Rail commission weighs livestock and junk rate changes
At Aveton Texas on June 17 the railroad commission discussed proposed rates for livestock carloads and lighter consignments, with livestock shippers opposing higher rates due to service delays and damage claims, while rails argued current rates are too low after costs. Figures show disinfecting stock cars and damage costs influence profits, with accusations of overorder and slow shipments cited by stockmen and insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveton
Tex
Railroagd
Gmmission
Cettlemen
WJ. Barry
Sunset-Central Lines
Railronds
Corny
Gulf Coast
Heidan
IMA
Senset-Central
Jaehloh
San Antonio
Cough Medicine Promotes Restful Sleep in Summer
A.M. Fischer endorses Falex'n Honey and Tar Compound for summer coughs. The remedy soothes raw irritated throats, reduces tickling, and relieves coughing associated with colds, croup, bronchial issues, and influenza. Ideal for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Fischer
Rail tariff hearing reveals small line concerns over weights
Transcripts show stock tariff debate as commissioners weigh proposed rate increases for short lines and cement minimum weights. Key figures include U S Paykett of San Antonio opposing 24,009 to 25,000 lb shift, cement rep P Shelly arguing 33,600 lb minimum harms small towns. witnesses call for advisement. Other notices list depot bids and a weekly Palm Beach suit sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Haw Cayo
Gentry Waido
Bnt
U.S. Pawkett
Antonio
Jose
Ans
P. Shelly
Portland Cement Company
Beauty tips for skin care and hair cleansing
An old time beauty guide promotes clear skin and youthful charm with simple mixtures. It suggests dissolving spurmax in pink water with glycerin for a facial wash and mixing canthrax in hot water to create a lather for brushing hair and scalp to remove dandruff and dirt, claiming the routines yield a shiny, fresh appearance.
Real Estate Transfers Cast by Berar County List
A garbled list of transfers from Berar County and San Antonio with numerous names including Albin Seidel Levre Bryant James Parker and W. J. Moyea. Mentions hundreds of dollars in deeds and notes, various lot blocks and subdivisions, and dates spanning 1914 to 1918. Details include purchasers, sellers, counties, and partial parcel descriptions.
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Albin Seidel
Levre Bryant
James Parker
Berar County
Black
San Antonio
Canelderation
Daites Parker
Laura Bryant
Waltop Twat
Hear County
Jones
Clue Gogh
Conalderation
Te Georer
Eas Hleelathin
Agar County
Boeke
New City
Laurel Belghus
Assumption
Mote
W. J. Moyea
Bexar County
Ft. Ramesill
Delaware
Hong
Hong! Bask of Gergetuwn, Willaston
Asbury Place
Mita
C. Hurst
Sarah Ai
Maite
Andy
Conable
Angeles Helehie Improvement
Ordpany
C. Thaltman
San Atonio
Southwestern Land Corporation of
Kexar
Josey
Mra
Nur
Texar J County
Fone
Tiesar
Mureetlas
Davis
Bevarsoenty
Bridge Man Quits As City Bridge Work Ends
Assistant city engineer A K Nicolaysen resigns after supervising bridge construction and bond funded designs. His report will finalize the special employment. Also leaving is survey leader Guy Nevil who heads to Spain for the Pearson water project. Charters issued include Texas Gas and Petroleum Company of Corpus Christi with $100,000 capital and an amendment boosting Russell Thea Company capital from $25,000 to $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolaysen
Tresent
A. K. Nicolaysen
Clinton H. Kearny
Nicolaysen Wis
Haseen
tKc
Guy Nevil
Nevil Anow
Spain
Pearson
Nevil
Kearny
Medina
Lancer
Austin
Tex
Texas Gas & Petroleum Company of
Corpus Christi
Raymond D. St. John
Claude C. Fraser
George Gallup
Russell
Skin Disease Case Testimonial for Cuticura Cream
A 1914 testimonial describes a fiery red skin eruption on the face and limbs of a boy, worsened by symptoms, who improved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The letter notes marked improvement and no scarring after treatment and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Department, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorestatte
Rory Rodge
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Lone Star Brewing Company
Orpet
Herela
Quantermas- Fhr
Sam Houston
Pecos High — Bridge
Brownsville
Texas
Palm Beach
Mente
Waler
Com. St
Sutherland Springs
Guuzuire
Visidader
Beaue
Devemoes
Trieldad
Mings Fernandes
Bexne
Emily
Pranciaca Bolum
Belur
Slexar
Mirenell
Harrie Coya
JW Williamson
Jne
Ded
Tor
Wleck
Orfeingl
Old City
George
Ruthering Leelott
Leelott
Lau’ Ubéilt
Nan Allenin
Hane
Juan Malseton
End” Ecards
Exer Rhanty
al John Vey
Bexar
W. al Silpene Besar
Conaidersely Exchange
San Jone Artesian Hot Well Company
St. Wlattierice
Craier Polar
Jas
San Jose
Ron
Orien Perrandez
Wisden
Hue
Mitchell
Vnit Carle
W. Williamson
Alaena ‘Creult
Bronkosis
Adele Ballaghan
de Leek
San Pedra Efrek
Widilieman
Tivety
Nad
Kherk
Tauiee
Pendielen and Husband
W. A. Halts
Wobling
Dohn J. Bellz
Ty Uluck Mey
Beng McAlilaisr
R. Northweas
West Camrmerce
North Laredo
Praneinen
Canes Taland
Leland
Cinnes
Haerslere
Numan Nefer
Mareivare
Botanicag Heft
Reva
Philadelebis
Bridge
Denton
Mali
Addam
Colicura
Dept. T
Beaton
Eteogrepher
Philadelphia Leder
Spear Hines
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Texaco
Texas Company General Offices
Houston, Texas
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