Austin Aims to Bring Girls' National Honor Camp Home
Austin through the Chamber of Commerce seeks to host next year’s Girls National Honor camp, currently held at Lake Worth near Fort Worth. Mrs. V. L. Landrum, head of the state agriculture economic bureau, assists, and Miss Lucille Parks delivered the invitation. Landrum suggests the camp follow the State Farmers Institute meeting to allow attending girls from the women’s section to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Worth
Fort Worth
V. L. Landrum
Economic Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Lucille Parks
State Farmers’ Institute
Fat and Growing Plight of the Thin
An article promotes Sargol tablets as a solution for underweight individuals. It claims malnutrition prevents fat absorption, urging a daily Sargol with meals to convert food into tissue and blood. Gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month are noted as common, with a money back guarantee from H L Wagner and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wagner
City approves ordinance on billboards in residential districts
The city and major bill posting firms agreed to bar new billboards in residential San Antonio areas. The council cut a two cent per square foot tax, replacing it with a $100 annual license fee per firm and pledged strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bill Posting Company
Stires Outdoor Advertising Company
Brown
You Can't Fool All the People All the Time Quote
A Louisville Courier Journal quotation notes that while one cannot fool everyone forever, the speaker has no trouble attracting summer boarders. The brief item frames a sly honesty and resort to seasonal lodging demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Proof of the Pud DIng Is in the Eating
They seek recovery over method and advocate Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy women have trusted for forty years. The passage notes broad appeal and continued sales due to perceived effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Republicans May Carry Texas in November
H F McGregor Republican national committeeman from Texas told Western Republican campaign headquarters that Hughes and Fairbanks could carry Texas if voter sentiment against Wilson is registered at the polls. He cited dissatisfaction with Wilson's Mexican policy and noted Colquitt led the Democratic ticket in the primary, with only about 40 percent of Dems voting.
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Chicago
H. F. McGregor
Texas
Hughes
Fairbanks
Wilson
McCregor
Althoug
Mer
Colquitt
Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder ad
Promote relief for tired feet with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. Shaken into shoes or used in foot baths, it eases corns bunions and prevents sore spots. Handy for dancing parties patent leather shoes and breaking in new footwear. Sold everywhere 25c. Free trial package available by mail.
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Allen
Adreaa Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Charters Issued in Texas Regions and Amendments Filed
Charters granted include Tinkle & Levien Medicine Company of Winters in Runnels county with 30000 capital stock and incorporators Dr. Fred Tinkle E H Levien and JT W Murray. Johnson Manufacturing Company of Chillicothe with 5000 capital stock and incorporators W H Johnson H T Elza and W J Johnston. Knights of Columbus Home Association of Muenster no capital stock with N J Endres John Lehnertz and T D Hennigan as incorporators. Union News Company of Wilmington Delaware granted permit to do business in Texas with 50000 capital stock. Texas headquarters at Dallas. Amendments: Congregation Rodfei Sholom of San Antonio changes name to Congregation Rodfe t Bnai Israel. R T Stuart Company of Dallas increases capital stock from 100000 to 1000000. Dallas Paper Company of Dallas files proof of final payment of capital stock.
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Austin
Tex
Aus
Tinkle & Levien Medicine Company of
Winters
Runnels County
Capital
Fred Tinkle
E. H. Levien
JT. W. Murray
Johnson Manufacturing Company
Chillicothe
W. H. Johnson
H. T. Elza
W. J. Johnston
Knights of Columbus Home Association
Muenster
Cooke County
Dallas Paper Company of
Dallas
Telephone Building Re-occupied in Austin
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company moved its long-distance switchboard from temporary quarters to its own repaired building in Austin Texas last night, restoring the service in its home structure.
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Austin
Tex
Aus
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Dixon Leads Amateur Shots in St Louis
In St Louis the introductory shoot for amateurs drew 215 entries, delaying finish expected by Tuesday. Top scores included Harvey Dixon 197, G. T. Hall 196, R. A. King 193, with several others scoring 190 and above.
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Dixon
ST. Louis
Harvey Dixon
Joplin
G. T. Hall
Loami
Ill
R. A. King
Denver
Colo
J. R. Livingston
Springdale
P. Baggerman
P. Hood
Pittsburg
Kan
J. T. Austin
Shreveport
C. M. Powers
Decatur, Ill
E. L. Bartlett
Baltimore
Portrait photographer uses mirror on camera to preview shot
A mirror mounted on the photographer's camera enables the patron to preview how the resulting picture will look before it is taken.
Four Dollar Conscience Fund Gift From Texas Preacher
A Texas preacher sent four one dollar bills to the treasury conscience fund with a letter saying he had beaten the government out of the money years ago and asking it to be disposed of, claiming the sender strives to get to heaven. The letter is dated August 22 in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Dana Bible Resigns to Join Texas A&M as Assistant AD
Clinton Mississippi August 22 Announcement that Dana Bible longtime football coach at Mississippi College has resigned to accept the post of assistant athletic director at Texas A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Miss
Dana Bible
Mississippi College
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Kingsville Bonds Approved For Waterworks Upgrade
Judge Claude Pollard of Kingsville secured approval from the attorney general's department for $100,000 waterworks bonds at 5 percent. The serially maturing bonds will fund acquisition and expansion of the water system, aiming to reduce insurance costs for the town.
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Kingsville
Austin
Tex
Claude Pollard
Attorney General's Department
Pollard
Armistead Seeks Talks With Governor Ferguson
George D. Armistead postmaster of San Antonio arrived in Austin and held a conference with Governor Ferguson. The topic of discussion was not disclosed.
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George Armistead
Austin
Tex
George D. Armistead
San Antonio
Ferguson
Alcazar Gas Ranges Guaranteed by Sam Speir Hardware
Sam Speir Hardware in California advertises Alcazar gas ranges with an absolute guarantee. The short notice promotes reliability and product quality.
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Alcazar
Sam Speir Hardware Ca
Mayfield Narrowly Escapes Hurricane While Fishing
Chairman Allison Mayfield of the railroad commission escaped drowning during a hurricane last Saturday while fishing near Rockport. He and his party, safe for ten days, are expected to return home to Austin within a few days after the crisis at sea.
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Mayfield
Austin
Tex
Allison Mayfield
The
Railroad Commission
Rockport
Mr. Mayfield
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