Auxiliary Working For Cleaner City
The Citizens' Auxiliary to the Board of Health calls a second meeting for Wednesday, September 24, at the Bristol school on South Flores to plan another clean-up drive and sanitary work. Dr W M Brumby outlines plans. Dr L L Shropshire urges action. Alderman W L Hoefgen pledges ward support. Two new vice presidents elected. Miss Ethel Schuhardt assistant secretary. officers and chairmen retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Auxiliary
Board of Health
Travis Club
Bristol School
South Flores Street
W. M. Brumby
L. L. Shropshire
W. L. Hoefgen
A. W. Houston
Ethel Schuhardt
W. B. Russ
Dr. Moody
Miller in Business 69 Years Meets President in Washington
Speaker Champ Clark introduced William Pollock of Mexico Missouri to President Wilson. Pollock, aged 83, is said to be the oldest miller in the United States and has been in milling for 69 years. He spoke to the president in favor of a duty on wheat flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Wilson
William Pollock
Mexico
United States
Pollock
That's Cash to Liberty at Wigwam No 1
At Wigwam Theater No 1 on Alamo plaza new film showing captures dramatic scenes from the Thaw case and related escapes. Viewers see the asylum dash and arrest along with the Madison Square Garden tragedy and Brooklyn Bridge leap, all recreated in motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigwam Theater
Alamo Plaza
Matteawan
Border Haven
Madison Square Garden
Blackwell's Island
Brooklyn Bridge
Royal Theater presents star program of five first run films
The Royal Theater features five new releases from Mutual and General with a three reel The Message to Headquarters by Than Houser's Star Cast and a one reel Two Too Many from Selig. Talking pictures improve daily and on September 18 19 Mrs. Fiske stars in Tess of the d Urbervilles directed by Daniel Frohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theater
The
Mutual
General
Thanhouser
Selig Company
Fiske
Thomas Hardy
Famous Players
Daniel Frohman
Sausage buyers urged to seek TIN TAG freshness
Consumers urged to ask for sausage with a TIN TAG to ensure fresh wholesome goods. Display advertised in the lobby of Grand Opera House by Union Meat Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Kendall County Fair Ad Sets Texas Trip Price
The Boerne Kendall County Fair runs September 19 and 20 with a round trip from San Antonio priced at 75 cents for the 19th and 50 cents for the 20th. An advertisement promotes the event as the fairest fair in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall County
Boerne
Texas
San Antonio
Grove's Old Standard Tonic as General Tonic
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the system, offered at 50 cents.
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Grove
Quiet Nerves and Restful Sleep With Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate to calm tired restless nerves and aid refreshing sleep. The copy emphasizes nerve strengthening and restful nights as the product’s key benefits.
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Horsford
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Sherman
A large barn on John Jeplicott's farm near Sherman Texas was struck by lightning today and burned destroying about one hundred tons of hay a thousand bushels of grain and a large number of farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tex
John Jeplicott
Approaching Baldness May Be Checked by Nebros Herpicide
Baldness is not a disease but results from dandruff. If follicles survive, hair may regrow with clean scalp and treatment. Newbro's Herpicide claimed to cleanse the scalp and prevent dandruff, sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with dealer guarantees.
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Nebro
Herpicide
Newbro
New Process May Develop Lignite Fields in Texas
Vienna chemist Dr. Bradluck reports a method to transform Texas lignite into coke and extract by products like coal tar ammonia and alcohol. He works with the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology and plans tests in England and Scotland after shipping 40 or 50 tons from Galveston.
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Bradluck
Vienna
Austria
Texas
Bradlock
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
San Antonio
A. J. Udden
Geological Bureau of the
University
Here
Rio Grande
Europe
Galveston
England
Scotland
St. Anthony Hotel
North Dakota
Dinner marks 103rd Mexico independence anniversary in city
Arturo M. Elias hosted a dinner at La Palma Cafe on Avenue E to celebrate Mexico’s 103rd independence anniversary. Toasts honored Huerta, Wilson, the armies of Mexico and the United States, and friendship between San Antonians and the Mexican republic. Speakers included J. A. Fernandez and Ignacio E. Lozano among others.
