Franklin Road files a condemnation suit in Bexar County
The San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railway begins its right of way drive by filing a condemnation suit against William Stanish in county court. The action seeks three commissioners to set land value for 4.6 acres in tract No 1386 and warns of more suits across counties as the line crosses.
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Bexar County
San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railway
William Stanish
Mason Williams
John D. Hartman
Railroad
Hartman
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Fast Catarrh Relief
An ad praises Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for catarrh and nasal throat symptoms. It claims the antiseptic balm soothes inflamed membranes by direct application, stops discharge, and strengthens nasal passages. H. L. Wagner sells a 50 cent bottle claiming rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
H. L. Wagner
Highway Linking San Antonio and Houston Financed Except Bastrop Gap
D. E. Colp of the highway division says a road between San Antonio and Houston is funded with eight miles in Bastrop county unfunded. The 212 mile route passes Lockhart Smithville and LaGrange. Colp will depart San Antonio Saturday to tour the route and attend a good roads rally in Lockhart before speaking in Houston at a State Realty convention on good roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Colp
The
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Houston
Bastrop
Lockhart
Smithville
LaGrange
Colp
State Realty Association
Staacke Bros Rubber Tires Advertise Kelly Springfield
Have your carriage or buggy tires rubbered by Staacke Brothers. They apply Kelly Springfield rubber—the best there is for quality and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staacke Bros
Sanitized Ad Copy Mentions Germicidal Product
An unclear vintage classified fragment references a germicidal product and a travel warning style line. It lists names and offices such as Dr. Liter and Dr. Stone, plus a medical practice and an orchestra, with scattered phrases suggesting a promotional or gag ad.
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Lush Hair
A historic advertisement touts Parisian Sage as an all in one hair treatment that stops dandruff and shedding within two weeks, strengthens growth, and leaves hair lustrous without grease. Sold at Schwab McElroy's Drug Stores for 60 cents. made in Buffalo by Giroux Mfg Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab- McEhlroy
America
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Dulling Water Tower in San Antonio to be torn down
The 130 foot Dulling water tower near the Chandler building on Losoya Street, a landmark since 1884, is being demolished by owner G. D. Robbins after the well failed years ago. The tower was built by F. F. Collins Manufacturing, which helped spark irrigation in the southwest. Contractor IF. Kelley faces corrosion of tank bolts making removal difficult.
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Dulling
San Antonio
G. D. Robbins
Chandler
Losoya Street
San Antonio Waterworks Company
George Dulling
Dulling Grocery Company
F. F. Collins Manufacturing Company
IF. Kelley
Hotel Arrivals List from Multiple Cities
A dense roster lists hotel arrivals featuring numerous individuals and pairs from Chicago New York Milwaukee Dallas St Louis San Francisco El Paso and other U S cities. The compilation names guests and accompanying parties including Mrs J B Temple Mr and Mrs J Beasley and Mrs D F Baéwards among many others.
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St. Anthony
Henry Hippe
Chicago
W. B. Dean
New York
A. L. Tourette
Milwaukee
J. M. Cordray
Philadelphia
Willam Humphreys
Dallas
W. T. Strong
Will M. Gibson
Calvert
C. T. Dantsier
M. Mittenthal
R. Evans
Yorktown
W. M. Liggins
St. Louis
Dugger Pene
Paso
R. P. Babcock
C. K. McDowell
del Rio
F. Cc. Blaine
A. Dale
J. B. Temple
T. T. Croum
Hillsboro
W. R. Bruce
Columbia
Ind
George T. Breschhelm
Des Moines
Douglas Eistingware
St. Joseph
John Stanton
Vienna
Tex
Mre
Markham and Son
Tulsa
Okla
G. Sickle
R. T. Quennor
Guthrie
Bexar
Benjamin Lynch
Galveston
L. C. Doney
Corpus Christi
W. Wooley
Maria
B. T. Hutcheson
Prescott
Ariz
J. BE. Pridgen
Thomaston
W. L. i. Burnet
W. H. Hecking
McGrer
W. R. Skinner
Gonzales
J. F. Skinner
Roy BE. Dassey
Pleasanton
J. J. Conway
Kansas City
A. B. Stale
Beaumont
W. Carillo
Tucson
Ariz. Crockett
C. M. Hickman
Hamilton
W. T. Lobit
Houston
J. H. Condver
A. Daue
Taylor
J. P. Barclay
R. B. Doughty
James B. Wharey
Austin
Kerrville
H. D. M. Bryer
H. M. Moore
R. F. Byner
Corsicana
L. F. Stribling
Pawhuska
Ben Anderson
Brody
Aldana
Mexico City
J. A. Moreland
Claremore
J. N
Kind
A. V.bond
M. H. Smith
Louisiana
J. H. Brogardes
Laredo
Top O The Town Hotel Roof Opens Tonight
The 8th Street Anthony hotel roof opens tonight from 6 30 to 12 o clock offering San A Lac a beverage of lacal k ay.
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Anthony Hotel
San Antonio praised for hosting Ad Men convention delegates
A telegram to J. Frank Davis reports that the Ad Men convention visitors to San Antonio praised the city’s hospitality on their Saturday circle tour. The Pilgrim Publicity of New England delegation credited the local committee for excellent entertainment and efficient plans driving strong admiration from the group.
