Nixie Clerk at Postoffice Masters a Tedious Task
A long, garbled reminiscence recounts a post office clerk known as the Nixie Clerk who methodically deciphers illegible addresses and sorts mail by magnifying lens and poster guides. The tale explores the tedious routine, the precise care taken, and the human quirks behind mail delivery in a bygone era.
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Postoffice
Birde
Brauner
Pirle
Ting
Iro
Snow Jr Nic
Brauier
Fet
Levi
Ligue 10
Take
Beamer
Wien
Ray
Severs
Miorting Wien
BFS
Gawa
Boulle
Jeters
Jeters Waiting Tie Win, Higéta
Brunes Coent
Welpare workers to meet Wednesday for general conference
A chaotic text fragment outlines a Wednesday meeting for Welpare workers to discuss a general conference. It mentions health service officials, state and local representatives, and a planned afternoon session in San Antonio with addresses by notable figures in public health and governance.
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Welpare
Invite San Antonio Civic Club to Congress
An irregular, heavily garbled text fragment discusses inviting a San Antonio civic business group to Congress. It mentions meetings, sessions, and various entities but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts to establish a concrete event, date, or outcome. The readable portions suggest an outreach or invitation context without solid specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Antonio Civic Abc Business Club
Women attend conference hosted by Mexican trade advocates
The party featured women attendees and a formal luncheon with dignitaries including Percy, vice consul at San Antonio. After the luncheon, delegates toured the city and rode in a noble coach while guests were escorted to the base and a social gathering at Cafe BL Jardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diariostuevienis
Newman
Percy
San Antonio
Guirtor
Gener
Smallpox Is Banished From San Antonio by Health Office
San Antonio reports a successful smallpox suppression after lax vaccination let to an outbreak. City doctors vaccinated 86 090 people, reducing cases from 81 in five months to six in the past year, with free clinic services at the city hall and hospital.
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San Antonio
Kmalipag
Dar
Ring
Shows Make Ready for Annual Carnival in San Antonio
Disjointed notes describe preparations for a large carnival show in San Antonio. Several names and acts are listed, including exhibitions and performances by various artists and troupes. The schedule mentions multiple venues and dates, with emphasis on the event's festive theme and anticipated audience draw.
Oil Well in Eagle Pass Showcases Gas and Oil
Report from Eagle Pass describes a test well with a gas pressure rise and oil presence. The operation includes nitro glycerin charges and a formation showing water and oil during initial fracturing. Local observers cite industrial potential and interest from manufacturers seeking opportunities in Sam Antonin’s area.
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Bale Pays
Tes
Eagle Pass
Delvink
Real Estate Market Surges in San Antonio Amid Predictions
Investors and buyers show rising activity as forecasts call for a strong year. Analysts describe increased transactions and demand, highlighting key players like Alfred AW and Walker while noting market momentum in Antonia and surrounding areas. The report mentions stable pricing trends and continued interest from institutional buyers.
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Rhody
Antonio
Alfred AW
Antania
Bronig
Printers Meet Amid Unclear War Time Text
Fragmentary OCR sketch lists names and places linked to a meeting of printers. Mentions Antenna, United States, measurements, committees, and public events. Several proper nouns appear in garbled form, revealing a broad agenda and referenced individuals.
Fragmented 19th century trade notices from San Antonio
A garbled OCR page lists hotel and association mentions, visiting ladies, printing and engraving firms, national organizations, and local business names. It references San Antonio and Dallas suppliers, restaurant ads, and multiple dates, with scattered names such as John Wallace and Fred Tobman. The fragmentary text suggests a period trade directory or promotional notices with various occupations and venues.
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Gunter Hotel
Gaesta
Majuude Thuatae
Pynters and
Wageavers
Sfexican Kupper
Loxuva Street
San Ayetonia
Alamo Heights votes to raise school tax rate
Voters in Independent School District No. 38 Alamo Heights approved a tax increase to 30 cents per $100 valuation, allowing higher spending to cover rising school costs. Proponents argue the higher levy funds needed building and operations as district expenses grow. Minor opposition warned of higher local burden and urged restraint.
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Sehual Dietriet
Alamo Heights
Ronjrants
Clint Roy
New Printing Company Formed From Consolidation
A new firm formed by the consolidation of two printing companies is announced. The alliance elects officers including Nasir as vice president and Antonin as treasurer. The renamed company adopts the AL S200 designation and begins operations under its Great Southern publication group.
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Houtienolle Thealre Company
Oreni Rous Frost Magnainn
Aiden cli
Namie
Siythe Est
Anaianerd
Firma Iennipnliad
Anal
Tipo Craram, Na Paroaidunks
Nasir
Amnt Pom Wo Lillie
Tossuror Anil Fmaioess
Ngssel
Bon Antonin
Pdsmon
Inquisitive Armistead and the Post Office Parcel Mystery
A fragmentary tale follows Mr Armistead and a curious post office parcel to a desk scene. An elderly visitor hopes for money sent by express to fund an invention while townsfolk, suspects, and a looming conspiracy swirl around the mysterious postal delivery and the man’s steadfast dignity.
