Eight Will Testify in Stephenson Inquiry
Milwaukee October 3 Associated Press reports the senatorial committee investigating bribery in Stephenson’s 1909 election will hear eight witnesses. Campaign managers from 1908 testify as Charles Littlefield defends a probe as unnecessary, while Stephenson may be recalled to address his $107 798 spending. Witnesses include J H Puelicher Sidney Sackett and J A Van Cleve.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Senatorial Committee
United States
Stephenson
Charles E. Littlefield
J. H. Puelicher
Sidney Sackett
Berlin
J. A. van Cleve
Martinette
Sand Bur Causes Death in Oklahoma Town
Quinlan Oklahoma October 3 A sand bur caught in Bilis Offners throat killing the 10 year old son of farmer J A Offner after days of choking and failed medical aid.
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Quinlan
Okla
Bilis Offner
J. A. Offner
Here
Danderine Hair Solution Promises Quick, Lush Results
A vintage advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming one dose doubles hair beauty and banishes dandruff. It warns of dandruff causing itching and hair loss and urges readers to buy a 26 cent bottle from any drug store with promises of soft, lustrous hair in minutes.
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Knowlton
Record of San Antonio September 1911 Weather Extremes
The September 1911 climate in San Antonio set a record with 0.12 inches of rainfall for the month, the lowest since 1893, while temperatures averaged 84.6 degrees, the highest for September in 27 years. The normal is 77.1 degrees, and rainfall was unusually deficient, totaling only 0.12 inches with most falling on September 30. Sixteen days were clear, twelve partly cloudy, two cloudy, with two thunder storms on September 21 and 27. Relative humidity ranged from 29 to 96 percent, mean 68.5.
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San Antonio
United States Feather Bureau
Jane
The Lax Fos Way Promises Full Body Strength
A bold pitch claims a tonic that strengthens the liver stomach kidneys and bowels while providing systemic power. The ad urges buying the first bottle on a money back plan and offers a second bottle to “keep your whole insides right.”
Conditions Normal in Mexico Says Real Estate Man
H. W. Mitchell of this city returns from a three weeks trip through Mexico with a positive report that conditions are normal. He says Madero has the situation fully in hand and investment opportunities in the republic are better than ever. Mitchell saw no signs of revolution and believes the country is fully restored while doubting any renewed effort by Reyes.
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Mexico
H. W. Mitchell
Madero
Republic
Mitchell
Reyes
Quickest Relief For All Sore Feet Ad
An educational health ad promotes Calocide compound as the fastest cure for sore feet. Soaking in hot water with two tablespoons dissolves the powder for fifteen minutes, massaging sore areas. It claims instant relief from numbness and caluses, bunions, sweaty and aching feet, chilblains, frostbite, with a 25 cent box said to cure severe cases.
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Witciande
How Eckmans Alterative Helped a Patient Recover
A patient recounts recovery from severe lung issues after using Eckmans Alterative with supporting testimony from a Wilmington store. The letter claims rupture and hemorrhage improvement, a negative test for tuberculosis, and recommends the remedy for bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles.
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Eckman
Beekman
West Street
Del
A. Lippincott
Lippincott & Co
Market Street
Wilmington
Hokman
Norman
State Board of Health
Heckman
Jas, Squires
Fischer
Drutore
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Building Permits Parade of New Homes Noted in City
Co. M. Smith files a 6 room house on Pine street for 1600 dollars. Ignacio Lopez seeks a 2 room house on Jones avenue for 250 dollars. R Bend plans a 5 room house on South Leona street for 800 dollars. A rebuild on Cactus street for 6.5 dollars. Hawse adds an 8 room house on Mesquite street. B. Bull applies for a 4 room house on South Hackberry street for 100 dollars. J Haddon proposes a 3 room house on Stafford street for 800 dollars. F. C. Baum plans an oven on Scott street for 600 dollars.
