Floats planned for July Fourth pageant feature historic themes
The Washington Crossing the Delaware float will be by Belknap Rifles alumni with an extra large wagon and ice for the scene. Red Men will portray William Penn and the Indians. A stage coach attack with an old coach may appear, with Red Men attackers and guides. Old volunteer fire department costumes may join the parade with governor Colquitt and staff invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Delaware
Belknap Rifles
William Penn
Valley Forge
Tomobile
Wilson
W. G. Tobin
Jim Brown
Clay Dennon
Fire Department
Colquitt
Druggists Attend Meet In Galveston Delegation
A party of five Pullman cars carried the San Antonio delegation of druggists to the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association convention in Galveston. W C Burns oversaw the trip with R L McKibbin directing. The group was welcomed by a brass band at arrival and will host a Mexican dinner Thursday afternoon. They return Friday morning after leaving Galveston at 9:25 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas State Pharmaceutical Association
Galveston
Sunset
W. C. Burns
R. L. McKibbin
Southern Pacific
San Antonians
Foley Kidney Pills Praise from Oregon Resident
William Moffis of Florence Oregon says kidney pills restored his ability to work after years of kidney and bladder issues. He details eight months of use with positive results and recommends Foley Kidney Pills sold by Fischer Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moffis
Florence
Oregon
Fischer Drug Co
Charters Issued and Public Auction Notice in Texas
A list of new corporate charters issued in Texas includes firms from Mount Pleasant to Beaumont with capital stocks ranging from 7,500 to 30,000 dollars and incorporators named. Also listed is a public sale notice by the Office of the Deputy Collector of Customs in Port of San Antonio for seized goods including mescal, cigarettes, and cigars. Additionally Corpus Beach Hotel advertises vacation facilities at Corpus Christi Bay with a promotional folder available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Star Mercantile Company of
Mount Pleasant
T. P. Stamps
M. H. Donaldson
H. W. Peterson
Philips Drug Company of
Marble Falls
J. T. Hallford
B. M. Philips
M. G. Faubion
Farmers’ State Bank of
Gunter
Grayson County
H. L. White
J. W. Bounds
J. B. Lanius
Longview Mattress and Bed Company
Longview
Capital Stock
T. J. Flewellyn
M. H. Bivins
E. Hamvasay
Orleans Motor Company
Beaumont
C. L. Smith
J. E. Smith
F. McConnico
Joseph’s Cafe
Fort Worth
Sam A. Joseph
Charles Knittel
M. Joseph
Texas Garment Company
Waco
Capital
Abe Green
Harry Jaffe
Joe Snaman
Garden Theater
Dallas
J. Stinnett
J. W. Parks
Charminsky
Adamson Lumber Company
Forney
Kauffman County
A. F. Duke
J. C. Reagin
T. W. Adamson
Port of San Antonio
Custom House
Postoffice
Nogales
Ariz
Corpus Beach
Corpus Christi Bay
W. A. Roachman
Corpus Christi
Texas
Granitoid and Granocrete in Economical Pavements
An abstract discussing granitoid and granocrete materials under the theme The Economical Pavements from The Modern Pavements. Likely notes on construction techniques and cost considerations for durable road surfaces.
San Antonio Board to Vote on $300000 School Bonds
After Dr A Caswell Ellis outlined needs in lighting heating ventilation and sanitation the San Antonio school board ordered a July 18 election to authorize 300000 in bonds for schools with a 3 cent tax levy to back interest and sinking fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Caswell Ellis
Department of Extension
The
State University
San Antonio
le Stourgeon
Goeth
Seidel
Eli Hertzberg
Terrell
Carl
Brown
Gillett
Dr. Ellis
Ellis
Ankle swelling and itching leads to cure ad story
A lengthy testimonial from Geo L Katkoff dated Oct 10 1912 details a severe ankle eruption blamed on a sting that grew to the size of a dollar and caused intense itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the condition gradually improved and dried within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story Ave
Louisville
Geo. L. Katkhoff
Onticura
Dept. T
Boston
Philadelphia Transit Workers Get Second Wage Increase
More than 7000 motormen and conductors of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company will receive a second wage increase on July 1, raising maximum pay to 29 cents per hour for five-year veterans and 23 cents plus per-year bumps for newer workers. The raise follows the June 1911 adjustment after the 1910 strike, funded by a set percentage of the company's income. Katherine L Norton of New Bedford Mass reports relief from back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills, advertised here by Fischer Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Katherine L. Norton
New Bedford
Mass
Fischer Drug Co
Campaign to eradicate hog cholera begins July first
Washington D C June 17 experts from the agriculture department announce a July 1 start to eradicate hog cholera using a $75,000 appropriated fund. Last year cholera caused about 60 million dollars in hog losses. Experiments will focus on root causes with serum work phased out in favor of elimination, with initial trials in Dallas County Texas Indiana and possibly other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Dallas County
Indiana
St Anthony Reof Garden Hosts Vocal and Instrumental Night
The St Anthony Reef Garden offers a dined and listened evening with soloists Signor Arturo Lugaro and Charles Cameron Bell performing vocal and instrumental pieces. Lugaro is noted as a fine bari tone while Bell provides tenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony Reof Garden
Signor
Arturo Lugaro
Charles Cameron Bell
Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage Ad
Boxes of one pound each offered for twenty five cents per pound. Place orders with your butcher or grocer. Union Meat Company advertisement. Also lawn mowers at all prices from Sam Speir Hardware Co phone Crockett 121 219 Losoya St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Meat Company
SAM Speir Hardware CO
Dominican Republic Trade Surges Amid Unrest
In four months January to April customs in the Dominican Republic reached 1 515 475 dollars, the highest for any comparable period, signaling strengthened commercial credit since the 1907 convention under American receivership. Officials credit the arrangement with stabilizing Santo Domingo’s finances despite political unrest. Riverside Restaurant advertisement notes headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Bureau
Republic
United States
San Domingo
Santo Domingo
Washington, D.C
Dominican Republic
Riverside
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Trust Co
San Antonio, Texas
J. O. Terrell
Otto Koehler
Chas Schreiner
J. J. Stevens
B. G. Barnes
W. P. Rote
O. Terrell
Alexander Joske
Adolph Hertz
Charles Schreiner
Koebler Ripert
Steves Gr
Ian ‘i Fame
Bell Ed Rand John Fest Beckh Duerler
Thos. L. Conroy
E. J. McCormick
J. Frank Gallagher
Inn
Charles Rees
Rees
Riginal Rees
Houston Street
Philadelphia Street Car Company
GROVE
gAdy
Fomby-Jones Co
East
Victrola
Victor Dealer
East Houston St
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Victrola
Joske
Victor
Goggan & Bros
Houston and
Navarro Sts
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