Festival Week Sees H W Cortes Named Manager
The Houston festival panel selected H W Cortes as manager for the upcoming festival week starting November 12. Citizens met at the Business League to discuss No-Tsu-Oh, No-Tell-Oh parades, and a broad program with attractions from Cook's Hippodrome to aerial acts, aiming for a larger, more elaborate event than prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeater- Gay
Moa
Houston
H. F. MacGregor
N. L. Mille
Ro M. Donnstan
KH. T Barden
F. Hervey
Elgir Watkins
Frank Jones
N. Gray
Go W Kidd
Ingham Roberts
M. Bh, Prater
H.W. Cortes
Mr. Lipper
de Ginble
Johortin
Sweeney
Hukehinn
Claprote
Cortes
Texas
Hoynston
Elward Watkins
Richandlinn
United States
Tryay
Pale
San Antonite
Wallas
San Antonio
Cook
Vontello
Ning
Monmilla
Haseell
Data Thompson
Allue Thompson
Inigh Divers
Annoumement Air
Harry and
Gertruds
Wantanahills Royal Japanese Troupe
J. 8. Morris
Electrico Theater
Lunette
Lesiles
Midway
Woman In Black Company
Waby Biles
Lester & Kent
MaGuire & Kramer
Hickatt
Charles L. Bunse
Wcent
Alice Cary
A TEXAS WONDER Aids Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments including diabetes seminal emissions weak back rheumatism and irregularities. It claims a month long treatment costs $1 and offers a money back guarantee upon receipt of payment. Sold by Houston Drug Company and others.
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Hall
B. W
Arug
Houston Drug Company
Plans for Turner Hall remodeling discussed by committee
The Committee of Canterenes appointed by President Antone Arinner reviewed three remodeling plans for Turner Hall. None matched expectations, new plans and specifications will be solicited for a meeting next Sunday. Local Italian societies prepared a grand banquet and ball at Forest Park for America’s 48th anniversary with a committee list named.
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Mears
Doering
Ruf
Bartilingek
Street
Corsetius
Mamilton
Lk Bam
Antone Arinner
Turnverein
Curietofore Ostam
Bo Ad Margherita Savoy
Thin City
America
Forest Park
B. di George
Frank Lamonte
M. di George
I. Ingrando
Slarino
Abate
M. Morales
Frank Bonno
B. Salvagalo
B. Guzzarilo
State bowling tourney set for November 18 in city
The Turnverein bowling club schedules the State bowling tournament to end at the fi. and V, festival on November 18. Five clubs are booked to compete, with three from Houston and two from Dallas.
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Turnverein Bowling Club
Houston
Dallas
Untitled malaria remedy ad fragment
An OCR fragment offers a doubtful malaria cure claim attributed to Valerio Phoaphate. It lists guaranteed relief and notes a hot sensation or ringing in the head with a price of 25 cents.
August Mortality Report Shows 50 Deaths in City
Health notes by Dr J B Manalo summarize August deaths by cause with a sanitary and meteorological record. Total deaths 50, including cases of cholera fever malarial diseases cerebrovascular and heart conditions and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Manalohir
City Inspectors Report Counts for Health and Sanitation
The report lists Peter Chalmers as scavenger noting 250 complaints investigated 10 004 inspected 250 condemned Iago. It also cites food inspector J R Corley and Henry Plesonnet with counts of market inspections dairies condemned milk tested and other sanitation actions. Shows August days with no rate: 2 15 21 28 26 32.
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Iago
Peter Chalmers
J. R. Corley
Henry Plesonnet
Farbaxe
Death notices for James Moran and George F Kennedy
James Moran aged 60 died at his residence on 14.9 Crockett at 4:20 AM and will be buried at Glenwood cemetery after a Madison lodge funeral notice. He was an engineer, survived by a wife and three children, longtime Orange resident recently moved from Houston. George F Kennedy aged 53 died at his San Felipe road residence at 7:20 AM. He managed the Central wool and coal yard. funeral flowers will be sent from the family home.
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James Moran
Crockett
Glenwood Cemetery
Mia.seete
Sloran
Carroll Crose
Yvelward
Orange
Texas
Houston
Madison Lodge No. 126
A. F
A. M
Holland Lodge No. 1
Howaton
George Winley Kennedy
George F. Kennedy
San Felipe Road
Ociry Limite
Kennedy
Wool Ant
Obituaries and interments from local notes
The notices report Adolph Koenig dying at 17 at 1015 Hickory Street with German cemetery interment at 10 am. Other death notices include Thompeoh of Thompsons Swiths on the Santa Fe, Port Bend County, at St Joseph’s infirmary. his family to be notified. Leonidas Polk Fitch, 32, of Waverly, Michigan, died at home. body to be shipped to New Orleans for interment. widow and five children survive.
