Germany stands firm on Panama Pacific exhibit policy
Berlin denies any plan to reverse its official non participation in the 1915 Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. Joseph C Crew, U S charge d affaires, pressed Von Jagow after lengthy talks citing German industry desire to exhibit and high costs. The German minister upheld the decision, citing America's backwardness in foreign expositions.
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Berlin
Germany
San Francisco
Joseph C. Crew
United States
von Jagow
Crew
Herr von Jagow
America
Phipps Receives Levi Scholarship at University of Texas
T E Phipps of Austin has won the Levi scholarship for 1913 14 at the University of Texas with an annual value of 150 dollars. Established in 1908 by banker G A Levi of Dallas the award honors the under 21 student in freshman to junior classes with the best academic record. Phipps, a sophomore, is the son of J E Phipps a returned missionary from Greece.
How to Heal a Stubborn Abscess Headline Ad Tactics
Stubborn abscess advice promotes a cleansing blood purifier 8 8 S as a remedy. It claims no need to cover sores to allow scab formation and urges readers to consult The Swift Specific Co Medical Dept in Atlanta for specialist guidance.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Roosevelt Subdivision Improves by Night Clean-Up
About 175 residents of the Roosevelt subdivision gathered last night on Drexel Avenue and surrounding streets to clean up the area by lantern light. After sweeping and trash gathering, workers ate lunch at 208 Drexel Avenue and formed a Mothers’ Club auxiliary to push for a public school in the district. Officers are Mrs. L. K. Wells, president, and Mrs. H. R. Douglas, secretary. first meeting set at 1503 South Olive Street.
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Roosevelt Subdivision
Drexel Avenue
Hackberry Street
High Street
Davis Lawn
Improvement Club
Mothers’ Club
Roosevelt Addition
Highland Park
Marlborough Place
Rosemere Place
L. K. Wells
H. R. Douglas
Douglas
South Olive Street
Texas Railroads Report Higher Operating Revenue in 1913
Income from operation of Texas railroads for the year ending June 30 1913 rose 21.15 percent from 1912 to total 115 422 396 dollars with expenses at 90 104 565 dollars. Freight revenue led gains at 75 165 605, up 9 914 091 from 1912, while passenger train revenue rose by 3 478 196 and overall expenses increased by 9 187 695.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Helpful Hints to Savings at Wolfson's Thursday
Wolfson's announces all day Thursday savings on varied seasonable merchandise. The 45 year old store highlights clipped prices to near cost, delivering exceptional value with assured quality. Shoppers are urged to note the opportunities detailed on this page for money saving purchases.
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Wolfson’s
Wolfson
Serpentine Kimono Crepe Sold By Yard At 10 Cents
Advertising copy notes Serpentine Crepe material priced at 10 cents per yard though widely known as 17 cent material. Stock offered in pieces from 2% to 8 yards long, 30 inches wide, with varied patterns in pretty shades. Second Floor.
Special Pepperell Sheets and Pillow Cases Sale
Specially priced Pepperell sheets and pillow cases offered with torn, hemmed and ironed one piece sheets at 59 cents, 75 cent quality, 81 by 90 inches. Pillow cases 42 by 36 inches at 14 cents, 14 cent quality, torn and ironed, with special 14 cents.
Some Children's Hosiery With Prices Lowered for Thursday
Special Thursday sale on children's hosiery with several lots and broken sizes. Fancy Sox 25c marked down to 16c, 15c Fancy Sox to 10c, pink black and sky checked tops with plain feet and ankles. Ribbed hose 25c items at 19c, black cotton and lifle, sizes 6 to 9. Main Floor.
25C Ratynette Suiting In Ratine Weave Desirable
Cotton ratine weave Ratynette suitings offered in a good assortment of solid colors. Priced at 25 cents, sale to 17 cents on Thursday. Good for early fall suits or dresses. Second Floor.
Strikes Make Gains in London Across Key Government Sites
Striking workers in construction and electrical trades press to halt work at Buckingham Palace Marlborough House the Admiralty and Downing Street as repairs continue. Strikers seem to gain ground with many firms conceding demands while most public museums and government institutions face electricity cuts.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Marlborough House
Admiralty
Asquith
Downing Street
Fire destroys three Corpus Christi businesses in blaze
A morning fire in Corpus Christi damaged three businesses including Bon Ton Millipery Favorite barber shop and Barnes & Chambers causing losses over 12000. Building damage was about 3000 and insurance under 2000. Cause was a gasoline heater explosion at the barber shop. In Denison Texas 150 Katy system blacksmiths and helpers received one cent hourly raises and an eight hour day, effective immediately, after a conference with railroad officials.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Bon Ton Millipery
Favorite
Barnes & Chambers
Denison
Katy
Boys Linen Blouses at 69 Cents Thursday
Genuine linen blouses in tan with attached soft turn-down collar and pearl button links. Features soft French cuffs, ocean pearl buttons, neat button holes, and a new invisible draw-string for perfect fit. Thursday price 69 cents, regular $1.00. Boys Store Main Floor.