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Mexico
Arturo M. Elias
Huerta
United States
la Palma Cafe
Avenue E
Wilson
Repubc
J. A. Fernandez
Ignacio E. Lozano
W. F. McCaleb
L. C. Johnson
U. 8S. A
C. Villa Y Yeicis
R. Reguini
Arturo M._ Elias
Mr. Elias
J. Frederick Shepard
Jose Asunsolo
Col
E. Lozano
F. de Ventor
Capt
F. Johnson
John R. Johnson
E. A. Suley
R. N. Hayden
E. R. Cocke
J. K. Beretta
W. M. N. Morgan
F. J. Rearden
J. Garcia Gomez
Juan B. Saldano
Jose D. Brave
QLD TIMERS TO MEET IN HOUSTON NOVEMBER 1913
Annual meeting of the old time newspapermen of Texas set for November 10 11 and 12 1913 at the Houston Seabrook Club overlooking Galveston and Trinity bays. Eligible members are newspaper workers with 32 years in the field and service dates from 1881 or earlier. No dues, automatic membership, guests include the Houston Press Club and local businessmen. The No-Tsu-Oh carnival opens November 9 with round trip fares one and one fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston- Seabrook Club
Galveston
Trinity Bays
Texas History
Veterans’ Association
Houston Press Club
Houston Business Men
Oakshore Club
Rockport
Colonel Holland
John R. Lunsford
Hamp Cook
Houston
Gatesville Progress Shown In Development Plans
Gatesville is rapidly developing with more than 250000 dollars in new buildings under construction including a new bank and six brick stores, Col. Ed R. York reports after a trip. A sailing vessel built 108 years ago has begun another voyage from England to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesville
Austin
Tex
Ed R. York
England
South Africa
Plant Juice praised by Louisa Mohr for quick relief
Mrs. Louisa Mohr of 329 Blum street reports Plant Juice cured her constipation nervousness and torpid liver. She says it clears the complexion ends stomach issues and fits her in tip top shape. The ad urges indiges tion poor appetite coated tongue heart burn and kidney liver problems to try Plant Juice available at Fischer's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Mohr
Blum Street
Fischer’s
Executive Board Plans Convention in San Antonio
The District Sunday School Convention executive board met at the Hutchins hotel and outlined plans for an international meeting in San Antonio from October 9 to 12. Sessions will be at St. Mark's church with E M Ferguson of Philadelphia and William Moore White among speakers. Delegates travel on a rail rate of one and one third fare from towns within 150 miles.
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Hutchins Hotel
San Antonio
St. Mark's Church
E.M. Ferguson
Philadelphia
America
William Moore White
Roland Springall
Utica Presbyterian
T. V. Neal
Prospect Hill Baptist
Basil E. Ryan
Travis Park Methodist
Wade H. Boggs
First Presbyterian
Herbert B. Linscott
First Baptist
Bruce Banks
Prospect Hill Methodist
St. Mark
Collier faces pushing higher state bank capital
Commissioner Collier says Texas banks should have minimum capital stock of 25 000 dollars aligning with federal law. He plans to urge the Thirty fourth Legislature to amend the state banking law to raise the minimum from 10 000 to 25 000 dollars. Former Commissioner Gill supported the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Collier
Gill
Federal Buildings in NYC Lower Flags for Gaynor Funeral
New York City will lower flags on all federal buildings to half mast from today until Mayor Gaynor's funeral, per order of rotary McAdoo. The tribute honors Gaynor and follows official mourning protocols.
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Gaynor
Washington, D. C
New York City
Rotary McAdoo
Cascarets Offer Quick Cleanse for Bilious Feelings
Ad pitches Cascarets for headaches dizziness and bilious symptoms urging a 10 cent box to cleanse liver and bowels overnight. Claims include improved taste in mouth bright head and calmer mood with no harsh effects. Children praised for pleasant taste and non gripe quality.
Bridge Repairs Halt San Antonio Street Car Traffic
Street car traffic on Houston Street across the San Antonio River is stopped as steel beams are installed beneath the tracks. Cars run to the bridge and back, causing delays and congestion. Work began about 1 am to replace weakened timbers with steel girders, with a hope to resume service by night. W B Tuttle, vice president of the traction company, said repairs are safer despite public inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Houston Street
Traction Company
W. B. Tuttle
Charters Issued in Austin Texas Cut Sheet
Charters issued for McClurg-Daniel Lumber Company of Jasper county with $20000 capital stock and incorporators C R McClurg David McClurg and W B Daniel. Missionary Baptist Church of Adele Parker county with no capital stock and incorporators D W Medford J N Johnston and C H Underwood. Sunset Grocery Company of Sunset Montague county with $3000 capital stock and incorporators C A Shoemaker T A Wilson and J B Thomas. Proof of final payment of capital stock by Langley Clothing Manufacturing Company of Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
McClurg-Daniel Lumber Company
Jeluice
Jasper County
C. R. McClurg
David McClurg
Daniel
Missionary Baptist Church of
Adele
Parker County
D. W. Medford
J. N. Johnston
C. H. Underwood
Sunset Grocery Company
Sunset
Montague County
C. A
T. A. Wilson
J. B. Thomas
Langley Clothing Manufacturing Company
Waco
Folk Named Solicitor Candidate Faces Senate Vote
Joseph W. Folk's bid for solicitor of the state department moved forward as congressional allies said President Wilson had settled his appointment and it would go to the Senate soon.
