Charcoal Lozenges Promise Quick Breath Freshening
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and gas from foods. It touts odor absorption, digestive purifying effects, and laxative benefits, urging readers to order a free sample then buy boxes from a druggist. The offer includes a mail request to Marshall, Mitch.
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Chercoal
Smart
Stuart
Eleanor
Joey
Trea
TAL Stark Co
Marshall
Mitch
European tour boosts Texas emigration prospects
Max Suefel of v. Oppen rode Co reports four months in Europe. He inspired hopes that Texas and San Antonio will attract more settlers as Stieffel’s Paris interview highlights fertile land, favorable climate, and strong immigration appeal. The North German Lloyd line promotes U S emigration via Galveston as Texas gains prominence.
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Max Suefel
V. Oppenrode Co
Europe
Steifel
Paris
Sliefey
New York
Tyny
San Antonio
Ela
New York Herat
Stiefe
Stiele
Berlin
Barane
Great North German Lloyd Line
United States
Alveston
Texas
Stiefel
Court Questions in Harriman Hearing on Railroad Deals
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New York last February saw Elh Harriman refuse to answer a series of questions about stock ownership and possible deals involving the Union Pacific, Chicago and Alton, and Illinois Central. The government seeks to compel testimony on alleged skyrocket financing and related interests of directors, with a federal court hearing set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Court
New York
Union Pacific
Chicago & Alton
Alinois Central
Rogers
Still
Union - Pacifiot
Union Pa
Dil Yow Bhava Ag
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union
Pacific
Hesini Pool
Wilon Pacific
Indtecth
N York
Commerce Commission
Harriman Amd
Otto He Kuhn
Kuba Odts
Totlmerec Commission
Chien & Alton Road
Free Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief in Mail Fraud
A dubious 19th century appeal touts a half box of Pyramid Cure for piles with deadlines and patient gratitude. The letter urges readers to request a free sample and a kit for 50 cents via mail order, citing dramatic personal testimonials and medical assurances to coax purchase.
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Tom Enret
Jay Nemo
Gleophan
Mr. Forte
Syd Ts Hille
Harriman stock dealings probe cited by congressional inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces questions about Harriman interests including Chicago and Alton stock purchases and sales. Details on preferred stock holdings in Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and connections with Kuhn, Loch & Co are urged, with ties to Santa Fe stock and brokerage roles. Additional queries touch on dividends and profits from Southern Pacific and the ACO shares. The inquiry notes counsel advice as the reason for nonresponse.
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Emnmceree Commission
Iis
Harrinan
Pus Roto Cief
Harriman
Mr. Albury
Terinian
Chivage & Tow
Chienea & Alton
Harriman Hig
Topeka & Santeke
Harelman
Kuhn, Loch & Co
Merrimant
Pac
Frick
Rogers
Santa Fe
Thas
Aguinan
Tllinois
Tone Fan
Trihnan
Ole H. Kuhn
Banklur
Fim O
Kuhn, Lash & Co
Tessidip Athe Barrisman Sloois
Local Kerrville Notes From October Slivered Fragments
A fragmentary Kerrville item mentions Mrs Otte Dietert and Tunkiily Wart with unclear details. References to Capt Chas Schreiner and Grinsdead appear, with notes on confinement and meals. The text is garbled with several unreadable names and dates, leaving only scattered hints of social or community activity.
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Karrville
Fexaa
Otte Dietert
Aucross
Grinsdead
Wedding in Victoria Teas celebrates Gramanin frohesa union
Mrs James A Meladden Mrs W I Anoke return from Jamestown Exposition as Miss Anca Bartes visits San Antonio state convention. The wedding of J C Gramann and Sopa Magenta at Victoria featured palms ferns a tropical garden and a ring toast. Guests included Frohesa family Alma Frohesa Nottie White and many locals. The couple planned a two week trip before settling in Cuera and Victoria society sent warm congratulations.
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Victoria
Tex
Jamestown
Anca Uartes
Gom
San Antonio
Violet Cligtey
LB. Randall
Beeville
Wesdnesday
Henry C. Gramonin
Willian Bryehese
Wilkin Froehese
Cuera
T. Heek
Annie Graham
Heny Freebose
Henry
Aml
Charles Gramann
W Cy Kline
Gramann
Henry Chremann
Frohesa
Caere
Garl Gramann
Frorhesa
Hmmoadi Kiely
Solden
Dallaa
Iorest
Cero
Remge & Gn
Menor
Vistorti
Mreles
Snetthy
Hosta
Omwiahes
Hurbon
J. C. Granuinn
Williu Froebese &I
Annie Snl
Alma Froebese
Charles
Henry Prochese
J2. Sehldwita
Oscar Reuse
Muegee
Mies Nottie White
Corpus Chiski
J. S. Hixbee
Dy. DeToream
Victor
Oscar Ross
Brenham
Pension Bureau Stirs the Judges
Special to The Light from Austin reports turmoil in the comptroller’s department as county judges and commissioners fiercely argue over pension grant approvals. The delays affect numerous applicants and stir controversy among local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ue Cnmptroller's Department
Ir Etme
Penion Application Delays Prompted by Clerical Limitations
A 1908 notice describes delays in pension processing as applications await a single pension clerk. Comptroller circulates guidance urging judges and county commissioners to forward approved claims promptly after local approval to avoid unjustified criticism and ensure timely start dates of April and October. The advisory also references standard remedies and a dated advertisement for Winslow soothing syrup with patent details.
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Antion
Commissioners Court
Nim
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Ghareval
Max Stiefel
Wife
Old Country
MR. Harriman
Alton and Pacific
Iierstate Commerce Commission
Oes
Dusty
Perrins
Terris
Pertitis
Perting
Wolff & Marx CO
Alamo
Erie Schott
Harper
WG. Lindon
Guy 1
Anderson
Whebita Falls
Everett
Lester Enderle
Migersville
Max Piccard
Knights of the Grip
B. OM. Hixson
John Peterson
M. Youuh
Hondo
Wedge R
Nurney
Jack Hamilton
California
Pampolis Hall
Allendiad
Aiam Sticker
Gamfort
Jos. Rees
Besar Dry
Hollater
N, Drug Co
Acta Orchestra
Lon
Kerrville
Ean
Arkanana
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone CO
Victoria Society News
Pension Bureau
Ladies’ Orchestra, Schnermeyer’a
Hires Root Beer
A. Duerler
Gettlera
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