Hawkins faults Texas roads as totally wasted spending
W. S. Hawkins, consulting engineer for the Way league, returning from a Dallas meeting, condemns 75 percent of road funds as wasted. He cites deplorable conditions in Bell McLennan and Williamson counties, poor drainage, and lack of road construction knowledge, noting Bexar County as having the best roads.
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Bell, Williamson and
McLennan Counties
Texas
W. S. Hawkins
The
Way League
Dallas
Hawkins
J. R. Wood
Wood
Georgetown
Bell
McClennan
Williamson
Mr. Hawkins
Wood’s Muddy Road Trip Ends With Car Stuck in City
J. R. Wood, a San Antonio good roads booster, drove from Dallas through heavy rain and mud last night. His car reached San Pedro Place before getting bogged down in the city, near home, a disappointing end to a arduous journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
San Antonio
J. R. Wood
San Pedro Place
Mr. Wood
Wood
Bexar County to Issue Good Roads Booklet
Bexar County commissioners plan a booklet for distribution at the International fair showing county road scenes and picturesque localities. They aim to have the booklet ready by the time visitors attend the meeting, following Dallas example where a similar booklet was prepared.
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Dallas
Bexar
Permanently Remove Facial Hair with ERADICO Remedy
Claiming ERADICO dissolves the hair root and stops growth, the ad touts TRADICO as the only liquid depilatory sold in San Antonio at Joske Brothers Co. and Pilgrim Mfg. Co. It promotes Europe wide use and compares favorably to electric needles, asserting better cost and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Tradico
Eradico
San Antonio
Joske Broc. Co
Pilcrim Mfg. Co
New York
Pearl Necklace Case Up In Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court hears arguments over whether the $220,000 Pearl necklace of Mrs. William B. Leeds should be taxed at 10 percent as natural pearls or 60 percent as set or strung pearls. The case follows a demand for an extra $110,000 after initial duties and involves delivery in America from a 1906 purchase in Paris.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William B. Leeds
New York
Newport
United States
Preme Court
Renard Citroen
Citroen
Washington
France
Leeds
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Second Circuit
County road pamphlet praised by local officials
The text highlights a well presented pamphlet detailing methods for constructing good county roads. Judge Shook and County Commissioner Sommers endorsed it and returned with about a dozen copies. Officials plan to issue a similar booklet and push to have it ready next.
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Shook
Sommers
City Receives New Sprinklers From Staacke Brothers
Four street sprinklers were delivered to the city government by Staacke Brothers under an eight-sprinkler contract awarded by the city council. The units aim to reduce dust along Roosevelt avenue Garden and South Presa streets during the International fair. Superintendent McManus said the sprinklers represent the highest type the city has purchased. Staacke stated profit did not enter into the deal.
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Staacke Brothers
Austin
Roosevelt Avenue
Garden
South Presa
McManus
H. G. Staacke
Floral Exhibits at International Fair Promote Rare Plants
Exhibits of plants and flowers promise the best display yet at the International fair with many rare plant owners showing for the first time. Miss Etta Hummel leads the floral department and urges entries by November 2 with cut flowers due at the fair grounds before 12 noon November 10. For information call Miss Hummel at 5320.
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Etta Hummel
Miss Hummel
Krause Victim Recovers at Home After Accident
Edgar R. Krause a machinist who lost a foot in an accident has returned to his home at 529 Water Street after a brief sanatorium visit. His condition is greatly improved and he expects full recovery soon.
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Krausé
Edgar R. Krause
Water Street
Revolt in China as Manchu officials face purge and exile
Foreign legations and Chinese citizens seek shelter amid growing unrest as the dynasty vows pensions cutbacks and removal of Manchu officeholders. Prince Tsai Tao is alleged to lead a revenge faction while loyalists move silver and funds to war-torn guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Prince Tsai Tao
Europe
America
Prince Ching
Methodist Mission
Legation
Forbidden City
Yin Tehang
Eva Booth Stricken Ill During Salvation Army Meeting
Miss Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army in America collapsed last night at an army hall while about to speak after completing a month touring the western states. Reports mention a nervous breakdown and note foreign wealth claims and Red Cross hospital plans amid unrest in Pekin and Shanghai with rebels in Tiuyuan Fu.
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THE
Associated Press
Chicago, Il
Eva Booth
Salvation Army
America
Army Hall
Miss Booth
Red Cross
Li Yuen Heng
Pekin
Legation
Shanghai
Tiuyuan Fu
Shan Li University
Rebels contest imperialist advance at Hankow battle
Rebels rallied and reorganized to oppose the imperialist forces in Han Yang. Red Cross reports about 1000 revolutionists killed and 2000 to 3000 wounded over three days as a rebel battalion faced machine guns with few survivors. Loyalists suffered 200 to 300 fatalities.
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Assocland
Hankow
Wu Hu
Han Yang
Red Cross
Cotton Demand Figures Brace Southern Farmers
Governor Colquitt presented world demand statistics for American cotton in the present crop year showing a total of 13,739,916 bales needed by mills, including 4,696,416 U.S. bales and 3,000,000 for Britain. He urged farmers to hold bales awaiting remunerative prices, noting the figures prove cotton is worth 13 cents a pound or more. A resolutions committee was appointed after the session.
