Texans urged to study irrigation at Chicago congress
William L. Rockwell, Texas irrigation head, urges Texans to value the National Irrigation Congress in Chicago on December 5. He says Texas must learn and participate, especially Southwest Texas, and proposes a San Antonio delegation to engage with civic groups and hear international delegates. Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Saratoga restaurant.
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Rockwell
Congress
Chicago
William L. Rockwell
Texas
Department of Agriculture
National Irrigation Congress
Irrigation Congress
San Antonio
Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Lockhart Register Sold to New Editor and Manager
Col. R. Wilson of San Antonio sold a half interest in the Lockhart Register, a weekly paper in Caldwell county, to M. L. Hurst who becomes editor and business manager. The Register, Caldwell county’s oldest paper, has served for about three years as the prohibition party organ under lease to Rev. J. M. Ones.
Nature’s Balance and Sleep Health Warning
Nature warns that restful sleep restores nerve and brain cells and that sleepless nights threaten body and mind. The text urges heed to Nature’s demands and advises beginning use when quiet sleep does not come regularly.
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Nature
Columbus Day 1911 Austin Program Announced
The Columbus Day executive committee in Austin outlines the October 12 program with former Governor Joseph B. Sayers as master of ceremonies and Judge B D Taunton as orator. Knights of Columbus mass at Wooldridge park expected to draw 10 000, with Pullman cars arranged for visitors. Parade features include floats on Columbus history and Texas centers, ending with a speakers’ program in the state capitol.
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Austin
Tex
Joseph D. Sayers
Sayers
B. D. Tarlton
Tarlton
Knights of Columbus
Wooldridge Park
Woolridge Park
Pulmans
Pullman Company
Pullman
William R. Hamby
Gram
Texas
N. A. Gallagher
Diocese of
Galveston
B. J. Diamond
Diocese of Dallas
H. A
R. J. Nolan
J. W. Shaw
D. D
W. W. Hume
J. P. O'Reilly
J. Jaillett
George Walsh
M. Crow
Joseph Blum
W. J. Lee
P. M. Donohue
L. Granger
Columbus
New World
Isabela
Santa Maria
Spain
Hall of Representatives
State Capitol
Joseph B. Sayers
W. R. Hamby
CO. B. Colquitt
A. P. Wooldridge
B. D. Taunton
University of Texas
House of Representatives
United Singers
Texas German Saengerbund
Austin Saengeruende
William, Besserer
Herman Pfaefflin
Rhine navigability rises with river deepening effort
In 1893 the Rhine between Mannheim and Strassburg was navigable for seventy days. By 1910 the navigable period reached 356 days, a record. The river deepening and ongoing government care by Baden and Alsace-Lorraine enabled the increase.
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Rhine
Mannheim
Strassburg
Kehr
Baden
Alsace-Lorraine
Polly of the Circus charms a second night crowd
Amusements note the second performance of Polly of the Circus draws former patrons as Ida St. Leon delights in the title role. Reviewers praise the pathos and dramatic power while contrasting it with the earlier controversy over The Girl From Rector's and its reception. Seat sales opened at 9 this morning.
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Polly
Circus
Ida St. Leon
Rector's
Paul M. Potter
New York
Potter
Star-studded cast joins Aphie James for Judy O Hara at the Grand
James Young Andrew Robson and Melbourne MacDowell headline Aphie James production Judy O Hara with years of Shakespeare classic and Broadway experience. Young led his own company and supported Irving Fiske Daly. Robson starred in Royal Box Richard Carvel and The Wolf. MacDowell trained at Boston Museum and gained fame as Fielding Spanhoff and Bar on Scarpia. Judy O Hara runs Saturday matinee and night and Sunday night at the Grand.
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James Young
Andrew Robson
Melbourne MacDowell
Aphie James
Judy O’hara
Mr. Young
Elsie DeWolf
Annie Russell
Viola Allen
Henry Irving
Fiske
Augustine Daly
Fielding
William Gillette
Fanny Davenport
Robert Mantell
Louis Spanhoff
Iss Davenport
Mr. MacDowell
Vaudeville at the Plaza Packs the Theater Again
An appreciative audience filled the Plaza last night for a high class vaudeville show. Each act drew strong applause, predicting another full house tonight as the bill keeps moving without dull moments.
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the Plaza
Piles Quickly Cured at Home with Pyramid Pile Cure
Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value, buy more from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today to save yourself from the surgeon’s knife and doctor’s bills.
Plaza Theater Offers Special Ladies Matinee Friday
The Plaza management announces a special ladies matinee this Friday at the theater, inviting women to enjoy a daytime showing.
Royal vaudeville bill delights with comedy heavy program
The Royal presents a comedy heavy vaudeville bill with two strong one act shows “A Night With the Red Men” and “A Village Editor” by Dorothy Lamb and company. The Trillers offer “A Study in Rags” while Bert Lennon and the three Browns headline stunts and foreign novelty acts. Moving pictures enrich a family friendly week in line with the Royal policy.
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the Royal
Red Men
Dorothy Lamb and Company
The
Trillers
Bert Lennon
Dorothy Lamb and
Mexican President-Elect May Adapt Texas Election Laws
Francisco I. Madero, poised to take office in Mexico, may model his country's election statutes on Texas rules. Madero studied Texas law, traveled in the U S prior to the revolution, and in February requested two more copies of the Texas election code from M. B. Hutchins, a close aide.
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Mexico
Francisco I. Madero
Lone Star
M. B. Hutchins
Republic of Mexico
Madero
Texas
Mr. Hutchins
Mr. Madero
Hutchins
San Pedro
Coahuila
Texas Man to Be Tried in Oklahoma for Embezzlement
Governor Cruce has honored a Texas governor's requisition for O. W. Dechard who worked in Colorado county on an embezzlement charge. Dechard is under arrest at Frederick, Oklahoma, after E. B. Hays, Colorado county sheriff, traveled to secure him.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Cruce
Texas
O. W. Dechard
Colorado County
Tex
Dechard
Frederick
E. B. Hays
Oklahoma
Committee invites Gov Colquitt to open International Fair
The International fair directors committee departs for Austin to invite Gov. O B Colquitt to give the opening address on November 3. Members include W B Tuttle Frederick Terrell Fred W Cook W C Rigsby F A Chapa and ex officio President Varnes P Brown. They will confer with the governor and later seek Gen Duncan at the Army Post for his participation in the governor’s honor reception and parade.
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Committee of
O. B. Colquitt
Austin
W. B. Tuttle
Frederick Terrell
Fred W. Cook
W. C. Rigsby
F. A. Chapa
Varnes P. Brown
Gen. Duncan
Hall's Texas Wonder advertised for kidney and rheumatic relief
The ad claims Hall's Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. A dollar bottle provides sixty days of treatment and is advertised as highly effective. Testimonials are promised and Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis is listed as the inventor with druggists selling the product.
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Hall
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Permanent magnets of cast iron offered at lower cost
Permanent magnets of cast iron are being produced commercially at a saving of from 25 to 50 percent compared with steel magnets, signaling a significant cost reduction in magnetic material production.
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Joske
Emi
United States
Pabst
Pabst Extract CO
Mitwauhwe Wis
State University
Rector’s
Aphie James In
Judy O'Hara
Pyramid Drug Company
Ae Bidg
Marshall Mich
Joske's
Washington Clothing Company
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. Peavy & Bro
Sam Peck
Dorothy Damb
Texas Law
Associated Press
Colquitt
Fowlerton
Colorado
Fowler Bros
Frost
G. San Antonio
D. G
Fowler Bros.’ Land Co
San Antonio, Tex
D. Hatcher
P. O
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