Vitalitas touted as cure for wide range of ailments
Mrs Joseph Wier of Elgin Texas says Vitalitas revived her health after years of nervousness stomach trouble and general breakdown claiming she feels ten years younger. The ad claims Vitalitas restores stomach liver kidney and blood balance and is shipped from Houston to Texas and beyond with a display at Wagner's 407 East Auston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wier
Elgin
Texas
Vitalitas
Lief
Houston
Wagner's
Eastiugton
Strange saying on perception from Dr Johnson debate
In a life anecdote Dr Johnson speaks with a gentleman buffeted by the idea that nothing exists except as perceived by mind. As the man departs Johnson warns them not to forget him or else he may cease to mind.
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Johnson
Deaneley
Ss never as bad as they might eat in hoop skirts
A playful Chicago Record-Herald line notes fashion and etiquette about hoops and slit skirts, joking on public perception of modesty and style in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Guard Put in Shape in Texas for Possible Mexican Crisis
Captain H S Wagner inspector instructor of the Texas National Guard says captains have not been ordered to recruit to full war strength of 108 men. Enlistment blanks were sent to prepare for possible action, but there is no reason to recruit to maximum unless ordered. Guard is in fairly good condition and improving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas National Guard
H. S. Wagner
Adjutant General's Department
Japanese Government Praised For Dispatch To Mexican Waters
Tokio papers praise the government decision to send the cruiser Isumo to Mexican waters to reassure Japanese in Mexico. Most Japanese in Mexico reside in Sonora, Chihuahua and Sinaloa. A brief local anecdote follows about Ell Meadows in Booneville and a misfed cow mash ending with turpentine, shospegs, and jab.
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TOKIO
Isumo
Mexican
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Ell Meadows
Booneville
Ell
Danville
Ark
Democrat
Striking Sunset Lines Hold Houston in Standstill
The Sunset crowd on Atlantic and Southern Pacific lines shows no peace prospect as mediation chiefs stay silent. Train No 9 from Houston to the West runs under Conductor Duval and Engineer Dodge. No 10 to New Orleans departs late with Jim Clarke in command. Vandalism and a cotton car fire mark the early strike, while guards flood key yards. Officials promise efforts to run trains and protect property. executives blame the walkout on union leaders and insist safety tests justify the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic System
Southern Pacific Lines
Federal Board of Mediation and
W. B. Scott
Federation Executive Committee
Houston
West
Duval
C. K. Dodge
New Orleans
Jim Clarke
Fifth Ward
Hardy Street
Ward
Jones
Victoria
Brantley
Martinez
Gulf Junction
Special Officer's Department
Grand Central Station
Plant Juice advertised cure aids kidney and digestion
San Antonio resident Dan Horan reports health gains after using Plant Juice. He credits one bottle with curing dyspepsia and improving kidney function, and the ad promotes the product as strengthening kidneys, removing uric acid, and revitalizing the system. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Horan
North Flores Street
San Antonio
Fischer’s Drug Store
Blame Varies Over Sunset Central Strike Impasse
San Antonio business leaders urged settlement without a strike. W B Scott said train and engine men refused mediation and ordered a walkout at 7 p m, curtailing service. The railroad committee blamed officials for discipline and ignored joint talks, accusing the company of causing traffic interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sunset-Central
W. B. Scott
General Committee
Federal Board of Mediation and
Washington
Railroad Men's Committee
Sunset
Southern Pacific Issues Formal Statement From Houston
The statement from Southern Pacific officials outlines the company’s contentions and recounts the 1912 negotiations with conductors and brakemen, presenting a concise history of the dispute and its current stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Houston
Grievances Over Orders and Safety Rules Spark Rail Labor Debate
The article details unions disputing 67 grievances presented on October 17, accusing padding and improper scope. It cites safety rules as essential, notes past wages and working conditions on Sunset lines, and suggests engineering staff tensions reflect broader labor pressure. The piece frames a clash between company policy and union demands, with public safety as a central issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Houston
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Ransom & Silsbee
AN Qom
Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Houston & Texas Central
Scott
A. J. Goggan
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
G. W. W. Hanger
Interstate Commerce and Railroad Commission
Mr. Scott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Warner
Warners
John Starr
National Soldier's Home
Maine
Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Dept
Rochester, N
Fort Combined
Black
Hero
Selz
Selz” Shoes
W. & G. Shoe Co.’S
Sell Royal Blue
Houston Street
Ed Sole
New Haven Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wallingford
East
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