Body of Mexican man found east of San Antonio on Seguin road
A Mexican about 60 years old was found dead yesterday afternoon in a brushy area five miles east of San Antonio on the Seguin road. Officers suspect foul play though no violence marks were seen. evidence of a struggle and torn ground were noted. Coroner Campbell and Deputy Sheriff Diaz investigated and the body was turned over to Riebe Undertaking.
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San Antonio
Seguin
Campbell
Diaz
Riebe Undertaking Company
Mrs H H Franks Dies After Illness
Mrs H H Franks wife of H H Franks former manager of Gunter hotel dies in a local hospital after traveling from Corpus Christi for treatment. Funeral set for Houston Monday at 10. Burial in Hollywood cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs George P Brown Houston and Miss Mabel Franks Corpus Christi.
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H. H. Franks
Nueces
Corpus Christi
Gunter
San Antonio
Sloan & Hagg
Houston
Hollywood
Rapid progress in San Antonio property assessment system
Rapid progress is reported in installing the Somers unit system for property assessment in San Antonio. Deputies will begin field work to record property frontage and improvements while block maps may understate frontage. The new classification of improvements will take time and won’t affect this year’s assessments.
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Somers
San Antonio
William Young
Somers Company
Garland
Government seeks cooks in open competitive exam October 6
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for cooks on October 6. The test is not restricted to women, though three positions prefer female applicants. Men may take the exam as well. Additional October 6 exams include an Indian service examiner to locate heirs of deceased allottees and a chief bacteriologist in the Bureau of Chemistry paying 3500 a year. Also announced is a full Indian service teachers exam on September 17 and 18.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Indian Service
Bureau of Chemistry
Bettison Denies Houston Oil Report On 1000-Barrel Well
I N Bettison of this city, involved in the Somerset field oil development, denounces a Houston paper story as absolutely false about a 1000-barrel well brought in by the company he is connected with. He says the report could only come from misinformed or malicious sources.
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Bettison
Houston
Somerset
Is This Why English Beauties Are So Fair Ad
London Herald notes meteorized wax as a popular substitute for toilet creams among ladies. It claims cleansing and preservative effects, with high demand in Britain and America. Usage involves applying like cold cream and washing off next day, while saxolite lotion also touted for wrinkles and facial contours.
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British Isles
Meeting Likely Short City Council Session
The city council will hold a morning committee of the whole to discuss the water contract and expect to report progress at the afternoon regular session. Six additional street sprinklers are to be reported, with auditors compiling August merchants’ bills for possible appropriation. Little else is anticipated from standing committees.
Starling Leaves for the East on Labor Trip
Labor Commissioner J A Starling leaves Austin for New York on business and pleasure. He chairs the International Association of Labor Commissioners and will meet eastern officials. returns September 20. Mrs Starling travels with him and stays through October 31. Chief Clerk Robert McKinley will supervise the department during his absence.
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Starling
Austin
Tex
J. A. Starling
New York
Captain Starling
International Association of Labor Commissioners
East
Robert McKinley
Woman Cannot Match Home Made Value At 38 Cents
A shopper notes that handmade versions cost 38 cents while factory items price at 50 cents, asserting women cannot replicate the same quality at home.
Price Promise for Footwear Quality at Local Store
A local retailer pledges unbeatable pricing for footwear of the same quality, claiming no other store offers better value. The statement underscores confidence in their price advantage and product quality.
Footwear for Boys and Girls Leather Shoes at Low Prices
Tan dull and patent finished kid and calf leathers offered in bound tones and lace styles priced from $1 to $3. Main Floor.
School Supplies List for Complete Outfitting
A catalog of basic items for students including book bags lunch baskets collapsible cups tablets composition books pens pencils slates sponges erasers practice paper crayons and other small essentials for full outfitting.
This List for Mothers Who Do Home Sewing
A district store showcases affordable wash fabrics for school wear. New stocks feature Zephyr dress ginghams Madrases and assorted dressings, khaki cloth, satins, and seersuckers. Prices range from 7 to 15 cents with 82 to 86 inch widths, second floor.
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New Haven
North Haven
Conn
Bar
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Pater
Son
Mildred
Chicago News
Hostetter
Uncle Sam
I. N. Bettison
London Herald
Council
Sam Spell Hardware Co
Losoya
Boys’ Store
Wolfson
America
Meade
Saul Wolfson
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