Beware of the Backache Simple Prescription Claim
A dubious home remedy sermon urges readers to mix Dandelion and Sarsaparilla with Karson Compound to treat kidney trouble and rheumatism. It warns against patent medicines, touts a “National Drug Law” numbered guarantee, and promotes self mixing at home despite safety concerns. The piece stresses heed to kidney signs and urges consulting a physician.
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Bright
Wne Beanty
Rou
Karson
Bacache
Women Smoke Ban Sparks City Hall Rift
Feb 4 New York report on an alderman ban prohibiting women from smoking in public. The mayor vetoed the ordinance, saying aldermen overstepped by attempting to regulate hotels, restaurants, and cabarets. The narrative also markets beverages and a Coca Cola product, plus local ads offering a chance at an automobile with a purchase.
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New York
Mayer McClellan
May Move Carnival Stumbling Block
City council discusses Spring Carnival bond indemnity and tax issues. Mayor calls for Graebner attendance to settle matters. Ordinance to acquire right of way for Bracken Ridge park passes with gate plans and streetcar funeral processions rule. Water mains for Locust and Myrtle streets approved with conditions. Meat market permit granted for Plum Street.
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Cou
Callaghan
Charles Graebner
Fearnival Association
Eculugil
Ryan
Calluxhin
Graebnot
Tuaror
Dietzmann
River Avenue
Jose Inthe
Learn
Locust
Myrtle
Aulerman Carey
Galveston, Harrisburg
San Antonio
Green
Plum Street
fragments of notices and business lines from old ads
Fragmentary OCR blurbs show a roof painting promise Pay Us When Satisfied and a five year term with Miter Dig. References to Flores street 1228 and old phone 92a appear. Also mentions Thompson Grain Co Phones 1574, and C Cunningham osteopath Rooms 401 Mucor Building with scattered business lines.
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Miter Dig
Flores Street
C. H. Dean
al Invest Prions
Thompson Grain Co
AL Cunningham
Osteopath
Ingenious scheme to start bank runs rumor spreads fears
New York reports describe callers telling depositors their banks face collapse. The American Bankers Association and detectives probe the fraud aimed at shaking markets. Spreading false financial rumors is a felony with fines up to 5000 and three years in prison. Juniper Tar ads clog the page, touting remedies from Harrison Whitehurst Co.
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New York
American Bankers’ Association
Tyree
Grothera Case Dismissals In San Antonio Court
Damaging civil suits against the City of San Antonio were continued or dismissed for want of prosecution as jurors were drawn for the Fifty-seventh district court week. A plan to build a massive Colorado River dam near Mammoth Dam would create a large fresh water lake in Texas.
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Grothera
Gilly
Nat Rlod
San Aninn
Dwinse
Umschatd
Anna i
Lawls
Éurvien
Weolk
Mammoth Dam
Marhin Palle
Tex
Colorado River
Texas
Hyomed Cure Ad From Misar Try Co
An advertisement invites those with catarrhal troubles to try Hyomet with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfying. It claims rapid, curative results and urges readers to obtain a Hyomet kit from the Hexar Dig Co. with a guarantee of refund.
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Misar
Is It Possible Cure For Kidney Bladder Ailments
An old homes remedy promises to prevent complications from rheumatism gout and dropsy by treating kidney and bladder affections. It recommends mixing Buchu Balm Wort and Sarsaparilla syrup and taking a dose before meals and at night. Some druggists may lack ingredients but can source from wholesalers.
Letter mailed 54 years ago found in Newark mail
A Newark resident received a letter mailed in New Orleans on December 30 1854. The postmark and worn envelope point to Miss Elizabeth Garthwaite, maiden name Nichols. The note was written by Fannie Britlin, cousin of Elizabeth Nichols, now in El Paso. Ink is barely readable. no clear explanation for the delay.
