Ready for Word Go at the Fair Main Hall Sold Out
Space is nearly exhausted for the fair racing program in November as W H Slimm reports the track freshly improved and ready. Entries for the four running stakes close September 20, with a new, larger program slated to detail purses distances and conditions, while exhibitors seek added space amid strong interest from Houston’s England Piano and Organ and other firms.
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W. H. Slimm
Texas
San Antonio
South
Ms of
Fort. Collins
Colo
George McHardy
Filn
Los Angeles
Cal
Big Cattie
Los Angeles Paulie Company
Aimmnber
Becaise the Inca
McHaulide
Gatettina Island
Mebardy
Ney
Enstland Piano and Organ Manufacturing Company
Houston
Doukley
Amaiml
Ifa
Conquer Stomach Ailments With Pure Bitters Claim
Purported health warning urges readers to take handfuls of Bitters claiming quick relief from stomach and liver issues. The text touts purity and four years of “complete salisfic” but uses misspellings and informal language, reflecting an unreliable ad style from an old publication.
Texas Harvester Company Formed in Dallas
Judge Cockrell filed the charter for the Texas Harvester company of Dallas with $400,000 capital to run a general implement business. He said Texas drove out International Harvester and that a good field exists for a local concern. Incorporators include Jam M Johnson, Id S Hughes, Jor B Johnston, La Monte Tanti, and Tim af ret. total shares 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Judge & EL Centre of
Dallas
Texas Harvester Company of
Capital
Cockrell
Texas
International Harvester Company
Tie
Harvastm
Mawird Gray
Jaim M. Johnson
Id S. Hughes
Jor B.johnston
la Monte Tanti
Graves
Grun
Mr. Johnson
Ecu
Internacional Harvester Company
San Antonio Banks Reserve Agents Named
State Insurance Commissioner Love announced agents for Seguin State Bank of Seguin: Woods National Bank of San Antonio West Texas Bank and Trust Company of San Antonio Union Bank and Trust Company of Houston and Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Austin. He also approved National Bank of Snyder as agent for the Wire State Bank of Hermleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Love
Seguin State Bank of
Marks Those Who Come From Mexico Report
Special to The Light from Austin Texas notes the state health department began tracking people entering Texas from Mexican ports from June 1 to September. The report will show gaps in the system as officials monitor ill arrivals and entry statistics across border points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tax
Omeer Brumby
Mexico
Sone
Rose Smashes a Shot Put Record at New York Meet
Ralph Rose of the Olympic Club San Francisco shattered the eight pound shot mark with a throw of sixty seven feet seven inches at Travers Island. He also led the sixteen pound event with forty nine feet five and a half inches as ideal weather and a large crowd aided in record opportunities.
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New York
Ralph Rose
Olympic Club
San Francisco
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
Tle
Roge
Dan Kelley
Oregon
G. J. Merz
J.R. Kilpatrick
A. C
H. G. Wait
Melvin Sheppard
Ottrin
van Thun
Xavier A. C
Oval
Lobsters in River Readily Caught in City Stream
A San Antonio river report claims lobsters eight to twelve inches long are plentiful in the heart of the city. Fishermen describe using a common sack with an open cut sewn to a hoop, placing meat inside, then setting it in the stream overnight to catch eight to twelve lobsters per hour the next morning.
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San Antonio
Mr Ardle Promises Bigger Fashions for Me Ardins
The article notes Mr Ardle, a jovial booster, praising the Bay area patrons and predicting a fall and winter season with a larger, more fashionable stock for the Me Ardin slaves. Mr McAitte returns from the east and promises new developments, with upcoming bargains announced in The Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avig Slare
Antonio
Ardle
Ty Bay
McAitte
Fire damage slight at packing plants in Houston area
A fire at Worston and the Houston Packing plant threatened minor damage. Union Meat Co manager Gallagher reported fire confined to boiler room upper story and quickly controlled. The involved firms share owners in the Wongton/Walton plant complex, with assurances the loss was slight. Fire response officials noted rapid suppression and no extensive damage. Special to The Light. Houston Texas September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir. Gallagher
Union Meat Company
Worston Ha
Lentston Packing Company
Tatan Meat
Ble Wongton
Gallagher
Houston
Tex
Houston Packing Company
New Time Card Alters San Antonio Houston Rail Schedule
The San Antonio to Houston rail system announces a fresh time card effective Sunday morning. Trains Davy Crockett Gal, Dig Tavill Toneg Hirayan, and No 1 and No 2 between Houston and San Antonio show earlier arrivals and departures, with revised connections via Rockport Corpus Christi and Kerrville. Several lines modify arrival times, and some services are discontinued or rerouted, including a Coast Night train and weekend adjustments.
