First Class Day Celebrated By San Antonio High School Graduates
February 1909 class marked a historic “iiss Day” with a morning assembly at the Alamo High School, a student banquet hosted by the girls, toasts to “The Girls” and “The Boys,” and an afternoon program in the auditorium featuring speeches, music, recitations, and a class humorist. The event concluded with a sermon by Class Speaker Sylvan Ling and a roll call of the graduates including A Bratton, Emma Brown, Arno Brevstedt, and many others.
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Iiss
San Antonio High School
Institutioon
Te Ela
Ca Wailis
Wes
Alinaveene
Wei
Thorauzhanova
Mildred Slams
Cheirs
Pytlander
Calma Statensmaster
Sylvan Ling
Lanize Polk
Au Aitorium
Calma Strauss
Migs Louise Polis
Ines
Aj Alicahue
Taok
Mentionel
Ecos
Ottavia Graham Renderml
Mies Rooksey Gerrard
Ely
Walter Groishae
Yas School
Swan Ling
A. Bratton
Emma Brown
Arno Brevstedt
Willam F. Braunschweig
Cartie Corley
Herbert Ilxar
Rocksy Gerhard
Octavia M. Graham
Walter 8. Grothaus
Rudolf Hensel
Ale Tred Hopper
Jon van Onten
Minna Hyffmeyer
Lizste Kanimann
Milton Lindbein
Gertrude Lee
Sylvian
AnoTa Metilde
Carren Merriweather
Joe Minor
James Machu May Nauselar
Alfred Phendir
Loulue Polk
Gertrude Var Riper
Lemma Stogers
Marie Mildred Sturbos
Cathia M. Strauss
Mary Stone
Irmé Schulz
Lawrence
Theheart
Olga Tiped Word
Carrie Ward
Mamie Waller
Do Fat Folks Worry A Then Fat Folks Try Simple Remedy
A historical newspaper fragment notes that many fat people worry about appearance, while some fear social judgment. It claims a simple after meal remedy with alcohol and extract ingredients will burn fat without exertion or dieting, touting it as a safe cure though lacks medical validity.
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Kay
Gex Yi
Maiden Name Hope Restored by Divorce Says Puck
In a note attributed to Puck, speculation suggests a woman may reclaim her maiden name after a divorce. The remark hints at a desire tied to a marriage concluded the same afternoon.
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Puck
Trial Date Set For Local Autokeepers Case
A trial before Justice Valesiph Umeefeld is scheduled for Monday at 9:90 a.m. in the case brought by G Sertoli and D Tripede against local auto owners, who face charges.
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Valesiph Umeefeld
G. Sertoli
D. Tripede
Saloon Card Game Case May Go Forward
Deputy Sheriff Kincaid reported a social card game in a saloon after hours. County Attorney Tom Newton said he will prosecute the case, believing the charge may stand despite the players’ claim it was merely social.
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Kincaid
Tom Newton
Winnie
Sale Shows Big Jump In Values In Bexay County Area
Through the firm of O D H Pfeuffer and Co a sale closed yesterday shows land values rising as P A Vance buys 200 acres from W C Ware of Dallas five miles from the Bexar county courthouse for 100 dollars per acre totaling 26000 dollars. The land had last been appraised three years ago for 340 owners and reflects the current ascent in local land prices. Dr C Kearth of Youleen registers at the Southern hotel as Tight Wirtch handles the cash. 4 T Burnet Co Undertakers.
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O. D. H. Pfeuffer & Co
P. A. Vance
W. Ware
Dallas
Bexay County Court House
Tories About Well Known San Antonians
A fragmented reminiscence piece highlights local figures Cooper Lathrop Co roofers and metal workers and blacksmith Vollrath. It mentions Hot Wells baths and a boast about horses and race gear reflecting San Antonio personalities and anecdotes.
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Tories
San Antonians
Cooper-Lathrop Ca
Commerce Street
Fay
Cooper-Lathrop Co
Horlers
Alpine youth carries business visitor through city
A young man nearby, despondent, broke apart his book while remarking in abrupt fashion. The scene unfolds as Alpine resident Dod Young accompanies a business visitor through the city, highlighting a moment of casual tension.
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Dod Young
Alpine
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Searse Dulling Company
Corner Alamg
Commerce and
Losova Streets
George Dulling
Sue
Bolt
Ss. Tee Ase Cole
Wesclega Dues
Clark & Flagg
Madras
Express
New York
Prica
Newcat
Copenhagen
Warner
Redfern
Batiste
Corsetiero
Farid
Staple Department
Cenuine
Lonsdale
Messaline
Milan
Vewdey
Burnett
Minnesota
Minnesota Dairy
Agency For Redfern
GEO. Dulling CO
Agency For Fownes Kid Gloves
Gare
Gase
DB. C. Kearth
Youleun
Southern Hotel
T. Burnet, & Co, Undertakers
Vollrath
South Fives Street
Tate
Lowne
International Fitr Avithim
Aaron Frank Clothing Company
Moore Building
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