Former Alderman Sees Houston Rise Outpacing San Antonio
G C Smith returning from Houston says the city is rapidly growing with ten to twelve story buildings and extensive public improvements. He contrasts Houston’s progress with San Antonio’s politics and notes Houston carnival draws thousands, with an estimate of 100000 parade spectators and twenty floats, likening it to Mardi Gras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Smith
Houston
San Antonio
Smith
New Orleans
Mith
Cardui praised by Tampa woman for women’s troubles
Mrs H B C Coram of 2905 Highland Ave Tampa says Cardui relieved her fatigue and weakness from female troubles after two bottles and she shared it with a friend’s daughter who also improved. She aged 59 and continues to praise Cardui as a wonderful remedy. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites letters to its Ladies Advisory Dept for special instructions and a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
HB. C. Coram
Highland Avenue
Cardui
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chatta Tenn
Call a Taxi Serves Downtown With Seasonal Flowers
The notice lists two phone numbers 123 and 318 for Call a Taxi. It mentions flowers including chrysanthemums roses lilies of the valley violets and notes a New phone 318 and old phone 819 at 220 1 2 East Commerce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Poppe
East
Commerce Street
Public Ownership group rebrands as Initiative Referendum and Recall league
A complete reorganization occurred at a Kampmann building meeting, renaming the group the Initiative Referendum and Recall league. The new officers named include James B. South as president and C. E B. Caruthers as state committee chairman, with plans to expand into state politics and seek a national league affiliation. Thousands of circulars will be mailed over six months and a national officer may be invited to assist in the Texas campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Ownership League
Kampmann
National League
James B. South
C. E B. Caruthers
State Committee
Washington
Texas
Carnival at Lockhart features horse races and parades
Lockhart Texas reports the eighth annual live stock show and carnival with horse racing at the fair grounds titled as a standout feature. Parks highlight the event with floats and decorated carriages. Alamo Lumber won first prize for best decorated float and more awards are to be announced. Attendance is large as the town shines with carnival lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Earnest Scholl
Alamo Lumber Company
World’s largest gold dredger begins work on Pacific coast
The 135 foot electrically operated dredger built for Yuba Consolidated Gold Field Mining Co. starts at Hammarton, California. It needs 720 horsepower to run, with 300 for bucket operation. Power is sent from shore via insulated cables above the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Yuba Consolidated Gold Field Mining Company
Hammarston
Cal
Community clubs highlight castle talks and church events
Government Hill Literary club met with Miss Urquhart and Miss Manning leading talks on English and Scottish castles. Mrs. William Will discussed Westminster Abbey and cathedrals. Musical selections and social hour followed. Various church groups scheduled bazaars, meetings, and prayers through November, with Miss Mabel Stafford leading YWCA activities and state secretary honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Hill
Miss Urquhart
Young Woman's Christain Association
Mabel K. Stafford
Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief and Savings
The Pint of cough syrup made with a 50 cent Pinex bottle claims instant relief from deep coughs within 24 hours and even croup and whooping cough respond quickly. A family supply costs far less than ready mixed versions, prepared in five minutes with sugar syrup. Pinex uses Norway White Pine extracts and guarantees satisfaction with a certificate of guarantee in each package.
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U. S
Canada
Felipe
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Wedding of Dorothea Berchelmann and Robeson Ailport Set in St Mark's
Miss Dorothea Berchelmann will wed Robeson Hunter Ailport of Las Esperanzas Mexico at St. Mark's church on Saturday November 18 at 10 30 AM. Berchelmann has often visited the city as guest of aunt Mrs R H Mechracken. The couple will travel to Mexico to reside. Friends invited to church ceremony.
