Not Very Flattering to Van Scoter
A 1896 San Antonio note warns horsemen about Van Scoter and plans for a San Antonio racing meeting. It discusses meet reliability, payments, and disappointed horsemen. The piece mentions meetings in San Antonio and connections to a San Antonio Racing association, plus city bids for macadamizing Presa Street and municipal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieters
New York
van Scoter
San Antonio
Texas
Aion Carne
Fexard
Clint
J. van Scoter
Fle
San Antonio Racing Association
Tohrye 7
van Scuter
Linngine
Soleda
Olio
Sti
Bis
Niles
Hillsdale
Miel
van Seoter
Notice to Consumers Promotes Monza Ginger Ale and Pure Pstreets
The notice touts Monza Ginger Ale as finest on the market and asks consumers to request Pure Pstreets from grocers. It mentions a 25 cent hound price for cLP Raking Powder and invites trials, listing Booker & Co. and a grand autumn exhibition at New York Emporium Millinery Co with dates in October.
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Hound
Booker & Co
Imporial Uats
Bonneta
New York
Weekly Sewer Work Progress Report on Big System
Weekly summary of sewer construction detailing gathering system on Guenther Street and Crofton Avenue with 38 inch brick sewers 520 feet and 1400 feet of 3 inch pipe sewers. Brick usage 78 000, daily workforce 33 laborers 4 bricklayers 3 foremen 4 pipe layers 4 teams, 60 branches laid and 1 manhole. Other segments include Taylor Witt streets Avenue B 80 inch brick 330 feet 150 feet opened brick 18 100 barrels cement 53 workforce 26 laborers 2 foremen 1 inspector 2 teams. Mathayénie and dimenther street 8 inch sewer 205 feet 10 inch pipe 250 feet brick 37 000 barrels cement 20 laborers 2 foremen 1 inspector 2 teams 13 branches 2 manholes. ONYPALS SYSTEMS 8 inch brick sewer 74 feet 8 manholes 12 0 0 brick heads 172 0 barrels cement 172 daily workers 4 foremen 3 inspectors 2 teams 4
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Guenther Street
Crofton Avenue
Iai
Taylor and Witt
Mathayénie
Dimenther
Labarery
Ieverage
Boidel Ported With 818 Quickly In Saloon Incident
A man identified as Mr. Boidel arrived yesterday afternoon in Cha presence of Canstatia McCloskey and others. He said he came to seek a job and entered a South Ifurus saloon where he was persuaded by friends in a sham card scam to part with 818 dollars, believing a gainful return though he had little to lose. He is 34 and recently relocated from Germany about six years ago.
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Fide Seidl
Germany
Local Horse and Buggy Incident and Insurance Notice
A bay horse and phaeton with no driver were found on North Fiores street near Jacob Woblfarth's stop. Also mentions insurance agency reentry and poultry breeders meeting in San Antonio, led by I L Wilkinson, planning a city poultry show and breeding efforts.
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Captain Goodrich
Fiores Street
Jacob Woblfarth
Wuley
San Antonin Poultry Breedyra Association
Mtr
I. Wilkinson
Sys
Quade
Equesis
Stipeing's Pest Hosts Anniversary And Fraud Mask Bail
Senator Roger Q. Mills campaigned in Centre Point last night and stayed at the Menger hotel. He departed this morning for Heubam to deliver a speech after speaking yesterday in Centre Point.
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West Bun
Sunnday
Mission Garden
Senapom Mulls
Roger Q. Mills
Centre Point
Menger Hotel
Hreubam
Perry Lewis Nominated At Centre Point Senate Convention
At Centre Point theSenatorial convention for the 2ath Tene District named Perry J. Bowsi as a candidate for state senator. Ben W. McNulty of San Antonio served as chairman. Regular monthly assessments and dues are due on the first and must be paid by the 10th. T. B. Johnson, Secretary.
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K. P
T. B. Johnson
Perry Lewis
Centre Point
Perry J. Bowsi
Ben W. McNulty
San Antonio
Merchants' Transfer Co Moves to 512 Dolorose Street
Notice states relocation to 512 Dolorose street, tweat side of Porter house, to better accommodate customers. Dated 10-2-41.
