Large Land Deal Near City Sparks Development Rumors
T A Coleman and R R Russell bought eighty two acres southwest of the city between the I N G and B A U G tracks for about seven hundred fifty dollars an acre. Rumors say a major development including a large cotton seed oil refinery or Mexican cattle handling hub may follow. Coleman denied refinery plans but acknowledged the purchase.
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T. A. Coleman
R. R. Russell
Ward Malone
Dixie Oil Refining Company
Mexico
Coleman
Russell
San Antonio
Texas
State Bank & Trust Company
J. W. Perry
J. J. Heim
W. 8. Dickey
Kansas City
Callahan Ranch
Encinal
Perry
Southwestern National Bank of Commerce
Miss Wilfarene Lane Wins Draughon's Prize Scholarship
Miss Wilfarene Lane of 2811 East Houston Street is the first of four prize winners in Draughon's Educational Contest. From 92 papers submitted last week she earned a scholarship, with the college promising 50 free scholarships and a life scholarship prize of fifty dollars for the winner among future entrants.
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Wilfarene Lane
Houston Street
Draughon
Practical Business College
Miss Lane
Mecca of the Southwest
Draughon’s
THREE HIGH MASONS FROM SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio contains three living worshipful grand masters of the Grand Lodge of Texas, the state’s top Masonic body. A. W. Houston was elected to the office at the Texas Grand Lodge session in Waco last week. Judge W. S. Fly and Nat M. Washer have held similar honors. VanderHoeven earned a 33rd degree from the Scottish Rite Supreme Council.
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San Antonio
Grand Lodge of Texas
Texas
A.W. Houston
Grand Iodge
Waco
W. S. Fly
Nat M. Washer
Judge Fly
Washer
T. T. VanderHoeven
Supreme Council
Mrs Archer's Cotillion Dance at Cotillion Hall
An advertisement notes Mrs Archer's prize masquerade dance Thursday at Cotillion hall 232 E Houston with Diaz Sisters music and costumes masks rented at the hall. Also tonight Mrs Archer's dance with special 5 piece orchestra and a Jolly 8 Social club event at the same venue. Social dancing details include Eugene Artzt music and admission for gentlemen 50c ladies free. Nearby is Melcher sells property a two story brick mercantile at 822 East Crockett sold for 12500 to J N Brown as Melcher moves to Romana street. Brown's plans unspecified. The Galveston to Galveston train service note appears.
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Melcher
East Crockett Street
Edward Melcher
J. N. Brown
Romana Street
Brown
Mrs. Archer
Cotillion Hall
E. Houston
Jolly 8
Eugene Artzt
Charter Member Remembrance of Belknap Rifles Founder
A note recalling J. H. Hosack as a charter member of the Belknap Rifles and highlighting his role among San Antonio’s early prominent citizens. The tribute recalls the unit’s legacy and Hosack’s place in local military history.
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Belknaps
J. H. Hosack
Belknap Rifles
San Antonians
Perfect Hair reveal claims safe home method
A book titled Perfect Hair explains gradual gray to natural darkening at home without visible dyes. It promises a younger look, free mailing from Koskett Laboratory at 1269 Broadway New York and offers guidance on growing hair and preventing loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koskett Laboratory
Broadway
New York City
Dan
Death of his baby interrupts county teachers exam
A father taking the county teachers examination in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium received a phone message about his baby's death. The child had grown ill suddenly and died before the father could be informed, word reached him hours later. The notice also lists local ads and society details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Longtime San Antonio Resident Returns and Trades News
The report notes Mr. Hosack, now stationed in St. Louis, travels for the Bankers' and Attorneys' Directory and has visited San Antonio since 1891. It recalls Belknap Rifle times with Sheriff John W. Tobin and Hugh Rice, and mentions local dentists, ads, and a flood delay affecting telecoms with P. K. Baker marooned in San Antonio. Land sale near the Medina river to Watson brothers of Bexar is reported.
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San Antonio
Hosack
St. Louis
Bankers’ and Attorneys’ Directory
Medina
O. F. Heinen
Cruz Landin
Medina River
Watson Brothers
Bexar County
Local Land Sale and Community Notices
The record notes a land sale for $10,000 cash with the buyers undecided on future use. A grand ball by Uniform Bank No. 65 W O W is planned at Turner hall on Saturday December 13 with 25 cent tickets. Also lists job ads for boys with wheels and a humane society contact for E M Collins. A death notice for C. C. Woodward of Sutherland Springs is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank No. 65
Turner Hall
Ordrine cure advertised by H L Wagner
Drunkenness is described as a curable disease with a home treatment option. The ORRINE preparation comes in two forms a powder and a pill both costing $1 per box. The notice promises a money back guarantee and invites readers to talk and request a booklet at 407 E Houston St.
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H. L. Wagner
E. Houston St
Sting ing Moths Identified By State Entomologist
The text reports that the so called stinging moths or slug caterpillar moths of the family Eucleidae appeared in San Antonio. F B Paddock assistant state entomologist identifies immature stages and describes their lifecycle from egg to caterpillar to moth. He notes hairs on the caterpillar cause intense irritation and pain.
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San Antonio
F. B. Paddock
Co. C. Chaffe
R. Menger
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
Hackberry Tree
Paddock
A. and M. School
College Station
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Galbraith
Galveston
James Gal
A. W. Houston
W. S Fly
Braith
Ben Williams
Williams
Mr. Kohr
Mrs. McCollum
Diks’ Hall
Travis
O'Connell Loan Co
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Franklin
Packard and Stearns-Knight
Crockett
New Phone
San Antonio Humane Society
Fred Davison
Beb. A. Heil
Hicks Building
Old Phone
Theo. Artzt
Diaz
R. V. Smith
Surveyor
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Riebe's Jewelry Store
Main Avenue
Travis St
Jinx
Houston Post
America
W. Carlton Farmer
O. E. Hicks
Gunter Building
Degen’s Bottle Beer
P. K. Baker
Dallas
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Hughes
Western Unionelegraph Co
Bexar County Humane Society
E. M. Collins
Child
C. C. Woodward
Sutherland Springs
Lucchese Bros
Losoya St
Estature
Manitoba
Catt
Mrs. Peckham
Dashum
Clyde
Buck
Praeger Hardware Co
Commerce Street
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