satisfactory Service. Prices listed at $15 $20 and $25. Proper care advice included.
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Wolfson
Florsheim Shoes Offer Dignified Comfort For Five
In the way of Men's Shoes the $5 note bought a pair of Florsheim shoes that rival $6 quality in leather shoemaking and style. A shape to fit any foot awaits, with skilled fitters ready to help men seek a better shoe than they can find elsewhere for $5.
Secretary Proposes Army Vocational Schools and Short Training
Secretary of War Garrison details a plan for rapid military training and post service civilian work through vocational schools. Enlisted men could be discharged after demonstrating efficiency in twelve to twenty four months, creating a reserve of capable veterans and smoother civilian reintegration. He envisions theaters with coin in the slot hearing aids and notes vast water requirements for agricultural crops.
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Fort Sam Houston
Garrison
Texas Wonder Cure Ad for Kidney and Bladder Relief
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men and women. It promises relief for bladder issues in children and offers mail order with a one dollar price, noting a two month treatment and testimonials from St. Louis based Dr. E W Hall.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louia
Oe Es Pe
Waiters Plan Union in San Antonio
Cooks and waiters in San Antonio hotels and cafes discuss forming a local union with major city eateries ready to negotiate. Paul Steffler and Sam Goodman lead the effort for the Trades Council with a probable meeting this week and about 36 initial members expected.
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San Antonio
Paul Steffler
Sam Goodman
Trades’ Council
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Warner
Missouri State Penitentiary
Italy
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Germany
Sally
Wolfson's
London
Superba
Wolfson’s
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
Waiters Plan Union
Organized Labor
Riverside Restaurant
Collman
Hotel Saratoga
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