San Marcos courthouse burned to ground in blaze
The beautiful court house at San Marcos burned to the ground early Thursday morning. The annual Texas Press Association meeting date is moved to May 21 and 22 at Mineral Wells. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows will meet in Galveston next year. Fort Worth meeting cost over $8,000. Anna Gould, recently separated from her French husband, travels home to visit relatives in New York with her two sons.
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Mineral Wells
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Galveston
Fort Worth
Anna Gould
New York
Gitter
Jack Frost
Texas Democrat Jeff McLemore Injured in Mexico Crash
Jeff McLemore of Austin a noted Texas Democrat and former ex secretary of the Democratic Executive Committee sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident in Mexico.
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Jeff McLemore
Austin
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Mexico
Fifth District Medical Society Meeting In San Antonio
San Antonio hosted doctors from across the state for the Fifth district medical society annual gathering. Payson Alden, president and general manager of the San Antonio Gazette Publishing Company, married Louise Marshall Graham of Kentucky in San Antonio on Wednesday and departed for a wedding tour north.
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San Antonio
Fifth District Medical Society
Payson Alden
Milner urges small cotton acreage and boost provender
Agricultural Commissioner Milner advised farmers in a March 11 Austin special to plant a small area in cotton and increase provender crops. He warned that planting a large cotton crop would be unwise from any standpoint.
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Austin
Milner
Senator Jeff Davis Disturbing Senate Fossil Feed
The columnist defends Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas against harsh judgments of his Senate remarks. It argues not all senators are alike and Davis showed audacity to stand out, challenging the fossilized views in the Senate.
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Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Senate
Davis
Ex-San Francisco Mayor Schmitz Freed After Reversal
Eugene Schmitz once mayor of San Francisco was convicted of extortion but the higher courts reversed the ruling and he was released on a large bond. He may never return to prison and his guilt on many charges remains doubtful.
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Eugene Schmitz
San Francisco
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed by Local Doctor
Dr Wm H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho reports Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds when other remedies fail. It has gentle laxative effects, suitable for children, and is pleasant to take. For coughs hoarseness and whooping cough. Money back if not satisfied Palace Drug Store Al Popper recently visited town sick for days and looks poor after illness.
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Wm. H. Anderson
Soda Springs
Ida
Palace Drug Store
Death of Mack Carver at San Antonio Texas
Fairview Texas reports Mack Carver died March 7 in San Antonio after a short illness. He left a wife and seven children eight miles west of the city. Born August 11 1865 near Fairview he was a father of four sons and three daughters and leaves his aging mother two brothers Bud and John Carver one sister Mrs Thomas Swift. The body was buried Maxwell cemetery March 8 at 1 pm with services by Rev Coleman of the Christian church. A FRIEND.
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Texas
Mack Carver
San Antonio
Mack
Bud Ana John Carver
Thomas Swift
Maxwell
Rev. Coleman
The
Christian Church
Simple kidney remedy recipe from NYC paper promises relief
An eminent authority on kidney diseases in a New York daily asserts a homemade mix can relieve many kidney troubles before Brights disease. The recipe combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night, with the claim of harmless ingredients and healing effects.
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New York
Bright
Wiseman Custer wedding in Karnes County
Miss Cecil Custer wed Mr. Hugh Wiseman of Floresville at the Methodist church on March 8 1908 pastor Rev S D Dorsey officiating. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Custer, is noted for kindness and amiable disposition. The groom is described as an exemplary citizen of Floresville. Karnes Citation.
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S. D. Dorsey
Cecil Custer
Hugh Wiseman
Floresville
Wm. Custer
Karnes County
Karnes
Preventics Cold Cure Offer From Doctor Shoop
An advertisement offers Dr Shoop pays $100 for any recent grippe or acute cold not beaten by a 25 cent Preventics box. The pitch boasts Preventics contain no quinine or laxatives and are safe for feverish children. 48 Preventives cost 25 cents and are sold by all dealers.
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Shoop
Nighttime prescription line for after hours calls
A brief notice invites patients to call a listed telephone number to have prescriptions filled at night. The item notes after hours service and directs readers to use the number for urgent refills.
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
Kidney trouble article promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It offers free sample bottle and a book by mail, with address details and ad-like promotion. It also contains decorative text about spring and insects intertwined with the ad.
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Bright
Swamip Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Caterpillars and Butterflies in Autumn Lesson
Educational piece by J. E. Swift describes caterpillars preparing for winter. It follows a caterpillar building a silken cocoon in a hollow tree and a case weaving caterpillar constructing a twig‑covered home with a door, portraying seasonal changes and insect behavior.
Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Relief for Back Pain
Floressville readers hear good news of quick relief from back pain and kidney trouble thanks to Doan's Kidney Pills. A New Braunfels farmer Theodore Blomberg recounts long kidney issues, bed confinement, and sudden improvement after using the pills. The ad notes the product price 50 cents and urges buying only Doan's. A local event, a big fish fry, is teased for Poth by the German Amusement Club with a hopeful write-up next week.
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Floresville
Dean
Theodore Blomberg
New Braunfels
Texas
Doan
United States
Poth
Boy Wanted For Sunday Edition Route Work
Enterprising boy sought to deliver the Sunday San Antonio Daily Light. Paper includes colored comic supplement and Sunday Magazine. Opportunity for a up-to-date boy. apply with age and references to Circulation Manager The Light San Antonio Texas.
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San Antonio
Daily Light
the Light
Texas
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Cure
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana says the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is unequaled as a cure for croup and also helps cold and throat troubles. Used early, it prevents attacks and is sold by J H Bain in town.
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Ind
J. H. Bain
Family says mother resting well at home
In San Antonio on Thursday Quirl and Herff Carnes reported their mother was resting comfortably and expected to return home soon, according to relatives.
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Alamo City
Quick relief promised for skin diseases with Chamberlain's Salve
The ad notes eczema tetter salt rheum and barber's itch causing itching and disturbance to sleep. Chamberlain's Salve is advertised to give almost instant relief and has cured many cases. J H Bain sells it. A Craighead seeks appointment as administrator of the late Frank A Schneider. probate term set for April.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Bain
di. A. Craighead
Frank A. Schneider
Treat the Stomach Says Cooper Widely Heard Claim
L T Cooper promotes a stomach based health theory claiming all diseases stem from stomach disorders. He tours cities with a new medicine said to rejuvenate the stomach, drawing followers and endorsements from Chicago and Boston residents who report relief from chronic indigestion, headaches, and appetite issues. Central Drug Store advertises the medicine sale.
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Cooper
Chicago
Boston
H. B. Mack
State Street
Mr. Cooper
Edwin F
Oakley Street
Dorche
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