Guadalupe river locks plan rejected by army engineers
Holland of Victoria and Congressman Burgess pressed for federal locks and dams on the Guadalupe to improve navigation. General Black and the board of engineers urged abandoning the project, recommending open channel methods instead and a phased study for possible future action.
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Burgess
Washington
Guadalupe River
William H. Black
Army
G. P. Howell
C. S. Rische
Congress
Black
Holland
E. Holland
Victoria
Tex
Intercoastal Canal Association
Guadalupe
District Engineers
Texas
Board of Army Engineers
San Antonio Bay
Rivers and Harbors Act
United States
Board of Engineers For
Pioneer Mrs Gibbs dies in Eagle Pass Texas
Mrs. I. N. Gibbs aged 70 a Eagle Pass pioneer died Saturday at 3 pm at her son in law George Hollis home. Survived by five daughters and three sons including F W Blesse George C Hollis Lillie Marshall and J N Gibbs. Native of Georgia she came to Texas as a child and lived in Navasota before moving to Eagle Pass. Body to be interred in Uvalde beside her husband J M Gibbs. Active pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Texas
I. N. Gibbs
George (. Hollis
Mesdames F. W. Blesse
George C. Hollis
Lillie Marshall
This City
Oscar Flato
Bovina
Frank C. Mentzer
el Paso
J. N. Gibbs
Mexico
Fine Rain at Cuero Boosts Crops and Pastures
A fine rain Sunday morning in Cuero Texas delivered over two inches. Crops are assured and stock pastures greatly benefited. Local farmers welcomed the rainfall and its positive impact on yields and forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Mrs Bean Credits Vegetable Compound Cure for Tumor Crisis
Nashville reader recounts tumor vanishing after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during Change of Life. She states medical help was unnecessary upon returning home and urges others to seek the remedy if similar symptoms arise. Letter from Mrs E H Bean, Nashville, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nashville
Tenn
Jim
Myister
Pinkham
E. H. Bean
Joseph Avenue
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia Enkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
American dollar declines in Sweden amid trade strains
AP Correspondence reports the dollar fell on Scandinavian exchanges with about 12 percent drop by May 10, driven by German bill dumps and reduced American trade. Weakening currencies include the British pound, German mark, Russian ruble, Austrian crown, and French franc as Sweden relies on Russia and Germany for exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
New York
Sweden
Russia
Germany
English Remedy for Catarrh Deafness Highlights Ear Health
An old advertisement promotes a home remedy claiming to treat catarrhal deafness and head noises. It cites English methods and a recipe using Parmint, hot water, and sugar to ease Eustachian tube inflammation and middle ear secretions, claiming quick results and urging readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Zemo Promises Clear Skin At Low Cost
Ad touts Zemo eczema remedy with greasy salves or ointments not needed for clear skin. Available from druggists for 25 cents or one dollar for extra large, said to remove eczema, stop itching, heal skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds, and chafing. Declares Zemo dependable and inexpensive from Cleveland.
Economic conditions boost prosperity across Scandinavia
Imports and this partly accounts for the low value of foreign exchange. This condition has helped to augment the great prosperity which is prevailing throughout this country as well as all Scandinavian.
Luling Maifest Set as Popular Big Event
Luling Texas May 22 committees perfecting plans for May 25 maifest and barbecue organized by the Commercial Club. Miss Erma Shade crowned May queen over Miss Nora Eckols with 67 085 to 66 690 votes. Miss Ethel Stair chosen duchess. About twenty duchesses from neighboring towns expected. Prosperity parade May 25 at 9 30 am led by officials and queen court with 200 or more cars, no decorations beyond car pennants. An old fashioned barbecue lunch, speeches by T M Campbell and O B Colquitt, and a ball game vs New Braunfels Tigers at 5 pm followed by queen ball and Maypole dance.