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M. Smith
Pine Street
Ignacio Lopez
Jones Avenue
R Bend
Leona Street
Cactus Street
Hawse
Mesquite Street
B. Bull
Hackberry Street
W. J. Haddon
Stafford Street
F. C. Baum
Scott Street
Plummer Marries Morrison Daughter at Taylor Home
Jesse Plummer of Houston and Miss Annie Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Morrison were married at the bride’s parents home in Taylor on Sunday morning at 9 30 with Rev Hugh W Hoon of the Presbyterian church officiating. Only relatives present the couple will reside in Houston.
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Taylor
Tex
Jesse Plummer
Houston
Annie Morrison
B. C. Morrison
Hugh W. Hoon
Pease
The
Presbyterian Church
Plummer
Hood's Sarsaparilla as Internal Rheumatism Cure
Aches and pains from rheumatism are not permanent but temporarily relieved by external remedies. An internal remedy like Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted to correct blood acidity causing rheumatism and to cure the disease.
Local racer Johnson to test fly new aeroplane in San Antonio
Johnson, a local auto racing driver, will attempt a test flight soon after final adjustments. The nine foot propeller craft, built in San Antonio by Charles Beatty, hopes to become the fastest aeroplane in the area with up to 100 horsepower and speeds from 40 to 75 mph. Johnson plans cross country work and possible November exhibitions at the San Antonio fair and in Galveston and Amarillo.
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Ben Johnson
Murfin
Galveston
Johnson
San Antonio
L. L. Simmons
Ac Ee
B. D. Foulois
Charles Beatty
Amarillo
Texas
Letter to the editor corrects misstatement about Jose Asunsolo
Jose Asunsolo denies being a Reyes ally and explains he left Mexico to educate his children in San Antonio. He states he seeks peace and prosperity for Mexico and asks for a correction to the published reference. The note concludes with a mention of a royal orchestra playing at the Garatoga restaurant daily.
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Reyes
Porfirista
Regista
San Antonio
Jose Asunsolo
Jefe Politico
Chihuahua
Diaz
Meico
Asunsolo
Mexico
Jqse Asunsolo
Royal Orchestra
Garatoga
Oiling Mission Loop Aids Traffic Detour
Oil work on Mission loop began on Mitchell street with County Judge Phil Shook and officials present. Work between hell street and Concepcion road blocks traffic with red lights signaling detours. Oiling will extend to Concepcion bridge and continue for several days to a week or ten days before road traffic resumes.
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Mission Loop
Mitchell Street
Phil Shook
T. C. Nelson
C. L. Bernay
Texas Company
Hell Street
Concepcion Road
Births Report From Local Families
To Mr and Mrs Robert W Wright a girl born October 2 2020 on Matamoras street To Mr and Mrs Fred Reche a girl born September 24 409 Delgado street To Mr and Mrs J A Ronse a girl born September 23 221 Leigh street To Mr and Mrs P Garcia a girl born September 80 683 Bouthedo street To Mr and Mrs W Marian a boy born September 80 To Mr and Mrs Juan Cardenas a girl born October 1 227 San Fernando alley To Mr and Mrs S W Applewhite a girl born September 26 801 Fest street
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Robert W. Wright
Matamoras Street
Fred Reche
Delgado Street
J. A. Ronse
Leigh Street
P. Garcia
Bouthedo Street
W. Marian
Juan Cardenas
San Fernando Alley
S. W. Applewhite
Fest Street
Burial Permits for Anna Maria Turner
Burial permits issued for Anna Maria Turner aged six days who died October 1, 1014 at Frank Street.
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Anna Maria Turner
Frank Street
British Torpedo Claims Long Range At 10000 Yards
Washington reports a secret British torpedo with 10000 yard range, far beyond U S naval projectiles. An American naval expert discussed gunnery and torpedo developments with British specialists. Trial by Lieutenant Commander Cleland Davis will occur next week at Pig Island, Chesapeake Bay, aboard a caisson armored vessel.
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United States Navy
Washington
Mander Cleland Davis
Pig Island
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk Navy Yard
methods of courtship observed abroad described
Mrs. Alice McLane Hamilton, while summering abroad, notes how in Russia a woman responds to slight by creating a straw effigy of the man at dawn and nailing it to a sacred tree near the family shrine while praying for his death.
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Alice McLane Hamilton
Russia
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