Texas Exhibit Association Formed For State Land Shows
The Texas Exhibit association is created to send annual Texas displays to New York Chicago and Pittsburgh with a $50 000 fundraising plan. Ed R Kane serves as president with J T Land named general manager and secretary. Twenty one district directors were elected including Mor ris Sheppard Frank P Holland J A Kemp L J Wortham D R Beatty and J G Fowler in cities from Texarkana to El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carrington
Publicity League
Hall P. Street
Texas State Realty Association
San Antonio
Austin
Ed R. Kane
Agriculture
Texas
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Texas Exhibit Association
Carrington
T. C. Frost
Ja-W. Link
W. C. Munn
E. A.’ Peden
Houster
L. J. Wortham
Fort Worth
Alba Heywood
San Benito
M. M. McFarland
Uvalde
Morris Sheppard
Texarkana
Frank P. Holland
Dallas
J.A. Kemp
Wichita Falls
J. C. Kirby
Rotan
A. C. Swanson
J. G. Fowler
D. R. Beatty
Houston
Luther Ellison
Longview
T. W. Larkin
Beaumont
J. M. Johnson
Bay View
O. L. Williams
Pottsboro
T. H. Barrow
W. L. Tooley
el Paso
Walter F. Tinon
Corpus Christi
W. W. Seeley
Waco
Charles Campbell
Temple
Pat Murphy
San Angelo
Kerrville Camp Popular Encampment Near Dallas Oversees Growth
The Kerrville Presbyterian encampment, run by the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad and now managed by Dr. H. S. Adams of Dallas, will close another successful season. Four or five years ago it began as an experiment, but attendance has risen yearly, prompting continued operation.
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Kerrville
A. K. Ragsdale
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Tent City Mountain
H.S. Adams
Dallas
Man Pleads Rheumatism In toxication Charge
John Nolan about 50 years old pleads rheumatism as the reason for intoxication. Patrolman Bibb says he found the defendant in a city park last night. He was fined the minimum amount in the police court this morning.
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John Nolan
Eldridge
Bibb
Render Property Quickly in Antonio During Open Hours
The city limits of Antonio offer two more days to render property for assessment. Thursday is the last day and the office is expected to be crowded during open hours. For the past two weeks the city department has been very busy as property may be rendered only in June, July and August.
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Antonio
Tarpon Vacation Fete Inspires City Mayor’s Fishing
Mayor Bryan Callaghan enjoys a Tarpon vacation away from city wrangles. He fishes daily from a boat catching mackerel and other species including a June fish and a calico variety. A tarpon remains possible before his break ends next Sunday.
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Tarpon
Callaghan
San Antonio
Churches To Advertise Work Like Big Enterprises
R. H. Wester told the Advertisers' Association that churches of multiple denominations will soon advertise their work to draw vast congregations and form a world wide brotherhood. He cited publicity through secular press and noted the laymen movement’s growth aided by daily papers. W.S. Hawkins urged San Antonio to better serve the public and unite city organizations for progress. Short talks followed by Alderman Lipscomb and Frank G. Huntress Jr.
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R. H. Wester
Advertisers’ Association
Wester
the Nation
W.S. Hawkins
Highway League
San Antonio
Joel L. Lipscomb
Frank G. Huntress Jr
Forty Years Ago on the Suez Canal Labor Scene
Harrington Emerson recalls watching workers on the Suez canal with vivid detail. He notes many were girls who dug sand with bare fingers and carried heavy loads in handmade rush baskets through the process.
