Advertising Convention Opens in Kansas City Notes
The fourth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America opened in Kansas City. Mayor Crittenden welcomed delegates as speakers from Kansas City Star and others addressed municipal advertising. Key talks covered journalism, moral advertising, and honest methods, warning against deceitful practices and praising good will as essential to enduring business.
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Kansas City
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
T. ‘I. Crittenden
Smith B. ‘Queal
The
Kansas City Star
Arthur ‘Brisbane
New York
Herbert Myrick
Springfield
Massachusetts
Dlw
Jenple
Proposals Sought for Forage and Bedding at Western Posts
The Office of Chief Quartermaster in San Antonio Texas invites sealed proposals for furnishing forage and bedding for the fiscal year ending June 30 1909. Posts include Fort Bliss Clark Heintoch Sam Houston Fort Logan H Roots and Fort Shi Oklahoma with bids due by 10 am September 1 1908.
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Department of Texas
San Antonio
Taxan
Bliss
Clark
Heintosh
Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Logan H. Roots
Ark
Fori Shi
Oklahoma
O. S
Reapertive
Eng
No Paving Award Delayed by Committee Deliberations
The Saint Houston street committee reports no paving award yet as letters from Thomas Brady Ig and others were reviewed. Members Gibbs Hurt and Col. UC. Gibbs are weighing brick versus asphalt options, with a decision expected soon and a meeting to announce the chosen contractor.
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Thomas Brady
TJ. Hart
Col. UC. Gibbs
Wisches
Trouston Street
Saint Houston Street
James
AO. Brady
Sim Antonia
Heady
Gibbs
Hurt
Ely
Femamow
al. Gibbs
Mr. Hurt
Textea
W. B. Tuttle
Mo General Supply
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Poisons
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a long standing remedy for primary to tertiary blood poison and assorted ailments. It claims thousands cured yearly, listing symptoms like eczema, ulcers, patches, sore throat, hair loss, and pimples. It notes the product is made from five botanial ingredients and sold for 31 per bottle by Solanan Anton, Tox, via Bexar Dur Co.
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Solanan
Toni
Tox
Bexar Dur’ Co
Make Ready for Teachers Exam in Sehoul District
County Sehoul Superintendent P. F. Stewart prepares for teachers examinations during September in the cull of appenty room Sept. A. White teachers institute Sept. 7 to 11 and negro teachers Sept. 14 to 48. A large attendance is expected as country schools open Sept. 11.
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Sehoul
P. F. Stewart
Comedy Institute
Marb
Building Permits Reported for Several Dwellings
Plaza Sherwood North Haeberry street dwelling $200 Jo Dittls South Laredo street dwelling Suan Dt a dwelling Sstaye PF OM Yeugiey Matamaras street dwelling $1250 East Liurel street
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Plaza Sherwood
Haeberry Street
Laredo Street
Suan Dta
Sstaye PF
OM Yeugiey
Matamaras Street
East Liurel Street
Labor Day Plans Discussed at Local Trades Meeting
The Traits Cornell group schedules a national meeting before Labor Day events at a South Avenue ball. Final Labor Day arrangements and related business will be discussed at the session, with a 7 o'clock start. A Nordmann offers piano tuning and repair services at 420 Goliad.
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Cornell
Souith
Amo Street
Eo Finn
Camneil
Aude
Hig
JAP'S BIG SHOW IS OFF POSTPONED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Toldo August 27 reports the government plans to postpone the international exposition that was to be a key event in 198. No official notes will be issued, and the involved governments are being informed through informal channels.
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Toldo
Miss Drexel Denies Engagement Report to Lord Tempest
Paris dated Aug 27 reports Miss Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia refuting rumors of her engagement to Lord Hubert Vane Tempest. The denial comes from Drexel, denying the chancellor’s betrothal to the titled peer.
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Paris
Drexal
Philadelphia
Miss Margaretta
Hebert Vane Tempest
Birth Announcements Across Local Homes
To Mr and Mrs Frank Hernandez in Springs San Sabastreet a son. To Mr and Mrs R W Smith 423 French Vinto Street a son. To Mr and Mrs Henry Denton Alamo Heights a daughter.
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Liv
Frank Hernandez
Sprih San Saba Xtrent
R. W. Smith
French Vinto Street
Henry Denton
Alamo Heights
Wreck Claims Deputy Sheriff in Texas Near Marshall
A Texas and Pacific wreck three miles west of Marshall yesterday killed Deputy Sheriff W. J. Rogers who was crushed in the derailment. Injured were John Henderson and Gay or. Four coaches piled into the ditch after the train left the track.
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Marshall, Tex
Texas & Pacific
W. J.A Rogers
John Henderson
Gayor
Sperry Thanks Premier After Melbourne Welcome
Sydney dispatch reports Xanital Sperry writing to Char Wade of New South Wales praising the cordial reception and magnificent hospitality shown during the At lean battleship fleet's stop before leaving for Melbourne.
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Sydney
Atlean Battleship Fleet
Leit
Melbourne
Ping Pace
Xanital Sperry
Yonin Ay
Ehlet
Aent A Leten
Char Wade
Mémier
New Soalh
Arrest After Shooting Two in Beaumont Texas
A man of white appearance aged about 2 but details unclear was arrested in Beaumont after a shooting incident at a saloon on a August Saturday. Several people were wounded including a woman and a man named Pearson. A shotgun blast shattered a door and a carbine informed by witnesses. Police pursued the suspect who fled toward Ching and law enforcement continues investigations into the violent event.
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Beaumont
Texas
Ching
Irena
A. St Pearson
Bo Hupglog
Train Delayed Four And A Half Hours At Wililmy Station
About 800 passengers waited at Wililmy Southern Pacific station for the westbound train. The train was four and a half hours late due to a disabled engine. The locomotive is described as one of the new 700 series, and no other engine was available to pull the heavy train.
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Wililmy
Southern Pacific
Summer Not Dead Forecast Through Clear Skies
The column notes that summer appears resilient with evidence of good weather despite a recent setback. A high pressure system dominates much of the country while an active low pressure area from northern Mexico moves in, bringing fair skies to San Antonio residents today.
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Mexico
Kidney cure advertisement by A M Pischor at 516 St Houston
A vintage ad touts Rin Ding as a cure for kidney and nervous troubles including dropsy and bladder inflammation. It promises guaranteed results or money back and offers mailing by sending 50 cents for trial, six boxes for $2.50 under a stated guarantee.
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Aa. M. Pischor
St Houston Street
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