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San Antonomod Aransas Paes Railroad
Davy Croukey
Gali
San Alfonto
Houston
San Antonio
San Antonia
Rockport
Corpus Christi
Kerrville
Wasa
Waco
Cameron
Rowelle
Standart
Pullman Aleépers
Beteen
Galveston
Davy Crockett
Avtodin
Corpus Chrigél
Kerrville Branch of San Antonio & Aransas Pro Coud Plans
Report from the Kerrville area notes the Kerrville branch for a major line to the east, with talks of completing the southern half and beginning the southern segment. While investors press for progress, locals express mixed cheer yet readiness to fund their share. officials anticipate the first section will connect and drive broader construction. Mr. Norton and family plan Kerrville departure for typhoid recovery, joined by regional travelers including W A Lowe, H B Andrews, J W Hawking, J T Monroe, and Ed O Griffin as escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Cortainty
Galliodd
Mr. Norton
Bouthern
Kerrville
Son
Port O Connor to San Antonio Rail Line About 200 Miles
Plans for a new Port O Connor to San Antonio railroad stretch of about 200 miles include branches to Smithville and New Braunfels. Victoria My Guerin Spor reports grading complete from Port O Connor to Youkum and progress to Gonzales, with steel purchase negotiations and strong local investor Tom O Connor backing the project.
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Port O'Conner
Rio Grande
Port O'Connor
Grande & North
Ancanling
Louis A. Gueyfinger
Victoria
My. Guerin Spor
Port G’connor
Vad
Fron
O'Connor
San Antonio
Gonzes
Smithville
Youkim
Ba Grange
Seeum
New Braunfels
Texas
O’connor
Youkum
Yorlum
Gonzales
Amensary Steel
M. Gogean
Mn Syntente
Ban Antonia
Tom O'Conner
Mr O'Connor
Port O’connor
Gulf
Indianola
Pracar Poxas
Port O'Connor Iy Ont
Hlile
Survey of Simmons Road Chooses Civil Engineers
In a stretch between Kéra and Brownsville a new railway survey is underway with civil engineers at work near the Nueces River, moving northward. W C Norton of Pleastinton and the Jocel Suamoas Men's club report confidence that the line will soon extend, with plans for a bridge or alignment signals. The project aims to connect Brownsville with San Antonio., continuing efforts by local committees and officials to advance the railroad proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kéra
Brownsville
Jar, Simmons
Nueces River
Storking
W. C. Norton
Pleastinton
Jocel Suamoas
San Antonio
Special sleeper needed for line to Hollis Institute
A special sleeper will be provided Monday on the Katy to accommodate the many travelers from the city and vicinity. Nine young women will be chaperoned by Mrs. Woat and depart for Hollis Institute, Virginia. A second large party includes notable local residents such as L. R. Smith and Jwie from Medina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Ke Woat
Hollis Institute
Virginia
L. R. Smith
Jwie
Fear Tondu
Medina
Advance Guard of Thieves Warned by Dallas Police
City detectives warn advance guard of con men and grafters heading to the fair. Officers expect light-fingered gentry to arrive after the fair opens and plan to arrest suspicious characters on sight. Offenders will face fines suspended on the street with orders to move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lncal
Siven
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Vanep
Otto Wahrmund
Uennings Bruhn
George C. Sarr
Willy
Isquel
Hargraves Carter Realty CO
Mackay Bidg
Navarro St
Speeies
Hostetter
United States
THE
Machinery Trust
Seguin Institution
Brumby
Rose
Mr. McArdle
Aaron Frank Clothing Co
SAP
San Antonis & Auisnis
Big Som Wen
Ali
Aly
Berryville
Gesis
WI Selva
Catty
W. A. Lowe
Thin City
H. B. Andrews
J. W. Hawking
Paursall
J.T. Monroe
Amd
Guadalupe County
Ed O. Grifin
Clas
Fort Worth
Survey
Simmons Road
Muth
Alhops
WM. Muth
Muth’s
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