School Plans and Finances Mark Start of 1912 Term
The board approves building to begin early and aims to start the fall term in 1912. Salaries for teachers rise by $1 monthly, janitors gain $10 monthly, and a financial report shows current expenses $2634.39 against receipts of $3212.07 with $176,429.80 bank balance. Additional hires include Nettie Marshall and Olga Vogel among others, plus a manual training instructor and several night school teachers with various schedules and pay rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill
J. F. Fentiman
Paul M. Scholtz
Lukin
Nettie Marshall
Olga Vogel
Fannie Skinner
Bessie Moynahan
Agnes Donoho
Prof. Lukin
Guy S. Raymond
J. K. Harris
Otto Pfeiffer
Alfa Johnson
Adann
Rain
Raymond
Inactivity Linked to Mexican Political Uncertainty
W D Judd grain agent of the Frisco lines says Mexico’s unsettled political situation dampens business activity. He notes financiers hesitate while awaiting stability, refutes fears for foreigners, and highlights Mexico imported about 9 million bushels of U S corn last year. Crop prospects in the south look good amid primitive farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
W. D. Judd
Frisco
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Saltillo
Judd
Republic
United States
Oa Judd
Obituary notices for Muth Schneider Schofield and Mackay
Kate Muth aged 58 widow of William Muth died after a short illness at a local sanitarium. Florentine Schneider aged 58 died after a lingering illness at her home. Thomas Schofield 63 railroad worker died in a sanitarium. Duncan Mackay 23 died in a sanitarium after arriving from Scotland. Funeral and burial details given for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
San Antonio
George
Charles Muth
A. J. Dimaline
George Nickerson
Kate Muth
Schneider
Florentine Schneider
Raymond Street
Texas
Brunhilde Lodge
Hermann Sons
Emma Gerdes
New Fountain
O. T. Dailey
Ida
Lizzie
Mary Schneider
Charlies
Henry Schneider
Rev. O. Hartmann
Schofield
Thomas Schofield
van Raub
Sloan & Hagg
Losoya Street
Mission Burial Park
MacKay
Duncan Mackay
John Mackay
Scotland
Riebe & Co
Headley Fined In City Street Gravel Case
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas September 14 6F C Headley superintendent of the local street railway company was tried in corporation court on three complaints for removing dirt and gravel from city streets without permission and fined one dollar and costs in each case Headley gave notice of appeal The case has drawn city attention amid a dispute between the traction company and county officials on one side and the city and its officials on the other both sides vow to pursue the matter to a finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
C. Headley
Corporation Court
Headley
Traction Company
Examining Trial Postponed in Petzel Slaying Case
The examining trial of Lea Petzel for the killing of Jose Oliver ez has been postponed again and set for Saturday morning September 16. A number of witnesses are summoned and the case will be hotly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Lea Petzel
Jose Oliverez
Fraser Taylor Aims to Make Your Fall Suit Standout
Frasier and Taylor announce a focus on fall suits with new fabrics and cuts. The ad highlights ready to wear and custom options for men seeking seasonal wardrobe updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser, Taylor
Texas Cattle Raisers Plan Directing Agency Sale
A detailed prospectus for the Texas Cattle Raisers Directing Agency outlines a 3 million capital plan to control marketing of cattle sheep and hogs. It proposes a Fort Worth headquarters with branch offices in Kansas City St. Louis and Oklahoma City and aims to publish monthly livestock market statistics to curb alleged packer overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dielmann
S of Salles
Texas Cattle Raisers
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Cattle Raisers’ Sales Directing Agency
Fort Worth
Tex
Kansas City
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
Okla
Texas Livestock Producer
Texas
Oklahoma
General Livestock Commission
East St. Louis
Congress
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Instantaneous Wrinkle Remover You Can Make At Home
The article promotes a simple home facial wash using powdered saxolite and witch hazel. Applied daily, it claims to erase wrinkles and leave a firm comfortable feeling, boosting self confidence. It asserts many women use this harmless remedy to erase time’s traces.
Proving Packers Wrong Ed Lasater Letter Analysis
An 1911 document examines Swift & Co. profit and loss figures on 279 cattle sent to Fort Worth. Lasater challenges cost items including 2.12 per head for buying killing cooling and loading, and argues branch house and cooling charges are overstated for cattle sold at Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
Gansevoort
New York
Fort Worth
Armour & Co
Armour &Co
F. O. B. Fort Worth
Lasater
B. Lasater
McManus
Chicago
F. S. Hayward
J. B. Googins
Barse Live Stock Commission Company
Seven Men Appointed to Investigate Producer Consumer Disparities
Chairman Lasater appoints a seven man committee to study price disparities between producers and consumers. Names listed include James Callan of Menard Texas, FL Townsend of Snyder Texas, M C Fields of Lott Texas, and J L Borroun of Cedarvale. The action follows a Fort Worth conference held September 12, 1913 and a September 13 1911 letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasater
M. C
Fields
Lott
Tex
C. W. Woodman
Congress
Fort Worth
James Callan
Menard
Townsend, Snyder
M. ©. Fields
J. L. Borroun
Cedarvale
Governors Debate State Rights Over Railroad Rates
Governor Aldrich of Nebraska defended state control of intrastate railroad rates against federal preemption. He argued states may regulate common carriers within borders to ensure just and equitable charges, urging legislative instead of judicial supremacy in setting rates. Frank's Food Shop ad closes the segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Nebraska
Chester H. Aldrich
House of Governors
Supreme Judge
Sanborn
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Buy Lavaca County Land in Lavaca County Deal
SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT Smithville Texas September 14 A deal totaling 36000 was closed this week between Roger Byrnes and H Loomas and James Stanzel of Hallettsville making Byrnes and Loomas owners of 2000 acres of Lavaca county The trade was arranged through J T Jones Realty and includes four brick business houses two dwellings and several city lots in Smithville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Smithville
Tex
Roger Byrnes
H. Loomas
James Stanzel
Hallettsville
Messrs. Byrne and
Loomas
J. T. Jones Realty Company
Brown to wrestle Hancock in Texas catch-as-catch-can match
Taylor Texas September 14 A wrestling match is set for September 22 at SNHS to feature Pet Bro of this city Texas middleweight champion against J F Hancock of San Antonio in a two out of three falls catch-as-catch-can bout Brown weighs 1 pounds Hancock 2 pounds A preliminary exhibition includes Louis Hopf and Sailor Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snhsag- Taylor
Tex
Pet Bro
Texas
J. F. Hancock
San Antonio
Brown
Hancock
Louis Hopf
Sailor Paul
Royal orchestra performs daily at Sara Gogh restaurant
A letter from Lasater chairman of the Producers' and Consumers' Conference lists attendees Kan Kan. (cattleman) C W Woodman Fort Worth Tex union laborer August Briam San Antonio Tex etal grocer and butcher W J Moore Antonio Tex cattleman. Respectfully yours EDC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan
Cattleman
C. W. Woodman
Fort Worth
Tex
August Briam
San Antonio
Etal
W. J. Moore
Antonio
Lasater
Consumers’ Conference
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Fraser
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O Sradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
Mathers ,Esha
Mexican Republic
Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Beef Trust
C. Lasater
Hk Bios Letere
Frank
Sara Gogh
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