Ex tron Park theater to present double bill show
A complete change of program at Ex tron Park tonight features the Orpheum Musical Comedy company with Sailor's Minstrels and Tiffle-dee tle. The park dance hall attracts San Antonio crowds on enlisted and officers nights. The Aeroplane Girl at the Royal vaudeville performs a mechanically propelled aerial act. Reservations and box office hours are listed, with Newman promising patron comfort and high entertainment value.
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Extron Park
Orpheum Musical Comedy Company
Sailor's Minstrels
San Antonio
Newman's Theater Delights San Antonio Audiences
Newman's Theater drew capacity crowds last night with Mrs. Newman singing catchy tunes. The crowd applauded loudly and she repeated several songs, reflecting strong local appreciation for high class music.
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Newman
Portugal declares northern border absolutely secure
An official note from the Portuguese government on May 25 says the northern frontier is absolutely secure with border garrisons strengthened by troops fully loyal to the republic.
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Lisbon
Artesian Well in Christine Delivers Strong Flow
Drillers reached 900 feet and brought in an artesian well that yields at least 250 gallons per minute and grows stronger. The water is described as fine and very soft, ending a long struggle to secure water for local development.
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Christine
Tex
Hall's Texas Wonder Promotes Kidney Cure Patent
Thousands suffer daily from kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. A one dollar bottle with sixty day treatment is claimed to cure in many cases. Send for testimonials from Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
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Hall
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Dwarf Notley Trapped While Escape Try
In South Norwalk Connecticut May 25 workmen repaired the town lockup after dwarf Thomas Notley attempted to escape through a seven inch square food aperture. He became lodged midway and required a physician, a blacksmith and a boiler maker to free him. The operation lasted hours and involved cutting steel and concrete. Notley was unconscious when freed.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Conn
Thomas Notley
Notley
Seguin Firemen Install On Fire Day Parade
Seguin Texas observes its annual fireman day with a large parade and a morning installation of fire department officers led by Mayor H H Weiner. New officers include Chief J Vivroux and Assistant Chief R J Willmann along with board and ladder company leaders. Afternoon events feature foot bicycle donkey and reel cart races with teams from Seguin Luling and Kingsbury. An elaborate dinner for visiting firemen was served by Methodist church ladies.
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Seguin
Tex
Fire Department
H. H. Weinert
Cr. J. Vivroux
R. J. Willmann
Luling
Kingsbury
Methodist Church
Empire Day Observed by Texas British Association Ladies
The Texas British association held Empire Day at Hot Wells park with a picnic for about seventy five members and friends. President Biggs presided and spoke in honor of Queen Victoria. Rev. A W S Garden gave the blessing before the group moved to Exposition park.
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Queen Victoria
England
Hot Wells Park
Ladies Club
Texas-British Association
Biggs
A. W. S. Garden
Exposition Park
Miss Anna Reese to Visit Mrs. Frank Priestley
Miss Anna Reese of Gonzales will arrive this evening to visit Mrs. Frank Priestley of Laurel Heights.
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Anna Reese
Gonzales
Frank Priestley
Laurel Heights
Digestit Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief and Money Back
An old advertisement touts Digestit as a digestion aid that prevents fermentation and nourishes the blood. It claims relief after meals with two or three tablets and offers a full refund if not effective, directing readers to contact the Digestit Co in Jackson, Mississippi.
Wyoming Dreadnought Launch and Sponsor Girl
Upper photograph shows the monster sea fighter as she will be when fully completed and put into commission. The lower view portrays the deck as the dreadnought looks today.
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Wyoming
Cuticura Remedies Helped Woman Cure Eczema
A New York City paymaster describes severe facial and scalp eczema lasting from December into March. After using Castile soap and medicated washes with no relief, he used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment daily, reporting complete cure and urging others to try the products. Potter Drug & Chem Corp promotes samples and a skin treatment booklet.
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David M. Shaw
Cfc Paymaster
Pier 55
N. A
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Beer Barrels Save Him After Five-Story Fall
A five year old boy in an uptown New York tenement survived a five story plunge when a pyramid of beer barrels in the rear yard broke his fall. The barrels rolled away and cushioned the descent, enabling Felix Madell to slide down to the ground.
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THE
Associated Press
New York
Felix Madell
Dreadnought of American Navy launched
A new leading battleship, the dreadnought, enters service boasting unmatched power and armament. Officials tout its superior fighting strength as a milestone for the United States Navy and maritime dominance.
The Wyoming Dreadnought and Its Sister Ship
The Wyoming measures 550 feet length with 93 feet beam and 26 000 tons displacement. It carries 2500 tons coal, oil burners for emergencies, and can reach 20% knots an hour. Keel laid February 9 1910. sixth of the American dreadnoughts. sister ship Arkansas launched in Camden New Jersey in January.
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Wyoming
Arkansas
Camden
N. J
Wyoming Battleship Christened at Cramp Yard Launch
The Wyoming Dreadnought was christened by Miss Dorothy Knight as champagne shattered on the vessel. The battleship floated forward from the Cramp shipyard amid cheers and ceremonial pageantry with officials and spectators watching the launch.
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Wyoming
Cramp Ship Yards
Philadelphia
Dorothy Knight
Supreme Court
Jesse Knight
United States
Miss Knight
Washington
Union
Wyoming Launches as Heavy Dreadnought Rival to Arkansas
The Wyoming nears completion as a formidable 26 000-ton dreadnought with twelve 12 inch guns and two submerged torpedo tubes. It shares displacement and armament with its sister Arkansas and frames a growing U S Navy fleet alongside Utah North Dakota Delaware and Florida. Additional dreadnoughts were authorized this year and global tonnage rankings list England Germany United States France Japan Russia Italy Austria among leading naval powers. J C Mangham Aransas Pass freight agent attends Austin rate hearing. J B Brooks heads to St Louis for a freight meeting.
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Wyoming Monitor
Wyoming
Arkansas
Pacific Ocean
Utah
North Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Congress
United States
England
Germany
France
Japan
Russia
Italy
Austria
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as miracle powder
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to relieve foot pain from cuts, bunions, and sweating. It claims quick sting relief, eases tight new shoes, and offers a free trial package by mail order. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Rav
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