Railroads Show Mixed Intangible Assets Profits in Texas
ILROADS REPORT ON INTANGIBLE ASSETS notes twenty railroads and several corporations filed reports with the State Tax Commissioner. Most lines posted net income. Missouri Kansas & Texas shows a large deficit while Aransas Pass and Texas Central report strong earnings. Other firms like Chicago Rock Island, Missouri Oklahoma & Gulf, and Texas Mexican show varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Raily
Texas
Santonio
Aransas Pass
Chicago, Rock Island & If Railway
Tex
Arkana
Fort Smith Railway
St. Louis Southwestern Railway
Texas Central Railway
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway
Texas- Mexican Railway Company
Stephenville, North & South Texas Railway
Customs and Manners of Native Inhabitants of Mexico Discussed
The Scientific Society of San Antonio will feature a program on customs and manners of native inhabitants of Mexico at tomorrow night's meeting in the Stevens' building. Dr I S Kahn and C C Higgins will read papers. the meeting is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Scientific Society of San Antonio
Stevens
I. S. Kahn
C. C. Higgins
Harris County Votes on $1 Million Road Bond Measure
Harris County voters weigh a proposal to issue 1 million dollars in bonds for road and bridge improvements. The article notes only feeble opposition to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Houston
Tex
Syrup of Figs Promises Health for Women
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a universal cure for women’s ailments. It claims benefits from liver and bowels cleansing to improved mood, complexion, and digestion, urging readers to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
Alamo Control Awaits Action In Texas Legislature
Developments are expected in the Alamo matter as Senator Nugent weighs an amendment proposing a commission to manage the property. He may abandon the idea in favor of the Sevier bill, amid House redistricting talks and penitentiary inspections. Mrs. Sevier denies Daughters of the Republic plan new Alamo buildings, aiming to restore the site. The House prepares for quorum and a border-mission message, with the Santa Fe consolidation bill advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Nugent
Warren
Sevier
Senate
Alamo
Daughters of the Republic
Texas
House
House Committee On
Rusk
Huntsville
Reedy
Dodson
Roach
Ridgell
Byrne
Taylor
Reed
Long
Terrell
Corn Remedy Claims Quick, Painless Removal
An advertisement extols GETS-IT as a fast two second corn remover and universal treatment for corns warts calluses and bunions. It contrasts with plasters salves knives and lasers and notes the product sells at 2 cents a bottle from E Lawrence & Co Chicago or via receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Texas Woman Recovers After Kidney Trouble With Swamp Root
After months of kidney trouble and bed rest, Mrs. N. E. Holland of Kerens Texas credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a full recovery. She praises the remedy and urges others to use it. Notarized January 30 1912 by Co M Thornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Holland
Kerens
Texas
Co. M. Thornell
Swamp Root Ad Seeks Sample From Kilmer Co
A period advertisement from San Antonio Daily Light invites readers to request a free sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Health rules bar hog shipments north of quarantine line
The livestock sanitary commission requires a health certificate proving hogs are free from cholera or other malignant diseases before shipping for feeding north and west of the quarantine line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Just Like Home Soon Co W Taylor Assumes Duties
C W Taylor arrives in Austin to assume duties as assistant attorney general but has not yet been assigned a specific role. Albert Morales announces continuation of Morales Transfer Co services after a change in ownership. Permits to do business issued to several insurers including Home Insurance New York and Plate Glass New York. Banks authorized to operate in Texas include Addison State Bank and Sacul Guaranty State Bank with $10 000 capital each, both joining the guaranty fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Taylor
Austin
Tex
C. W. Taylor
Looney
Mr. Taylor
Corsicana
Texas
State Department of Insurance and Banking
the Home Insurance Company
New York
Texas Commercial
Tyler
New York Plate Glass Insurance Company
Columbia Insurance Company
Jersey City
N. J
Mannheim Insurance Company
Union Marine Insurance Company
Liverpool
England
State Banking Board
Addison State Bank of
Addison
Dallas County
Capital Stock
Sacul Guaranty State Bank of
Sacul
Nacogdoches County
Charters Issued and Capital Changes in Texas Firms
Charters issued today include Southwestern Iron and Wire Works of El Paso with 6000 capital stock. Corporators named I A Shedd Fred B Moore and Milton C Shedd. Bankers Trust Company of Waco files amendment increasing capital stock from 250000 to 500000. White House Lumber Company of Canadian Hemphill County proves final payment of capital stock.
