Race Guarantee Fund Nears Half of Required Total
The Chamber of Commerce has raised 3550 with promises of 450 more to cover about half of the 9000 needed for an autumn automobile race meet. The Automobile Club will match, with subscriptions triggering stock in the Auto Racing Association to cap liability. Several Houston and San Antonio firms contributed varied sums to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Club
R. T. Pruitt
Auto Club
Automobile Racing Association
Joske Bros. Co
Traction Company
San Antonio Drug Co
A. B. Frank Co
Wolff & Marx Co
Staacke Bros
Newton, Weller & Wagner
Groos National Bank
City National Bank
Frank Bros
L. P. Peck Co
Frost National Bank
St. Anthony
American Shoe & Hat Co
D. A Duerler Co
Alamo Auto Sales Co
L. Frank Saddlery Co
Household Furniture Co
Alamo National Bank
Berman & Zadek
Gunter
State Bank & Trust Co
West Texas Bank & Trust Co
Washer Bros. Co
National Bank of Commerce
Halff Bros. Co
J. Oppenheimer Co
City Eyes Mesquite Wood Offer for Paving Blocks
A. W. Bitter offers the city 1000 acres of mesquite timber twelve miles south for the land, hoping the city will seize the property. Mayor Brown suggested using mesquite blocks for downtown paving, with Alderman Warren and City Engineer Helland to study feasibility, logging, trucking to the city, and sawmilling, pending land inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bitter
Brown
Warren
Helland
Bitter
Southern Pacific
Notable New York heiress engaged to English captain
One of New York's wealthiest society leaders, a widow, announced to be engaged to Captain Cyril Patrick Francis William Radclyffe Dagmore of England. She inherited her fortune from her grandfather, William V. Brownk. Her fiancé is a nephew of Lord Brougham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cyril Patrick Francis
William Radclyffe Dagmore
England
Gilbert
William V. Brownk
Lord Brougham
Hunger doctor loses appeal in guardianship case
Olympia Washington Dr Linda Bur field Perry Hazzard known as the hunger expert loses an appeal from Kitsap County Superior Court guardianship ruling over E Dorothy Williamson. Supreme Court upholds that Hazzard must account for all funds collected before and during guardianship and return 856 76 to the girl. Williamson is sister of Claire Williamson whose death is linked to Hazzard and her curing method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Linda Burfield
Perry Hazzard
Kitsap County
E. Dorothy Williamson
Supreme Court
Dr. Hazzard
Dorothy Williamson
Claire Williamson
Hazzard
Polish Army Officer Recalled for 1864 Rebellion
Chicago reports on General Grzegorz Jendryky Murawski, a Polish army officer who fought in the 1864 rebellion against Russia, remembered for his long life to age 101. The piece notes his notable role in Polish history and his later years in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grzegorz Jendryky Murawski
Russia
Burial of Royal Line survivor at 101 after long life
An aged survivor, sentenced to Siberia for life and freed after nineteen years, was buried today at age 101 years ten months and 23 days. Relatives recount his rule for reaching a century: whisky daily, smoking, pie thrice daily, no tea or coffee, late hours. The note recalls England’s 1844 rail law mandating one daily through trains with penny fares and basic third class conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Line
Siberia
England
J. ¢. Wright
Auto Club plans to raise guarantee for national races
The San Antonio Automobile Club at the Menger Hotel discussed raising $4000 to stage premier auto races and attract drivers of national repute. Volunteers were asked to visit business leaders, aided by the Chamber of Commerce, to protect Dr. Frederick J. Fielding's personal guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobile Club
Menger
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick J. Fielding
John B. Carrington
Carrington
San Antonio
E. B. Rhodes
Fisk Company of
Texas
H. J. Backer
D D D Prescription Featured for eczema relief
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription as the standard cure for eczema and skin irritations. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with a money back offer and promotes D D D Soap as a tender skin product sold by Fischer's Drug Store in Gibbs Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. D. Laboratories
Fischer
Gibbs Bidg
D. D. D. Prescription for Fifteen Years Skin Remedy
A short note reports a standard skin remedy labeled D D D used for fifteen years. The entry notes habitual use and general effectiveness in dermatological care.
Simplified spelling initiative seeks educated promoters
The Illinois Teachers' Association committee on simplified spelling announced it needs men and women of scholarly attainment to spread the cause in the northwest. It offers liberal pay for those who can engage in propaganda and persuade schools and professors about spelling reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Somone
Illinois Teachers’ Association Today
Northwest
Keeps Job 41 Years Cadillac Official Celebrates Longevity
Norman Reynolds of Cedar Creek township is described as Wexford county’s best office holder. He moved to Manton 44 years ago and has held continuous offices since age 21. Now 62, he arrived from New York, aided surveyors, helped lay out Oxford county, and served 23 years on the board of supervisors plus roles as school director, poor director, and village assessor for 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac, Mich
Wexford County
Norman Reynolds
Cedar Creek Township
Manton
Welsville
N. Y
Grand Rapids
Oxford County
Board of Supervisors
A Surge of Hotel Guests as City Hosts Visitors
Long list of guests and registrants at major San Antonio hotels including the Menger Crockett Bowles St Anthony and Gunter with names such as Mr and Mrs John Giles Dallas J W Reed Austin F D Hindes Pearsall and J Abbott Austin. Also notes Harlanale hot sulphur baths promotion and a humorous anecdote about a shipmate wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mra
John Giles
Dallas
the Menger
J. EB. Logaden
Fort Worth
The
Crockett
W. H. Small
Victoria
Bowie
J. W. Reed
Austin
Bexar
Garland Tobin
Southeastern
Birmingham
Ala
E. F. Rice
Waco
St. Anthony
Suc Buckler
Gunter
BE. Pimpton
Sharon
Savoy
A. H. Tray
Galveston
Menger. Co
A. Fields
A. Jones
Bowles
C. M. Welle
Gonzales
W. B. Hudson
Bryan
F. D. Hindes
Pearsall
D. Mullins
F. J. Parsons
New York
Edgar Couser
Charlotte
P. Catlin
St. Louis
Menger
J. W. McKay
Bisbee, Ariz
Crockett Hotel
W. N. Brown
Jourdanton
J. W. Buckman
Karnes City
P. W. Beal
Fort Clark
C. W. Ryan
Kenedy
Annie Park
Oscar Enk
Kimbro
W. J. Perkin
Detroit
R. Barton
Port Lavaca
M. M. Davis
C. F. Keller
Kaweah
Cal
W. IL. Alexander
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
W. J. Bump
Path
R. Hunniecutt
W. H. Wilson
Houston
T. F. P. Love
Falfurrias
Charles F .Clark
Joe &. Lewis
J. W. Shaper
Goliad
John Gaster
San Antonio
Harlandale
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Marlin
Harlanale
Bath House
Harlandale Bath House CO
Fire prevention bucket urged for every home
The Department of Agriculture urges country farmers to keep a rounded bottom fire bucket on every floor and barn, filled with water and used only for fire defense. The proposed bucket helps prevent accidental use and protects against freezing pumps in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Weak Lungs Often Lead to Serious Illness
An advertisement extols Eckman's Alterative as beneficial for throat and lung ailments including bronchitis asthma and colds. It cites a 1906 patient testimonial from W. M. Tatum of Haddonfield and claims long lasting recovery without narcotics or habit forming drugs. The text notes availability through Philadelphia area druggists.
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Eckman
S. Atlantic Ave
Haddonfi N
Tal
California
W. M. Tatum
Mein’ Ei Corse
Elag’ Diagemphia
Ette
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