City approves widening of Commerce Street and names Light official paper
San Antonio City Council approved widening Commerce Street between Alamo and Soledad Streets and adopted a new ordinance with two funds for property owners south of the street. The Light was named the official city newspaper by unanimous vote. A new set of rules and twelve regular committees were established, with mayoral appointments and confirmations outlined.
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Light
Commerce
Alamo
Soledadreets
Franz C. Groos
Citizens’ Street Wideningmmittee
Brown
Tne
Commerce Street
Dielmann
Fincham
Gillette
Lambert,Fincham
Rische
Lambert
Robert G. Harris
Hoefgen
San Antonio
Ioial
Bro
San Antonio Council Delays Bond Ordinance Drafting
The council granted one more week to reframe an ordinance for a serial bond issue, citing better bond market conditions and concerns about the sinking fund. A substitute medicine advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound follows, noting its non opiate formula and warning against substitutes.
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San Antonio
Six Nurses Graduate From Santa Rosa Infirmary School
The Santa Rosa Infirmary Training School graduated six nurses led by valedictorian Allie M. Knott. Other graduates were Anna Pettus Ola D. Moody Augusta Kaiser Jean M. Lewis and Mabel E. Knott. Diplomas and prizes were given by Dr. T. T. Jackson with remarks by Dr. E. C. Scull and Rev. C. P. Mulvaney. A banquet followed in the tapestry room with clergy and civic leaders in attendance.
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Santa Rosa Infirmary
Allie M. Knott
Anna
Pettus
Ola D. Moody
Augusta B. Kaiser
Jean M. Lewis
Mabel E. Knott
T. T. Jackson
E. C. Scull
C. P. Mulvaney
Granitord and Granocrete Pavements Featured in Catalogs
The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements showcase Granitord and Granocrete materials. The brochures highlight cost efficiency, durability, and suitable applications for urban walkways and streets.
Bonds Will Be Taken Up by United Railways
ST LOUIS June 10 Announcement that United Railways Company will take up all bonds maturing July 1 totaling 1 750 000. Securities sold heavily last week on fears of nonpayment. AUSTIN Tex June 10 Charter granted Guaranty State Bank of Trenton Fannin county Incorporators Clarence Wormley W J Pulliam and W R Johns.
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ST. Louis
United Railways Company
Austin
Tex
Guaranty State Bank of
Trenton
Fannin County
Clarence Wormley
W. J. Pulliam
W. R. Johns
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel and cure diabetes and rheumatism by treating kidney and bladder irregularities in men, women, and children. A referral at $1.00 by mail offers two months of treatment with rarely failed cures. Dr. E. W. Halli of St. Louis advertises widely.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Halli
Olive Street
St. Louis
Druggista
Elks Plan Flag Day Celebration With Concerts Dance
Local lodge of Elks arranges Flag Day service next Saturday with ritualistic ceremonies. Rev Philip Coop will give the invocation and Rabbi Samuel Marks reads History of the Flag. Mrs Alley L Marshall sings My Old Kentucky Home and audience joins in Star Spangled Banner and America. Refreshments and informal dance follow in club rooms.
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Lodge of Elks
Philip Coop
Samuel Marks
Alley L. Marshall
Old
Kentucky
America
William Morris Endorses Foley Kidney Pills in Florence
Florence Oregon resident William Morris says his kidneys and bladder were incapacitated for years but Foley Kidney Pills restored health after eight months of use. He now feels fine and recommends the product. For sale by Fischer Drug Co.
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Foley
Fischer Drug Co
William Morris
Florence Oregon
New Society for Boys in Washington Aims National League
Through the incorporation of the Boys' League of the District of Columbia prominent public figures seek to form a nationwide organization for boys. It will combine features of the Boys' Scouts Y M C A and the Junior Republic. A summer self governed camp will address community problems. Non denominational, ages 10 to 18 eligible. Officers include John W Thompson president D P Lamberton vice president and W R Ellis treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Boys’ League of
District of Columbia
Junior Republic
John W. Thompson
D. P. Lamberton
W. R. Ellis
Granitoid and Granocrete in Pavement Economics
The article discusses Granitoid and Granocrete as economical pavement methods, contrasting materials, durability, and cost efficiency. It presents modern approaches to street surfaces with emphasis on longevity and lower maintenance.
St Marys College Holds Open First Four Grade Exercises
Commencement exercises for first four grades held in the school court yesterday. An awning shielded the court, marking the first time this plan was tried at St Marys. Rev Father George OConnor, a former pupil and now the principal speaker, recalled his 25 years at the school. Gold medals and books were awarded to top students.
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St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s
Father George O'Connor
St. Mary's
College program honors saints with medals and music
Medals were awarded in Christian Doctrine to Gus Heye first grade George R McKeogh second grade Adolph Lamm third grade and Patrick Milmo fourth grade A college choir performed several songs and the St Louis College orchestra supplied music A piano selection was presented by T Schand Several city clergy attended the event.
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Gus Heye
George R. McKeogh
Adolph Lamm
Patrick Milmo
St. Louis
Milk Grading to Begin in San Antonio Health Department
The San Antonio health department plans to start grading the milk supply soon. Dairies have been evaluated for equipment and handling, with some improvements ongoing. Grading will assess purity factors such as adulterants, preservatives, water content, and cleanliness, though scores reflect equipment rather than milk quality.
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San Antonio
Health Department
Manicure Lady Recalls Country Weekend With Writer Brother
In a chatty tale the Manicure Lady recounts a weekend in the country with her brother Wilfred, who boasted of New York fame and literary connections. A quiet fishing-party guest turns out to be George Ade, famed author, revealing the writers at table and the crowd’s amused reactions.
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Wilfred
George
New York
Europe
Brooklyn Bridge
Pacific Coast
Brother
Manhattan
George Ade
Horatius
David Copperfield
President Wilson Fails to Dine at Baltimore Eatery
Unannounced party led by Miss Margaret Wilson tried for a meal on North Charles street but was turned away as the restaurant did not recognize them. The group, including Mrs Wilson and daughters with relatives, instead dined later at a hotel after a 116 mile outing via Green Spring Valley.
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Baltimore
Wilson
North Charles Street
Washington
White House
Margaret Wilson
Helen Woodrow Bones
Fitzwilliam McMaster Woodrow
Green Spring Valley
NEW COMMITTEES NAMED PRACTICALLY AH OFFICERS RE-ELECTED
The San Antonio Turn Verein elected officers for the coming year led by President Fred Hummert and vice president Peter P Hoefgen. Gus Heye replaces Carl Runge as secretary amid several new committee members and future delegate appointments to the Galveston club convention.
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Turn Verein
San Antonio
Gus Koch
William Keler
Ned Zoeller
A. E. Richey
Louis Tengg
John F. Fentiman
William Keller
Adolph Lassner
Anton Gloeckner
George Lowther
Tom Waters
Gus Heye
Carl Runge
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Une
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Chicago
Illinois
Gadinane
Wien Street
New Council
St. Anthony
Elks
NEW Society For Boys
C. J. Moffett
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
C. J. Moffett Medicine Co
Maricure
William F. Kirk
Vapo Cresolene CO
Cortlandt St
N. Y
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