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Adolph Koenig
Hickory Street
Wiliam ‘Thompeoh
Thompsons Swiths
Santa Fe
Port Bend County
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Ross & Wright
Fort Bend County
Leonidas Polk Fitch
Waverly
Micw
Milby
Henderson Streets
New Orleare
Decenead
City meeting adjourned for lack of quorum amid tax roll debate
Mayor failed to secure a quorum for a council session to approve the revised tax roll. Aldermen Prenant Theat Bop Halverton and others were absent. the five administration members present decided to adjourn. A later note reports a private wedding for Miss Lala McQueen and Mr J B Williams at 8:40 PM.
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Board of Ap Praisers
Theat Bop
Halverton
Galveston
Tom
Swope
Mit Jefferson, Avenue
Mint Lala McQuewn
J. B. Williams
J. Coop Waddill
Migg Methuvin
Wilioma
Wilis County
Etanids
Hie
Milford
Joey
Mico
McQueen
Williams
Oymp Tom
Company 0
Texas Volunteer Ditoniry
Ac Hininiahee
Colored Local Union Forms in City with Fourteen Members
Oia Moore and A. T. Maxwall lead J. B. 1. 0 of A No. MM in establishing Colored Local Union No. 278. Officers include ME Poreault president James Waters vice president S. D. Carter recording secretary John HM. Alan corresponding and Benocia secretary James B Slaughher treasurer Wid. Gray guide W. HH. Clay guardian. Union starts with fourteen members and expects many more at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oia Moore
A. T. Maxwall
J. B
ME Poreault
James Waters
S. D. Carter
John HM. Alan
Benocia
James B Slaughher
Wid. Gray
W. HH. Clay
Faith Home Donations Sought to Aid Orphans and Pantry
The ladies of the growbery committee of the De Poebla Palth Home masocration request sisters to send donations at once to support orphans. Replenish supplies and aid for the household and charity service, aiding Faith Motte children.
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Faith Home
Growbery Committee
de Poebla Palth Home Masocration
the Ely
Festival committee closes list for harvest event
The Fruit, Mower and Vegetable Festival association completed its rectory list yesterday led by President Cortes. The effort aims to prepare the festival in November though some names remain unsigned as officials seek to confirm personal details before final publication.
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G. W. Kidd
MH. FF. MacGregor Wa
MacGregor
RK. M. Johnston
H. W. Corton
Frank Jones
Cortes
Alld
EL Tracy
General Van Zandt declines Dick Dowling anniversary invite
General K. M. Van Zandt responds to Adjutant Phil Fall of Dick Dowling camp that a prior engagement prevents his attendance at the Dick Dowling anniversary meeting next Saturday, though he would like to be present.
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Teeponse
State Commonder
United Confederate Veterans
K. M. van Zandt
Phil Fall
Dick Dowling
van Zandt
Old editor praises Grape-Nuts as miracle energizer
Capitol editor W. B. Gilham of McAlester testifies Grape-Nuts improved his health and strength after years of illness. He reports gaining weight, enhanced brain power, and renewed vigor, stating the food’s benefits are proven by his own experience as a longtime editor.
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Gilham
South McAlester
Irregularities and a Cure Promoted by Dr. Pierce
An article discusses dangers of early marriage happiness fading like bubbles and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female irregularities and related ailments. It includes a testimonial from Miss Itibel Miller describing long illness, fainting, and recovery after using the product and pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Tibell Miller
New Providence, Calloway Co. Ky
Dr. Pierce
Death of Mrs Jack Martin a Houston pillar passes
Mrs. Jack Martin, wife of 171 San Felino street resident Jack Martin, died at 73. Survived by six children and a large Houston family, she was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and known for kindness to the afflicted and a gentle presence despite illness.
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Jack Martin
Sinstay
Houston
San Felino Street
Hybaod
Martin
Con
Woot. Mirtice Ie
Ace
Mists Kate
Obits
Lauri
Helen Martin
RB. Bowers
Sour Lake
John M. Shannon
Byntle
Church
Mortiagéeral
Local Notes Bridge News and Community Events
Dated items report a Mont day meeting to elect new dostie and a cream festival planned at Avuhwer Melhores church Friday at 7 o clock. Fire crew reports a burn injury to Gorge Urquhart and a call at German street crossing. Community groups discuss street railway debts and school policy on subscriptions tied to memorials at the Alamo.
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Fit Tintist Church
Bisinges
Kiley
South Texas
Urtedi
Hex
Mnterantiony
Great Northern Railroad
Vestomay
Wibarmeit
Texas Western Btationery Company
Spedal City Wounen
MacGreger
Hounton City Milectrly Street Railway Company
Concrons Avenue
Wednamay
Lightbothce
Mies de Zavala
Alamo
Lighthouse
Mr. Schocider
Movements and Visits Across Cities Highlight Regional Travel
A jumble of notes lists residents and visitors from St Louis Kansas City and Angleton Califor nia and other towns. Names include Dr Myers, Mrs Bates, Miss Guild and Arm streung Hueberson as they travel through Arkansas New Mexico Virginia and Colorado with plans to return home after brief stops and visits.
