Scarcity of Horses Strains English Army Reserve
Special Cable to The Light reports that motor traffic has reduced England's horse supply. Army veterinary officers found contractors have only 200 to 300 horses, with little more than a dozen fit for service. The contractor notes many top horses are shipped abroad as trams and omnibuses switch to motors, signaling potential war shortage.
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London
Army Veterinary Department
Paris
England
Continent
War Office
Gunter Named Natural Headquarters For Friends Meet
Residents and visitors are directed to meet friends at the Gunter as the town’s natural gathering spot. The venue is described as the central hub for social gatherings and informal events.
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Gunter
Paving Election in Corpus Christi Sets City Vote
Corpus Christi preparing for a special Monday election on whether to accept or reject the assessment lien act for street paving as enacted by the Thirty first Texas legislature. The administration supports the act and pursues broad turnout for a decisive result.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Stomach as Vital Center, Dr Abernethy Endorses Cure Claim
A historical medical note cites Dr Abernethy of London asserting stomach disorders cause most ailments. A California woman, Mas G Murken of Corona, credits Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing long standing indigestion and liver pain, reporting renewed strength and appetite after five bottles.
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Abernethy
London
Mas
G. M. Murken
Corona
Calif
Dr. Pierce
All Suite
Citizens of Thornton Appeal for Relief
Thornton business men in Limestone County urge the railroad commission to provide immediate relief from a two week car shortage. They warn cattle will die of starvation without shipments, noting railroad officials have ignored requests as Thornton on the Houston and Texas Central line awaits action. Commissioner Williams wired Thornwell Fay of Sunset Central Lines demanding instant relief or drastic measures.
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Austin
Tex
Thornton
Limestone County
Railroad Commission
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Williams
Thornwell Fay
Sunset Central Lines
Lockhart City Primary Chooses Cardwell Mayor and Aldermen
In Lockhart Texas yesterday J P Cardwell defeated Mayor W E Field. Aldermen elected were W S hinn A E Carter and B B A Masur. Prohibition and anti prohibition tickets competed, negro vote excluded by primary. W M Holmes chosen as city committee chairman.
Censoring of Moving Pictures Deliberated in Corpus Christi
The City Federation of Women appointed a committee to inspect local picture shows and press for censorship of films deemed unfit for women and children. If theater owners refuse cooperation, the group will appeal to higher authorities.
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Corpus Christi, Tex
City Federation of Women
Texas Express Firms Report Mixed Texas Operations
The Texas railroad commission releases the twentieth annual report for the year ending June 30, 1911. Express companies disclose varying Texas operations with Adams Express reporting net Texas revenue of 1 254 832.39, American Express uncertain expenses, Pacific Express net Texas revenue 36 770.67, United States Express a deficit of 65 015.88, Wells Fargo 96 805.47 net, and 708.80 to 3 307.75 miles operated in Texas depending on company.
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Austin
Tex
The
Railroad Commission
Texas
Iexpress
Adams Express Company
American Express Company
State of Texas
Pacific Express Company
United States Express Company
Wells-Fargo & Company Express
Millionaire Simmons Eyes Kenosha Alderman Bid
Z G Simmons a multi millionaire manufacturer and railroad president circulating a republican petition for alderman in Kenosha Wisconsin. He plans to campaign upon returning from Bermuda and the canal zone and faces blacksmith John H Hageman and Charles Barr of the Simmons factory in the race.
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Z. G. Simmons
Kenosha
Wis
Bermudas
Fang Canal Zone
Simmons
Interstate Commerce Commission
John H. Hageman
Charles Barr
Hay's Hair Health Restores Natural Color
A vintage advertisement urges women to use Hay's Hair Health to cover gray hair and restore natural color. It claims a quick, reliable result without dyeing, pricing at 1.00 and 50c, with a trial bottle offer and direct purchase from Philo Spec. Co. Newark, N. J.
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Philo Spec. Co
Newark
N. d
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Collins
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Golden Medical Discovery
Mrs. Murken
Citizens OF Thornton Appeal For Relief
Lockhart
American
Wisconsin
Ter At
Bexar Drug Co
Copenhagen
Baron Voiles
Bayeux
Batiste
Lonsdale
Lonsdale Cambric
Dalkowitz Bros. CO
San Antonio
Cor. W. Commerce
N. Flores
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