Jourdanton Raises Funds for Rail Line Bond Drive
Citizens of Jourdanton and nearby towns hastily raise part of a $50,000 bond goal to back the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad project. A meeting in Poteet and Christine is planned to cover the remaining balance within ten days. Local leaders George Martin and H. L. Allen head a campaign committee alongside other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourdanton
Mapesiog St
Poteet O Christine
San Antonio
Poteet
Christine
George M. Martin
A. G. Moore
G. R. Daugherty
T. D. Harrison
H. L. Allen
R. L. Witte
Lax-Fos Promises Whole-Body Health Cure
An advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a medicine that strengthens the liver stomach kidneys and bowels while acting as a systemic tonic. It urges customers to buy the first bottle with a money-back plan and to request the second bottle from their druggist, claiming nothing else is like Lax-Fos.
Staacke Bros Offer San Antonio Delivery Wagons
Staacke Bros advertise the best ins of delivery wagons ever sold in San Antonio, promising superior Invigorating quality and service in the local market.
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Staacke Bros
San Antonio
Stamps Poised for State Purchasing Agent Post
It is reported that Representative Stamps of Gilmer will be appointed by Governor Colquitt as state purchasing agent to replace John G. McKay of Temple, who resigns April 1. Stamps previously served on the penitentiary investigation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Stamps
Gilmer
Colquitt
John G. McKay
Temple
McKay
Civic bodies to aid in relief after SP boiler explosion
The Chamber of Commerce appoints a relief committee to distribute funds for destitute families of victims, with the Associated Charities and merchants aiding. Investigations will identify where aid is most needed and future care provisions are planned. The Southern Pacific offers funeral and transportation support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Charles Graebner
Chamber of Commerce
Associated Charities
J. H. Savage
R. T. Pruitt
W. S. Conness
Fred Reutzel
Graebner
Sadie Haley
Southern Pacific Railroad
Callaghan
Retail “Merchants’ Association
Frank Paschal
the Light
Paschal
Clergyman's Son Cured by Eckman's Alterative
A Rochester area testimonial claims Eckman's Alterative cured a clergyman's son of La Grippe then tuberculosis and loss of weight. The letter from E H Cowles describes night sweats and cough easing after treatment and restoring health. It cites the Rev J J Cowles endorsing the remedy.
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Eckman
Amenia
N. Y
Rochester
E. H. Cowles
J. J. Cowles
Presbyterian Church
Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Thought Explosion Feared Earthquake At City Yard
Witnesses mistook yesterday morning’s blast for an earthquake as it rattled buildings across the business district and residential zones. About 60 000 people visited the yards, with Fort Sam Houston troops and police keeping crowds in check while the traction company added cars to the Army Post line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Fort Sam Houston
Traction Company
Army Post Line
Man Recovers From Kidney Illness With Foley Pills
C A Glossner of Rochester New York reports a long severe kidney illness cured by Foley Kidney Pills. He says his backache left in days and his kidneys grew stronger. Dizzy spells ended and nighttime annoyance disappeared. Edwards King Drug Co. Suc.
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C. A. Glossner
Ontario St
Rochester
N. Y
Edwards King Drug Co
Suc
San Lac Toast Spurs Local Ads For Services
Classified snippet from a historical page shows auto ambulance service by Riebe Undertaking Co. at 221 E. Com with phone 341, roast turkey at White Horse Tavern, A Collman plumber, and San-A-Lac beverage slogan emphasizing refreshment.
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Riebe Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
White Horse Tavern
Strike scare subsiding as hard coal demand eases
New York reports a subsidence of the anthracite strike scare and a drop in demand from frightened consumers. Belief grows that both sides will reach an agreement and any April 1 suspension may be brief. Reported Taft involvement in averting a strike draws interest but no operator comment.