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St Louis
Bristol
Myers
Kansas City
Aristo OE
Hubbard
Nacogdoches
G Rust Yestorday
Friatof
Max Steichaner
Bre- Mood
Texan
M. J. Krelin
D. K. Melton
Colorado
Angleton
Hristo
Stiddieton
Hl Pass
Ciothorott
BW. Armetrane
Armstreung & Hueberson
Virginia
Wharton Bates
Mize Bettie Guild
Kl Pano
Goar
Cloudcrott
New Mexico
Tetirming
Wiliam Keynan Hill
Incomplete excerpt hints a travel or political note
Fragmentary text mentions Itory, Rwitzerland and Parle with scattered words about states, old world comforts, and a win. The passage is unclear and lacks coherent facts or context.
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Rwitzerland
Parle
Bastrop names alternates for West Point cadetship and more
Special to The Post Washington reports Hartrora Jenkins of Bastrop named by Representative Harrison as alternate to Wright Price for the West Point cadetship. If Price falls ill Jenkins would be advanced. Wilton appointed postmaster at Jellicoe, Tarrant county after Winsing resignation. Chester Jones of Klehure granted a $6 monthly pension. Continental National Branch of St. Tons approved a Treasury agent for Citizens National Bank of McGreyor. Charles B. Rony appointed clerk in Greenville post office.
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Washington
Hartrora Jenkins
Bastrop
Harrison
Wright Price
West Point
Price
Typatie
Jenkins
Chester Jones
Klehure
Continental National Branch
St. Tons
Citizens’ National Bark
McGreyor
Charles B. Rony
Groenvlile
Sour Lake Quinine and Mineral Water Health Claims
An OCR fragment advertises Valeria-Phosphate Quinine tablets 25 cents and Sour Lake mineral water baths. It claims relief for catarrh of stomach and bladder and liver disorders with Nos 4 and 7 courses, urging readers to write for a booklet. The wording targets women and mentions cures and benefits at Sour Lake.
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Sour Lake
Sour Lake Texas Health Cure Noted by Visitors
A Sour Lake health note praises the sulfur mud baths and acid waters as tonic aids for malaria enlargement of the spleen and liver. Two testimonials from J H Wollery of Houston and A Tom Garrett of Calvert endorse cures after visits to Sour Lake and Houston, with notes on favorable weather and hotel rates.
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Sour Lake
Holston
Twias
Houston
J. Hh. Wollery
Texas
Care General
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Rio
Wis
Tom Garrett
Calvert, Texas
Southern Pacific train schedule update and travel note
Fragmentary lines describe a Southern Pacific train arriving at Bourg in the morning and transfer details for passengers. Mentions mud and acid baths and a $4.10 fare to a hotel, with good roads and dry weather noted.
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Pacifo
Bourg Kame
Hotelim Pissenger
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Peritos
Militursy
Birda
Horkebork
Leon FE
Levinson
Abell
Brennan
Frank BE
Adama
Will KM
Ford
Il. Brown
Wo. Methroy
Fred Koreateh
W. Blodgett
James A
M. B. Foster
Teanmont
Chile
Honaton
Indiatry
Evers
Histon
Horaton
Pron
Mower Syd
Magufsolayers
Thles
Alleen
Me. Roberts
Johnston
Grhnewald
Gree
Mey Mackcogor
Ponter
Eolton
Aleylay
Texua
Johayson
Tracy
Enool
Ela
Unis
Madtresor
Fourivul Ureilie
Diosaitico
Turner Mall
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Romigoci
TEM
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EGC
Bright
Magione Eccesqsner
Borhs
Stabblig
Saave
Ennene
Cehgeieeetep
Amoioa
Sseasinvaes Ikointa
Veadeteewes Klopmany
Weubers
HC. Willis
Agile
Heral Wil
Iety
Thome Man
J.D. Donaldeen
Willem Sievewright
George Couper
Willum Malloch
Peter Chalmers, Jr
William Thompson
Tolay
Colored Union Barbers
Kh. Fy and
V. Directory
Cortes of the Fruit, Mower
Ure
Cupy Hev Eppibes
Ed Fivan
Moaloh
M. Wrietie
Mies Gusta Scott
Hebher
Gorge Urquhart
Neine Holee
Mr. Urquhart
Pemsos
Bering-Cortes Hardware
Prairie and
Milam
Uston
Jos
F.meye
Eagle
Florence and Jackson
Mexico
Main Street
Eupion OR
Waters-Pierce OL CO
Underwood Typewriter
Galeby
B. IK. Bering
Texas Avenue
Eastman Kodaks
R. BE. Wilton
Jellicoe
Tarrant County
J. DD. Winsing
Caled
Mnesa
Spael Ck
Atte
Sanna Ah
Theman
Donald Nonalisen
Willem Sll
William Malloch Chalmers, Jr
Pater Chalmerts
M. J. McRaw
L. Larcheng Jeweler
de Mala Telephone
J. T
Swan
L. E. Mill
Guyer
Wilson Bros
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