Bleached Cotton Damask Sold At 19 Cents A Yard
An assortment of patterns 58 inches wide features a dependable 25 cent grade of cotton damask now priced at 19 cents per yard. This special Thursday sale emphasizes quality fabric at a deep discount for shoppers.
Toweling price notes from Thursday sale deal
An item on the listing shows a 15 inch absorbent crash toweling bleached offered at 5 cent quality and priced at 3 cents per yard on Thursday.
Bath Mats Offer Versatile Color at Bargain Prices
Pink and blue 17 by 27 inch bath mats praised for attractive patterns and strong absorbency. Weighing practicality with value, the mats are advertised at 35 cents, with a Thursday sale price of 21 cents for a limited time.
Hats for outdoor sports on sale at $1
A short classified ad promotes silk and lisle knockabout hats priced at $1. The hats are lightweight, cool, weather suitable, neatly offered in gray checks and stripes and designed to be pocket portable, appealing to men who value practical, affordable headwear.
Any Straw Hat In the Store $1.00
A Thursday sale page lists Straw hats at $1.00, plus numerous men’s wear bargains. Garters, handkerchiefs, half hose, suspenders, drawers, underwear, and Negligee shirts are offered with marked Thursday discounts.
New Secretary of Association Coming to San Antonio
Miss Etta Pickering has been chosen as the new general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association in San Antonio. She will arrive late this week and begin duties Monday morning. Pickering comes from Providence Rhode Island where she led the Providence association. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and the National Training School of New York City. Prior to joining the association she taught school and served as secretary in other roles.
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Etta Pickering
Young Woman's Christian Association
San Antonio
Miss Pickering
Providence
R. I
Providence Association
Young Woman's ‘Christian Association
Ohio Wesleyan University
National Training School of
New York City
Young boy a criminal in Wis. twelve years ago
Richard Tudovsky a six year old in Racine was committed to the state industrial school for boys by Judge William Smieding to remain until age 21. He had accumulated police records for burglary highway robbery and threats with a knife. The case is noted as the youngest commitment in state criminology history.
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Racine
Wis
Richard Tudovsky
State Industrial School For
William Smieding
Richard
Soledad Street Widening Plan Discussed At Camden Club
Property owners met in the Wo man’s Club building on Camden street to push widening Soledad street from Commerce to Romana. An executive committee was appointed with broad powers to negotiate with the city council and convert the Romana soledad block into a park.
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Soledad Street
Commerce Street
Romana Street
Woman’s Club
Camden Street
City Council
Romana
Soledad Streets
Main Avenue
J. P. Nelson
Joe F. Newton
Edwin Rand
S. G. Bechtel
Tent Meeting At Corner Of South Flores And Truax
Elder W. M. Ayler leads nightly 8 p m tent meetings at the corner of South Flores and Truax streets. The event is hosted by the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and notes no connection to Utah Mormons.
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South Flores and
Truax Streets
W. M. Ayler
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Utah
Corsets At Half Price On Thursday In Stock
About three dozen Warner corsets, discontinued models, sizes 18 to 35, regular 2 to 5 dollars, offered at half price Thursday on the third floor. Be on time to secure available sizes.
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Warner Cor
Light House Cleanser Advertises Bargain Deal
Light House Cleanser is promoted as a versatile cleaner for glassware, kitchen utensils, woodwork, porcelains, marble and tile floors. It claims no caustic and gentle on hands with a four for fifteen cents offer. also advertised are 20 Mule Team Borax at 15 cents, various small boxes, and Household Ammonia sales plus Palmolive soap prices.
Aviator Hawker Nears 1600 Mile Completion Loop
English aviator Harry G. Hawker left Oban Scotland to finish a 1600 mile coast flight around England and Scotland in under 72 hours. He must cover about 700 miles in the next 24 hours to claim the $45 000 prize. After six legs he covered 360 miles in 853 minutes of flight time and will stop at two more control stations before finishing near Southampton with Dublin and the second Falmouth as planned stops.
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Hawker
Oban
Scotland
Harry G. Hawker
England
Southampton
Dublin
Falmouth
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Teaspoonful Ad
An old advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate is more delicious and refreshing than lemonade when added to water and sweetened, urging readers to try a teaspoonful in a glass for quenching thirst.
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Horsford
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Charles Rees
Houston ST
Schaefer Drug CO
The
Quality Pharmacy
Ave. C
Wolefeson
Losoya
Alamo
Boys’ Store
Paris
Boston
Scriven
Castoria Fox
Sears
Lithidha
Grand Opera
HOUSE
Union Meat Company
A. Collmann
Jary
Columbus
Ohio
Saul Wolfson
Mary Illy
G. C. Robinson
C. O'Neal
Josephine Frost
J. K. Collins
Bullmann
Lambert
Frank Bushick
Jenkins Alley
North Flores Street
Traction Company
Light House
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