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Austin
Tex
Southwestern Iron & Wire Works
el Paso
I. A. Shedd
Fred B. Moore
Milton C. Shedd
Bankers’ Trust Company
Waco
White House Lumber Company
Canadian
Hemphill County
Sheriff seeks owner of recovered stolen goods collection
Four men were arrested by Sheriff Tobin with help from Deputies Diaz and Newton after shoes found in a trash barrel led to a cache of purses knives gloves combs and other merchandise traced to burglaries in Fort Bend and other towns. The sheriff aims to locate the rightful owner among residents of San Antonio or nearby communities as identification continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Tobin
San Antonio
Antonio Diaz
Alfonso Newton
Fort Bend
Taft plans last trip as president to Fort Worth and Washington events
President Taft will depart Washington on Friday night for several engagements Saturday including the National American Indian Memorial at Fort Worth the New York Association for the Blind lighthouse ceremony and a banquet of the American Peace and Arbitration League. Separately Chicago reports a rise in costs for shipping boxes due to a shortage of low grade lumber as discussed at the National Association of Box Manufacturers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Washington
Fort Wadsworth
Light House
New York Association For the Blind
American Peace and Arbitration League
Chicago
National Association of Box Manufacturers
Elks Attend Shriners Fair Night Parade in San Antonio
Elks of the San Antonio Lodge plan a large attendance at the Shriners fair at the exposition hall 117 Main avenue. A Ben Hur Patrol escort, and drum corps, will accompany guests from Avenue E to the hall and later from the Hutchins hotel to the fair. A night gown parade drew about fifty Shriners in colorful attire echoing downtown streets. Houston visitors join the parade. Voting for the most popular lady tallies are led by Mrs Harry Snyder with 200 votes followed by Mrs H B Vodie and Mrs G S Lincoln. Booths report steady receipts totaling 650 60 with Country store 177 35 and candy booth 124 05.
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San Antonio
Main Plaza
Commerce Street
Houston Street
Houston
Harry Snyder
H. B. Vodiie
Country Store
Candy Booth
Anchor Lodge
Commandery Booth
Shrine Booth
Burleson
Alamo Lodge Booth
Adalt
Poincare Pushes For Stronger French Army
Paris report states Raymond Poincare new president urged parliament to increase France military forces. He warned no nation remains peaceful if unprepared for war and argued reducing arms invites defiance and humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Raymond Poincare
French Republic
Pacific
Demonstration train meets with success
J J Price of the International and Great Northern praises the six car demonstration train shown in San Antonio. The train, supported by multiple railways and the A and M College, visits March 4 for part of the day and night. 5000 people toured the exhibits, with cars on roads domestic economy agriculture and stock raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Price
International & Great Northern
Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Texas & Pacific
Fort Worth
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Woman Stands Trial for Unlawful Medical Practice
Mrs. M. L. Gracey is on county court trial in San Antonio accused of unlawfully practicing medicine while handling Viavi remedies. Defense argues interpretation of conflicting pharmacy and medical statutes. trial may span today and tomorrow with evidence and arguments. State attorneys and medical society representatives prepare to present the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Gracey
San Antonio
Carlos Bee
Gracey
Triak
Charles Dixon
Dan Lewis
W. Ss. Anthony
J. Ira Kercheville
Bexar County Medical Society
Iowa Supreme Court Limits Damages for Harsh Telephone Remarks
Nettie Kramer of Franklin county sued Henry Ricksmeir for damages claiming fright shock and humiliation after he expressed profane remarks about cattle trespass over the telephone. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled such language not a legal basis for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Nettie Kramer
Franklin County
Henry Ricksmeir
Letters of Rejoicing From Those Made to Hear
A collection of testimonials praising a deafness treatment. Patients report restored hearing after treatment, relief from roaring in the head, cured catarrh, and improved general health. Several accounts note rapid improvement and willingness to pay high value for the cure.
Secret Method Claims Deafness Cure Through Ear Vibration
An advertisement touts a new treatment by Dr. L. C. Grains Co claiming to cure deafness and head noises by vibrating the inner ear. It promises quick, permanent restoration of hearing without surgery, alleging many hopeless cases are now cured and inviting readers to request full home instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Grains Co
L. C. Grains Co
Chicago
Untitled plea for free medical diagnosis and treatment method
A fragment shows a reader requesting information on a new treatment method and offering to provide full details. The writer asks for a free diagnosis after contact, implying no obligation.
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Ndi
Central Trust Co
San Antonio, Texas
J. 0
Otto Koehler
Chas, Schreiner, J. J. Stevens
B. G. Barnes
W. P. Rote
J. O. Terrell
Alexander Joske
Charles Schreiner
R, R. Russell Albert Steves, Sr
Adolph Herff
Jesse D.penheimer
John Tilson
Sam C. Bell
Ed Rand
John Fest
G. Bechtel
Alfred Duerler
Ilroads
Ares
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Astin
San Antonio Loan and Trust Company
Trust Building
Crockett Street
San Antonio National Bank
THE
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
Union Stock Yards
Our’s
Maverick-Clarke Litho CO
Alamo Control
Senator Nugent
Senate Committee
Walker
Dallam County
Alamo Transfer Co
Albert Morales
Morales Transfer Co
Sheriff Tobin
Elas
Shriner Fair
Exposition Hall
Ben Hur Patrol
Poincare
Mark H. Jackson
Alhambra Bidg
Syracuse
N. Y
Jackson
Tye
Fomby-Jones CO
East
Emil Blum Co
Hood
A. Collman
Towa
HOPE
Dr. L. C. Grains Co
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