Rail timetable lists diverse trains and routes
The page shows a busy railroad time table with No. 244 Mail and Express at 10:15 pm, No. 8 Local for Palestine at 7:10 am, and multiple arrivals and departures to Houston, Kerrville, Cuero, Victoria, El Paso, and coast towns. It names main lines G H S A and Victoria division, with various No. and From destinations including El Paso north and south, and coast services.
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Houston
Coase
Coast
Sun
Guicon
Kerrvilie
Kerrville
Rae Kerrville
S.es
S. A
East
el Paso
the Wort
Wore
Todd
West
Victoria Division
Cuero
Victoria
Santa Fe
North
Palestine
Mexico
Laredo
Union Station
Dallas, Ft. Worth
Waco
Gal
U. S. Soldier Described as Best Fed in World
In a 1911 dispatch from New York and San Antonio, officials describe American soldiers as the best fed and most luxuriously treated fighting force. The Army feeds 87,000 troops across theaters, with daily rations costing 25 cents per man and lujo ries funded by company funds and post clubs. Christmas and Independence Day feasts supplement standard meals, while allowances and credit systems enable extra purchases. Proposals for fuel and supplies at Texas posts are sought with Colonel John L. Clem overseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uncle Sam
William Simpson
Philippines
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
Department of Texas
John L. Clem
Brothers Fight Over Girl Ends With Wedding
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on April 28 Michael Volek and his younger brother Andrew fought over Annie Fristall twenty one. Annie preferred Andrew so they agreed to a fist fight for the right to marry. Andrew won and married Annie but Michael later faced arrest for disorderly conduct. the judge discharged Andrew.
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Wilkes-Barre
Michael Volek
Sawyersville
Andrew
Annie Fristall
Michael
Annie
Michael Weekingly
Dr Miles Nervine Cure Claim For Child Fits
A letter from Bogue Indiana asserts a child cured of fits by Dr Miles Restoratives and nerve and liver pills after three doctors failed. The writer says the boy, once epileptic at age four, has been healthy for three years and offers to provide details to inquirers with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Tibert
Dr Miles Nervine Medicine Promoted for Nervous Diseases
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine treats nervous disorders including fits spasms and epilepsy with effectiveness. It asserts insanity risk mitigations and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana markets the remedy through druggists.
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Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Man Tries To Enter Two Prisons In One Tale Of Writ
Oklahoma City April 28 Ben Hughes of Osage County convicted of larceny and sentenced to four years seeks admission to McAlester or Granite prisons but is repeatedly blocked by lack of commitment. He appeals and is told to await state board action while he stays free awaiting parole requests from supporters.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Ben Hughes
Ofster County
McAlester
Granite
Hughes
Criminal Court of Appeals
State Board of Prison Control
Reed
Cruce
Doukhobars Plan Southwest Communal Colony in California
San Diego April 28 A movement aims to form a large communal agricultural colony of Doukhobars in the southwest. Paul Cherbak heads 47 000 acres near Santa Barbara intended for up to 10 000 settlers from Mexico Canada and Russia. A Los Angeles community funds 800 000 for ranch land purchases and the patriarchal system will govern each family with land allotments based on family size or donated funds.
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San Diego
Cal
Mexico
Thoose
Canada
Russia
Los Angeles
Lone mariner prepares solo 47-foot voyage to break a record
Captain Adolph H. Frietsch known as the lone mariner plans to sail from New Orleans to New York in two weeks aboard the schooner Forward. The 47-foot craft, built after a 1909 storm from beach debris, aims to surpass his 1894 Lina record of 34 days, targeting 30 days. He will sail solo and expects no trouble returning to New York, insisting the absence of companions preserves his reputation.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Adolph H. Frietsch
Mariner
New York
Queenswn
Frietsch
Government prints Camorra dictionary for police use
Rome April 28. The government is printing a Camorra dictionary with 4590 words invented by criminals to hide thoughts and deeds from authorities. Doctor Mirebella collected the vocabulary in one of the Italian criminal colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mirabella
Dallas man assumes city post for Pierce Fordyce Oil in San Antonio
H. O. Claywell of Dallas has arrived to take his new duties as city representative for the Pierce Fordyce Oil association in San Antonio, transferred from the North Texas division. Mrs. Claywell and their son arrive tonight to join him in the metropolis.
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H. O. Claywell
Dallas
Tex
San Antonio
Pierce-Fordyce Oil Association
North Texas Division
Tur Licur Coupon Premium Plan Aims to Boost Circulation
The paper adopts a contract free coupon premium to raise its regular readership in San Antonio. The plan seeks to reward old and new subscribers and quickly grow circulation, reflecting reader appreciation for added advantages without long-term commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Licur
San Antonio
Licur Premium Department
First Gray Elegy Edition Sells for 4500 at Auction
A first edition of Thomas Gray's Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard sold for 4500 at the Hoe library auction in New York, a top price of the day. A nearly 300 year old Euclid first edition brought 4.50, and overall sales surpassed 350000 dollars.
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Gray
Associated Press
New York
Thomas Gray
Paternoster Row
London
Hoe Library
Dr Williams Pink Pills Tonic Aids Anemia Recovery
Testimonial from Mrs Nellie E Roscovius of Tulalip Washington describes recovery from a fourteen year anemia decline after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad touts the pills as a blood purifier and builder effective for various blood and nerve ailments and offers six boxes for $2.50 plus free booklet Diseases of the Blood.
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Cdl
Nellie E. Roscovius
Tulalip Wash
Sheough
Dr. Williams
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Corpus Christi
S.A
A. P. Ry
H. L. Wagner
T. A. Houston
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Tsec Guede
Olea Meee
Cid
ST. Louis
St. San Antonio
Ar. St. Louis
E. Houston ST
Washington
San Francisco
Chicago
California
City
Houston Street
Maverick-Clarke Litho CO
U. S
United States
Ccsreceee Cosneessess
Miles’ Nervine
Nervine
Atlantic
San Antonio Texas
Alamo Iron Works
San Antonio, Texas
P. J. Owens Lumber
Flores Street
Mitchell Street
Col. Roosevelt Ave
West Commerce 8&1
Over Four Seasons Restaurant
Steves & Sons
Meer Colums Pe
Beitel Kerrville
Meridian Wnife BE
B. Waggener
Moore Ridg
Texas
Losoya Hotel
Losoya Street
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