North Rise of River Swimming Craze Sees Spread
Report from C J Hammons of the St Anthony Hotel recounts a nationwide surge in river and creek swimming. He notes Springfield Kentucky and St Louis as examples where crowds now swim before breakfast, turning a local pastime into a widespread movement across the North and Midwest.
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San Antonio
United States
C. J. Gimmona
St. Anthony Hotel
Missouri
Kentucky
V. Hammons
Springfsld
Jumey
Springfield
Anuther
Springfeld
Tlig
St. Louis
IyaTs
Antante
Social Calendar Highlights narrow summer events and gatherings
Society notes list meetings at Cathalle Women's Club and Travis Park Methodist Church, a 6 p.m. Beach party at Amber Beach with a milling crowd, and a harvest moon dance at the Automobile Club led by the Minielps Band. Guests include families and numerous couples making reservations for dinners and parties through midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club
Minielps
Bes
Fred J. Jtoniean
Fred
Dorie
Walter Nepier
Mra
Tuttle
Hernan Staucske
Williams
Mev Ano
Mra Agustor
G. Dusgor
Weir Tabatte
A.B. Woakler
George Hille
J. P. Coleman
Pri Mes
Mears
Fred Tig
Chislie
Tia
Paris
Ghats
M. Roberts
Tt Muckwaerth
Harry J. Miller
Grover Soot
George Taliaferra
Tolkin_ Cunningham
Claude V. Birkhead
Charles B. Dawler
Grocery Store Blaze On Sais Morés Street Damages
Fire destroyed a grocery store on the southern end of South Flores Street owned by W F Kight. Losses include a building valued at about 1900 and stock about 1600 with 660 insured on a clock and fryer. Origin undetermined and the owners escaped with minor injuries. A separate chimper blaze at 417 prevented street drew multiple fire units.
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Sais Mores Street
Florés Street
W. F. Kight
Innn 5
Martin Ans
Prevenen
Pimples and Skin Eruptions Warning of Blood Purity Decline
An old remedy text touts S&S blood tonic as the definitive purifier for skin eruptions and scrofula like conditions. It claims the tonic cleanses impurities, revitalizes red blood cells, and improves circulation, though cautions against other tonics and emphasizes a five year daily use. The ad lists dubious dosage and claims in the style of early 20th century medical advertising.
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S&s
Allania
The Passenger Pigeon as Vanished American Bird
A historic account details the passenger pigeon, a vast and distinctive American species once common across the United States. It describes its plumage, migrations, immense numbers, and the dramatic decline due to habitat loss and overhunting, noting observers like Audubon and Wilson and the bird's influence on American literature and imagination.
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Sigervery
John James Audubon
Pavelius
Alexander Wilson
Mme
Wilson
Gretn
Amusements Theater Attractions Tonight and Week Program
The Empire offers The Fox Woman starring Signe Aten and Teddy Samson as a four reel Majestic feature with lavish scenes and a tale of a sculptor who draws a Japanese husband under a spell. The Grand and Royal present Pomona era pictures including The Lady Andres Secret and The Broken Coin with Frances Ford and Grace Coward. Soledad Theater showcases Business Rivals, a Warner black comedy with 6000 feet, while Wigwam No. 1 runs The Broken Coin with Grace Coward and Francis Ford and Chaplin's The Rank.
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Empire
Alotion Pictures
Signe Aten
Tofdy Semson
Grand
Royal
Motion Pictures
Thede Bara
Soledad
Mati Pictures
Matian Pictures
Frances Fore
Grece Cunatidn
Janan
Teddy Samson
Sky
Rom Thraldon
Vaudevile
Sedewicks
Elles
Ames
Lcel
San Anttonio
Ed Sedgwick
Lumpire
Cap
Leldy
Pitcher Munsell
San Antonio
West End
Jake
Picknickers
Sedgtricke
Charlie Chantin
Dustin Farium
Sirby
Vacherville
Elotepiay Genparr
St Soledad
Soledad Theater
Warner
Francis Ford
Grace Coward
Mr. Ford
Mise Conard
Mondas
Unsettled Forecast Across San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather in Antonin and Vieisky Sire in Genwal Coalitions shows unsettled skies with varying temperatures across the next 24 hours. Observers report irregular high and low pressure, with widespread rain and gusty winds, and notable rainfall in Texas towns including Kerrville and nearby areas.
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Antonin
Vieisky
Genwal
San Antonio
Vieinsky
Tolng
Tspet Lake
Atlantic Coast
Linh
California
Ile
Peculiarities of Age in Old Men Homes and Nations
An excerpt from a 19th or early 20th century column arguing age increases wisdom and influence. It notes that leaders today are in their sixties, youth in retreat, and that aging brings experience, while age accelerates from youth to senior status. It muses on longevity, societal roles, and the paradox of aging in world affairs.
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Cooper
Moon
Europe
Woes
Hutchinsin
Henes
Vlesvings
Neall
Tte
Newbie
Pune
Ieee
Tideraness
Cinini
Breville
Agnina
Rene Parka
Beamie
Cmeage
Nix
Tipperary
Jorrot
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Alamo Plaza
J. Hammons
St. Anthony
Satal Calendar
Diushters
Tmavella
Welock
Cathalle Wornsa'e Club
Mu Su Sigma Prternuts
Ent Y Rarnea
Philathen
Tambert Beach
Mite D. Brooks
Denver
Salt Lake City
Angeles
Ian Ditey
Ota
Young People's Missionary Society of
Travis Park Methodist Church
Jangra McLennan
Nolan Street
Marc Cobey
Brooklyn Javente
Pepuam
Lawn
W. P. Walker
Miso Grace Walker
Milas Alice Tarmuners
Aoseas
Phi Alpha Sigmas
Ed Melcher
Romens Street
Olga
Edne
Tite
Evelyn
Bila Melcher
Morris
William Haensler
Alma Haepsler
Julus
Walter Ovlgers
Louis Tengg
Arthur Engelbert
TW. Blackburn
J. Roberle
M. Gernhauser
Frank Gibert
Karges
Elsie Funes
Green
M. %. Baumblatt
M. Rocks
T. PB. Lae
Robert and
Bareld Lee
Garrett & Servias
Anin
Ando Ban
Ues
Herries
Gotha
Fenimore Cooper
Meme
Fox Woman
the Empire
Theda Bara
The
Theds Bara
Bevsl
Anond the Royal
Andres
Mise Bara
Audlet
Ee Reliability
Ats Washer Bros. CO
Rocking Chair Union
Hutchinson
Darrensen
Qndi
Ilence Foresta
Civilize
Lon
Swift É& Company
Palz
Herizberg
West Texas Fair
Kerrville
Texas
Southwest
St. Anthony Roof
St. Anthony Orchestra
Eye Lads
Peltus
Climton
Doris Avers
Gunter
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