Local Advertisements and Notices Mix in City Streets
A collage of small ads and notices from Houston area vendors and services. Includes promotions for hotels, foods, furniture loans, undertakers, sewing machines, coal and drinks, plus a safety notice about a dangerous manhole cover at Houston and Soledad streets and several police calls including a lost boy and a stolen tools case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
George Fenner
Fitzhenry
Houston
Soledad
Emerson & Co
Bpegias
Bexar Drug CO
Houston St
Singer Mfg Co
Local San Antonio News Blends Politics and Trade Glimpses
Notices show Willis G. Robinson seeking use of Convention Hall for Republican County Convention on August 26. Vendors tout window glass, coffee, tea and hair products while rail work and jail entries appear in city notices.
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San Antonio
Holland
Willis G. Robinson
Republican Executive Committee
Bexar County
Theity Council
Sporting Goods
Deserved rebuke condemns sensational May Yohe and Buck Strong coverage
The Beaumont Daily Enterprise denounces newspapers for sensational telegraph reports on May Yohe and Buck Strong. It mocks their scandal, praises stricter morality, and accuses press coverage of pandering to vice while excluding important news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont Daily Enterprise
May Yohe
Bradlee Strong
Captain Strong
Polly Jimson
Buck Johnson
May
Buck
Strong
Bridge of Sighs
Texas Need for Stricter Law Enforcement
The Brenham Daily Banner argues for fewer laws but stricter enforcement to curb lawlessness. It blames lax administration and criticizes shyster lawyers and obstinate jurors as frequent obstacles to justice.
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Brenham
Texas
Postoffice expands registry department for new service
Arrangements are underway to enlarge the registry division at the post office in anticipation of inaugurating registry service with Mexico City on the first of next month. The partition with the stamp department will be moved to create more room for registry operations. On September first two additional carriers will start in the local office, Dan C. Bitter and George B. Woodard. One clerk will be added, with Miss Victoria Fugitt appointed to that position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Registry Department
City of
Mexico
Stamp Department
Registry Division
Dan C. Bitter
George B. Woodard
Victoria Fugitt
Not Over-Wise Allegory Warns of Hidden Dangers
An old allegorical image shows a girl frightened by a grasshopper while stepping on a snake. The parallel warns a man spends on a cyclone cellar yet neglects Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family safety. The remedy is advertised as prompt and reliable, sold by all druggists.
View of Boer War Return Policy in El Paso Herald
The El Paso Herald critiques Great Britain for returning Boer soldiers to their homes while barring foreign fighters who joined their ranks. The piece suggests financial motives behind the foreign contingent and notes a levelheaded stance by Britain despite the controversy.
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el Paso Herald
Great Britain
Africa
Knovel
1000 Feet Above Sea Level in Muskoka Lakes District
The Muskoka Lakes District in the Highlands of Ontario offers a charming summer retreat with high altitude air and cool nights. It promises immunity from hay fever, modern well equipped hotels, and first class service for a pleasant stay at reasonable cost. Free illustrative details are available from G. T. Bell of the Grand Trunk Railway System Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka Lakes District
Highlands
Ontario
G. T. Bell
Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
The Melonies A Pew Evening Paper
The Melonies Evening Paper declares itself a daily independent financially affordable at 25 cents per month and aims to rival The Times Chronicle with its own value as a good newspaper.
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The
Melonies
Toustes Chronicle
Aol
Money
Historic London Times Letter Highlights Royal Autographs on War Relic
Captain Russell Watson reports a relic handkerchief bearing autographs of King Edward Queen Alexandra the Prince of Wales Earl Roberts and Lord Kitchener. The item served as a flag of truce at Pretoria and could fetch a large sum from curio dealers though Watson values its historic worth above sale.
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London Times
Russell Watson
Cowes
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Watson
Pretoria
Prince ‘of Wales
Earl Roberts
Wisconsin
Kitchener
New South Wales
Captain Watson
Kodol Helps Viola Resident, Others Report Relief
Geo W Fry of Viola Minnesota writes that Kodol cured his months long stomach trouble and that a neighbor with dyspepsia also found relief after use. The advertisement promotes Kodol as a reconstructive tonic that digests any good food after meals and claims health depends on stomach function. The White Owl is coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Fry
Viola
Tona
James Clayin
C. Schasse
Wm. Appmann
Local visitors and guests lodged at Cosgrove and Menger hotels
A parade of names appears as residents and travelers pass through the city. Mr Jos Hoffarth and wife visit the Muessers on Granada street. Mrs Max Cobb and daughter Frieda depart for Rockport for three weeks. many others, including Mrs J Hudson from Little Rock and J W Lindsey family of Fort Worth, are listed as staying at the Cosgrove apartments. The Menger hosts Alfred Auze and family from New York and various officials and soldiers. Post officer Inspector Bass returns from vacation in Canada noting heat, while Houston Chronicle official Charles A Myers rests nearby. Other arrivals include Sherman’s W Lemmon, Houston’s J H Warren, Memphis’ GV Stewart, Cuero’s M Wallace and Martha Wallace, Corpus Christi’s M R Good, and numerous names for Southern Hotel accommodations. Ends with a long roll of late arrivals from multiple states and cities.
