Parcel post replaces express as San Antonio volumes fall
Since the parcel post system began, San Antonio express offices report a drop in shipments under ten pounds. Merchants favor parcel post once familiar with rates, as some first and eighth zone destinations still show higher parcel post costs than express. Cities listed include New Braunfels Austin Oklahoma City Chicago New York Portland.
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San Antonio Express
Becaushe
Parcel Post
San Antonio
Ex- Post
New Braunfels
Tex
Austin
Tee
Harbor City roots of Corpus Christi and wartime tales
An old resident recalls Corpus Christi's early layout on a bluff now near Harbor City. He notes Indians near Nueces Bay and Yankees camping at Harbor City during the war, with local families clashing over sheep and Morgan Line steamers bringing freight inland. Harbor City is highlighted as an upcoming hub of activity.
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Corpus Christi
Harbor City
P. L. Telford
Nueces Bay
Texas
Wkees
Tobe Woods
Victoria
Morgan Line
Laredo
el Paso
A. D. Powers
Clever Thief Targeting Local Rooming Houses Warned
Police report a so called second story thief probing local rooming houses. He allegedly entered the Ohio apartments and 729 East Houston Street aiming to steal, apologizing when detected. Authorities urge rooming house operators to remain vigilant against the dangerous offender.
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Ohio Apartments
East Houston Street
Legislature Faces Lodging Shortage in Austin
In Austin on January 14 the Texas Legislature finds lodging scarce with crowded hotels and few vacant rooms while boarding options exist but lodging houses are scarce for lawmakers.
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Austin
Tex
Rice Institute Head Lovett to Speak on Spirit of Science
President Edgar C. Lovett of the Rice Institute in Houston arrives in San Antonio to lecture at 8 p m tonight in the Travis Club reception room. He praises the institute and its faculty while inviting the public to attend, stressing community needs and regional impact.
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Edgar C. Lovett
Houston
Rice Institute
Scientific Society of
San Antonio
Travis Club
Professor Lovett
Lovett
University of Virginia
Leipsie
Drake
Tulane
Department of
Princeton University
Dr. Lovett
Julian S. Huxley
The
Research Association
Thomas Huxley
Wilson Urges Regulating Corporations and Constitutional Reforms
The governor condemns wasteful government structure and calls for simplifying agencies to improve efficiency and accountability. He urges ratification of two constitutional amendments, supports direct federal income tax authority and direct senatorial elections, and praises Senate leader Fielder and allied reformists.
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New Jersey
United States
Congress
Union
Fielder
Building Permits Reported for South Salado and Nearby Streets
J. M. Ougsset lists a shed on South Salado valued at 809 dollars. F. Contrares files a three room dwelling on Steed Street valued at 500 dollars. C. V. High declares a four room dwelling on Givens Avenue valued at 600 dollars. Knight records alterations on Augusta Street valued at 3000 dollars. F. Ramos proposes a two room dwelling on Polares Street valued at 100 dollars. Pay your poll tax.
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J. M. Ougsset
South Salado
F. Contrares
Steed Street
C. V. High
Givens Avenue
Knight
Augusta Street
F. Ramos
Polares Street
The Newest Beauty Aids Tips By Ruth Ashton
Ruth Ashton presents beauty guidance from the Metropolis era. She covers eyebrows darkening and growth, lash conditioning, home hair removal pastes, Mothers Salve for colds and throat relief, magatone lotion with witch hazel for complexion, and dry shampooing using orris root and therox for winter hair care.
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Ruth Ashton
Aldape Arrested in Conspiracy Case at El Paso Tether
Manuel Garza Aldape former gubernatorial candidate for Coahuila was arrested at his 505 West Marshal home by Deputy U S Marshal Fred D. Thompson on a conspiracy indictment. Also in custody were Juan Pedro Didape and Ricardo Gomez Robelo brought from Paso. bond pending. The San Antonio grand jury indicted several Mexicans tied to neutrality law violations. court session opened with cases including Frank M. McDougall and others awaiting pleadings.
