Texas Rattlesnake and Moccasin Snake Data by Dr Menger
Dr Rudolph Menger presents observations on the rattlesnake and water moccasin, including venom fangs, birth of young, and strike mechanics based on letters from J C Kay and other researchers. He notes two main fangs with potential reserves, shedding light on snake anatomy and behavior, plus practical cautions for hunters and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Menger
Texas Stockman and Farmer
Stockman
J.C. Kay
Graham
Texas
Dink’ ’ Allen
Dr. Withers
New York Herald
San Pedro Springs Museum of
Helotes
Behring
Gerald Leighton
Grosmont
Pontrilas
Hereford
England
John Wickland
Martinez
Tex
Converse Station
Leighton
Mr. Wickland
Mr. Real
Plover Quail and Dove Hunting News for the State
The piece notes plover and dove abundance near the city and prairies, with quail reported plentiful across the state. It mentions a Chicago dog killing contest with police participation, local officials offering prizes, and concerns about animal cruelty. It also cites Mr. Freeborn’s 105 dove bag and the loss of a Chesapeak Bay duck dog near Durango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Geo. Chabot
DeWitty Little Marty Risers Promote Bowel Health
An advertisement claims DeWitty Little Marty Risers prevent serious bowel complications by ensuring easy and regular action. It touts safety, pleasantness and effectiveness with endorsements or product phrasing attributed to Kalteyer, Schasse and Appmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitty Little
Marty Risers
Kalteyer
C. Schasse
Wm Appmann
Pleasant St Johns church entertainment delight
The St John’s Episcopal church young ladies hosted an enjoyable Thursday evening with strong singing by Misses Lord and Harrington and Agnes Davis performing a Prairie song. Miss Stancan and her brother impressed on piano and mandolin with an encore while Mr Jennings entertained with piano sanjo and recitations. Audience stayed cool and attentive throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lord and Harrington
Misa Agnes Davis
Stancan
Jennings
Sanjo
Chess Club Championship Delayed by Absences and Travel
The local chess championship start is postponed as Mr Graves is away for a fortnight and Mr ca departs for Mexico. Upon their return many absentees resume play, aiding rivals to prepare. Visitors Mr Thomas H Middleton of Waxahachie and Prof F Lohmann of Leon Springs boosted club activity and sparked lively discussion of the Middleton Counter Gambit and world championship talk with Pillsbury Lasker plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Mexico
Loval
Thomas H. Middleton
Waxahachie
Middleton
F. Lohmann
Leon Springs
San Antonio
Mr. Middleton
Kral
Middton
T. Ot. M
Olwerning
Young-Johnston
Pillsbury
Black
Lasker Parrasch
Mr. Barry
Ray Lopez
White
Barry
Myr. Barry
Buffalo
Nemige Se Eis Heehee
Lowell Saleen
Makaha Terse
Wraieae Ene LY
Kampucks
Sees Gas
Hiowell
Marshall
Geo
Thornon
A. E. Swaffield
Brooklyn
C. P
Chicago Chess Club
L. Cedemann
Sydney
Johnston
A. Stevens
Harry N. Pillsbury
Lasker
New York
Europe
HMR
Pilsbury
Grandmother's Diarrhoea Cure and Veterans Evening
An advertisement promotes Grandmas Diarrhoea Cure at 25 cents with money back if unsatisfactory. A note recalls a Friday evening hosted by the Ladies of the W. A. C. for the old G. A. R. veterans featuring instrumental music singing and recitations by Mrs. Walker and the Misses Schuetze. Also mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy and warns against counterfeits with supplier names Kalteyer Schasse Appmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. C. Kalteyer
C. Schasse
Wm. Appmann
New Suits Filed In Separate City Court Actions
Maria Jimenez rspinoza sues Brantisco Espinoza for divorce and child custody of 4 year old Alfred in the Thirty seventh District Court. Henry Michelsen sues G CO and So FL Ry Co for garnishment of 2422.20 in the Forty fifth District Court. Gertrude Woolley sues W R Capps for debt 56250 with attachment on 120 acres of the Henry Jeers survey on Salade Creek and 1 acres of survey Bim County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Jimenez Rspinoza
Brantisco Espinoza
Alfred
Henry Michelsen
G. CO. & So FL Ry. Co
Gertrude Woolley
W. R. Capps
Henry Jeers
Salade Creek
Bim County
Viner management advertises new whiskies and cocktails
Alderman A. 2. Rheißers corner Commerce and Alamo streets offers a large shipment of McBrayner and Old Crow bourbons Guggenheimer rye and wines of oldest vintage. The shop lists Sherry Cobbler Wild Cherry Cobbler Wild Cherry Bon Shandy Gait London Puzz Mint Julep Tom Collins Lemonade Morning Bracers and other mixed drinks as available.
Shirtwaist recognition shocks Texas lawmakers in Austin
In a bold move the Texas House adopts the shirtwaist as proper fashion and utility. The Denver Road headlines highlight radical advertising shifts with new rail car features and continuous reader appeal while urging travelers to choose the Denver Road for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Denver
Denver Road
Pullmans
W. F. Sterley
A. A. Glisson
A. Pee Charles L. Hull
Fort Worth
Texas
City Property Assessment Rolls Open and Close Dates
Notice to taxpayers states the City Assessor's office rolls open on the first day of June and close on August 31 for the rendition of city property for assessment.
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General Electric
East Houston St
Fet
Fite
Everson & GO
Popular Loan Office
Soledad Street
Mi. Vernon
Crockett St
Alamo Plaza
Bull Bros
Props
N. Flores Sts
McGruder’s School
Particu
Lars
J. B. McGruder
Dallas St
San Antonio, Tex
Corporal Wilson
Sly Calvert
Hamilton & Grown
Rock Betton
Hamilton & Brown Shoe Co
E. Brown
Houston Street
City Hall
Rud
Krisch
N. Flores
Commerce
Teethina
C. J. Moffett
M. D
St. Louis
W. McVea
Durango
G. A. Chabot
Teichmann
Lee
Wing’s Tea Garden
London
Northwestern Chess Association
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
N. W. McLeod
St. Paul
EF. P. Elliott
Minneapolis
J. Friedlander
North Dakota
I. N. Stacy
Western Chess Association
N. O
Cafe de la Regence
Paris
Albert W. Pax
M. Clerc
France
Philadelphia Times
Esq
Fox
Murphy
Ruy Iopez
A. W. Fox
M. Clere
Te White
THE
Texas House OF Represetatives
H.B. Salliway
Reero
W. G. Wagner
Gov. Leal
San Marcos Sts
West Commerce St
Matthies Brothers
Elow
Menger Hotel
McLean & Mudge Mors
H D. Kampmann
Prop
Houston and
St. Mary Streets
L. Mahncke, Prop
Elite Hotel
Ernest Sanner
Southern Hotel
Main Plaza
J. Loustaunau
P. Bergeron
Bexar Hotel
Amon Barnes
H. B. Kincaid
Beck Jewelry Co
Cohn & Co
F. Kalteyer & Son
W. Commerce St
Fischer & Davis
UT. J. Spillissey
South Flores Street
Mexican Herb Remedy Co
P. G. Maffi
City Umbrella
WKS
St. Mary’s Street
M. J. Hewitt
West Commerce Street
Callimore
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