Miss Ida Luctan Woon Opens Studio in Memphis
Miss Ida Luctan Woon of Memphis announces a new studio at 208 Avenue teaching sculpture, drama, dramatic expression, and art. Special focus on Chinese painting and interior decorations. Class schedule listed as ten sessions.
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Ida Luctan Woon
Memphis
Tenn
Woes of the Heavy Villain in Local Theater
A Philadelphia Record note describes a stock company actor famed for villain roles facing audience scorn from gallery patrons. He receives a threatening letter accusing him of cruelty to a young lady on stage, while the actor remains vigilant for the sender. The piece contrasts theater life with a fleeting feature on modern beauty and a laxative syrup advert.
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Wood
Suys
Philadelphia
Record
Pashunta
California Fig Symp Co
Insect Discoveries By Slosson In Northwest Alpine Areas
The article notes nine hundred species found by Slosson in the Alpine Washinton regions, including a newly described mite related to the red spider. It highlights discoveries by Mrs Slosson, the abundance and variety of spiders and insects, and the value to entomology and natural history. The piece references field observations, species names, and the significance of these finds for science and education.
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Alpinio
Slosesn
Alps
Slosson
Montanunn
Atis
Slasson
Grant Statue Planned for Philadelphia Park Site
A bronze statue of General Grant is planned for a Philadelphia park along the east river drive near the Fountain Grove area. Work on the pedestal has begun, with the statue to be set on a background of a bridge. the cost is expected around 40,000 dollars, including pedestal.
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Vantadelphia
Fulrmicuut Park
Golut
Girurdav Suo Bridge
Milcklyns
Fairmount
Amay
Philadelphia Telegraph
Clock that runs for forty years without winding
A Chicago jeweler, Campbell, built a unique clock designed to be wound once every 40 years. The 74 pound, 18 inch diameter mechanism uses a perpetual system with a barred wheel and jeweled movement. It will reside in a sealed cage to minimize friction and dust.
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Chicago
Pury Comipbell
Forgettin I
Hie
Hos
Ingauceecdal UN
Ar. Campbell
Reliberata Atuican Natives Observe Deliberate Customs
A Century excerpt notes the natives’ careful speech and slow delivery of messages. In their approach, the messenger sits quietly by the listener and speaks after a breathing pause, avoiding rush and urging guests to stay in camp near the village.
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Hig Village
Racing With Ratloons to Headline City Balloon Event
A balloon race titled Racing With Ratloons is planned as a main municipal feature for the city’s upcoming festivities. Officials describe the event as a highlight and invite public participation and spectatorship during the celebration period.
Harvest Rally Amid Silent Orchard Night
A rural scene unfolds as neighbors gather at a barn floor to celebrate a ripe year. Yellow gangs fall, vines glow, and the air hums with communal pride as farmers reap a bountiful season. Dorris Rowton Somme.
Political tensions and party lines blur in city race
A fragment from a political column critiques municipal and county politics, noting factional splits, party loyalty shifts, and the upcoming election. It references Tammany Hall, San Antonio, and a subcommittee with authority over ticket withdrawal, reflecting volatile civic maneuvering and voter caution.
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Operahouse IY
Lizzie Evans
Laredo and
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E.C. Arnold Sole Difent
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Forhan
ANG
Alamo Plaza
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J.%. O. Richter
South Pecos Street
Paul Wagher
Antonio
West Commerce St
van Scone
Presa Street
John Wilkins
Henry Elmgndore
E.R. Norton
NEW Insurance Fim
Matt Antonie
Vexas
Aorch
Orb
Weber
Nui
Utvge Hines
Ol Fviernds
Speetfuilly
Tile Plowian Bis Insurance Agency
Tr Trievord Ucilving
Grant
Dad Iife
Dorris Rowton
Stowers Furniture
West Commerce Street
Agency
Buck
TRE More Milnery CO
Be. Lindner
Johnson
Te Nevar Losag
Éraxo
Tammany Hall of
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Itubiden
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