Northern Settlers convention at Market House decorated for event
Market House to host the second annual Northern Settlers convention with bunting and flowers. Bluebonnets and roses arranged on platform, native songsters in cages, and a special convention badge issued to delegates. A leading band will play as municipal officials welcome attendees. The Roof Garden in Moore building reopens under Prof. J A Rogers with lunch and table d hote service.
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United States
Officinia
Hastness
T. J. Anderson
Northern Settlers
Norduar Settlers Association
Sony Avtontg
Fexvas
Ufter
Garien
Moore Building
J. A. Rogers
San Antony
Southwest Texas Immigration Push Noted by Chicago Meeting
George F. Lupton reports a Chicago passenger agents’ meeting spurred strong tourist and settler interest in Southwest Texas. Rail lines from San Antonio to Aransas Pass have long promoted low rates and extended travel limits to lure northern farmers and homeseekers, with expositions and campaigns highlighting the region’s opportunities.
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George F. Lupton
Lab
Chicago
Luplon
San Antonio
Aransas Phas
Southwest
Texas
Uck
San Antonio & Aransas Paso Railroad Company
Omaha
Aranses Pass
Aransas Pass
Aran Pass
Mevartheles
Cyal
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Digestive Relief
The ad touts Dr Shoop s Restorative tablets or liquid as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms, claiming nerves govern the stomach and worry causes dyspepsia. It offers a free book and a Health Token in exchange for a reply to Dr Shoop Box goon 4 for Wom 6802, Ranine e Wile, State Khleh ROSES foe NED book.
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Shoop
Ranine E Wile
State Khleh Roses
Southwest Texas Emigration Drive Prompts Semi Monthly Rail Excursions
A Texas emigration push is announced by railroad officials as they pledge reduced fares and semi monthly excursions from May through December along the San Antonio and Aransas Pass routes. Rates begin at one fare plus 2.00 with caps up to 27.60 from several northern cities, aiming to spur white settlement and economic growth in Southwest Texas amid claims of discrimination ending and a large influx of settlers expected.
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Indian Territory
Texas
Oo Iugh
Sebastian
Raal Island
Trinco Roads
Lone Star
Aqtinsis Pass
Aganda
Sap
St. Lows
Kansas City
Omaha
Cornell Blutfe
Chicago
Minneapolia
St. Paal
Noluls
San Antonio
Aran- Ana
Yoluta
Pihile Daiy
Bromlwest Texan
Belcher
Conscience Fund Nucleus in Houston a Shock Sale Scheme
A garbled 19th or early 20th century OCR text describes a scam involving a Houston fund linked to a fictitious sale of real estate and a purported debt repayment. It mentions a seller, a $2000 inducement, and a demanded deed, with references to a Third Ward real estate deal worth more than a million dollars.
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Houston
Gemany
Heal
Lona Fon
Nusa Conaday Fund
Klart
Ian
Callie
Drying works to modernize Galveston grain trade
Special to The Light Houston April 14 reports Southern Pacific construction of a 60 by 20 feet grain dryer at Galveston. The unit will dry grain to prevent spoilage and soggy cargoes, enabling shipments under favorable conditions. It will boost Sunset lines capacity at the port and mitigate losses from damp grain during transit. A second item notes a forthcoming state railroad map and Rice Crop prospects with a 25 percent planting increase forecast for 1906 in Louisiana and Texas.
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Southern Pacific
Houston
Galveston
Ite Us
Eastern Porte
Northwest
Payte
Texas
G. A. Tones
Galvestern
Licht
Avallo
Tex
Railroad Commission
Thompson
Crowley
New Orleana
Europe
Loulataia
Pyramid Cure Ad Promises Quick Hemorrhoid Relief at Home
A dubious at home cure claims rapid relief for piles using a non medical treatment. The notice offers a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co and urges readers to mail their address for a plan wrapper. It also references a guessing contest from ANISTEVES & SONS Lumber Yard in San Antonio with prizes for weight guesses.
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Dangerone
Ernie
Adirons
Pyramid Drug Co
Avs
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Ayr
Willie Anhounend
Mame
Nel Dyeskio
Anisteves & Sons
Lomber Yaris
San Antonio
Texay
NO SHIP SUBSIDY BILL IN CONGRESS REPORTS
The Journal of Commerce reports that administration opposition to a ship subsidy bill may prevent its passage. A proposal extends the Philippines trade by foreign vessels until April 11 1909 and authorizes Philippine port regulations until U S registry is established. Judge Crumacker introduced the measure. Confederate Decoration Day is noted with exercises planned at the cemetery this afternoon and local notices including political candidate announcements appear.
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Journal of Commerce of
New York
Journal of Commerce
Wishington Bays
United States
Unite States
PhilUie
Ebenezer Baptist Church to Observe Centennial Next October
Lat homs in early planning for Ebenezer Baptist Church centennial celebration set for next October. Officials announce an elaborate statewide program with participation by prominent leaders.
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Miss
Funeral Notice for Mr Ignatz Barda Died in San Antonio
Funeral notice for Ignatz Barda of San Antonio announces death on April 13 at Van aelock p.m. Age 60. Funeral from Intereiadence 43 Southh street at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives invited. Also notes of other notices and thanks from Alice Mills and Auga Parez.
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Ignatz Barda
San Antonio
Nexas
van Aelock
P.m. Agri
Tanatz Barda
Micheal
Fire destroys Dr. Pierce home in Kelena Arkansas
A fire last night wrecked the residence of Dr A Gr Pierce in Kelena near Death. Neighbors aided in the effort as flames consumed the wooden structure, leaving only a small trunk intact. Estimated loss exceeds 10 500 with 4 000 insured, while surrounding items suffered minor damage.
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Taelene
Kelena
Ark
A. Gr. Pierce
Pierce
Utelouse
Ywakored
Rothwel Shidie
W. Commerce Arrest
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Censtery
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Bowston Street
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Eherybody
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Boty
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Stoner
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East Houston Street
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Howston Street
Flinn Ani Ia
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Bors
Charles Hallaglin
Ta Victoria
Mie
Auloata B. Parez
Singer Sewing Machine
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Houston Steed
IS Wade
Grand Studio
Houston St
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Southern Ice Company
Union Mat
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C.H. Mueller
W. Commerce Street
Sus. Neumann
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