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San Antonio
Ad Men’s
J. Frank Davis
Jad Club
Pilgrim Publicity Ae
New England Delegaon
Chattanooga
Ad Club
Brackenridge Boys Host Dance at Jungle Club
Brackenridge High school boys held a dance last night at the Jungle club rooms. They danced twelve straight entries plus four extra and four extra extras under chaperones.
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Brackenridge High School
Women Named in Receipts Row at Social Event
Misses Stone Moore Underwood Richmond Newton and Mrs Shiner and Mrs Maracheau attended a social event where punch was served.
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Stone
Moore
Underwood
Richmond
Newton
Shiner
Maracheau
Punch
Heavy Rain Brings Bumper Corn Crop to Bee County
Bee County received rain yesterday with an electrical storm in Beeville. Precipitation measured 1.06 inches, causing minor damage to phone poles. May rainfall totals reach 6.78 inches, yearly total 15.43, well above normal.
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Bee County
Beeville
Tex
Officer resigns over secession snub at reunion
In Austin Texas on May 30 1924 Col H G Askew adjutant of John B Hood Camp Confederate veterans resigns after the camp failed to vote for secession from the national group due to a snub aimed at Gen E M Van Zandt of Fort Worth at the Macon Georgia reunion.
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U. S. Va
Austin
Tex
John B. Hood
Trans-Mississippi Department
E. M. van Zandt
Fort Worth
Macon
H. G. Askew
Askew
van Zandt
National Organization
Pioneer D. C. Newby of Gonzales County Dies
Gonzales County Texas obituary reports D. C. Newby aged 77 died at his Harwood home Tuesday night. Early settler and ex Confederate veteran. Interment conducted at Harwood cemetery yesterday.
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Gonzales County
Gonzales
Tex
D. C
Dahlmann Wins Omaha Mayoral Primary Amid Kidney Cure Claim
Jas C Dahlmann, seeking a third term as Omaha mayor, again wins the primary with strong voter support. He credits Foley Kidney Pills for easing his kidney troubles and urges others with backache or kidney issues to try them for relief, via Edwards King Drug Co.
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M. Bishop
Columbus
Kansas
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Jas. C. Dahlmann
Omaha
Neb
Dahlmann
Staacke Bros Offer Cheap Carriages and Hacks
A large selection of carriages buggies and phaetons is offered at very low prices by Staacke Bros. The sale advertises extensive stock and reduced rates to attract buyers.
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Staacke Bros
Secession Opposed by Local Confederate Veterans Group
Godfrey Peterson, secretary of the Albert Sidney Johnston camp, United Confederate Veterans, says sentiment against secession from the national body is growing. A stiff fight is planned at the upcoming monthly meeting as Trans Mississippi camps face possible disunion over perceived unfair treatment of General W. K. Van Zandt at the Macon reunion.
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Godfrey Peterson
Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Secesson
National Organization
Macon
trans-Mississippi
W. K. van Zandt
Fort Worth
Man Attends Wife's Funeral From Cot Lying in Church
Massillon Ohio May 30 Joseph Laudiana 31 attended his wife’s funeral from a cot in the First Reformed church after the couple’s car crash that killed his wife Sunday. Their 2-year-old son escaped serious injury as Laudiana was carried in by hospital attendants.
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Tot Associated Press
Massillon
First Reformed
Joseph Laudiana
Laudiana
Eastern Star Elects Officers
In San Marcos on May 30 the Order of the Eastern Star held a meeting and elected officers for the year. Miss Ollie Eastwood was chosen for a leadership post, with other selections announced at the session.
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Eastern Star
San Marcos
Order of the Eastern Star
Ollie Eastwood
Wor
Installation Set For June Four By Local Order
The fragment lists officers and roles: matron B R Blankenship patron wife, secretary Miss Hattie Johnson treasurer Mrs Harry Hetzsner ductress Mrs Emma Thorps conductress, with installation scheduled for June 4.
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B. R. Blankenship
B. R. Blank
Hattie Johnson
Harry Hetzsner
Emma Thorps
Capudine Claims Cure for All Headache Causes
An old advertising blurb touts Capudine as removing the headache cause from heat cold stomach or overwork nerves. Promises quick relief in liquid form and notes use for colds and flu. prices 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
Williams Kidney Pills Offer Hem Nervous Support
Advertises Williams Kidney Pills for nervous strain and urinary issues. Claims cure for back and bladder pain with a pale, feeble facial appearance. Sold by A. M. Fischer and other druggists at 50 cents.
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A. M. Fischer
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Fletcher
Sahai Tatahs
Chas. H. Fletcher
THC Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Franklin Road
San-A-Lac
Liter
Convoy Building
Theo Artat
Rot
Bexar Drug Company
Ethel Croker
John J. Breen
Miss Croker
Breen
Tammany
Croker
Blum’s
Paris
EAST
Houston Street
Boston Pilgrims
MacLaren
Schwab-Mcbeirey
A. Collman
Hicks’ Capudine
Williams
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