UT Commencement Honors 144 Graduates at Homecoming
The University of Texas held its tenth annual commencement in Austin with Milton W. Humreys delivering the address. Governor Colquitt spoke as degrees were conferred including 144 graduates across arts and sciences, with 55 bachelor of laws and several advanced degrees. Omni Association pledged to organize counties in Texas to support bond issues for the university. A large homecoming parade featured decorated vehicles and a festive day, honoring graduates from arts, sciences, engineering, and teaching diplomas.
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Tex
University of Texas
Theiversity
E. B. Wright
Milton W. Humreys
University of Virginia
Univer of Texas
Dees
Ee Engineer of Mines
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Omni Association
Wheeler
F. M. Bralley
C. Kk. Lee
Alumni Association
Duates
Eva Fluellalexander
Edna Lou Allem
John- Rose Anderson
Zelotes Storrmstrong
James Fillmore Atkins
Brielle Baldwin
Alda Grace Barr
Mary Ella Batts
Edleen Begg
Cile Borden
Anna Lucy Bowman
Brewster
Essie Bromberg
Ed Maug Brown
Homer Lindsey
Uce
Mary Jane Batts
Marcus Han Callaway
Clara Anna Christi
Nimrod
Lafayette Clerk
Ankie Cochran
Balis Edens
Dail
Charles Gardner Davis
Edward Brett Davis
Mwdward Murgravenly
Frank Willis Denison
Bever- Stubblefield
Newa
Leander Hoopingarner
Wood- Grady Howeth
Josephine Huprtz
Oscar Cortez Ingram
John Wis Jackson
Lucie Evelyn Jame
Robert Mixon Jameson
Marc Mason Jarvis
Elzy Dee Jengs
Sam Levinson Jocker
Jean Aston John
Paul Fortier Jones
King Alien Kennard
William
Dodson's Liver Tone Guarantee Draws Return and Praise
A man bought Dodson's Liver Tone, returned it claiming no benefit, and asked for a refund. The druggist gave back the price, but the man refused, praising the product as the best remedy for a lazy liver and noting its endorsement by his family. A. M. Fischer markets the preparation, guaranteeing satisfaction or money back.
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Dodson
A. M. Fischer
Texas Higher Education in 1910s Amid Debate on Consolidation
The document lists theses and honors from a Texas college year, including works by Tanner and Willard, plus Phi Beta Kappa electees. It also presents a public statement opposing merging four state normal schools, opposing moving the College of Industrial Arts, and opposing consolidation of Agricultural and Mechanical College with the University of Texas. It argues for maintaining separate institutions to meet growing needs and housing demands.
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Texas
State Normal Schools
College of Industrial Arts
Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
University of Texas At Austin
University of Texas
Bralley backs plan for constitutional amendment
State Superintendent F M Bralley urged adoption of amendments to sections 49 and 62, article 3, of the Texas constitution at a barbecue honoring university visitors. He spoke during the university commencement and homecoming celebration. The election date cited was July 19, 1913.
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Austin
Tex
F. M. Bralley
Texas
Corpus Beach Hotel Vacation Theme Promises Better Pleasures
Readers are urged that a Corpus Beach hotel offers superior vacation value for boating bathing or fishing enthusiasts. The European plan is highlighted as part of the appeal.
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Corpus Beach
Noted Visitors at Local Hotels From Kerrville to Dallas
A long list of guests arrives in the city staying at major hotels including St Anthony Gunter Menger Bowie Crockett Savoy and Savoy. Names include Charles Schreiner Kerrville Sidney Brulard Laredo E Grell Hondo James Wells Brownsville Edwin Windenfeld Comfort and many others from Dallas Houston Fort Worth and surrounding towns.
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Charles Schreiner
Kerrville
St. Anthony
Sidney A. Brulard
Laredo
Gunter
Savoy
E. Grell
Hondo
R. T. Arthur
Denison
Crockett, Co
H. Davis
Brooklyn
Bowie
Ed Burkofze
New York
Menger
Bexar
E. M. Tom and
John Tom
Jourdanton
R. R. McDowell
Dallas
St. Anthony. Co
R. Gatewood
Fort Worth
James B. Wells
Brownsville
Edwin .Windenfeld
Albert Faltir
Comfort
Bexar Hotel
Mrs. T. Dallen
T. Barnum
Philadelphia
John Stattings
Cuero
L. E. Wilson
Menger, Co
B. Myers
Austin
el Bexar
City
J. B. Rowan
Galveston
W. F. Biggs
Big Wells
Wallace Keily
Houston
A. Dunn
Roswell, N
J. T. Powell
Poteet
Savoy Hotel
Harry Henderson
Temple
Crockett
A. M. McElwer
Marks McLean
Beaumont
Eugene Polk
Little Rock
Ark
W. A. Lawler
Harlandale Sulphur Baths Offer Local Health Cure
Why travel to Europe or distant resorts when Harlandale Sulphur Baths in San Antonio offer relief from rheumatism and skin, liver, and kidney ailments. Hundreds found benefit after ten baths, with attendants courteous and a substantial ladies department. Take the South Flores street car to Harlandale Bath House Co. president H. J. Benson.