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W. J. Armstrong
Dallas
Cosgrove
Burt KB. Hinkley
Waring
Hinkley
Texas
Charles A. Myers
The
Houston Chronicle
W. Lemmon
Sherman
Menger
J. H. Warren
Houston
Alfred Auze
New York
GV. Stewart
Memphis
Gordon N. Kinsball
J. R. Dougherty
Beeville
M. R. Good
Corpus, Christi
Wallace Good
Karnes City
J. FP. Beckmeyer
Hondo
KK. M. Wallace
Martha Wallace
Cuero
Bessie McCrecklin
Kendalia
G. B. Withers
Lockhart
J. Smitham
Ironwood
Mich
Lonnie Fennell
Stenin
M. Elder
Chicago
A. D. Evans
Palestine
A. K. Johnson
Seguin
R. P.’ Thomas
Devine
J. W. Barger
Cincinnati
Soloman
Corpus Christi
A. Elder
Murdering American Soldiers Provoke Outrage in Letters
Private Clit Cunningham writes from San Mateo describing a massacre where five troopers were attacked by insurgents while decorating graves. He notes many casualties, mutilated bodies, and alleges Philippine fighters imprisoned black troops, urging harsh actions against indigenous forces.
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Clit Cunningham
San Mateo
P. 1
HH Voirivi
Fifth Cavalry
Sen
United States
Natural Affinity in a Portly Poem Comedy
Fragmentary verse narrative describes a family scene at 8 to 10 pm with John May and others, lovers in a porch setting, photographs brought, and a discreet interruption by a brother ending with suggestive closeness before an awkward break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort Independent
Inulges
Sis
John
May
Night habit dominates sleep positions and comfort
A Family Doctor note describes how bedtime routines rigidly fix limb and body positions, with sleep driven by an instinctive night habit. It warns that attempting new arrangements disrupts slumber, forcing surrender to familiar postures long practiced for comfort.
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Land of Nod
The Courtesy of Returning Borrowed Articles
The piece argues that respect for others rights is shown by returning items borrowed. It notes urban households accumulate many borrowed objects from umbrellas to recipes and crafts. Borrowers use items temporarily and keeping them after use is selfish laziness, harming owners who need them again.
Quick Ink Stain Remedy For Shirts
Clerks and writers often suffer ink stains on shirts from spilled ink. A quick rub with chlorinated soda followed by rinsing removes the stain almost instantly. Apply immediately after the spill for best results.
Portuguese Bride Defies Ancient Marriage Taboo
A Portuguese man courted a Japanese girl despite a ban on such marriages. Her parents warned of beheading but she continued, prompting the mikado to order execution. After over five years of diplomatic correspondence, she was allowed to live.
Leech Fishing Profits From Meridional Russian Ponds
In southern Russia along the Don and Donetz basins residents earn a living by eel fishing using leeches as bait. Barelegged fishers wade into ponds, leeches attach to exposed skin, and once ashore they remove the leeches into an earthen vessel. The process is painful, exhausting, and can be fatal.
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Russia
Don
Donetz
Terra Firma
Town of Mothers honored in Leonberg with plaques
The town of Leonberg in Württemberg is famed as the Town of Mothers for the mothers of Schiller and Kepler who resided there. Tablets on the path near the old castle honor the poets and astronomers and their maternal heritage.
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Leonberg
Wurttemberg
Mothers
Schiller
Kepler
Ulrich
Clayton's apology over stock in El Carmen Mining Co
Ambassador Clayton admits owning 100 shares of El Carmen Mining Company to act as trustee for an aged relative and American citizen. He explains the stock was needed to become a director, enabling him to safeguard her interests in Mexico. He says the arrangement would not affect his diplomatic duties.
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Ambassador Clayton
el Carmen Mining Company
Clayton
el Carmin Mining Company
Mexico
Department
United States
Dysentery cured without a doctor praised by merchant
Drummond Tom merchant T A Pinner says he recovered from a hard spell of the flux with one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and needed no physician. He calls it the best cholera remedy and says it never fails for bowel complaints in children or adults. Sold by all druggists.