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Sie
South
Hayne
Colquitt
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Japan
Spain
Belgium
Canada
Netherlands
China
Switzerland
Mexico
W. B. Thompson
New Orleans
Sanders
Louisiana
Clarence Ousley
Fort Worth
Tex
Mann
Virginia
Artesia Face Powder Feature Highlight
The copy extols Artesia Face Powder as undetectable yet effective in eliminating shine and disguising defects. It promises a cool clean comfort and a natural look without obvious powder. The ad presents another valuable feature to attract buyers.
Rohrers Artesia Face Powder Provides Skin Protection
The advertisement promotes Rohrers Artesia Face Powder as protection against sun wind burn tan and freckles with four tints flesh white pink and brunette. It promises comfort and beauty and includes a free booklet on complexion bathing diet and skin care from Waco Texas.
Ad club adopts new by laws at San Antonio meeting
The San Antonio Ad club at St Anthony held a noon meeting adopting new by laws. Changes include two vice presidents and thirteen directors. Future meetings to run no longer than one hour. J Frank Davis gave a brief address.
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San Antonio Ad Club
St. Anthony
J. Frank Davis
Chinese Rise in Shanghai and Hankow Conflicts Rumor
Reported burning of Hankow by imperialists sparks fear of large scale massacre amid Chinese revolutionaries advancing on Shanghai Nanking and other Yangtze regions. Foreigners report calm but fear rabble violence while leaders praise edicts as victory.
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Shanghai
China
Hankow
Pekin
Yang Tse Kiang
Nanking
Ching Kiang
Hang Chow
Yang Tse
Yuan Shi Kai
Tin box with De Lomel papers found under a Blum Street step
A tin box used for papers was found under a Blum street step. It had been pried open and contained letters bearing the name P. J. De Lomel, formerly with Joske Bros. No valuables were found besides insurance policies and a real estate deed or two. The sheriff took the box.
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Blum Street
P. J. de Lomel
Joske Bros
Cotton Belt plan to extend line to California route
Cotton Belt officials visiting Waco say the line will extend soon from Comanche to Sweetwater with a link from Memphis to California via Santa Fe through Sweetwater and on through Waco. The project would create another interstate route from Memphis to California and strengthen regional transportation.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Comanche
Sweetwatery
Memphis
Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Eimer & Amend’s N Y 2851
San Antonio Drug Co. carries Eimer & Amend's remedy cited as relief for rheumatism. Recommended by all who have used it.
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Eimer & Amend’s
N. Y
San Antonio Drug Co
Hallowe'en Fun at the Y M C A Tonight
The Y M C A hosts a large Halloween celebration for seniors and friends with costumes and a mystic basketball game between Pajamas and Nighties. A coffin and air funeral, Swedish folk dance, fortune telling booths, ducking for apples, and other stunts are planned in the gym with unique features by G S Chessum. Pumpkin jack o lanterns adorn the venue as ghosts themed decor fills the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Young Men's Christian Association
Third Street
G. S. Chessum
Association
Bond Issue Approval Sought for Cotton Belt Line
Vice President W E Britton and General Attorney Perkins met with the railroad commission in Austin to discuss bond applications for the Stephenville to Hamilton route and related extensions. The commission plans to send an engineer for inspection before ruling. The Cotton Belt recently acquired the line.
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Austin
Tex
W. E. Britton
Perkins
Cotton Belt
Railroad Commission
Stephenville
Licenses to Wed for Four Couples in Local Ceremony
James Y. Player Jr. and Lucille N. Harris wed in a licensing ceremony. George Allred and Mrs Hat tie Krause Kohr also secured marriage licenses, finalizing plans for future nuptials.
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James Y. Player Jr
Lucille N. Harris
George Allred
Hattie Krause Kohr
Post Office Safe Blown Open at Pattonville Texas
A nitroglycerine blast at 2 o clock in the morning blew open the Pattonville post office safe in Lamar county. The safe was blown through the ceiling and lodged above. The robbers escaped and the amount of stolen funds is not known.
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Associated Press
Paris
Tex
Pattonville
Lamar County
Appointment of Dr W Key as state bacteriologist
Austin Texas October 81 The state health officer Ralph Steiner announced the appointment of Dr W Key of Austin as state bacteriologist and chemist in the department of health. Key is the son of Chief Justice Key of the Third Court of Civil Appeals and a graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Pennsylvania. The position pays 1800 dollars annually.
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THE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Sta
Ralph Steiner Toda
W. Key
Key
Chie Justice Key
Third Court of civ: Appeals
University of Texas
Universe of Pennsylvania
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion Relief
An eminent physician cites stomach health as the source of most illnesses and endorses Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as effective for indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. The advertisement touts quick relief, ingredients rich in pepsin, and a money back guarantee at The Rexall Store run by H. L. Wagner and E. Houston on Avenue C.
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Rexall
H. L. Wagner
E. Houston
Avenue C
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Bexar County Commissioners
Supreme Court
W. B. Leeds
City
Fair Grounds
Gantor
Frank Bros. Boys’ Clothing Department
Norfolk
Frank Bros
Greater Boys’ Stores
Alamo Plaza
Artesia
Waco, Texas
AD Club
Stewart Kitte Guaranty Company
West
Commerce Street
Homer Jones
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