San Antonio Retailers Meet Elects W A Achilles President
At the 1914 convention of the State Retail Merchants Association in Austin W A Achilles of Austin, a leading retailer, is slated for ousting by friend. W Dr Edgecombe, the state secretary based in San Antonio, read the annual report and reported about 8000 men attending. George W Mendell Jr of the association spoke on legislative matters, with other addresses noted including G W Taylor of Houston on Home Merchant and Catalogue House.
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Austin, Tex
San Antonin
Fort Worth
W. A. Achilles
Austin
Edgecombe
Uie Association
San Antonio
Ws. Achiles
National Association
George W. Mendel Jr
Mendell
Alteraoon
Tv Us
G. W. Taylor
Houston
W.M. Morgan
Bly Report From Delegates At National Convention
Bly reports on behalf of delegates to the recent national convention. Attendees were entertained with an auto drive over the city and a Lake Austin trip. A health tonic advertisement highlights acid phosphate as restorative. Events included Travelers Hotel dinner, garden, music from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Lake Austin
More Jitney Delay From Inadequate License Applications
The city council delayed full enforcement of the new jitney ordinance as applicants failed to properly complete forms. Only the San Antonio Traction Company received a license. A meeting with City Attorney Gillette is set for Wednesday to outline required information and prepare sample applications. The band requirement remains undecided.
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San Antonio Traction Company
Steveshen
Gillette Wedness
Gillette
Bailey Not Involved In Texas Brewery Suits
Austin June 23 Assist ant Attorney General Keeling has just returned from Fort Worth where he has been taking testimony in the suits of the state against the Texas Breweries He said a strong effort is being made to have the case ready for trial next August In this connection Attorney General Looney disclaimed that Former Senator Joseph W Dailey is in any way connected with these brewery suits General Looney said that Senator Bailey called on him while here but the brewery litigation was not discussed in any shape
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Aubtin
Tex
Keeling
Fort Worth
Texas
Looney
Joseph W. Dailey
Bailey
Concert in Milam Square by San Antonio Band
A concert in Milam Square Tuesday night features the San Antonio municipal band at 8:11 PM. The program includes Pasadable Patricliamo, Isabella Overture, Las Golondrinas, Ca dix, Lydia, a duet for cornet and baritone, and selections from Verdi.
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Miki Square
San Antonio
Milam Square
Pasa Dable
Patricliamo
Plores
Obertura
Isabella
Pr. von Suppe
Valse
C. Valverde
Lintasia
M. G. Man
Publishers to Fight Newrates Tariff Proposal in Texas
June 23 report from Austin notes publishers of newspapers opposing proposed rail and ware tariffs. Witnesses argued higher rates would strain Texas papers while some goods might see limited increases. Galveston leaders warned of adverse effects on local jobbers and port markets as hearings continued on multiple rate items.
Not Well Enough to Work Weakened Woman’s Recovery Story
Adrian Michigan's Mrs. Alonan B Baker describes severe weakness backache and exhaustion from endless chores. After reading Lyda E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she tried it, improved after two bottles, and fully recovered after three months, urging other women to seek relief.
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Adrian
Mick
Lyla E. Pinkham
Alonan B. Baker
St. Adrian, Mich
Ham Medivine Co
Lynn
Railroad Tariffs Face Opposition From Texas Employers
Testimony in a tariff hearing shows a proposed rise of about 5 cents per 100 pounds, spanning Houston to Galveston and affecting bagging and ties. Witnesses including J. N. “Traininud” Johnson urge protests for newspapers and printing papers due to higher freight costs, while publishers from Fort Worth and Dallas warn of annual increases totaling thousands.
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Houston
Galveston
Absul
Seldiers
Holland
C. V. Holkind
Sun
Intomia
R. M. McCormack
Unifie
Fort Worth
Dodson’s Liver Tone Ad Promotes Harmless Calming Remedy
A promotional piece touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel asserting it removes constipation and sluggishness without causing sickness or salivation. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not effective and claims the product is safe for children.
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Dodson
Rate Hearing on Western Freight Rates Continues
Oral arguments for and against a proposed increase in western railroad freight rates were continued at ICC hearings in Washington. Discussions covered commodities including grain, livestock, meats, coal, fruits, and packing house products. Representatives of railroads shippers and state commissions voiced views as the financial condition of carriers was to be reconsidered before hearings conclude.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railrands
Jshippers
Farmers Wear Garters as Markets Grow Different
Chicago dispatch reports farmers now wear garters, reflecting shifts in attire over twenty years. Meredith of Des Moines notes advertisers underestimate modern farmers, half wearing garters, challenging stereotypes at the Associated Advertising Clubs convention. Austin permits Merchants' Life Insurance Co. to operate in Texas, increasing capital from 1 to 100,000 dollars. Texas attorney general approves $17,000 El Paso county district bond issue for school improvements bearing 5 percent, maturing in twenty years.
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Chicago
Meredith
Des Moines
Tas
Ef 2 Farm Journal
Associated Advertising Chaps of
Investigrtion
Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Merchants’ Life Influrntce Company
Burlington
Ths
Austen
Artorney
Department Bis Ap. l
Paso
Charters Issued In Austin Texas Field
Charters issued include Lockhart Oil & Improvement Company Lockhart with 100000 capital stock and incorporators L Schwarz A Weinbaum RT Trige Allen-Beaukiss Oil Company Austin 50000 capital stock incorporators H P Allen J E Wren Charles H People's Oil Company Austin 6000 capital stock incorporators R G Mueller H B Barnhart A B Hancock Taylor-Elsin Oil Company Austin 10000 capital stock incorporators T N Bettleen 4 T L Kales Ernest Waite Clem OM Company of Houston amendment increased capital stock from 10000 to 12300 Travelers Hotel roof garden dinner October 6 to 8 pm Music.
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Austin
Tex
Lockhart Oil & Improvement Company
Lockhart
Capital Stock
L. Schwarz
A. Weinbaum
RT. Trige
Allen-Beaukiss Oil Company
H. P. Allen
J. E. Wren
Charles H
R. G. Mueller
H. B. Barnhart
A. B. Hancock
Taylor-Elsin Oil Company
Austin Capital Stock
Incorporators
Bettleen
TL Kales
Ernest Waite
Clem OM
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