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T. A. Pinner
Drummond
Tom
Tillman on White Supremacy and South Carolina Reinauguration
The Austin Eye Opener quotes Senator Tillman arguing that white majorities must seize government by force if needed. He cites race demographics in the South, praises white rule in South Carolina, mocks anti colonial actions, and defends violent imagery as part of democracy.
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Austin
Tillman
Mississippi
South
South Carolina
Philippines
A Princess of the Wildwood in 10 Story Book
Charley Eugend Banks contributes a charming Indian love story to the August number of 10 Story Book titled A Princess of the Wildwood. Banks drew on Indian love and atmosphere while researching material for A Child of the Sun, and this story showcases that depth.
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Charley Eugend Banks
Wildwood
Mr. Banks
Liberals Gain Seat in England Amid War Tax Clash
The Monterey News notes a Liberal victory in one of five Leeds seats, where Conservatives hold three and Liberals two. Working men form the constituency core as opposition to the bread and flour tax grows. Conservatives' overreach aids Liberal small-margin win.
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Monterey
England
Sas
True Religion in The Brenham Daily Banner
The Brenham Daily Banner discusses Christianity as a vital principle guiding honest business and debt payment under the golden rule. It argues belief must show in a man’s life and actions rather than being mere emotion.
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Brenham
Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Sixty Years
An old remedy touted for babies and children with claims of soothing, teething relief, pain reduction, and cure of diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Winslow
By His Own Earts Joax-Young Simpkins Makes Fortune
A Chicago News item notes Joax-Young Simpkins finally carves a fortune through his own labor and cunning. He believed he married an heiress but removed a dozen rivals before settling on Easy Street’s sugar side.
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Joax-Young Simpkins
Hoas
Joax
Sugay
Easy Street
Chicago News
Amiability and Courtesy in Close Relations
A reflection on how friendship does not permit rudeness toward intimates. The nearer one is to another person the more essential fact and courtesy become in conduct and speech, as noted by Holmes.
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Holmes
New Paris Hat Threatens Panama Shadow
Paris reports a bold millinery debut by Baron de Segonzac as he appears in public wearing a yellow Italian straw stovepipe hat. The fashion moment draws attention amid changing styles under President Loubet and the season's dynamic taste.
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Paris
Panama
Don
Baron de Segonzac
No clear event headline from ad filled fragment
Fragmented quote heavy text from a magazine page discusses advertising in Mahin's Magazine and notes ads must attract readers without altering familiar features. No persons, places, or concrete events are identifiable.
Crystal's Finest Wines and Cigars Attract Gentle Attention
A brief notice highlights the Crystal venue offering fine wines liquors and cigars with polite attentive service drawing patrons seeking upscale social ambiance.
Durable patent leather shoes claim quality and warranty
A seller touts durable patent leather and enamel calf wear, promising shoes that keep their finish and will not crack. It notes a complete repair department and asserts superior value at any price.
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Eastman
Kodaks
W.F. Crothers & CO
F. J. Scudder
Torrey
F. J. Scudder & CO
Agis, Germania Fire Ins. Co
Alamo Fire Insurance Bldg
Benevolent Societies
Odd Fellows’ Hall
C. A. Gomperts
R. K
Amen & Co
Soledad Street
Womack
Bkethel
M. J. Hewitt’s
West Commerce St
J. W. Harwell
Southern Hotel
Saratoga
BEX. AR Drug CO
Holland’s
West Commerce Street
Beck
Springs
Harrison
H. &F. Pfeiffer
Morrison
H. and
F. Pfeif
HERWECK’S. _o
Singer Manufacturing Company
Best Oil
E. Houston St
Tix
HALY
Price
Wasthill
Dodds &Coq
Albert Villastrige
Crystal
Herveck’s
Swift & Co
Armour
International
Medina Street
H. & F. Pfeiffer
Alamo Plaza
City Gospel Mission
Austin Street
Bexar Drag CO
Herveckr’s
San Antonio Traction Company
Military Plaza
Black Elephant Chop House
South Flores St
Fort Sam Houston
Galveston
San Antonio Traction Co
Dinick
the Riverside
John Donohue
Mattie Franklin
Thad Adams
Wilson County
Dodds & CO
Francisco Castillos
Marcellus Canales
Southwestern Asylum
John Grimes
F. Reinhard & Co
Frank Reinhard & Co
New Houston
Manhattan
Frank Bros
Aml
Jack
Ron Brew
Enrighes
Duerler
Chapeau
New York ‘Times
Ata de
Mahin
Lucchese Bros
Liberty Flour Mills
Liberty Bell
the Guenther Milling Co
Bailie's Steam Bakery
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