City Debates Municipal Water Ownership and Bond Steps
Mayor Brashear of Houston urges immediate move to a city owned water works system. He cites contract faults with the water company and proposes a 2nd council committee to investigate extortion and prepare records for potential receivership. The plan mirrors San Antonio and aims for direct public ownership and operation.
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New San Antonio Mayor Faces Large Debt and Tax Pressure
The city ledger shows a nearly empty treasury with substantial outstanding debt and heavy interest costs. A new mayor and council are urged to craft a disciplined plan to restore finances, with hope they can deliver meaningful reforms despite fiscal strain.
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Cleet
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Fete Dispute In San Antonio Comes To Public Scrutiny
A lively editorial讨论 questions whether to keep the annual fete inclusive or shift to class based divisions. It defends the traditional all welcome event led by local women, criticizes outside suggestions, and argues against restricting or politicizing the celebration. The piece notes prohibition era style rules and comments on broader civic tensions.
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Hyde
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Climate boosters and health tourism at the SouthWest meeting
A fragment from the Das Moines News discusses health resorts and climate as a determinant in patient care. It notes doctors from various states urging adequate reception for delegates and praising the climate as best for chronic diseases while warning advertisers to adapt methods to retain customers amid commercial rivalry.
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Smile tutors and their costly lip shaping trade
A fragment describes a dentist or "smile tutor" who fees upfront to train the mouth muscles and lip curves, transforming unwilling grins into fake pleasant smiles. Actresses and cabaret patrons reportedly seek these services to maintain a ready charm, though the practice risks becoming habitual and fraudulent.
Throne Room at Constanddople Displays Opulent Veil
A fragment describes a sultanate throne room in Constanddople with a grand ceiling chandelier of two hundred lights, a red velvet canopy, and tall candelabras in baccarat glass, noting its magnificence compared with European buildings.
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Europe
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A Good Plan Drafted Amid Unclear Market Plea
An unclear note outlines a merchant's plan to target a specific buyer in the aisle and send pages to a printer for a specimen. The text hints at explanations, corrections, or settings following the print. No definitive details or names are clear in the fragment.
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Long Pastes In India Fasting Feats and Quinine Cure
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fasting feats in India with claims of seet of ning and rivals far behind. Mentions abstaining for up to seventy five days, and a claim that a laxative from quinine tab cures stomach issues. Advert claims offer refunds and prices listed in cents. The text is garbled and difficult to verify.
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India
Local Man Seeks Help at Silver Saloon
Fragmentary report shows an Atchison man consulting a physician, with unclear dialogue about payment and lodging. The scene mentions a dogtor and a Silver Saloon, but readable context is limited. No specific names, dates, or outcomes are clear from the legible text.
Medals of Honor Then and Now
The article traces the origins of the Medal of Honor from its 1862 authorization, noting 2,000 medals struck and later additions. It details the value and storage in War Department vaults, mentions shortages and cost, and recounts long-standing practice of rewarding gallantry from the Revolutionary era to Gettysburg, with 1147 medals issued in 1896 and many more awarded since 1886. It ends with a brief ad snippet for dining tables.
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United States
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Clutching the Memory in Advertising Study
A fragmented discussion on advertising influence notes that strong persuasion can leave a lasting impression on readers. It references street-level businesses and familiar shop names, suggesting advertisers rely on local memory to reach potential customers.
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Portraits and sketches of local surroundings by Kriger
Kriger studies art and enjoys pen and ink sketches of buildings and figures. He characterizes portraits and caricatures as friendly expressions and notes friends and acquaintances contribute to his album. The piece hints at a presidential theme in the album’s contents.
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