San Antonio Letter Recounts Roosevelt Era and Alamo Legacy
A San Antonio letter to the Frontier Gazette describes travel from West Stewartstown NH to Texas. The writer praises San Antonio as a thriving city with modern amenities and rich history, highlighting the Alamo and old Catholic missions. The piece notes Fort Sam Houston and references Rough Riders and battles around Santiago, stressing patriotic memories and the city’s significance in American liberty history.
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San Antonie
West Stewartstown
New Hampshire
San Antonio
Tex
Stier
New England
Guy ‘Witeywell
Qe Falier
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Guba
Ag’ Drolley
Earn
Elscteleggnig
Alamo
Davy Crockett
Bowie
Travis
Lberty
Mexico
Santa Annna
Lotight
Rose
Uborty
Lexington
Bunker 1
United States Infantry
Santiago
Trat Light Artillery
Porhad
Apka
Letters from a Civil War era settler in Italy
A fragmentary letter describes a Union veteran's impressions of Italian weather and scenery, his longing, and gratitude for local hospitality. He mentions meeting Adsyard Kenny, gratitude to Dr. H. D. Barnitz, and references the Mesleans, as well as the broader wartime context and community bonds.
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Sehibe
Lexag
Lee
Cube
Granite State Bone
Italy
Wiswell
Adsyard Kenny
Littleton
H.D. Barnitz
San Antonio Men Plan Congress To Promote Public Debate
A meeting at the G A hall on Saturday February 25 at 8 15 pm invites men to form a congress modeled on the United States House of Representatives. The aim is to train members in parliamentary usage and public speaking, with clubs and lessons guiding better oratory and social entertainment.
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Nou
G. A. Hall
United States
House of Representatives
Congress
SILA
San Antonio
A. W. Shaw
Alex. Goder Boyatow
Judl Mir Y
Mrimide
Messrs
LB. Rutherford
W. EB. Cox
G.H. Bertrand
Cuiningham
J. ‘A. McCurmack
Alexander. Boyn‘fon
Trimble
Sinn
Shaw
Rutherford
Evimble
Poetic Fragments and Pet Muff Ad Raise Oddities
Fragmented verse reflects Bryant and distant shores as a survival mood. the piece segues into an odd advertisement about a ladies muff designed with a built in dog pocket. It claims space for a pet and a platform for the dog to ride, noting leash rules and comfort.
Dr Webb Here A Wagner Company President Tour
Dr William Sewac Webb, president of the Wagner Palace Car Co, arrived in the city with a private party aboard a Wagner train. The group, from Houston, stayed in Sunset yard and visited Fort Sam Houston before continuing to Camp Whitside.
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William Sewac Web
Wagner Palace Car Company
Torompaaial
Southern Pacific
Houston
Wenfe Ear
Sunset Yard
California
Oregon
Ellemore
Alamosa
Expire
Courier
Wagner Company
Whitside
Webb
Stiles
Uncle Sam
Muloney
Sherman
Dr. Webb
Yellowstone Park
Big Gate
Honlor
Tme
Wagner
St. Lafyrence and Adirondack Railroad
Findlay
San Bernardino
Cal
Chase
Wagter
Christian
A Thought Experiment On Moving The World
A French statistician ponders how much power it would take to move the world. If the earth weighed as a point, the math becomes absurd yet fascinating, estimating power, fuel, and travel implications across colossal figures. The piece concludes that, fortunately, no one seeks to move the earth even a foot.
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Edward Sveatt Tlale
Herr's 4 Good Game and Pencil and Paper Ghine
A description of a social word game where players pick any word and form comparative and superlative forms. The aim is playful, humorous results as grammar rules are bent. Players may repeat or switch words, with a quarter hour for each turn and a forfeit if time runs over.
Rucklen's Armor Salve Ad Promises Quick Healing
An old advertisement touts Rucklen's Armor Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions. It claims a guaranteed cure for piles with money back if not satisfied. Each box priced at 25 cents and sold by T. F. Kalteyor & Son.
