Postmasters' State League elects Davis at ninth annual meet
The Texago Postmasters' State League elected A. Davis of Bre- gregor president and J. F. Burris Windom secretary treasurer at the second day of the ninth annual convention opening at 8:30 this morning at the St Anthony hotel. Other officers named include Mrs. B. L. McConnell Jour- danton first vice president Harry Frieze Silverton second vice president Arthur Halbert Sansom third vice president RL Williams McDade fourth vice president and C A Dillard Alto fifth vice president. William Gilford Thornton was chosen delegate to the national convention. The resolutions committee urged extending civil service to fourth class postmasters in all states, placing third class postmasters under civil service, and introducing a civil service bill in Congress at the earliest moment. They also asked better compensation for fourth class postmasters, proposing 100 percent of the first $100 cancelled, 75 percent of the next $200, and 60 percent of the rest, with a 10 hour work day. The body adopted resolutions thanking the press and San Antonio, and retiring officers. President Irwin of Terrell delivered his annual address after an invocation by Rev. Philip Cook.
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Texago Postmasters’ State League
St. Anthony
A. & Davis
BreGregor
J. F. Burris
Windom
B. L. McConnell
Jourdanton
Harry Frieze
Silverton
Arthur Halbert
Sansom
RL. Williams
McDade
C. A. Dillard
Alto
William Gilford
Thornton
Committee On
Civil Service
Fiat
Presa
San Antonio
League
Texas Postmaste Association
Frank J. Irwin
Terrell
Philip Cook
Irwin
Cuban presidential nominee Gen Mario Metoesi rises from sugar mill boss
Gen Mario Metoesi, backed by conservatives, leads Cuba's campaign as a premier candidate. A Cornell graduate, he runs the world's latest sugar mill at a high annual salary and is dubbed the Sugar Trust Candidate. He fought in the Cuban cause during the Spanish American War and organized the Havana police department. He and his wife are prominent socially in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Metoesi
Island Republic
America College
Cornell University
Sugnr Trust
Havana Poleo
Washington, D
Postoffice Topics Highlight Education and Rural Service
Delegates debated postal education and proper supervision of rural routes. W J Hottman of Waco spoke on educating the public in postal affairs, while R S Hedges of San Antonio detailed rural carrier workloads. The session covered civil service in post offices and railway mail service relations with the post office.
More Dollars for Jingles in June 1912 offer
In June 1912 fifty persons will earn twenty dollars each for short snappy Post Toasties jingles for a Toasties Jingles Book. This June offer is separate from and in addition to earlier jingles purchased in May 1912.
Plant Juice praised by Mrs Crone for kidney relief
Mrs M J Crone of 284 Indiana Street San Antonio reports rapid improvement after using Plant Juice for long kidney and stomach troubles. She credits the tonic with restoring vitality and curing chronic symptoms, urging others with kidney liver or digestion issues to try it. She endorses the product as a superior tonic and plans to recommend it widely.
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M. J. Crone
Indiana Street
San Antonio
Uric Reid
Lerlay
Freter
Deng Store
Hartston Ivint Alamo
Merchants Fight Parcel Post Expansion in Congress
Merchants from San Antonio and national dealers unite with the United Commercial Travelers to oppose extending the parcels post. A petition and resolutions urge Congress to reject broader service, citing deficits, disruption to delivery of legitimate mail, and harm to small town merchants while favoring large mail order houses. The American League of Associations has opened Washington headquarters to rally opposition.
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San Antonio
Congress
Real
United Commercial
Focal Council
U. C
Ture
United States
Texan
Congress of Ny
Posserfleg Department
Iit
Cowntey
Hag
Washington
June 1912 Jingle Offer for 50 Fast Toasties Jngles
A historic notice invites writers to submit 50 jingles at 20 dollars each for a Jingle Book. Jingles paid for will be printed with writers’ names and addresses mailed to enquirers. Submissions from May 1912 are excluded. The ad promises honest judging and a chance to earn extra income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
El Paso Struck by Strong Winds and Rain
Damaging winds and heavy rain swept El Paso causing flooded cellars and washed out roads. Rail lines near Juarez reported disruption, poles toppled, and communications wires tangled as draughts affected distant property and crops.
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Severa Duthiye
Teasa
Ine Pinity
IMS Tsu
Jot Puso
Juarez
Far
Cuban Rebels Defeated at Santiago West of City
Government troops under Majoy Rogonda Collaso fought a battle with insurgents ten miles west of Santiago. Rebels were defeated with ten killed as government artillery proved effective. Pursuit of fleeing rebels continues toward New Braunfels. Meanwhile Leura Albrecht wed D. Michar at her mother's home. couple to reside in San Antonio.
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Santiago
Cuba
Majoy Rogonda Collaso
Here
Robels
New Brautfels
Braunfels
Vox
Misa Leura Albrecht
Marriad
Max Barth Albrecht
D. Michar
Mav
G. Meenhenweg
Ynator
Lidheran Church
San Antonia
Varsiiys Final Ball Brings UT Degrees And Prizes
The University of Texas held a grand ball and reception at the Driskill Hotel with hundreds of students and alumni in attendance. Prizes were awarded across multiple categories for oratory, debate, and journalism as graduates received bachelor of arts degrees and prepared to enter their chosen professions.
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Mindred Shiceuts Aml Forne
Austin
Tex
Mc Driskill Hotel
University of Texas
Charles ‘Tips
Liefinnbell
Bossio ‘Tins
Taw
Supreme Court
Pia Ware
TA. Wroe
Charles LightWraneis
Denton
Allen How Grambling
Charles Maward Mays J
Sin Anne Hugh Morris Potter
Gaby Wilder
Hlatfax Company
Hugh Murrhy Polter
Moavlla
Tia YW
Evins
Arairy
Tony 1
Tunes Wyler
Preston Faro Reynolda
Coban
Ve. Witmot
Charles Fighy Branels
West
Pela
Tom I
Kinniey
Fee Ir
Sherman
Quill
Hapvey AL Yurtsiale
Gainesvil Capital
el Prise
Nterstare
Julia Nort
Goliad
Winter Arm
Amny
Max Ot Werkenthin
Marlin
Lydia Gehmeart
Cuero
Felon Kueh
Awsting Clays OC
Alfrar Huesbeahin
Luekenbach
Caprio Blamey
Weatherford
Albert Sidney Johnston
W. A. Lethas
Quick Cure for Mushroom Corns and Sore Feet
An ad copy touts a cure for mushroom corns and sore feet using a topical preparation. It promises rapid relief, claiming instant comfort and applicability for various foot complaints. The text references a twenty‑five cent box and notes distributors and wholesale sources for the product.
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Postmasters' State League
DAVIS
CVIL
Committee On Resolutions
Mario Seenooal
Ile
W. J. Hottman
Waco
Hottman
R. S. Hedges
Hedges
HW. A. Leche
New Orleans
S. M. Gaines
Fort Worth
Eleventh District
Erigion
HL A Becha
Andersson
S. B. Btrang
Houston
M. Smith
Brownwood
Shand
FA. Smith
Basa
Ion
Toaasics
Eeer
Jingle Dept
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
EL Paso
Nev el Corp
He Inoney
Viere
Saul Wolfson
Big &S
Varsiiy
Cate Ely
Jay
Hte
Contad D. Sasser
Coueriey
Berry DB
Houston, Te
Sasser Dend
Jung
San Antonians
Gunter Building
Fightin Fleet
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