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New York
Elizabeth B. Nichols
Newark
Elizabeth Garthwaite
New Orleans
Garthwaite
Fannie Britlin
Mars
Nicholls
el Paso
Texas
Mea
Nichols
Cure Cough With Bullard's Horehound Syrup Advise
An long lasting cough urged to be stopped with Bullard's Horehound Syrup offered by Texarkana Drug Co. The ad touts relief for coughs chest congestion influenza and pulmonary troubles with prices 28c 50c and 100c in stock.
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Bullard
Texar Dring Co
Principals Committee Formed For San Antonio School Certs
The Principals Committee met to oversee teacher certificates and training class governance. Members include Miss Sarah King as chair and Miss Laura Steele, Miss Margret Burke, Mrs Clara Moritz, and A R B Thomas. A second committee tracks gender of principals and training class members, with Willing Knox and others.
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San Antonio
Sebonly Ware
Sarah
King
Laura Steele
Margret
Burke
Clara Moritz
A. R B. Thomas
Jasons
Willling Knox
GC. A. Arnold
Jk, Harris
Wins Wildred Backin
Herman Flitsch
Allen Stone
Miss Into Calding
Minnin
John Sim
Rills
May A. Carroll
Phones Removed From Courthouse Shuffle Sparks Ouster Question
Only two phones of Southwestier Telephone Company have been removed from the courthouse. They were in the offices of County Auditor Ramey and District Attorney Baker. The rest remain in their places as county officials resist Judge Shook’s ouster order while future legal action shapes whether a full removal proceeds. Some Southwest officials may travel to San Antonio soon to decide on opposing the ouster.
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Southwestir Telephones Company
Court House
Ramey
Distlet
Baker
Shook
Pthry Alliers
Juno
Tt Ia
Mgh
Bouthweatern Company
San Antonio
Teige
Comralasion
Fire at sea claims crew of 37 trapped by flames
A steamer fire near the St Guthbert sinks into a blaze as nine stowaways perish in the forward holds. The Cymric rescued 37 crewmen after a perilous series of boat evacuations amid heavy waves and oil-soaked waters. Many aboard suffer severe burns but are believed to recover.
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New York
Times
Cymric
St. Guthbert
The
Cymrie
Cambria
Heer Slivey
Cymrin
Sophomores captivate Texas university and funeral plans shadowed
In Austin Texas authorities threaten action over sophomores seizing control of campus formals and publishing details of class funerals for 1910. Meanwhile National Guard officers seek commissions and an adjutant general's office notice outlines required examinations for regular army service.
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Austin
Tex
Weh
Sophontwre
Sophs
National Guard
Ty Adjufant General’s Office
Regular Army
Dr Leonhardt Hem Rold Piles Cure Guarantee Ad
An broad advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt Hem Rold cures piles with internal remedy. It asserts a guarantee with each month’s treatment and warns against external aides. Sold by Rexar Drug Co in San Antonio Texas and by Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo New York for $100.
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Lvonttarit
Fort Ne Qabtet
Léonhardt
Rexar
San Antonio
Vox
Leonhardt
Station B
Buffalo
N.Y
Work 20 Convicts On Roads In January
County officials report January work by 20 convict laborers on Palo Alto road under Henry Apples White. Workers toiled daily despite rain, laying gravel and improving sections. Average 20 men supervised. food costs 365 dollars. County fines total 185 dollars. Justices report 44 dollars in fines. No criminal cases filed in district courts.
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Rahisey
Henry Apples White
Palo Alto
Saul Sheesteai-rayforth
Tharougiare
Apyle
Dantary
Thair
Newton
Ben Fisk
Woman at 65 adopts girl of 45 in Illinois case
The record reports Mrs Rosa Politzer of Unleaga Illinois obtained a court decree yesterday to adopt Mrs Julia Horman aged 45, noting the foster mother is 65 and the child is married. Horman resides Calumet Michigan with husband Abraham Norman who consented to the adoption.
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Unleaga
Rosa Foilitzer
Julia A. Hjermaan
Dude Gibtons
Tha Ehor
Lig
Morman
Horman
Calumet
Mich
Abraham Norman
Bin
Politzer
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