Railroad Bonus 5 Short of Completion in San Antonio
Secretary J F Carter announced at 2 30 pm that the Fredericksburg railroad bonus remains about 3500 dollars short of total funds. The last extension day to raise 50000 for construction nears, with promoter R A Love hinting at possible extra time. Committee members and chamber officials urged swift action to preserve San Antonio’s pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Carter
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
R. A. Love
Carter
Charlies Graebner
A. H. Halff
L. J. Hart
O. Austin
J. F. Kline
S. G. Tayloe
T. H. Flannery
R. T. Pruitt
Co. M. Cain
Perishable goods rules for parcels post limited to specific items
Washington D C December 13 perished articles may be sent through the mails only under restrictions on contents and distance. Butter lard fish fresh meats are mentioned as examples.
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House Post Office Committee
Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Sea ends Rear Admiral ashore visit at Vera Cruz
The sea remains too rough to allow a launch to ashore Rear Admiral Fletcher delaying the formalities of the U S squadron visit at Vera Cruz. Mexican gunboat Bravo prepared to ferry Commodore Azueta General Luis Vades and others to the flagship.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Fletcher
United States
Bravo
Azueta
Luis Vades
William W. Canada
Camp Fire Girls to Meet for Honors Presentation
A Camp Fire Girls meeting is set for tomorrow at 9 30 AM at the Young Women's Christian Association to help girls who have not yet presented their honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Young Women’s Christian Association
Start Your Baby With Sound Health
Advertising copy promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic for infants and all ages. It claims to prevent digestive and bowel issues, offers free samples by mail, and guarantees results or refunds. The ad cites two named residents and urges purchase from druggists.
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Reginald Wayne Dannis
Silmer Street
Atlanta
Edward T. Rohlader
North Chapel Street
Baltimore
Aldwell
Christmas Cheer aims to renew childhood joy for San Antonio children
The Christmas Cheer committee at 210 East Commerce street appeals for donations to aid poor local children. Lloyd Spencer plans a Plaza theater matinee to raise funds with other theaters contributing. Donors include Col. C. C. Gibbs, A. J. Byrne, and Stowers Furniture, among others. baskets and goods are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Santa
Santa Claus
East Commerce Street
Joske Brothers
Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Plaza
A. W. Houston
Col. C. C. Gibbs
A. J. Byrne
J. BE. K
Barnard E. Bee
D. of C
Dr. T. T. Jackson
Kress
Fuos-Taylor Co
Newton, Weller & Wagner
Pancoast & Morgan
Stowers Furniture Company
Real Estate Transfers Listed for December 1912
A sequence of property transfers shows Albert Seidemann to S J Martin on 122 acres in the Perez and Fitzgerald surveys and multiple city block transfers. Listings include Alamo Home Builders, J T Walton, Celia Schell, Marcelita Bravo Sr, F M Miller, Los Angeles Heights, Marlborough Place, Gladstone addition, and Lawndale addition. Values range from $1 to $10,000 with several $600, $1,400, and $4,900 figures.
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Albert Seidemann
J. Martin
A. Perez
J. Fitzgerald
W. D
Celia Schell
Alamo Home Builders
New City
Hillcrest
J. T. Walton
W. G. Lehr
T. M. Priest
Marcelita Bravo Sr
F. M. Miller
Joseph Greer
Lakeview Heights
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co
L. R. Travis
Julius Holt
Marlborough Place
A. R. Westbrook
R. L. Cory
Gladstone
W. D. Wells
O. H. Cummings
D. R. Williams
J. F. Carl
Lawndale
Lakeview Townsite Co
Adolf Holz
H. G. Henne
Lizzie Singer
Births Report Multiple New Arrivals Across City Streets
To Mr and Mrs Barney Polinsky a boy December 7 and 8 hospital. To Mr and Mrs L P Hildebrand a boy 1017 South Flores Street. To Mr and Mrs H J Mesch twin girls December 11 1702 Burleson Street. To Mr and Mrs J L Townsend a boy November 22 215 South Trinity Street. To Mr and Mrs J G Smith a boy December 7 414 Pruitt Avenue. To Mr and Mrs G G Geyer a boy December a 409 Schley Avenue. To Mr and Mrs Schlasberg a girl December 5 120 Claudia Street. To Mr and Mrs H Abrigo a boy December 9 914 South Pecos Street. To Mr and Mrs J T McFarland a boy December 5 126 Fredericksburg Road.
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Barney Polinsky
Hospital
L. P. Hildebrand
South Flores Street
H. J. Mesch
Burleson Street
J. L. Townsend
South Trinity Street
J. G. Smith
Pruitt Avenue
G. G. Geyer
Schley Avenue
Schlasberg
Claudia Street
H. Abrigo
South Pecos Street
J. T. McFarland
Fredericksburg Road
Cornell Freshman Proves Living on 85 Cents a Week Feasible
Raymond Prior Sanford, 21, a Cornell University freshman, has spent five months living on 85 cents weekly for food. He reports steady weight gain and maintained health, after adjusting diet to cheaper staples and foraged greens under guidance from Martha Van Rensselaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Raymond Prior Sanford
Cornell University
Sanford
Martha van Rensselaer
Cornell
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women Regulates bladder troubles In children. If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.09. One small bottle in two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for Texas testimonials. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Mo. Sold by druggists.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Hall
Oliver St. Louis
Frugal Diet Diary Reveals Hidden Calorie Tips
A student recounts summer and fall food costs noting a board bill of 4.25 over five weeks and daily meals priced under a dollar. He reports rapid weight gain of 323 pounds in 28 days while experimenting with cheap staples like skim milk at two cents a quart and peanut butter at ten pounds for 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural School
Harvard
Sanford
Building Permits for Dwellings and Vault in City
Charles Dromgoole files for a four room dwelling on Keller street at an estimated $800. Mission Lumber Co. secures a brick vault on South Presa street for $200. B Ramirez requests a three room dwelling on Gert Wood street with estimated cost £400.
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Charles Dromgoole
Keller Street
Mission Lumber Co
South Presa Street
B. Ramirez
Gert- Wood Street
Judge Clark Struck by Grippe Sends Court Home
Judge John H. Clark was taken ill on the bench yesterday morning and again today. Dr. Berrey states he has the grippe and will stay indoors for several days until the illness passes.
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Clark
Grippe
John H. Clark
Dr. Berrey
Textile workers locked out in Ibbenburen strike
About twenty thousand textile workers in Ibbenburen are locked out by the Muensterland District Employers association amid a wage increase strike at a local cotton mill.
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Ibbenbueren
Germany
Muensterland
Postage ediet sparks mail order rush and new machine
Advertisers scramble to use the debut parcel post ediet effective January 1. The Monterey addressing and imprinting machine attracts attention with four sizes priced from $15. All units print like typewriter text on ribbon and are indistinguishable from type. Capacity remains a question.
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United States
Montague
Burial Permits For Two Local Residents
Burial permits issued for Mrs. Amada C. Sherman 75 who died December 11 at 329 Meerscheidt street and for infant Mariana Baca 3 months who died December 12 at San Fernando street.
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Amada C. Sherman
Meerscheidt Street
Mariana Baca
San Fernando Street
Travelers Transfer Co at 116 Live Oak Street
A brief notice identifies Travelers Transfer Co located at 116 Live Oak Street. The small item lists the business address without further details.
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Travelers Transfer Co
Live Oak Street
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New York Exchange
Central Trust Company
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
L. P. Peck’s
L.P. Peck
DEPT
Axminster
Peck
Houston & Navarro Sts
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