Chautauqua at Boulder Highlights Music and Talks
The Boulder Chautauqua scene in July 1900 features Mrs. Sherwood of Chicago lecturing on art and home decoration, Judge Dolliver of Iowa addressing politics, and a varied program of lectures, readings, and outdoor excursions. Attendees include Texans and locals enjoying art exhibitions, cottage receptions, and scenic Boulder Canyon views while noting affordable meals and the event's community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
Chautauqua
Colorado
Ammons
School of Domestic Science
Gwenthtan
Jack Frost
Sherwood
Chicago
Mediterranean
Nice
Monte Carlo
Naples
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Rubens
van Dyck
Franz Halz
Rembrandt
William Morris
Megged
Dale
Peak
Prof
Larrimore
Denver
Ochautauqua Auditorium
Chamberlain
Sam Antonio
Bertha Kunz Baker
Lyceum
Mrrs
Glasses fitted by experienced craftsman tomorrow
Veteran spectacle maker with 35 years’ experience offers custom grinding and fitting services. He promises a reliable guarantee tomorrow, contrasting with others who he says will be elsewhere. Old and dependable.
Notes From Uvalde Special to the Sunday
Rains have occurred daily in the area. Residents travel and visit nearby towns while local improvements advance with streets graded and culverts built. A new residence is under construction on Getty street and births and social events are noted among residents. anthrax reports appear in Montell vicinity and a travel note mentions various locals and ministers.
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Uvalde
Texas
Areek
Jno
N. Garner
Hedson Tully
Ft. Davis
Weymiller
Grace Willard
del Rio
Tren
Li G. Brown
W. G
Getty Street
Humbert's Funeral Day Named for August Sixth
Rome reports the funeral date of King Humbert is set for Thursday August sixth. The announcement confirms the plans and schedules the royal ceremony in the Italian capital.
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Humbprn
Rome
Humbert
Notice to Property Owners on paving project streets
Notice to all property owners on streets to be permanently paved with the 300000 bond funds. Owners must install from main to cab line sewer connections and change water and gas to lead pipe by September first. Streets listed include Commerce, Alamo, Flores, Main, San Pedro, and others. MARSHALL HICKS mayor and City Clerk W W JOHNSON certify notice. And advertisements for two houses for sale by John T Hambleton & Co.
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Iran
Commerce Street
Alamo
Walnut
S. Alamo
E. Commerce
Martinez
Flores
Main Plaza
Aransas Pass
W. Commerce Street
East Street
San Pedro Avenue
Romana Street
San Pedro Springs
Main Avenue
Commerce
Romana
Tenth Street
Avenue C
Austin Street
Lamar
Milam
Crockett Street
Alamo Plaza
St. Mary's Street
Market Street
Casino Street
Market
N. Presa
Navarro Street
Houston Street
Millbridge
Corcoran Street
Yturri
College
Navarro
St. Mary's
North Vilores
Houston
Dolorosa Street
Military Plaza
Victoria Cross Records Of Deeds In South Africa
The article outlines Victoria Cross criteria and lists recipients Captain Towse Captain FitzClarence Sir John Milbanke Sergeant Martineau Trooper Ramsden for gallantry at Mafeking Majesfontein and Game Tree with brief actions and posthumous decoration notes. It notes Towse now in England awaiting royal decor by Queen Victoria and the personal moment of recognition with his wife nearby.
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Ain
Lord Roberts
Redvers Buller
Towse
FitzClarence
John Mulbanke
Martineau
Ramsden
Gordon
Majesfontein
Downman
Colonel Downman
Nelson
Hodgson
Mount ‘Thaiba
Captaine'Towse
Fitz- Clarence
Protectorate Regiment
Mafeking
itzClarence
Baden-Powell
Game ‘Tree
Pitt Clarence
Savard
Colesbarg
John Milhbange
10Th Trussars
John Milbanke
Game Tree
le Camp
England
Queen Victora
Prep a fall campaign with a 2 rev Scott printing press
Advertisement offers a 2 rev Scott printing press at 1750 dollars for a 2800 dollar machine. The unit prints 6 columns across 8 pages and handles 2100 an hour. Marketed to newspapers and general work with contact T. B. Johnson at Light Office.