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Europe
United States
Harlandale
South Flores
Harlandale Bath House Co
H. J. Benson
Births At Riverside Restaurant We Never Close
To Mr and Mrs W Gonzales a girl born June 7 1026 at 8 S Colorado street To Mr and Mrs J C Barr a girl born June 7 323 Burleson street To Mr and Mrs Richard Stone a girl born June 4 218 Milam street To Mr and Mrs Harry O Felthouse a girl born June 6 1811 Wyoming street To Mr and Mrs Abraham L Weiner a girl born May 28 1506 Wyoming street To Mr and Mrs T J Nelon a girl born May 18 3208 Laredo street To Mr and Mrs W I Anderson a girl born June 8 206 Beacon avenue Riverside Restaurant note We never close and have no front doors and lost our keys.
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W. Gonzales
S. Colorado Street
J. C. Barr
Burleson Street
Richard Stone
Milam Street
Harry O. Felthouse
Wyoming Street
Abraham L. Weiner
Riverside
Dr Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil advertised cure
An advertisement touts Dr Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a one day remedy for cough and tickling relief. It promises full directions with each bottle priced at 1 dollar, available in sizes 50c and 1cc.
Burial Permits Listed for Six Residents
Burial permit records list six individuals with ages and death dates including Arcadio Flores age 1 who died June 8 at 113 Kerr street, Charles A. Brown age 39 who died June 3 at Bexar County Hospital, Albert Schmidt age 72 who died June 9 at 211 Narp street, Hardy B. Hunter age 70 who died June 8 at 619 Sherman street, Henry J. Seiter age 40 who died June ?, at 527 W. Cypress street.
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Arcadio Flores
Kerr Street
Albert Schmidt
Narp Street
Charles A. Brown
Bexar County Hospital
Hardy B. Hunter
Sherman Street
Henry J. Seiter
W. Cypress Street
Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage and Tonic Ad
An old time ad offers one pound boxes of breakfast pork sausage at twenty five cents per pound from Union Meat Company. Also promotes Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general strengthening tonic claimed to drive out malaria and enrich the blood for adults and children, priced at sixty cents. Friday the 18th is noted as a lucky day for light readers.
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Union Meat Company
Grove
Engineers Return Visit to Germany by 300 ASME Members
A party of 300 prominent American Society of Mechanical Engineers members and their wives sailed from New York aboard the Victoria Luise for an extended German trip. They will visit major German cities and industrial centers, hosted by the German engineers who toured the U S in 1906.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Germany
United States
Society of German Engineers
America
County road bonds unsold as market tightness halts sale
Houston June 10. The 1,000,000 county road and bridge bonds remain unsold as the commissioners court faces a halt in its good roads push. Market stringency is blamed for the non sale with a private sale possible later this week.
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Houston
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Land Swindle Alleged In Florida Land Purchases
Seven contract holders sue the American Land Company and the Monticello Pecan Grove Company seeking a receiver. A fraud and conspiracy bill accuses the holding arrangement as a fraudulent scheme to swindle buyers. Both firms are alleged insolvent and accused of misappropriating funds.
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Chicago
American Land Company
Monticello Pecan Grove Company
Florida
Pecan Grove
Granitord and Granocrete Pavements Advertised
The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements by A. Collman, plumber, are advertised with contact via phones 397. The reader learns about Granitord and Granocrete pavement options offered.
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Home Beauty Parlor Remedies From Portia Credited To Betty Dean
A Home Beauty Parlor column offers home remedies for skin care and hair, including wrinkle prevention creams, a spurmax facial lotion, a canthrax shampoo, a simple weight loss tonic, and a general antioxidant balance tonic. Remedies rely on common drugstore ingredients. cautions against risky experimentation are noted.
Simple home tonic cures dandruff and itchy scalp
Miss B advises a natural tonic to restore scalp health. Dissolve one ounce of quinzoin in a half pint of alcohol and a half pint of cold water, rub into hair roots, shampoo frequently, and expect relief from dandruff and promotion of hair growth.
Ethel Warns Readers About Egg Shampoos
The reader notes caution about egg-based shampoos and the potential risks of animal derived substances in hair care products. This warning underscores concerns over ingredient safety and consumer awareness during beauty routines.
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Ethel
Doris Eyes Sparkle With Home Tonic Claim
A domestic remedy touts an eye tonic made from dissolving an ounce ecrystos in a pint of water. One or two drops in each eye daily are said to strengthen sight rest the eyes and relieve puffiness and inflammation. The tone suggests ease and affordability for home use.
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Doris
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