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Associated Press
New York
Taft
Woman jailed for contempt in Seattle trial
Mrs Louise Kramer was found in contempt and sentenced to 30 days in county jail after refusing to testify against her son L M Kramer on trial for robbing her jewelry worth 1885. Her attorney announced an appeal as she declared willingness to endure punishment rather than testify.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Louise Kramer
L. M. Kramer
J. N. Oliver Dies in Memphis at 83
Joseph N. Oliver, 83, prominent Memphis property owner and investor in several local corporations, died early today at his home. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he came to Memphis in 1860 after years in business in Cincinnati.
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J. N. Oliver
Memphis
Associated Press
Tenn
Joseph N. Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Newark
N. J
Cincinnati
Swem and Welch Obituaries Notice in Local Paper
Charles C Swem 65 died Sunday night at Collins Gardens funeral held at 11 this morning at the family home on Brazos street with burial at Mission park He is survived by his widow three children and a brother L W Swem of Russiaville Ind Sally Welch 44 died Sunday in a local sanitarium burial plans listed with her husband two children and other relatives mentioned The notices note pending arrangements and out of town transport by local undertakers for burial arrangements in Carpenter Tex and Center Tex with other survivors and transfers indicated
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Swem
Charles C. Swem
Collins’ Gardens
L. W. Swem
Russiaville
Ind
Brazos Street
Mission Burial Park
Welch
Sallie Welch
Center
Texas
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Death of W. C. Galbreath Fills Local News
W. C. Galbreath aged 29 died yesterday in a local hospital. A native of Texas he came here from Carrizo Springs last Sunday and had previously lived in Crystal City. Sloan and Hagg transported the body to Pearsall for burial, accompanied by W. F. Thompson.
Sister Mary Caindida Bader Dies at Lady of the Lake Convent
The 28 year old Sister Mary Caindida Bader died Sunday at the Lady of the Lake convent. Her remains were taken to Castroville by Zizik Undertaking for burial in the Sisters' cemetery. She was a native of Germany and had taught at the local convent for eight years.
Mrs Barbara Maros Pioneer Resident Dies at 72
Mrs Barbara Maros 72 died at 6 45 last evening at her home 1808 Montana street in San Antonio. A native of Poland she came to the United States with her parents at age six and had lived in San Antonio since 1855. Surviving relatives follow in the obituary.
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Maros
Barbara Maros
Montana Street
San Antonio
Poland
Mother and Child Itched and Burned at Dockery
Mrs Emma Alexander reports a two year ordeal with a skin eruption starting on her arm and spreading to the chest and body. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she and her daughter recovered within two to three weeks with no recurring symptoms. November 27, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockery, N. C
Emma Alexander
Dandruff Sufferer Endorses Cuticura Remedies
A 1911 testimonial from F. F. Stone at 46 W. 22nd St New York reports twenty years of dandruff intense itching and hair loss. After using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap with a tight shampoo the scalp is healthier and hair appears thicker. Sample offers and Boston mailing address accompany the endorsement.
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W. 22Nd St
New York
N. Y
F. F. Stone
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Death of Alexander Tubman in Cleveland Apartment
Alexander Tubman aged 50 died at 2:30 this morning in his East Houston street apartment from pneumonia. A Cleveland resident, he had been traveling recently in a bid to improve his health.
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West Indies
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
T Henry Tubman
Cleveland
Ohio
Tubman
Alexander Tubman
East Houston Street
Croftonian Tailoring Co Advertises Woolens
Art in cutting skill in making clever designs imported woolens Croftonian Tailoring Co 104 Jefferson Street opposite Bexar hotel offers quality tailoring and fabrics in a compact urban ad.
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Croftonian Tailoring Co
Jefferson Street
Bexar Hotel
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Castoria
Bears
the Centaur Company
Orry
Jordanton
Rockport Road
NID
City Hall
Collins Gardens
1Aza Realty Co
Alamo Plaza
Soth
San-A-Lac
Civic Bodie
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
A. Collman
PSN Eeepegga
Doffson
Howe’s
van Gal
Sterling
Saul Voltsor
Alex
Hahn
Frank Maros
Zizik Undertaking Company
Carpenter, Tex
Russia
India Tea
the Growers of India Tea
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