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Scott
T. B. Johnson
Time to Howl Over Mexican Labor In Texas
A Texas liquor dealer decries Mexican crossers and migrant labor The rhetorical piece claims 20 000 Mexicans have crossed the Rio Grande and work for low wages The author asserts these workers are not citizens and could affect jobs and elections with voting rights in Texas
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Mexico
Texas
Mexio
Rio Grande
United States
San Antinio
Texais
Local Franchise Payment Highlighted in San Antonio
The San Antonio Light notes Mr Quio Woodr ound mailed City Collector Ed Steves a 500 dollar check for the Texas Transportation company Jung 30 franchise tax to operate over Grand and River avenues. Wahrmund serves as vice president and GM. The item marks a rare instance of cash rent for a state franchise.
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San Antonio
Quio Woodround
Ed Steves
Ftax
Texas Transportation Company
Jung 30
Grand and
River Avenues
Wahrmund
Landa Park Excursions Persist Amid Community Fatigue
The weekly Sunday trips to Landa Park continue with a hint of weariness among residents. The Herman Sons and the Y M C A junior department recently camped in the park, enjoying the outing before Sunday dawn. The piece notes a clash with local groups over Sunday leisure and jokes about converting the park into a camp meeting, referencing Texas liquor debates.
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Lianda’s Park
Hermann Sons
San Antonio
Landa
Texas
Southern Pacific Expands Havana Steamer Service
The Southern Pacific company will move two vessels, the Chalmette and the Algiers, from the New York service to Havana, citing island growth and demand. The Valente left New York for Havana, offering first class accommodations for 52 passengers, with white and gold staterooms and electric dining room ventilation. Chalmette tonnage is 3204 gross and 2043 net. ships built by the Cramps in Philadelphia.
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Southern Pacific Company
New Orleans
Tava
Gub
Itas
Chicalmette
Algiers
New York
Havana
Qwvalenetite
Cramps
Philadelphia
New York Tribune
Texas Rich in Possibilities and Prosperity
A Houston based note argues unity boosts progress in Texas alongside New York's wealth. It compares states, praising Texas size, soil variety, and potential across vast acres, urging readers to avoid demagogues and short sighted leaders as the state pursues growth.
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Texas
New York
United States
Iterary Bureau
Houston
City backs street width after public consultation pledge
City officials say East Commerce Street will not be narrowed without public consent. The administration will consult residents before breaking dirt and will pave 48 feet if the people oppose narrowing. residents in the Seventh Ward Improvement Club led the effort to keep the street wide.
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Commerce Street
Johnson
East Commerce Street
J. C. Fr. Kerry
Seventh Ward
Building Permits Issued For Dwellings Warehouses
The city assessor issued permits for a Mary Rutleage one story frame dwelling and brick bake oven on West Commerce street costing 900 dollars Jacobo S Coy one story frame dwelling at 317 North San Saba street costing 500 dollars Jean Beitei one story warehouse at 502 San Pedro avenue ward 4 costing 200 dollars
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Mary Rutleage
West Commerce Street
Jacobo S. Coy
San Saba Street
Jean Beitei
San Pedro Avenue
Ward 4
For Sale News Paper Reams at Ringlestown
For sale two hundred reams of No 1 News size 9 by 14 inches weighing 4744 pounds per team at 3.50 to 3.85 dollars per hundred. Contact T S L tf T. B. Johnson Light Office.
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No. 1
The People and the Rail Roads
The article argues railroads and modern transport improve farmer profits and national prosperity. It stresses efficient markets for crops, reduced transport costs, and the link between carriers and the everyday livelihood of the people.
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Literary Bureau
Central
Duck Omens and Weather in a Satirical Riddle
The verse mocks overconfident science by tying duck noises and chicken sheltering to rain omens. It critiques shoddy method, noting even a fancy riddle can mislead while education elevates rubbish as proper science. Punch tone satirizes gullibility and empirical pretension.
Madam's Idea at lecture on How To Bring up Children
Puck reports Mme Saylott’s talk on parenting, where she advised mothers to stay home and care for their children rather than attend lectures. The wife condemns the advice as wretched and impractical given modern life.
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Puck
Mme, Saylott
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