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Dorothea Berchelmann
Robeson Hunter Ailport
Las Esperanzas
Mexico
St. Mark’s
Miss Berchelmann
R. H. Mechracken
Linscotts Host Anniversary Reception on Jackson Street
Mr and Mrs Herbert B Linscott held a reception this afternoon on Jackson Street celebrating twenty years of marriage. Guests included Dr and Mrs Samuel J Porter Mrs C S Venable Mrs Carrie M Brett Miss Mabel Stafford Miss Nell Wayne Mrs S J Baggett and others. Vocal solos by Miss Nell Wayne and Mrs S J Baggett accompanied by Florence Pape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Linscott
Jackson Street
Samuel J. Porter
C. S. Venable
Carrie M. Brett
Mabel Stafford
Austin
G. Harley Lewis
Claire Cox
Fred Stillwagon
Richard Craig
Nell Wayne
S. J. Baggett
Florence Pape
Kate Shaw
Grover Shaw
Helen Linscott
Marle Porter
Baptist Ladies Offer Luncheon Tickets and Visits
The Baptist ladies announce ticket sales for the Menger hotel luncheon and Beethoven hall via Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott at the Baptist rally Friday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Evans and daughter Elizabeth stay with Mrs. J. F. Bates. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Plum of Yoakum visit Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Bates on Myrtle street. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Potts return from Europe and stay with Mrs. William Luke on Brooklyn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menger Hotel
Beethoven Hall
Herbert B. Linscott
R. L. Plum
Yoakum
L. F. Bates
Myrtle Street
Douglas Potts
Europe
William Luke
Brooklyn Avenue
Castroville Couple Married Here in Surprise Ceremony
Henry Tscherhard and Miss Anna Naegelin, popular Castroville youths, wed at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Fuhrweck officiated at the bride’s aunt Mrs. J. J. Petsch’s home. After the ceremony the bridal party and relatives drove to Castroville for a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castroville
Henry Tscherhard
Anna Naegelin
Pee Te
Mr. Fuhrweck
J. J. Petsch
Notable arrivals at the Savoy and local guests list
D B Riddell and T Punnell of Fowlerton are among Savoy arrivals. W J Smith of Omaha with his son stops at the Savoy. Dr J S Taylor, onion land owner from Bermuda, is at the Savoy. Bb Summers of Duluth reg istered and plans San Antonio home. W J Gunst of Pittsburgh visits to study Texas land. Will Yelverton and H G Yelverton of Bremond are registered. August O Gerdes and a newlywed Hondo couple honeymoon at the Bexar. Additional guests include King H King and D L Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Riddell
T. & Punnell
Fowlerton
Savoy
W. J. Smith
Omaha, Neb
Bb. Summers
Duluth
San Antonio
King
H. King
D. L. Hughes
Local registrations and engagements reported in Texas notices
A mix of hotel registrations from Bexar and Maverick with names such as H H Webb R E Kirk John T Bivens B Stratton and couples Mr and Mrs BE Watt of Ebano. Also an engagement announcement for Marie Ines Damm to Anthony J Castanela and a note on Texas road commission oil rate changes and a rheumatism remedy ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
John T. Bivens
Pearsall
Bexar
B. Stratton
Brackett
BE. L. Watt
Ebano
Mexico
Maverick
Jose Maximiliano Damm
Marie Ines
Anthony J. Castanela
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Washer Bros. Co
Rorow
Tenemos
Dependienta
Espanol
la Clientela Espanola
Cardus
PARTY
Katherine M. Joseph
C. L. Johnson
Felicity Card Club
San Pedro Avenue
Miss Taylor
Magnolia Avenue
Knights of Columbus
Rs. Clara Gray
Roosevelt and
Grove Avenues
Clarence Perry
The
Russell Sage Foundation
Phoenix Club
J. B. Cunningham
Harmony Club
Aol
St. Mary’s Church
Paul E. Arnaud
Mabel Mary Earl
Kathleen Earl
Charles Denison
Lula McAlister Griesenbeck
Daniel Genard
Hudon
B. J. Mauermann
Arnaud
Fifth Street
Philathea
Central Christian Church
Ursuline Academy
Ladies’ Aid Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Fred York
Bonham School Mothers’ Club
Stephen If’. Austin School Mothers’ Club
Government
Dignowity Hill
Government Hill Methodist Church
W. J. Springall
J. W. Williams
Mitchell
Houston Street
Messaline
A. H. Evans
Elizabeth
3. F. Bates
J. S. Taylor
Bermuda
Rohrer
Artesia Cooper
Artesia
Artesia 3 Co
Waco, Te
Washington, D. C
H. H. Webb
Victoria
R. E. Kirk
Associated Pre
W.je. Ball
Crick
Huntsville
Elmer & Amend’s
N. Y
Antonio Drug Co
Barler
Russia I
BIG Crockery Store
Newton, Weller & Wagner
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