Alderman Richter Presides as Mayor Absents at Meeting
William L. Richter led the council in his mayoral role during a meeting flagged by Mayor Callaghan’s absence for official duties. The session approved a railroad street relief measure from West Congress to El Paso and granted market leases allowing noon to 3 pm closures, while also approving two electric sign permits and denying two others.
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William L. Richter
Callaghan
G. N. Raffrand
Wayel Salada Street
West Comveres
el Paso Street
Riehte
Railroad Corporation
Arnald
House
Braden
Kuehn
Lockwood
Layes
North
Comal
Aldermen Act After Carnival in City Council
Verse reports from the city electrician object to broad glass use in construction. Alderman Menger orders street improvements on Van Ness and South Flores. Alder man Carey secures unanimous consent to consider a petition from San Antonio Knights Templar to hang a banner across Crockett street to guide visiting knights to the temple. Petition granted. All aldermen present after carnival in Tuty Plaza.
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City Electrician
Menger
van Ness
South Flores
Carey
Canscot
San Antonio
Castoria Ad Prompts For Infants and Children
Automobile line schedule notice describes fare and late trips. The South Flores car line announces revised times and conditions for passenger waiting periods and special trips after 3 p m for groups of four or more upon phone request.
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South Flores
Assess Full Gain in Williamson County Tax Roll
Taylor Texas April 21 The county tax assessor is busy with renditions of property for assessment to complete the work by May. The full value is being summed upon all property and Williamson county's total assessment is estimated at 40 004 000 above last year.
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Taylor
Tex
Williamson County
Advertising Lesson From A Large Schlitz Ad
The Light April 15 featured a six column Schlitz Beer advertisement prepared by J. L. Stark Chicago. It argues the ad’s cost effectiveness at 3.60 per thousand, noting readers’ engagement and prestige of newspaper advertising over circulars. The piece emphasizes boldness in advertising strategy.
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the Light
J. L. Stark
Chicago
Thousands Hail Queen Bertha in San Antonio Parade
A grand two hour pageant in San Antonio celebrated Queen Bertha Frances Ro walle, with 50 000 spectators along Alamo to Commerce. Fort Sam Houston arms and military bands aided the procession, as rain paused further revelry and Queen Bertha was proclaimed ruler in a ceremonial balcony reading.
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San Antonio
Bertha
Jupiter Pluvius
Knights of
Omala
Adty
Omeala
Avenue D
Tenth Street
Uncle Sam
Fort Sam Touston
Bertha Frances
Bertha Frances Rowalle
Hugza
Huzza
Meey
Europe
Antinodes
Asii
Menger
Selamat
Jannonheime
Berti
Rhle
Ducen Berth
Francos
Lee
Bortha
Hee Relen
How to Avoid Appendicitis By Constipation Risk
The article promotes Orino Laxative Frith Syrup to treat chronic constipation by stimulating bowel action and a natural remedy. It also touts Orin Laxative Fruit Syrup as mild and pleasant with no harmful effects. Additional lines mention products like Dexar Ring Ca and a brief ad for light positions and shots, followed by a cluttered profit note and a small vendor listing.
Charity Expenditures in 1907 Reported at 3049 Dollars
The Associated Charities annual statement shows expenditures of 3049.77 and receipts of 3087.32 for 1907. Donations to relief work reached 705.278, with other funds from subscriptions, lectures, and the treasurer. The report notes aid to 722 persons over 4207 relief instances, plus various donated goods and county support for special relief. The pamphlet lists 105 association members and mentions local ads and a weathered editorial exchange.
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Associated Charities
Parsons
Yaportalag
Larga
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Restful Sleep Recovery
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for sleeplessness and nervous irritation, claiming it restores sleep without opiates and notes a testimonial from Mrs May Scott of Hogila Jud about relief from headaches, anxiety, and restlessness after use. The copy touts renewed energy and recovery from mental strain. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Ind is cited for product distribution and returns.
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Miles
Walt
Hogilah
Blas
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
China Turning Schoolboys Into Soldiers in Nationwide Drill
Reports claim China is quietly transforming its students by mandatory military drills in public schools and uniformed training in private academies. Military experts say a large, well trained youth army could emerge within twenty years, shaping regional power dynamics.
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Mowery
Armay
Beter
Tehn Chikamin Jie
Ching
Indicted Man Drawn for Jury Service in Forty-Fifth District
Indicted murder suspect J. T. Baker of 20 South Salado and Jones, widow of C. E. Jones, were drawn to serve on the Forty-fifth district court jury next week. Postmaster Arntein at the substation No. 1 was also placed on the panel as the jury wheel was renewed. Baker had been tried before. the prior jury hung.
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Baker
South Salado Slent
Whio
McMickie
Hong
Jones
C. E. Jones
Alert Arntein
Sube Station No. 1
Settled dispute on quick land reach timing
A terse exchange questions how long before a person reaches land, mentioning tying a lump, tossing overboard, and a five minute land search. The wording is fragmented and unclear about participants or context.
Disputes Over Features of New House Mentioned
Mrs Naggett voices concerns about the new house her husband took in a tense exchange. The elevator repair at 2303 New is noted as a detail in the passage from Catholic Standard and Times.
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Catholic Standard and Times
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Castoria
Infanta
Leila
Alamo National Bank
Ban Antonio
Texas
la Fire Freel Suillding
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Roy Trawn
Chrival Arguciation
Alex Halll
Charles Graebner
Boner
Marshal’s Siles
Dirk Perrott
Elvie
Walter Sutton
Tan Cobbs
Wallace Nealon
Cantal Merry
Caycaln Payne
Captain Austin
Alex Tr
Mr. Wide A Wrike
Finres
T. Phong
Rock Walt
M. Marucheau's
Sutherland Springs
THE
Semp Russ
Main Plaza
Association
Seston P von Do
Workington Evening Star
China
J. F. Baker
Torled Nagget
Joske
Sears
H. C. Rees Optical Co
West Commerce Street
Ca H & Herd
H.C. Rees Optical Co
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