Texas toll road contract for Medina dam project stalled
The Medina toll road contract with Wright Gutzeit Howard syndicate faced delays as Texas anti-trust and corporation statutes blocked signing last week. Officials expect resolution soon to permit construction, amid note that the document may conflict with state rules on operating others’ properties and mutual toll charges.
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Anti-Trust and
Corporation Statutes
Texas
Medina Dam
Wright-Gutzeit- Howard Syndicate
Toll
Charles X. Gutzeit
Corporation Statute of Texas
Toll Road Company
International Amenities In Shanghai Encounter
In Shanghai's neighborhood a sailor from Aagies meets a native carrying rice and a pot while heading to lay a wreath on a grave. The exchange ends with light humor as the Chinaman replies about his friend and flowers arriving.
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Shanghai
John
Tegal
Pile Relief Ad Promises Quick Home Treatment
Pile sufferers urged to try Pyramid Pile Treatment offering quick relief from itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids at home. 50c a box at all druggists with a free sample by mail in plain wrapper upon coupon request.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Kindley
Bohemians Resist Hapsburg War Policy Masaryk Says
Professor T G Masaryk in London reports Bohemian resistance to Austria Hungary Germany war policy. He notes spies police nets and arrests of home supporters while declaring no guilt for high treason. Massaryk fled 1914 and now teaches in London.
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London
T. G. Masaryk
Reichrath
Masaryk
University of London
Austria
Rome
Geneva
Switzerland
Hungary
Germany
Bohemia
Berlin
Serbia
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Empire
Hapsburgs
Texas auditors oppose bill to strip county funds control
County Auditor Van H Howard leads opposition to a legislative proposal that would allow county commissioners to pass on all expenditures. He warns the bill would bypass the auditor by letting claimants appeal directly to commissioners, effectively erasing the auditors role.
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Texas
van H. Howard
Howard
Airy Fairy Troubles In Street Car Dialogue
In a Philadelphia newspaper fragment two girls chat about outfits in a street car. They discuss skirts waist ribbons and hair ribbons as a man nearby observes. The lively exchange captures ordinary fashion talk and playful banter.
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Philadelph
City flag design adopted by council
The San Antonio Municipal flag designed by Arthur Storms of Alcafar Temple Shriners will be raised atop City Hall within two weeks. The flag features a Texas map on white, with Alamo and San Antonio in white, and measures 66 by 48 inches.
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San Antonio
Alcafar Temple of the Shriners
Arthur Storms
Alcafaro Temple
State of Texas
Alamo
Storms
Herbert Bernard
City Hall
San Antonian in British Army Writes of Life at the Front
San Antonio native Solon K. Stewart serving in the British army reports his action in France. Wounded September 27 and later in convalescent camp, he describes trench life in a shelter shed near Houplines with men singing to lift spirits amid rain and shellfire while awaiting reassignment.
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San Antonian
San Antonio
France
Solon KK. Stewart
Solon Stewart
Cedar Street
the Light
Pat Cloherty
Boston
Davy Gunn
Hogarth
Wignall R
Pat
Gunn
Auld sWaittie
Froid
Ginger
England
Kitty Dear
Sweet Home
Dyer
O. K
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
No stomach pain or indigestion in five minutes. Pape's Diapepsin is advertised as the largest selling stomach regulator in the world, claiming rapid relief from gas heartburn sourness and indigestion with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Pape
Sets Telephone Record Austin Tex 1916 Quarter
The Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company filed its gross receipts with the Comptroller showing the quarter ended December 31 1916 was the largest in the companys history with gross receipts of 1 970 251 69 and state revenue of 29553 78 at 1 5 percent tax. Other sizable remittances include Producers Oil Company with 1 927 302 90 and Pullman Company with 289 24 59 in gross receipts. Oil firms pay 0 5 percent and Pullman 5 percent tax. the quarter tax amounts were etc.
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Austin
Tex
Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company
Comptroller's Department
Producers Oil Company
Torque Pullman Company
Pullman Company
Keeping Up With Father
A Pike County woman sent a teacher a harsh note authorizing corporal punishment for her son Sammy. The letter likens him to his father and urges the teacher to beat him if needed to “learn his lesson,” showing a sharp expectation of discipline.
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Pike County
Sammy
California Syrup of Figs touted as safe child laxative
An old advertisement claims California Syrup of Figs cleanses the stomach liver and bowels to cure a sick child. It promises quick relief from fever pale skin listlessness and stomach issues with a teaspoonful given to children and babies alike. The copy urges asking a druggist for a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup
Dodson
Natural Gas to Reach Corpus Christi Soon
Corpus Christi residents may gain access to White Point gas as C. L. Witherspoon asserts quick piping and distribution will bring natural gas to the city. He notes the gas from the Witherspoon well is high quality and ready for use once infrastructure is built, inviting public action and investment.
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Corpus Christi
White Point
C. L. Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
Nueces Bay
Witherspoon
United States
Regulars Desert More Than Guardsmen on Border
Washington D C Jan 27 figures presented to the House military affairs committee show desertions among regular army troops on border service exceed those of National Guardsmen seeking demobilization and return to home stations. Representative McKellar of Tennessee led the evidence with statistics.
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Uncle Sam
Spain
Tennessee
National Guards
Regular Army
National Guard
Washington, D. C
House Military Affairs Committee
McKellar
Slayden Votes For Revenue Bill Despite Opposition
Congressmen criticize Representative Slayden for backing the administration revenue measure at a Friday caucus. He supports funding for army and navy preparedness while opposing related expansions, with colleagues Callaway and Dies denouncing the bill as aimed at increased military spending. An Australian pipe maker in Bombay produces 38 foot long water pipe with 50 inch internal diameter.
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Washington, D. C
Slayden
Callaway
Dies
Fis Bombay
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Gentle Liver Cleansing
Ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. Claims include no salivation, morning vigor, and suitability for children, with a money back guarantee and widespread use.
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Kirschbaum
Alamo Plaza
Medina Dam Road
Mamanpaa
Tommy Atkins
Mr. Atkins
Corunna
Vittoria
Salamanca
Talamea
Solon K Stewart
Tomoy Atkins
Brigreal
Cooke H
Preston
Cloherity
Sowden
D” Sub
Potsdam
McGregor
Southwestern
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