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Manuel Garza Aldape
Coahuila
West Marshal Street
United States
Fred D. Thompson
Senor Aldape
Juan Pedro Didapp
Ricardo Gomez Robelo
Paso
Bert J. McDowell
Didapo
Sr. Gomez Robelo
Garza Aldape
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Madero
Sr. Garza Aldape
el Paso
San Antonio
Maxey
Frank M. McDougall
Kendall County
E. B. Elfers
Juan Pedro Didape
Elfers
Casamiro Hernandez
Medina Dam
Engleking
Tarver Bee
John B. Dickinson
C. H. Beauchamp
William A. Bomar
A. B. Storey
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Alamo Heights Area
A compilation of 1912 1913 transfers shows Alamo Heights deeds to H B Jury and others, various buyers with sums from 10 to 7500 dollars, including parcels in College Heights Avondale Mont Clair and surrounding blocks, with owners such as Peter Hunn G W Hayden and J B Hancock.
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Alamo Heights Company
Jury
Alamo Heights
Peter Hunn
E. R. Rodriguez
Old City
The
Mission Cemetery Company
Zeno Jones
Mission Burial
Francisco Bolen
Medina River
W. F. Lockwood
C. Kurz
F. Bolen
A. W. Bitter
Mary P. Dolan Bitter
New City Block
John Clelenski
L. Clelenski
Mariano Seguin
Ben Wheeler
H. C. Childs
George Copp
E. R. Fisher
John C. Powers
F. J. J. Laws
R. T. Higginbotham
Street Realty Company
F. T. Fehrenkamp
College Heights
S. T. Morris
C. D. Rhodes
Main Avenue
New City
Giraud
M. H. Townsend
J. L. Kerr
Semp Russ
Outlet
J. B. and
Mary Hancock
Elvna W. Hill
Avondale
H. H. Radiey
A. Packiney
Simpson Street
William and
J. B. Hancock
James K. Kepley
Clyde Williams
A. L. Anderson
Mont Clair Addition
Clara Streeck
Ed Haag
San Antonio
A. Rodriguez
Automobile Licenses List Shows Various Names and Dwellings
No. 3149 J. P. Andrews at 228 Omaha street granted. No. 3150 motorcycle license issued to J. F. Thompson of the Bik Stairmount Hotel. Also listed are M. Coffin, Founote EAS Testtine, and J. Stueke of 626 South with license details unclear.
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J. P. Andrews
Omaha Street
J. F. Thompson
Stairmount Hotel
M. Coffin
J. Stueke
South
Governor anxious for liquor laws and statewide reforms
The article outlines anticipated legislative pushes including asylum funding, road and highway measures, labor acts with railroad exemptions, women’s rights reforms, and moves to relocate the pure feed department. It also covers redistricting, Senate seats, and a split over asylums by race, plus anti fraud labeling, district colleges, Confederate veteran tax support, and salary-based reforms for county officials.
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State Highway Commission
West Texas
Organized Labor People
Pure Feed
Austin
Pure Food Department
Morris Sheppard
United States Senate
Joseph Weldon Bailey
R. M. Johnston
Sheppard
Colonel Johnston
D. A. Paulus
Hallettsville
Senate
Houston
Brazos Bottoms
Paulus
Leopold Morris
Victoria
C. M. Spradley
Collin County
Morris
Gibson
Fannin County
Bailey
Harris County
Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Homemade Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy
A home recipe yields a pint of cough syrup using granulated sugar water and Pinex. Two and a half ounces of Pinex are added to a pint bottle. take a teaspoonful every one to three hours for quick relief and throat support. Pinex is pine extract rich in guaiacol and natural healing elements.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Appears in Local Paper
An editorial styled advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It urges readers with common kidney trouble symptoms to try a sample bottle and to order via mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Senatorship Remains Unsettled After First Ballot
Nashville Tenn January 14 The two houses voting separately failed to elect a United States senator on the first ballot for both the long and short terms.
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Nashville
Tenn
United States
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Manhattan
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Edwin Clapp
Grady
Jack A. Grady
Zizik Undertaking Company
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Worrell
Oklahoma
Nation
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W. B. Nation
Sioux City
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Angelina County
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A. D'Clonis
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S. Alamo ST
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