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Suez Canal
Harrington Emerson
Engineering
Lower freight rates from Aransas Pass urged by ex lieutenant governor
Former Texas lieutenant governor Thomas Benton Wheeler arrived in San Antonio and spoke at the Maverick hotel about a deepened Aransas Pass harbor boosting direct steamship links with New York. He said a new two mile dike near completion would cut freight costs, eliminate rate differentials, and transform San Antonio into a seaport city, accelerating regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Benton Wheeler
Texas
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Maverick Hotel
St. Joseph's Island
New Steamship Company
New York
South
Houston
Galveston
Gulf
Wheeler
Notable visitors and arrivals at local hotels in San Antonio
The city welcomes railroad officials and travelers including W. G. Van Vieck of Galveston on the private car Texas due at 6:30 PM. Frisco agent H. W. Pinnick returns to San Antonio. Judges, hotel owners, and businesspeople from Houston, St. Louis, Austin, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Eagle Pass, and Westhoff visit or register at the Losoya, Gunter, Bexar, and Maverick hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. van Vieck
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad
Houston
Texas
H. W. Pinnick
Frisco
San Antonio
R. H. Ward
Hutchins
Harry J. Brashear
Thomas A. Brashear
Savoy
W. Connally
Cueros
Bexar
W. R. Smith
Bridgeport
Maverick
George Switzer
Eagle Pass
James M. Young
Losoya
C. W. Morrison
Austin
The
L. M. Johnson
Taylor
Cegree Communication Policy Note Cited by Katherine
Katherine M. Joseph issues a notice stating all communications must bear the sender’s name with contact details. The message lists old and new phone numbers and a home address as identifiers for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine M. Joseph
Catter
Kilgore announces Lula Elizabeth Kilgore engagement to Oliver F Billingsley
Mrs. Lee Kilgore and Mrs Kilgore announce the engagement of Lula Elizabeth Kilgore to Oliver Franklin Billingsley of Fort Davis Texas. The wedding is planned for Wednesday evening September 6 at the Kilgore home on Callaghan avenue.
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Lee Kilgore
Lula Elizabeth
Oliver Franklin Billingsley
Fort Davis
Texas
Miss Kilgore
Callaghan Avenue
Weekend Activities At Brackettville Ranch And Texas Visits
A Sunday on a Brackettville ranch featured fishing rowing and horseback riding. Winnona Furman of Powder House Street travels to Houston and Galveston to visit relatives. Grace Mahon of Columbus is visiting Mrs. R C Lehmann.
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Brackettville
Texas
Winnona Furman
Powderhouse Street
Houston
Galveston
Grace Mahon
Columbus
R. C. Lehmann
Miss Katherine Farmer Returns From California Trip
Miss Katherine Farmer returns Wednesday night from California where she has spent a pleasant summer.
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Katherine Farmer
California
Miss Mildred Taylor Hosts Five Hundred Party
Miss Mildred Taylor will entertain Thursday afternoon at her sister Mrs. R C Lehmanns Guenther street home with a five hundred party from 4 to 6 pm. Twenty young ladies will attend besides the hostess and guest Miss Grace Mahon.
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Mildred Taylor
R. C. Lehmann
Guenther Street
Local visit and picnic scene in Shreveport area
Mrs James Anderson of Shreveport La is the guest of Mrs K J Taylor on Maple Street Miss Edith Leslie has returned from a visit with friends in Galveston Mr and Mrs W Cohen Mr and Mrs Eli Berman Miss Elizabeth Cain Leon Berman and Marshall Franklin were members of an enjoyable picnic.
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James Anderson
Shreveport, la
K. J. Taylor
Maple Street
Edith Leslie
Galveston
W. Cohen
Eli Berman
Elizabeth Cain
Leon Berman
Marshall Franklin
R. E. Northrup
Taylor
Residents Return From Visits and Travels Across Texas and Beyond
A long list of residents and visitors traveling from Mexico City Tampico Dallas and Kerrville to Hutchins and nearby towns. Returns include Rev Mercer Johnston from Sewanee Tenn and families from Galveston Corpus Christi Sutherland Springs New Braunfels and Port OConnor. A picnic at Sutherland Springs featured Miss Jennie Karkowski as guest of honor.
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H. B. Nolen
Frances Nolen
Mexico City
Victor Gothe
Tampico
Irving Frask
E. R. Jones
Genevieve Jones
Los Esperanzas
E. Brouilette
Dallas
the Hutchins
Jennie Karkowski
Sutherland Springs
Asphalt Plant Shed Bids for Victoria Street Project
Bids for a shed at the asphalt plant on Victoria street to shelter wagons were opened in the building inspector's office. Bids by G. A. Moody 694.34 James Siken 535 G. Y. Corss 617 A. F. Frischer 555 Otto Lendau 495 Rien and Stuebbin 492. Contract to be awarded Monday.
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Victoria Street
G. A. Moody
James Siken
G. Y. Corss
A. F. Frischer
Otto Lendau
Rien & Stuebbin
Boy Run Down by Horse on Dolorosa Street
Willie Fennel a 12 year old boy was struck by a horse and buggy on Dolorosa street yesterday afternoon and badly bruised. He was taken to the city hall where Dr Elmendorf treated his injuries. The driver of the rig remains unknown.