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Mr. Autitletoyd
Jochl Post
Exegure
Biguer Lott
Maynont
Pargel Post
Armisteatt Uistel
Wigeer
Lund
Daberest
Alr
Amitswid
Express i Mg
Amiiistead
Rome
Banyan
Ila
One Act Play Wanted By City Theatre Group
A call for submissions invites a one act play about a Washington Square area scene. Writers must be a free agent and submit a typed manuscript with the author’s address and telephone number to the theater board by a set deadline. The piece must be dramatized in a single act and delivered on standard 80 character wire tape.
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Uie West
Siem
Antonio Tug Levy
Deaton
Dussian
Old Timers Meet At State Resolution Event
Old timers gather for a meeting in San Antonio on April 18 at the Monger Hott. The event features dignitaries, including President Sever, who planned to attend but may be unable to travel. Registrar will oversee work on the program and officers’ involvement.
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Anion Talvetey
Hipameniag Arviculture
Washington
Peetaftinw
Twinmer
Arilan Washington
San Andsnes
Thrawter Sale
Cesag Doneris
Heldi
Antonio
Tell
Prine Diselial
Plavnars
A. Sever
Pioneers Bull Monday Meeting Note and Program
The notice announces a Pioneer s Bull Monday gathering with tickets in Room 318. The program lists speeches by Dr Frank Pracha president of the association and Mayor Bam Bell, instrumental music, and business items including minutes, charter reading, treasurer report, and nominating committees.
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Prank Pracha
Association
Kisie
Bam Bell
Boux
Mice
Any Simpson
Dty
Frank W W. Busbigk
J. Bs Migins
Bork
Secretmeyss
Four Held on Liquor Violations Near Fort Sam Houston
Four men and a woman were arrested Saturday by U S Deputy Marshals for sale of excess alcohol in a operation near Fort Sam Houston. They were charged before U S Commissioner K K Edwards with selling and distributing liquor, waived preliminary hearing, and posted $500 bond each. Evidence showed they operated a distribution point for liquor to customers in the area.
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United States
Peiareeioner
Commie Aioner
Act Bhy
Fort Sam Houston
Cvisence
Crusade News and Local Notices From Early Dallas
Garbled texts report ongoing crusade efforts near Moonshivers and notices of business moves. A jail posting, a realtor shift to the Gunter building, and San Antonio market chatter appear amid scattered laundry scheme notes and unidentified figures.
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Miglas
Dallas
Pox
Kederel
Moonshivers
Furnishings for homes cost and styles available
Home furnishing costs vary with taste and room needs. Options include wicker chairs and divans with rolled arms, deep lounging chairs, and ivory or mahogany finishes. Prices range from around 140 dollars for complete sets to higher amounts for finely upholstered suites.
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A. Brauner
Lennie
Wits
Nee Toren
Lothar
Tae Kent
Ieee
Wbetkes
Vsargayer
U Pui
Mba
Goly
Baba Niet
Vemaner
Aurian College
Hine
Armes
Lexar
AL Brauner
Asgiens
Tesaa
Maine
Ube
Antonin Theseltiquts
Kowetoolks
Genjawuis
Graenhure
Wagldnguily
Mhnton
Chyriel
Austin
Ff Eraltis
Tempelmy
Milian E Tiem
de Dubia
Addyeraes
Evan Quesiden
Muhtan
Amati Mhinakos Uf
Csvualdegen
Faber Halen Pike Son Cedyrnas
Nebaliay Wa
Pnewaviniss Pars
Chubae
Chhnimmne
Ayer
Joel Bidiey
PT Oise
Lewalage
Tyre
Neweln
Elise
Joey
Monel
Owe
Heaton
Panrhyper
Duproval
Edith Linttinger
Champaing
Woda
Wag
Sir Lanete
Seal
Peter Ami
Realty
Werlipsteen
Vauibient
Ier
Tanya
Faver
San Datas
Bssata
Agif
Cme
Aarabeere
San Amos
Amerie
Sam Antonin
Hee
Rannufaetur Sea
Sin Antonis
Clover
Tefornational
Lage Pass
Mermbery
Sameta Poderstion
Sea Catenion Mu
America
Tate
Berar
Mbnw
Tyg
MeCiolkon
Geime Coates
Chriatian Critehis Tahin
Mosar Sami
Anas Highks
Recallent
Quisiy
Rant Pho Oste
PLS
Phil Wright
Orlane Slack
Fil Wright
Ull Caurage
Wright
Unionn
People
BELL
Alamo
NEW Printing Company
Adonis Come Bate
Old Man
Earth
Tivargy
Alyiyiys
Xuldon
Antonio Springs
Armistead
Aniunstead
Clanuscript
Gorda
Prachard
Toating Yy & Bar lPhawe Arnekett
Rane
Meakwuarle
Toole
Praming
Ivory
King's
Seth Fren
Phil
Ititien
King Furniture CO
Uai
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