Capitol City Gun Maker Petmecky Marked by 75 Years in Austin
J C Petmecky veteran gunsmith of Austin traces a long career from 1845 arrival in Texas to 75 years in business at 505 Congress Avenue. He recalls making rifles for Sam Houston Sul Ross and Ben McCulloch, defending banks after Civil War and earning fame for his set trigger guns. His family history and hunting trips across Texas feature heavily in a profile by Minnie Crock in the Dallas News.
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Kerrville
Walter Pety
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Dallas News
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J. C. Petmecky
Congress Avenue
Samuston
Sul Ross
Big Foot War
Ben McCulloch
Mr. Petmecky
Texas
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Texas Gers
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Rangers
Capitol
Texas University
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Germany
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Weisbaden
J. H. Petmecky
Refrigeration Use and Food Spoilage Costs Highlight Nation
About 228.75 million U S homes exist with 55 percent using refrigeration in warm weather and 20 percent cooling year round. Food experts estimate spoilage losses from improper refrigeration at 700 million dollars annually, enough to feed the nation’s indigent for a year.
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United States
Del Rio Hosts Gala for New Roswell Hotel Opening
Del Rio celebrated the season with the opening of the Roswell hotel marked by a Hawaii welcome ceremony. F. L. Childs, general manager, sponsored the event, presenting a unique entertainment program.
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Bleeding Gums Healed by Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy
The article touts Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy from Douglas and Goldston Drug Co. claiming dentists report cure of severe gum disease. A money back offer is stated if the product fails when used as directed.
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Leto
Douglas & Goldston Drug Co
Posted Notice on Trespass and Wood Haul Prohibition
Word ranch against wood hauling and trespassing of any kind Commerce on Coenen Kansas a Chamberlain Knorpp ently. Agents.
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Coenen Kansas
Knorpp
The Model A Ford Gasoline Tank Revolution
The Model A Ford introduces a terne plate gasoline tank built from 0.49 to 0.51 inch steel sheets. Two halves are formed, welded in seam welding, and tested with air and water to ensure no leaks. The process includes tin plating, riveted brackets, baffle plates, and a four minute weld, marking a first in terne plate welding.
Tank testing methods described for fuel systems
The article explains a sequence of tests for finished fuel tanks. Tanks are filled with water and run on a shimmy machine to simulate rough road driving at high speed. Some tanks survive four weeks without leaks while others are blown up by air pressure yet the welded seams hold.
Cystex Offer With Money Back Guarantee At Rexall
An advertisement claims rheumatic and sciatic pains stem from kidney toxins. It promotes Cystex as a quick acting remedy sold at The Rexall Drug Store with a money back guarantee if pain relief is not achieved. The ad mentions no sedatives or narcotics and prices Cystex at 60 cents.
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Rexall
Public warned against hunting and trespass in P Pasture
Public notice warns hunting and trespass are forbidden in P Pasture. Violators will be vigorously prosecuted. Officials urge compliance and emphasize legal action for violators.
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Notice of No Hunting on J A Pastures
Public notice declares all J A Pastures posted with hunting camping and fishing prohibited. Trespassers will be prosecuted. J W Kent Superintendent.
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J. W. Kent
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Antro Hotel
Thompson Hotel
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B. Ponstiaa
Loweley
Oakland
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Johnson-Mahaffey
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