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TF. Kalteyor & Son
New Coal Vein Talked Of At Stockdale District
Mr J W Graves general passenger and freight agent of the Gale railroad discusses a coal vein found near Stockdale. He says the coal was located about thirty feet below ground in a well dig and tests show it is a superior quality. The Crescent Kociat club held a private dance with sixteen couples at Mr Bossuardé hall on Tech 21.
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J. W. Graves
Gale Railroad
Stockdale
Luke
Ciolo
Nale & Ton
Triad
Neal Gatlohs
F “Fe
Lytle
Crescent Kociat Club
Huesday Ovenlng
Tech
Ae Bossuardé
Sfamte
Ates
A. Tole
the Heneresans
Mias Bosabardt
Philip Wantztocken
Tim Murphy Hand Cast Drawn By Professor Christian
Professor F. Christian, a noted poet, casts the hand of actor Tim Murphy and prizes his autograph and a pen portrait. The professor aims to mirror the success of Mr Morrison by turning every effort into achievement.
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F. &. Christian
Tim Murphy
Funeral of John Sether in South Street Home
The funeral of the late John Sether was held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence 402 South Street. Reverend Goldes of John’s Yatheran church conducted the services. Pallbearers were John Wilkens Sr, Wm Wagentuehy, John Langer, F KR Kirchner. Beside two sons Charles and Adam Selbel, the deceased also leaves a daughter Mrs Ed Villemaio.
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John Sether
South Street
Tev. Goldes
John’s Yatheran Church
John Wilkens
Wm. Wagentuehy
John Langer
F. KR. Kirchner
Bessides
Charles
Adam Selbel
Ed. Villemaio
Prince George Couple Wed with Sister as Bride
Miss Tuellle Tinsley and Mr. Robert B. Tarn sor married at the bride’s father residence in Prince George county Virginia. Cards announced the groom’s marriage to the sister of the bride who had quietly wed a local young man. News of the sister’s planned nuptials caused a stir among the parishioners.
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Tuellle Tinsley
Robert B. Tarnsor
Prince George County
Virginian
Prince George
Sohemmel Concert Repeated for Benefit of Absent
The Ladies Axillary presents a repeat performance of the Sohemmel concert under Prof Aug Schemmel next Thursday night in aid of those unable to attend due to the inclement weather. The same program will be presented for the benefit.
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Aug. Schemmel
Taxes Due on Property in Dex County Delinquent
County officials report more than 1.1 million dollars of property with no taxes paid this year. Commissioner Salliway urged enforcement, noting mortgages franchises and surplus cash must be taxed to share burdens. Court to decide methods to bring delinquents to time, possibly Tuesday.
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Dexac
Salliway
Merrscheldt
Iik Coves
Seid
Ime
Ttea
Wealthy Osage Indians Prepare to Move to Mexico
Mr Horning Hrendel reports from the Osage and Creek Nations that about 1600 Osage remain and have accepted the 9 million dollar Dawes Act land settlement. He notes the government payout would yield six thousand dollars per person and that agents are buying lands in Mexico for relocation.
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Horning Hrendel
Dawes Commission
Brends
Mexico
Card of Thanks for John Selbel
Expresses sincere thanks to the Ar better Verein Kranken Kassen Verein and friends for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of John Selbel, beloved father and husband, with respectful closing.
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Tihtanks
Arbetter Verein
Kranken Kassen Verein
John Selbel
Taa Yamluly
HATHAOKS Discount At S Wolteon's Vorniture
A note indicates HATHAOKS this week offers 26 percent off regular prices at S Wolteon's Vorniture eters with prices reflecting the discount.
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Hathaoks
S. Wolteon
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Memeo’ Congre
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William Cullen Bryant
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Wagner Sleeping Cha Company
San Aulgulo
Vishat
Rucklen
Pate
Hemsdorf
Germany
Missea Ali Whildecus
Manutiastuco
Hermsdorf
Ula
Ladina
Bress Lappetts
Wolff & Marx
Z. W. Graves
Bi Stockdale Sonty
AfyDaniel
Tim Murpiy
John
Seibhe
Sohemmel
County Collecton Wit
Tnforge
Leyby
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