Municipal Water and Light Ownership Debate in Houston
Mayor Hrastione outlines a push for city ownership of water and electric light services in Houston. He cites poor private company performance, calls for a municipal water works and an electric plant, and urges investigations into extortion-like overcharges while proposing a council committee to study rates and contract terms. The article links Houston issues to San Antonio and St. Louis cases.
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Hrastione
Houston
Yately
Eamne
Ely
Dln
Sir Mabie
Lok
Oak & Receiverrhin
San Aglorio Tuvey
Lo Fia
Stouaton Lids
Ueston
Wight
San Antonio Mayor and Council Face City’s Bitter Harvest
In a tense outlook the new San Antonio mayor and aldermen confront a near empty treasury a large floating debt and rising interest costs while voters demand costly public improvements. They pledge prudent reforms and seek a coherent program to end the current chaos and build confidence amid protests and high expectations.
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Ticke ‘Nying
Adul Hew Counell
Roe Wens Ught
Mark
Yan
San Antonio
Alands
Aml Consell
Oler
Smd
Hicks
Battle of Mowers debate sparks social day clash
A San Antonio meeting on the Battle of Mowers raised sharp questions about merging social and charitable events. Critics urged keeping events inclusive, while supporters praised a society day and a sugar day led by local women. The piece notes past successes and warns against class discrimination.
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Charlys
San Antonio
Lts
le Geek
Jockyl
Atr
Wryde
Sant Antonio
San Antonio Climate and Health Prospects Highlighted
A fragment from a San Antonio era column extols climate as a driver of wealth and health, citing the Texas State Medical Association annual convent ion and inviting attendance. The piece urges adequate reception and entertainment for delegates and asserts the city’s climate is ideal for chronic disease care and overall prosperity.
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Southoen
California
Southwest
San Antonio
Dircely
Ubi Agency
Texas State Medical
Sthis
Hajaluto
Smile Doctor Promises Transformed Grin
The article discusses a so called smile doctor who offers exercises and devices to permanently alter facial muscles for a pleasant grin. It notes controversy over temporary effects and potential facial stiffness, with actresses and patrons seeking his methods despite drawbacks.
Sultan’s Throne Room in Constantinople Reigns in Gold
The throne room of the Sultan at Constantinople is described as a superb European gem with gilding rivaling any, a vast chandelier with two hundred lights, baccarat glass candelabra at each corner, and a throne covered in red velvet edged with gold arcs and tacks.
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Constantinople
Europe
Merchant Seeks Adeet for Etyla Ge Printing
A merchant describes sending one specimen to the printer to follow up on necessary corrections or resetting. The note emphasizes urgency of UR subsequent changes and the need to review an adeet in the etyla Ge.
Long fasts in India and cures advertised in pills
A chaotic ad listing extreme fasting claims in India with promises of cures, promoting Lasative Bromo Quinae brand tablets for 25 cents. It touts 40 to 75 day fasts and cold cures in one day, urging readers to buy quack remedies from druggists.
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India
Atchison Man Seeks Medical Help After Drinking
Irregular garbled OCR text suggests a local incident at a saloon involving a man from Atchison seeking medical treatment after a drinking episode. The report mentions a doctor’s response and nearby activity at a saloon, though details are obscured by unreadable characters.
Medals of Honor and the U S War Department Legacy
The article recounts the long history of the Medal of Honor from its 1862 origin to present days. It notes about 8,000 medals stored in the War Department in Washington and suggests hundreds may be distributed in coming months. It traces the award system from 1776 through later laws, the total cost of 10,000 medals, and the evolving eligibility and issuance patterns through 1886. It mentions Gettysburg volunteers and notes many medals have since been granted, with emphasis on merit and the enduring honor for service members.
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War Department
Washingston
Welthius
United States
Continental Congress
Washington
Na Cof
Congress
Speeial Commission
Thad
Geen
Var Department
Enlea
Jessons
Caimon Belch
Wwe
West Point
Lnk
Wat
Twenty-seventh
Maine Infantry
Gettysburg
Aake
Advertising memory and the instinct to recall
A fragmented 19th century style reflection on how memorable advertising and familiar shop names imprint in readers. It argues advertisers should present strong messages to grip attention and aid recall across busy streets, noting people often seek information about issuers yet fail to establish recognition.
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Annan
Dangers of Thr Rip Described in Olf Journal Note
A fragment discusses dangers of La Grippe and how Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as a preventive and cure. It claims thousands have used the remedy and praises its pleasant taste, noting it is sold by all druggists.
President Kruger Studies Art and Sketches Villains
The article notes President Krugor Spodying is studying art and enjoys making pen and ink sketches of surmundmne buildings and animals. He is now creating caricatures of familiar faces, presenting them in an album for his acquaintances, though some feel uneasy at their portraits.
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Kruger
Fle
Fragmentary Local News Snippet From Denver and Boston
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions a woman in the South Side with a fragile walkway and a fear of eating an apple for a foretold day. Nearby is a note about a flag and a newspaper trade, plus a reference to an advertisement in a newspaper and a line about the Boston Globe.
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South Side
Denver
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