Roads to be treated on Babcock route to Scenic Loop
A report to County Commissioner Gutzeit notes Babcock road at Krempkau divide will be treated immediately while gravel is soaked. No damage to roads or bridges from overnight rain. a general inspection by commissioners will occur early next week. In Austin a Collin County delegation met the attorney general about Greenville & Northwestern railroad operation resuming after receivership. Farmers lack transport for cotton from Blue Ridge Westminster and other line points. no action taken yet.
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Charles X. Gutzeit
Babcock Road
Krempkau's Divide
J. S. McNeel
Austin, Tex
Collin County
H. Carson
Blue Ridge
J. M. Kirby
Westminster
Attorney General
Greenville & Northwestern Railroad
Blueridge
July Weather Records Mark Unsettled Month at San Antonio
July defied typical patterns with persistent rain and high humidity. San Antonio reported 16 wet days and total rainfall of 4.53 inches, far above the 2.22 inch average, with 11 clear days and an unusual 11 thunder storms.
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Weather Bureau
San Antonio
Texas
Thieves Active Loot Home and Several Others
Thieves entered the home of Mrs. R. H. Wester at 60 August street Sunday night and stole a large quantity of silverware. A list filed with police includes knives forks and spoons as well as jewelry such as gold pins a gold diamond pendant chain a three leaf gold pin with diamonds and a bar pin. Tom McKay of 104 LaSalle street reported eight kegs of horse shoes stolen Sunday night. Mrs. J. A. Green of 201 Yale avenue and Ed Pfefferling of 220 Upson street reported chickens stolen from their premises Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wester
August Street
Tom McKay
LaSalle Street
J. A. Green
Yale Avenue
Ed Pfefferling
Upson Street
Wisconsin and Illinois Brigades Move Toward Leon Springs Camp
The First Illinois brigade nears completion of target range work at Leon Springs and will return to Camp Wilson this week, while the Wisconsin unit plans a Monday move to the reservation. Marching to Landa's Park, paydays loom as tents are secured and troops reflect on the successful training and crossings from Selma to the park.
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Leon Springs
Camp Wilson
Wisconsin
Illinois
Nineteenth Infantry
Richardson
San Antonio
Landa's Park
Illinois Infantry
Landa’s Park
Selma
Park
Funston
New Braunfels
Wilson
Wisconsin Brigade
Wages Warrants Cancelled by County Commissioners
County warrants totaling 530.65 were cancelled after claimants failed to collect. The money reverts to the county treasury though new warrants can be issued upon proof of claim. County officials noted forgetfulness as a recurring cause while May and June reports were approved and a $295.50 warrant for a septic tank at the Bexar County Detention Hospital was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe S. Newton
John A. Bitter
Peter P. Hoefgen
Young & Ramsey
Bexar County Detention Hospital
Social calendar and society notes from Menger and area churches
In Society notes for Monday and Tuesday events at the Menger and local churches, numerous Philathea and Missionary circle meetings are listed with host addresses. Socials include a watermelon social at Trinity Methodist and a dinner dansant at the Menger with several hosting families and guests. Figures visit relatives in Gonzales and trips to Galveston and Brownsville are mentioned among the travel updates.
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Sue Eyman Philathea
Trinity Methodist Church
C. H. Green
Carson Street
the Menger
E. T. Craig
J. M. Bennett Jr
J. B. Martindale
Patricio Milmo
Charles H. Florian
George B. Taliaferro
Dave Hayes
Swift & Company Beef Sales in San Antonio Week End July 29
Swift & Company reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending July 29 with domestic beef averaging 11.82 cents per pound. Adv.
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Swift & Company
San Antonio
Where Are My Children to Open at Grand Opera House
Universal production Where Are My Children opens Sunday at the Grand Opera House for five days. The film, praised as a potential San Antonio success, features two mothers and explores the contrast between crowded slums and wealthy homes. Lois Weber wrote and directed the delicate treatment.
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Universal
Grand Opera House
San Antonio
Lois Weber
According to the Code Essanay Feature at Princess Theater
A new Essanay drama for all ages opens Tuesday and Wednesday at the Princess Theater. Lewis S. Stone stars with Marguerite Clayton in a film praised for its unusual theme and human appeal.
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Princess Theater
Lewis S. Stone
Marguerite Clayton
Mr. Stone
Essanay
Miss Clayton
Mae Marsh Stars In The Wild Girl Of The Sierras At Grand Opera House
Mae Marsh of Birth of a Nation fame headlines the Fine Arts presentation The Wild Girl Of The Sierras at the Grand Opera House today and Tuesday. Bob Harron of Griffiths film also appears along with a Keystone comedy His Wild Oats by Ford Sterling, framing a legend of a mountain girl and her first contact with humans.
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D. W. Griffith
Mae Marsh
Grand Opera House
Sierras
Lve
Griffith
Bob Harron
Ford Sterling
Kosob Reports Expenses For Precinct 4 Constable Run
Vincent A. Kosob filed a sworn expense statement with County Judge James R. Davis showing $1 to gain a Democratic ticket and $50 for being a good fellow. No opposition existed in the ticket, and the primary expense deadline is Tuesday with penalties for noncompliance. The article notes several names and a postponed hearing as part of the ensuing proceedings.
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Vincent A. Kosob
Bexar County
James R. Davis
Kosub
Bat Corrigan
Davis
Land to be valued in San Antonio condemnation suit
The San Antonio Belt & Terminal Co. files a condemnation suit against Dan Sullivan and W C Sullivan. A board of appraisers, appointed by County Judge James R. Davis, set to value land including city block 1564 lots 1–7 and 20 and block 7 section 5 with adjoining parcels in the county courtroom.
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San Antonio Belt & Terminal] Co
Dan Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan
James R. Davis
Entertainment arrangements announced for Jewish soldiers
Complementary entertainment plans for Jewish soldiers are outlined and include attendees such as Mrs. Eli Hertzberg Nat Washer S C Eldridge Mrs Friedlander Rabbi Gerstein D Burg Mr and Mrs Ben Adler He Hirschberg Mrs I Tobias Baer Alex H Halff Mrs L P P and Emanuel Welsch.
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Eli Hertzberg
Nat Washer
S. C. Eldridge
Friedlander
Rabbi Gerstein
D. Burg
Ben Adler
He Hirschberg
I. Tobias, Baer
Alex H. Halff
Emanuel Welsch
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy to cure sluggish liver and constipation. It dismisses calomel as dangerous mercury causing illness and bone necrosis, claiming one spoonful will cleanse bowels and restore vigor for the whole family.
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Dodson
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