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Willie Fennel
Dolorosa Street
Elmendorf
Revival at Cavalry Baptist church draws record crowd
Attendance last night at the Cavalry Baptist revival was the largest since it began. Four persons professed faith and four more joined the church as the revival continues through the week.
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the Cavalry Baptist Church
Sage Tea Hair Remedy Promises Darker Locks
An old time practice of sage tea for hair color is revived in Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The product, featuring sage and sulphur, is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee and promoted by W. C. Kalteyer of 408 East Houston Street at fifty cents a bottle.
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Wyeth
W. C. Kalteyer
East
Houston Street
Miss Ella Frick Returns from Houston Visit
An item notes Miss Ella Frick has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. H. W. McNeil in Houston. An announcement error earlier suggested the picnic was given by the Jewish Literary club. Mrs. L. L. Marks will open her studio at 417 Camden Street on Monday September 4.
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Jewish Literary Club
Ella Frick
8. W. McNeil
Houston
L. L. Marks
Camden Street
No Curfew For Him
George Nave, a 16 year old white boy, told Patrolman Bryant he could go anywhere at 1 am. He appeared before Judge Buckley charged with vagrancy. His parents were said to live in the eastern part of the city. Officers testified to seeing him about frequently. The court imposed a $5 fine.
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George Nave
Bryant
Buckley
He Rode on Pass Too on Crowded Austin Train
Engineer Aiken of the Inter national & Great Northern gave up his seat to a younger man on a crowded northbound train from Austin and learned the recipient also rode on a pass. The incident, told by claim agent J H Fowler, showcases loyalty versus policy on rail travel.
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Aiken
International & Great Northern
J. H. Fowler
Galveston, Harrisburg
San Antonio
Austin
Mr. Aiken
Tom Green County Voters Choose Local Option Amid Muddy Parade
San Angelo Texas August 29 Tom Green county voted on local option with indications of the heaviest county vote on record Both sides claim victory In the statewide election the county went dry by 317 As streets ran with mud and water women and children paraded in support of thePro position
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Tex
Tom Green
Prospect to Host Largest Turtle Soup Party Yet
A 126 pound sea turtle caught near Rockport arrived today for Vincent Varalla of Military Plaza. He plans the city’s largest turtle soup party tomorrow and is busy issuing invitations to friends.
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Rockport
Vincent Varalla
Military Plaza
Vincent
Girls Lead In Bea Con Hill Church Mile of Pennies Contest
The Bea con Hill Baptist Sunday School reports five girls in the mile of pennies contest with no boys listed. Jessie Perry leads with 296, Ina Belle Caruthers 212, Lulle Palmer 196, Craeee Riley 50, and Helen Cobb 6 points as of now, the event closes January 1.
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Beacon Hill Baptist Church
Jessie Perry
Ina Belle Caruthers
Lulle Palmer
Craeee Riley
Helen Cobb
Young Man Swindled Out of $20 By Bogus Pawn Ticket
Robert Shafer about 18 residing at 312 Water Street was fleeced of $20 after buying a pawn ticket for a supposed valuable piece of jewelry. The ticket proved bogus and the swindler is known to police. Charges expected in county court this afternoon.
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Robert Shafer
Water Street
Nizam of Hyderabad Asaf Jah Dies in Hyderabad
Prince Asaf Jah Nizam Ul Mulk and premier figure of the Indian empire died today in Hyderabad British India. The Nizam of Hyderabad, a leading royal figure, passed away on August 29.
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Prince of
India
Hyderabad
British India
Asaf Jah
Nizam-Ul-Mulk
Nizam of
Indian Empire
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R. H H. Wester
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Iil
Aranoag Pags Harbor
Dan Antonig
Washer Store
Washer Brothers Co
Harry Roberts
Nashville
Emma Witmer
Henry Burney
Susanne Denman
Judge Burney
Arline
Elizabeth Herndon
WoodMet Avenue
Mary, Robert
Boz Herndon
Albert Deutsch
Mary Herring
Cloudcroft
Helen Blackwood
Cotulla
Marie Roberts
New Braunfels Avenue
Highland Park
St. Mary’s College
J. R. Wood
Mary Pearl Melton
Melton
C. M. Roberts
Ht. L. Ball
J. P. Barclay
Eleanor Barclay
Port O'Connor
Boy
Tom Green County
Artesia
Waco, Texas
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