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Luling
Tex
Commercial Club
Erma Shade
Nora Eckols
Ethel Stair
Gladyg Williams
Lockhart
Gussie Baldridge
Waelder
Mary Ella Eastland
Gonzales
Katherine Dugger
San Marcos
Myrtle Jennings
Martindale
Lillian Towns
Nixon
Sidonia Mikullenka
Yoakum
Gladys Lynch
Kingsbury
Geraldine Bohlman
Texas
T. M. Campbell
O. B. Colquitt
Caldwell County
New Braunfels Tigers
Boerne Hard Railroad Bridge Washed Away in Severe Storm
A savage May storm hit Boerne Texas causing 4 inches of rainfall in two hours and a 50 mile wind that felled trees and shattered glass. The Sap railroad bridge over Roseway Creek washed away for the second time in two months delaying rail service. Crops suffered heavy losses and the Guadalupe river rose sharply.
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Boerne
Tex
Cibolo
Roseway Creek
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Guadalupe River
Here
Ye Kendall Inn
Henry Adler
Fabra
W. T. Davis
Kronkosky Hill
Gray Ranch
Heavy rains damage crops and roads around Austin
Austin and vicinity faced a heavy rain event with flooded creeks and blocked traffic. An electrical storm caused additional damage and county roads suffered extensive harm. The rainfall was not as severe as last year's flood that killed about thirty people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Storm Hits Palestine County Blows House Away
A violent windstorm swept the north end of Palestine County on Sunday night causing extensive damage. The Stafford home near Tennessee colony was blown away but the family escaped due to the storm cellar. No fatalities reported as three inches of rain fell, totaling five inches in all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine. Tex
Vaughn Stafford
Tennessee Colony
Drowned Rescuing Cattle Near Cameron Texas
Dick Batte aged 30 son of R I Batte of Cameron drowned in the Little River two miles south while attempting to rescue cattle from flooded bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Dick Batte
R. IL. Batte
Little River
Here
Commencement at St Marys Academy Austin Texas
May 22 report notes St Marys Academy in Austin will hold commencement events from June 4 to June 8. Baccalaureate sermon June 4, concert day June 5, class night June 7, and graduation exercises at 10 a m. Ten graduates listed in the English department including Marguerite Fischer and Barbara Sheppard with others. Vera Ladd earns music certificate, Ynex Stenner earns china painting certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Austin
Tex
St. Marys Academy
Marguerite Fischer
Margaret Cypher
Mary Shurr
Mavie Byrne
Agnes Smith
Lilian McNamara
Leonie Clappart
Gladys Kenedy
Barbara Sheppard
Creedmoor
Ruby Gordon
Beaumont
Vera Ladd
Ynex Stenner
Durango
Mex
Cyclone Hits Brookshire Destroys Homes
A cyclone struck Brookshire in the morning demolishing several houses on the north side of the track. No injuries reported in the initial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Tex
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Gray Hair Darkening
An old advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless dye free method to darken gray hair. It claims a few applications darken and condition hair for a youthful look and offers a money back guarantee. Summers Drug Store in San Antonio sells a 7.6 oz bottle for 50 cents with mail orders available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q-Ban
Summers Drug Store
San Antonio
Tex
Fred W Krause Dies at 77 in Boerne Texas
Fred W Krause aged 77 years six months died after a six month illness in Boerne Texas. He was one of Boerne's oldest settlers and retired from farming six years ago. Survived by his wife three sons and three daughters his wife and one son at his bedside. Funeral from family residence in Boerne Monday May 22 with interment in Boerne Cemetery.
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Boerne
Texas
Fred W. Krause
Krause
Musterole Promises Fast Relief for Neuralgia and Aches
A vintage ad urges relief from neuralgia and various pains by applying Musterole ointment to temples and neck. It touts inflammation reduction, quick relief, and compares favorably to mustard plasters. Available in 25c 50c jars and a hospital size for $2.59 from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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Devision
Mrs. Bean
Wellville
Eczema
Little City
Eason
Postal
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
1610
Kesner Bldg
Chicago
Palestine
Musterole
United
Detroit Free Press
Aus Fomatic Massaging Trust
Iow
Cluthe Company
East 23Rd St
New York City
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