Ford Buys 80000 Acre West Texas Ranch Near Marathon
B B Ford acquired the Lower Combs Pasture in Brewster County totaling 80000 acres. The land near Marathon includes fenced pastures windmills and water tanks. Bought from Central Trust Company for 200000 with 6280 per acre, cash portion plus trade for a cattle ranch.
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San Antonio Markt
Land Department
the Central Trust Company
5. B. Ford
Combs
Brewster County
Marathon
Texas
Auto Men Here In San Antonio Visit Prospects
George C. Hubbs of Detroit assistant general sales manager of Dodge Brothers Company and 7 W Shelor of Dallas district representative visited San Antonio to review business prospects in the territory. They conferred with George W Wroten manager of A B Staatke Company, Dodge agents here. Hubbs recently became assistant general sales manager after long service as director of advertising. He is succeeded by George H Phelps who was his assistant.
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George C. Hubbs
Detroit
General Andes
Dodge Brothers Company
W. Shelor
Dallas
High Automobile Factory
San Antonio
George W. Wroten
A. B- Staatke Cumpany
Dodge
Hubbs
George H. Phelps
Many Kinds of Rheumatism One Sure Mode of Treatment
An old advertising claim promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifying tonic to treat rheumatism by cleansing the blood and revitalizing nerves. The message asserts the tincture relieves sciatica and other rheumatic pains by driving out uric acid and toxins, urging readers to obtain S. S. S. from a druggist or write to the Atlanta company.
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Atlanta
Toni
S$. Co
PlanEntertainment for Fair Conferees at Night Banquet
A San Antonio committee plans a banquet for about a thousand at the International Fair on November 30. Subcommittees handle hotel arrangements, invitations, program, and ticket sales, with passers special for out-of-town guests. Notables on Steves's arrangements panel include Walter Napier, Pompio Copyini, William Hoefgen, and others.
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Peacock Alley
SE Anthony
Albert Steven Jr
Bedell
Stevess
Steves
Walter Napier
Pompio Copyini
William L. Hoefgen
R. J. Harding
George Lupton
Clarence Tones
G. C. Holmgreen
T. T. Tacksen
Priest
D. J. Strauss
Tom Brown
D. Lammers
J. P
Wither
Martin Wright
Farnsworth
Selig Deutschmann
Hugh McLellan
A. M. Fischer
Gunter Hotel Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Banquet
The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio marked its sixth birthday Wed. Opened Nov 17 1909 with 500 served in the cafe and many turned away for lack of space. Thousands visited that evening as Shriners from Houston Kenedy and Austin attended the Liberty Bell ceremonial session. L J Hart president of the San Antonio Hotel Company hosted a morning reception with Percy Tyrrell, manager. An informal birthday celebration was planned for Wednesday evening.
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Gunter
Higher Court Affirms Judge Ezell Ruling in Incinerator Case
The Court of Appeals affirms District Judge Ezell granting temporary injunctions protecting 193 residents near Dakula and St Charles streets. It does not decide merits, only sustains the act as a probable right and preserves issues for a later final trial before Judge Brell. The case may return to the Court of Appeals if either side seeks to prolong proceedings.
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Pourth Court of Civil Apporls
Dakula
Court of Appeals
Brell
Heel
Bell
Assoc Justine Cae
Milowa
Opinon
Bzell
Ezell
Brellig
California Syrup of Figs promotes gentle child relief
Mothers praise California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels. A teaspoonful eases feverish, fussy children and clears sour bile and undigested food in hours. It’s recommended for stomachache, colitis, and indigestion with directions for all ages on the bottle.
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California
Colin
Syria
Tiss
Wables
Allager
California My Syrup Company
Court Upholds Temporary Injunction Over Knob Hill Nuisance
The court finds no abuse of discretion in granting a temporary injunction as citizens allege an impending nuisance on Knob Hill. It affirms the judgment pending merits trial and notes no further action until final hearing before Judge Brell. Decarie Incinerator Co. is estopped from construction activity meanwhile.
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Knob Hill
Robert J. McMillan
Brell
Decarie Incinerator Company
W. C. Syers Foresees Era of Great Prosperity
W C Syers, San Antonio sales agent for Rational Cash Register Company, returns from Dayton convention with firm belief that the nation stands on the verge of its greatest prosperity era. He cites widespread optimism among business leaders and reports of booming steel districts with mills overwhelmed by orders. The company president John H Patterson notes a nationwide prosperity wave that has not yet touched all sectors, but basic industries show strong gains.
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DP. Vers
San Antonio
Rational Cash Register Company
San Antonis
Dayton
Ohio
Saleepey
United States
Canada
Tayton
North America
Bir. Syers
Overyong
John H. Patterson
Vgit Convention Daily
IL Hass
Unusual Dayton Merchants Convention Featured Large Attendance
W B Davis of Rockport traveled to Corpus Christi to discuss reorganizing Opushore Chub while Dayton convention attendees heard talks on clerk training and state systems. The event closed with a 5000-strong procession under banners proclaiming Business Is Booming.
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Syers
Dayton
Mediastra
Hedtorenes
Opushore
Iaeus Chitisti
Pex
W. B. Davis
Rockport
Corpus Christi
Calomel Health Ad Claims Liver Tone Remedy
An advertisement extols a vegetable liver tonic as a safe alternative to calomel, promising improved digestion and energy. It warns calomel can cause cramps, nausea, and illness, while Liver Tone allegedly leaves users alert and ready for work or play.
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Ant Mein
Dorsan
Tadson
Oakshore Club takeover plan near Rockport outlined
Proposal to transfer grounds and buildings of the Oakshore Club near Rockport to a new company. Prominent state figures would buy stock as the plan reorganizes the club, praised as one of the Gulf coast’s most attractive sites.
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Eal
Oakshore Club
Rockport
Prank ¥. Holland
Dalle
Gulf Coast
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Mehta
Porchbhnicis
Cross
Feverigh
W. C. Syers
Calomel
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Ete Deter
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