Children Cause Fire at Fowler Residence
Fire Chief Wright says children playing with matches started a morning blaze at 119 Van Buren street. A canvas awning caught fire, flames climbed the lattice, but were checked and extinguished before the department arrival. Captain Hovey led a run on a street car fire on Houston street last night with 15 passengers leaving, no injuries.
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Wright
C. H. Fowler
van Buren Street
Hovey
Hot Wells
Houston Street
St. Mary's Street
Insurance Claim After Lung Trouble Advised
Letter from W E Gee describes rapid health decline then recovery after Eckman’s Alterative. Affidavit states weight rose from 129 to 142 pounds and insurer acceptance followed. Claims remedy aids severe lung infections bronchitis asthma and stubborn colds without narcotics chemicals or habit forming drugs. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia offers further evidence booklets.
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Eckman
Dean &J
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sirs
W. E. Gee
A. M. Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Army Officers Ordered to Fort Sill Board for Stewart Promotion
Fifth field artillery officers including Lt Col Ernest Hines and Capt Edward De Armond are ordered to Fort Sill to sit as a board examining Second Lieutenant Frederick W. Stewart for promotion. The board convenes around October 1. Capt N H Roberts will depart for Los Angeles to meet Mrs Roberts joining social circles at Fort Sam Houston. Captain Robert granted seven days leave. Lt Kyle Rucker returns from fishing near Eagle Pass. Capt Wallace M Craigie relieved from Fort Sam Houston duties and to be transferred to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont, relieving Maj Ellwood W Evans. Capt George E Stewart transferred from Fort Ontario to Fort Sam Houston to replace Craigie. the Craiges depart for Vermont later this month.
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Fifth Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Frederick W. Stewart
Ernest Hines
Edward H. de Armond
William Bryden
William Denton
Ziba L. Henry
N. H. Roberts
Los Angeles
Robert
Fort Sam Houston
Captain Robert
Wallace M. Craigie
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Ethan Alien
Vermont
Ellwood W. Evans
George E. Stewart
Fort Ontario
N. Y
Craigie
Colorado Mines Face National Guard Readiness for Strike
Governor Ammons ordered the Colorado National Guard to be ready to entrain for Trinidad and the southern Colorado coal fields where a strike is set for September 23. The labor dispute centers on union recognition, with an estimated 7000 to 9000 mining families affected.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Elias M. Ammons
Colorado National Guard
Trinidad
Will of Mrs Blanks details 150 000 estate split among four groups
In Austin Texas on September 17 the probate filed will of Mrs M M Blanks allocates 150000 estate value half to the decedent's children and the other half divided into four shares: Orphans Home of Dallas Bible Chair of Texas University Mexican and Negro evangelistic work in this state and Dallas Home for the Aged and Infirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
M. M. Blanks
Orphans’ Home of
Dallas
Texas University
Dallas Home For
Siam Establishes Government Savings Bank
Siam forms a government savings bank to handle public deposits and provide savings services. The new institution aims to promote thrift among citizens and support state finances through regulated savings products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
No Funds to Pay Fees for Sheriff and DA Officials
Austin officials report that sheriffs, district clerks and district attorneys may not receive fees until 1915 due to no new appropriation. An earlier $40,000 was vetoed, special sessions offered no allocation, and the comptroller has $14,000 filed with expectations of at least $25,000. The $300,000 pot was exhausted last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Comptroller’s Department
Blood Health Boost Promises Skin Healing via S S S
An advertisement touts S. S. S as a blood purifier that入 stimulates skin cell activity and rapid healing of eruptions. It claims dry, flaking skin gives way to clear, firm tissue through enhanced nutrition from blood. The product is sold by Specific Co. at 180 Swift Building, Athens, Ga.
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SS. S
Ss. S. S
Swift
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Sqnelly
Herpicide Co. Dept
Detroit
Mich
Sommers’ Drug Stores
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Dr. Bradluck
Elias
Saul Wolfson
United Kingdom
British Empire
Kyle Rucker
Department Headquarters
Tag Rio Grande Valley
Eagleass
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