One cent per mile rate eyed for Confederate reunion travel
Washington committee plans a one cent a mile fare to Washington for the twenty seventh annual United Confederate Veterans reunion and the twenty second annual Sons of Confederate Veterans gathering. Southern railroads east of the Mississippi have agreed, with Texas railroads still negotiating. Round trips cited include Atlanta 13.25, Birmingham 16.15, and New Orleans 23.25, as Washington raises 40000 for veterans entertainment and side trips to Baltimore New York and Gettysburg.
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United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Washington
Texas
Mississippi River
F. Cary
Southern Railway
Southern
Cary
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Baltimore
New York
Gettysburg Battlefield
One Day Cold Cure Ad Claims Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as the quick cure for a cold in one day. It emphasizes the product’s full name and instructs readers to look for the signature of E. W. GROVE and a 25 cent price.
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E. W. Grove
Class to Bake Cakes for Y W C A Girls
Education department of the Young Woman's Christian Association offers lessons in baking cakes and making candies. The program aims to teach practical domestic skills and provide guidance for holiday preparations.
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Education Department
Young Woman's
Christian Association Offers Cake Candy Making Classes
The Christian Association plans immediate classes in fruit cakes layer cakes nut cakes and fancy confections. Other offerings include manicuring hairdressing millinery dress making and a new English class for Spanish speaking people.
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Christian Association
No Use Wife Do Visit to Mrs Parker’s House
Quotation attributes a Boston Transcript line about inviting someone named John to Mrs Parker’s to feel at home, with a skeptical reply questioning the purpose of going there. The fragment centers on social visiting motives and domestic hospitality.
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel replacement
An advertisement proclaims Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves headaches and biliousness, and does not cause salivation. It promises refunds if results fail and urges readers to buy through local druggists.
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Dodson
City Council Proposes Police Pay Rise and Sidewalk Fees
Commissioner Uhr urges a wage increase for policemen amid rising living costs while the council adopts an ordinance to compel non resident property owners to install sidewalks or face city work paid with tax certificates. The measure aims to force compliance and raise funds over a year with partial payments due in 30 days and 12 months.
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Gillette
Brown
Uhr and
Garland
Kearny
Lambert
Uhr
John L. Richter
Richter
San Antonio
Police Ball a Success for San Antonio Officers Fund
about a thousand attendees at the third annual Police Relief Fund ball in Beethoven Hall raised roughly 1500 dollars for ill or injured officers. Robert F. Uhr led the grand march, with other officials and many officers in attendance. W H Smiths Orchestra provided music as guests received souvenir police badges.
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San Antonio
W. H. Smith
City Club Formed For Social And Civic Betterment
The San Antonio City Club was organized at the Gunter Hotel by business men. Its by laws aim to work for social and civic betterment and it plans to recruit up to 150 members and seek a state charter. E I Morse named temporary president and O D Worthley temporary secretary. Kt. Neil Campbell and J H Haile appointed to draft incorporation papers and perfect by laws. Permanent officers to be elected after charter and by law work.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Lions’ Club
E. I. Morse
O. D. Worthley
Ary
Neil Campbell
J. H. Haile
State Department
May Go Barefoot Now in Germany
Berlin reports a shift as leather shortages ease public decorum rules. Munich authorities recently lifted the ban on barefooted youngsters, allowing public barefooting amid changing attitudes and scarce leather supply.
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Berlin
Germany
Munich
Bavarian street travel permits inspire other cities
The passage notes people can go about the streets without shoes and ride street cars, with other cities following the example set by the Bavarians. It reflects an urban mobility trend attributed to Bavarian policies.
A Bargain Over Damages For Breach Of Promise
A young woman sues for damages in a breach of promise case. She is offered 200 pounds to heal her broken heart and ruined hopes. She rejects the sum, demanding a higher amount as a bargain.
The Mistress and Maid Market Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mistress asking if a hat ages her and a maid confirming. They recall visiting the market yesterday where someone charged the maid for her daughter. Limited readable lines imply a social scene with domestic figures.
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Mary
Puck
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Washington, D. C
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NOA Spears CO
Losoya St
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Eageg Na Hae
Parehouses
Pepe Sree
Delorean
BANEH
Calomel
Columbia Records
Lazaro
al Jolson
Hipolito Lazaro
Johannes Sembach
Lohengrin
Pablo Casals
Haydn
Bach
Leon Rothier Metropolitan Basso
Marcello
Graham Marr
America
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Jolson
Henri Scott
Weber
Fields
Tschaikowsky
H. M. Grenadier Guards
Creature’s Band
Ballet Russe
Musical Art Society of New York
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Columbia
South Texas Music Co
Avenue C
San Antonio Music Co
W. Commerce St
City Club
Bailey Merienda
Mexico
Old Spain
the Menger
Edwin H. Lee
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