War on Mosquitos to Begin Clean Up Day
Proclamation set for August 22 in San Antonio urging citizens to fumigate homes at 10 a m. Sulphur in iron pots amid water and fire will be used to destroy mosquitoes along with outdoor cleaning. City physician Dr Burg urges removing rubbish stagnant water and hidden containers to maximize fumigation benefits. In Austin a separate note states anti free pass law covers chartered carriers. ruling confirms transport rights under the act for certain ministers and county inquiries.
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Saoure
Mosquitoe
Health Department
San Antonio
Auuxhories
Burg
San Artonio
Iran
Two Rulings Hit The Anti-Pass Law In Austin
Acting Attorney General Hawkins ruled that certain superannuated ministers who draw no salary but remain members of their annual conference retain eligibility for free transportation under the anti pass law. The decision centers on ministers still maintaining conference status and draws implications for related accommodations.
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Spedal
Austin
Tex
Hawkins
Banners Proclaim Fair Time At City Streets
Dr. Fred Terrell secured mayoral permit for banners across Alamo Street and the Houston and Commerce street bridges. Traction company paid $20,000 for streetcar loop contract. A bridge over Aransas Pass road remains unsettled and may affect the arch at the new entrance. Directors contracted J D Ridan for a fair bronics plat showing buildings and spaces.
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Fred Terrell
Vance
Alamo Street
Houston
Commerce Street
Traction Company
Aransas Pass
J. D. Ridan
Farmer shoots himself after crop losses and personal tragedy
A farmer near Jefferson, GI, ANE shoots and kills himself after drought damaged crops and the loss of his wife. Local reports note despondency from dry weather plagues the arable land and fear of economic hardship. The terse item reflects a troubled rural scene amid a misc. wired notices and recruitment ad snippets.
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Jefferson
C. R. Landrum
Lima
LIQUOR IN LOCKERS STAY IN GEORGIA
Georgia's 6th legislative session neared its end with several bills failing. A locker tax of 10,000 was proposed for clubs, tobacco taxes were defeated, and a 1 percent gross earnings tax on rail and telegraph firms was postponed. An extra session seemed unlikely.
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Hearst
Wir
Atonis
Georgia
Willyal
Tuverin
Senate
Newton Heads the State Rifle Team
Austin Texas Aug 17 The adjutant general s department issued a general order designating the Texas Rifle team for Camp Perry Ohio Captain Reese Fowler of Palestine as range officer Captain L H Younger of Austin as engch and first Lieutenant Preston A Westherford as team spotter General Newton tells captain and the fear leaves have Monday night
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Austin
Texas
Adjutant General's Department
Camp Perry
Fort Clinton
Ohio
Reese Fowler
Palestine
L. H. Younger
Preston A. Westherford
Newton
Merchant drinks poison and dies on railroad trip
J W Anthony a Tligh shoals merchant on a Central of Georgia line between Madison and Bishop died after swallowing laudanum last night. The report includes unrelated ad and patent medicine notes from the era.
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Hearst
Athens
Central of Georgia
Madison
Bishop
Tligh Shoals
Strike Keeps Banker's Son Working in Chicago News
Telegraphers' strike prevents Thomas Schluessier son of a Lafayette banker from reaching his father at Lafayette Ga. He is forced to perform manual labor until the mails resume service. Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup sold with a guarantee to cure various ailments, refunds offered if it fails. Bexar Drug Co. marketing claims appear in the notice.
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Hy Hearst
Atlantz
Chicago
Thomas Schluessier
Lafayette
Geith
Newport Millionaire Hosts Dinner for Educated Chimpanzee
Nelmont society circles report a grand dinner given by a wealthy Newport club member in honor of an educated chimpanzee. The guest reportedly behaved with perfect decorum and enjoyed the social distinction.
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Nelmont
Clube Man
Newport Swell
Lim
Inventor sought for mail bag delivery device
Government seeks practical device to catch flying mail bags from fast trains and to deliver them without damage. Substitutes for twine to wrap letters are desired, with focus on a fast, disposable fastener costing less than twice a mail bag. Post offices need a solution to stop bag damage and streamline handling across cities.
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FHHE
Harper's
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