Barnum and Bailey Show Draws Crowds in San Antonio
The Barnum and Bailey circus played to near capacity crowds in San Antonio despite equipment delays. Thousands from Camp Wilson and surrounding towns attended at the Josephine Street and River Avenue grounds where clowns, trapeze acts, and increased elephant and camel displays drew praise amid orderly crowds and minimal trouble.
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Barnum & Bailey's Circus
San Antonio
Josephine’ Street
River Avenue
Camp Wilson
Barnum & Bailey's
Inside Baths and Limestone Phosphate for Health
The article promotes internal sanitation by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the bowels. It claims daily residues and toxins feed bacteria, urging use to relieve headaches, colds, constipation, and foul breath, asserting internal bathing is more important than external cleansing.
Wisconsin Beats South Dakota 28 to 3 at Camp Randall
Wisconsin's football team overwhelmed South Dakota 28 to 3 at Camp Randall. Berg, Simpson, and Olson starred for the Badgerbacks as three Badger touchdowns came in the first half and the second string extended the margin, Berg scoring once and Simpson three times.
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Wisconsin
South Dakota
Camp Randall
Withington
Lawrence
Berg
Simpson
Olson
Badgerbacks
Reguars
Kansas Loses to Ames in 13-0 Defeat
Ames, Iowa, October 14. Kansas was unable to score and failed to gain a first down as the Cyclones, led by Packer Jones Sloss Heagre Davis, dominated State field in a 13 to 0 victory.
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Jayhawkers
Iowa Cyclones
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Sloss
Lindsey
Cyclones
Packer
Jones
Heater
Paige
Davis
Nebraska Beats Kansas Aggies 14 to 0 in Hard Fought Game
Nebraska defeated the Kansas Aggies 14 to 0 in a tough afternoon matchup in Lincoln. The Aggies mounted a strong defense at key moments and forced downs when the Cornhuskers neared the goal. Nebraska scored both touchdowns via straight football, with no scoring in the second half as Kansas played a scrappy contest.
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Nebraska
Kansas Aggies
Aggies
Cornhusker
Not Enough Money Delays Wedding Then Clergyman Blesses
A factory hand and his fiancée could not wed at first when the groom lacked payment for the church fee. The clergyman allowed a delay while the money was fetched. The couple returned, the knot was tied, and the clergyman quipped a blessing. The bride revealed the ticket for the hat and coat that had been pawned.
Roosevelt Attacks Wilson Over Adamson Wage Law
Former President Theodore Roosevelt campaigns for Hughes in Wilkes-Barre and denounces Wilson for enacting a wage law under the Adamson act, arguing it raises pay rather than limits hours. He criticizes Wilson on Mexico policy and claims Samuel Gompers helped secure Carrizal prisoners' release, with Roosevelt calling Wilson too deferential to a labor leader.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Carrizal
Roosevelt
New York
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Gompers
Mexico
Carranza
Fall
Samuel Gompars
Federation
United States
Boyd
Adair
Giant lemon on display weighs 26 ounces in San Antonio
The Ponderosa lemon grown by Mrs. J. F. Tracey at 714 Sherman Street is shown at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The tree bears fruit and several larger lemons on the same tree are mentioned as part of a long bearing habit.
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San Antonio
Free to Pile Sufferers
Free to Pile Sufferers announces a 6 treatment program aimed at aiding individuals with pile conditions. The initiative promotes accessible care and relief options for those impacted.
Mitchell Touring Car Becomes Luxurious Sedan in New Top-300
Promoted as a premium upgrade, the Mitchell car under John W. Bates design emphasizes efficiency and factory savings. It touts 26 unique features, over-strength parts, and chrome vanadium steel, claiming superior value and a lifetime car status.
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Mitchell
John W. Bate
Presiding Elder Robbed and Local Theft Reported
The report notes an incident titled Presiding Elder Is Robbed and describes events including a fall from a scaffold, hospital transport, and various advertisements. Judge Carl returns home from a sanatorium after recovery from an operation, with social events and musical notices listed alongside.
Stolen Goods Labeled as Bible Found Near West Houston
A report notes a grip containing clothing and a Bible recovered near West Houston Street and Main Avenue. Officers were given a description of the stolen property. Rev. Mr. Groseclose is the Methodist church presiding elder. Amateur Musicians sought for San Antonio Symphony Orchestra with training in writing applications to Ben Newman. 408 Third St. Hunting licenses at Riverside Shooting Gallery 103 E Houston St.
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Mr. Groseclose
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Methodist Church
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
Ben Newman
Third St
San Antonio Symphony Society
Riverside Shooting Gallery
Houston St
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Giant with Circus Visits Former San Antonian Haunts
James Tarver a seven foot tall former San Antonio resident toured the Barnum Batley circus show in the city on Saturday. He drew a curious crowd as locals who once daily saw him on the streets now stopped to stare at his size during his visit to old haunts.
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James Tarver
San Antonian
San Antonio
Barnum & Batley Circus
Mr. Tarver
Seguin Farmer Louis Becier Found Dead Near Home
Seguin Texas October 14 Louis H Becier a farmer about 56 was found dead near his house Thursday night following a…
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Secuin Fermer
Seguin
Tex
Louis H@becier
Shotgun Discharge Near Seguin Farm Death
Report notes a shotgun with an empty shell in the barrel found near the body on a farm two miles south of Seguin where Hal Bedier resided with his family.
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Halbedier
Seguin
Tough on the Live Stock Melodrama Casting Tale
Wayne Arey, now in films, played Cole Younger in a lurid melodrama years ago. With little prep time, the manager saw him stumble over lines and handed him four six shooters just before the curtain. Put two in your holsters and two in the ready row.
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Wayne Arey
Cole Younger
Frontier Asthma Co Advertisement Request
An advertisement blurb from Frontier Asthma Co invites readers to request a free trial of their method, listing a Buffalo New York address at Room 160A Niagara and Hudson Streets. It seeks inquiries from potential customers and outlines no further details.
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Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, N. Y
Actor’s improvised cue triggers animals at opera house
A restless audience prompts an actor to shout line shoo causing panic as horses in the stable beneath the opera house break loose. The scene prompts chaos and the crowd reacts to the sudden commotion.
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Opera House
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