Paintings and old relics tied to Daughters of the Republic
An ancient painting of St Pran linked to the Alamo is being studied for potential public display as a permanent exhibit. The work, about 200 years old, may be funded for purchase by a donations drive. Separately, Revenue Captain McDonald files complaints against liquor dealers and a Houston brewery for alleged Bass tax violations. About half the occupation taxes in Houston remain unpaid with a January 1 repeal pending and strict collection expected this year.
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St Pranis
Ager
Alamo
Sor
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
St. Frings
Florida
Maco
California
Houston
Tex
McDonald
RIM
Hales Galveston Bank Into Court
An application to appoint a receiver for the Home Insurance Booking and Trust Company of Galveston was filed in Judge Kittrells court. Lu ther H. Hellen of New York alleges insolvency of the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Home Insurance, Booking and Trust Company of
Galveston
Curious Results When Coffee Drinking is Abandoned
Transformation reports compare quitting coffee to stopping tobacco or alcohol, noting a quick body change within ten days as the nervous system detoxes and Postum offers a nourishing substitute. The piece touts Postum’s flavor, likening it to mild Java, and cites reader experiments to prove the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollvile
Presbytery Meet Favors Mexican District Split in Texas
The presbytery of western Texas convenes at 3 p.m. at an Alieabyterian church with many delegates expected to attend. Discussions focus on establishing a separate presbytery for Mexican Presbyterians in the district, now numbered around eleven. Evening sermons by Dr. Robert Mi Vingou, Dr. W. M. Dogrett, and Rev. Herbert Springs will be delivered. all sessions remain open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Busine Matt
Mons
Robert Mi
Vingou
Austin
W. M. Dog- Rett
Herbert
Springs
Corpus Christi
Winter is Coming New Waists of Albatross and Affeta
An Odd Daily Express ad notes winter readiness with a weather forecast by Maj. Allen Buell and Magne, predicting a shift to colder, wetter conditions. It promotes a range of suffixed garments for winter wear including cotton waist, Jersey ribbed corset, and stockings, with special values around 25 cents to 26 cents, highlighting fixture of fashionable warmth for women and children.
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Allen Buell
San
Teamini
Boys Suits at Five Dollars and More
A cramped ad promises boys suits priced at five dollars and coats in a court of tailoring quality. It touts best fitting, color selection, and material details including dark mixture worsteds and cheviots, black stripe, and navy dive serges in sizes 6 to 16 years.
Fleece-Lined Long Kimo Sells At One Dollar
A fleece lined long kimo priced at one dollar is described as ten paces long with a wide satin bordered skirt and full Japanese sleeves. The material and colors resemble French Flannel with rich vinny red grey pale blue pink champagne and lavender tones.
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San Antonio
New York
Vic
Wolff
Marx Co
Famou
the Gleaners
Sisterine Madonna Squire Hallett
Carot
Daniel
Paul and
Virginia
Asti
Cassel
Christys
Alfred's Poster Girls
The
Corot
Watteau J
Wolff & Marx Co
D. OF R’s. M
Donald Wars
Alana
West Texas
Daily Express
Jinun
Iman
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