Modern City Masting For Surroundings Improvement Movement
A survey of city beautification efforts shows a rise in organized associations from Laurel Hill to national leagues. The article links beauty with utility and calls for cross group meetings to coordinate aims, educate the public, and accelerate progress in landscape, buildings, and urban design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Stockbridge
Mass
B. G. Northrop
Connecticut
City of
New York
Central Park
Shaw
Europe
Robinson
The
Social Science Association
Social Science Division
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Board of Trustees For
Massachusetts
American Park and Outdoor Art Association
League For Social Service
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National League of Improvement Associations
National Arts Club of
American Institute of Architects
National Sculptural Society
American Society of Landscape Architects
American Institute of Engineers
National Art Club of
Milwaukee
Boston
Parkison 34 is Dead in Laurel Heights After Long Illness
C Ford Parkison aged 34 died yesterday morning at 9 30 at his home 1220 McCullough avenue Laurel Heights after a long illness He was born in Vandalia Illinois September 19 1867 and had lived in San Antonio eight years He married Louie May Stone September 3 1894 and leaves a four year old daughter Ferda May a wife a brother and four sisters He was an elder at Central Christian church and an expert stenographic court reporter Funeral services will be held at the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 conducted by Elder Orvis of the Central Christian church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie May Stone
Vandalia
Ferda
May
Vandalia Lodge
Independent Order of ‘Odd Fellows
Woodmen of America
Central Christian Church
Sarah C. Wattee
Henry A. Stone
Parkison
Orvis
San Antonio
Funeral for Jake Rippa Follows Police Pallbearers
The funeral was held Friday afternoon with pallbearers drawn from the deceased’s former police force: Captain Jesse Bennett C K Gravis Walter Beck John Fitzhenry Sergeant McClanahan and Frank Brown. Rev. Arthur G. Jones of the First Presbyterian church conducted services and burial occurred in the Lutheran cemetery. Jesus Solis a prominent Atascosa county farmer died suddenly Friday at a friend’s home near 314 Matamoras street. He was about 35 and leaves a ranching family near Pleasanton. Lucille Hedwig Kalteyer five year old daughter of William C Kalteyer of 117 South Alamo street died Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Hedwig Kalteyer
South Alamo Street
Dean Richardson
Jake Rippa
Jesse Bennett
C. K. Gravis
Walter Beck
John Fitzhenry
McClanahan
Frank Brown
Arthur G. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Lutheran
Jesus Solis
Atascosa County
Matamoras Street
Pleasanton
William C. Kaltever
Obituary for John Tucker at City Cemetery No. 4
John Tucker aged months died yesterday at 1019 South Flores Street. Interment will be in City Cemetery No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tucker
South Flores Street
Real estate transfers across San Antonio area recorded
Lafayette and Nellie Harpole transfer lot on Camar north Laredo street to Louis M. Cain for 1550. Sancred National Bank sells 155 1 3 acres of the Christopher Williams survey near Castroville road to Karl Weilbucher for 2199. Albin Seidel sells multiple lots on Harrison street Thurman alley Woodlawn subdivision and Spofford avenue for 750. Missionary District of Western Vegas transfers lots 2 and 10 block 14 city block 38% bounded by Fast Laurel West Cypress and Ogden Streets and McCulough avenues to W S Anderson for 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Nellie Harpole
Louis M. Cain
Camaron
Louis Seidel
Harrison Street
Thurman Alley
Woodlawn
Spofford
Missionary District of
Western Vegas
W. S&s. Anderson
Fast Laurel
West Cypress
Ogden Streets
McCulough Avenues
Family notice for Elizabeth Schlever obituary error
Fragmented card notes a family message for Mrs Elizabeth Schlever with thanks and possible date references. The readable portion is unclear but indicates a family notice of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schlever
Perilous Crowd as Public Pageant Deluged by Rain
A witness recalls a crowded public pageant where police failed to control a panicked mob. Bodies pressed tight, rain drenched attendees, a six foot youth screamed I am dying while others stood frozen. The scene highlights fear and the bravery of calm observers amid chaos.
Singer Sewing Machines for sale at M. J. Hewitt's
Drop head Singer sewing machines offered for 30 dollars cash at 110 West Commerce Street. Early notice indicates bargain quality and limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
M. J. Hewitt’s
Commerce Street
The Samewalk Spring
In a factory district a dilapidated colonial house sits among brick mills as a potter and a factory worker tend a cooling sidewalk spring. Ailing Hep Nair and John drift toward escape by love and a quiet life beyond the river until the spring is torn up by city work and Hep dies, leaving the survivor to the green fields beyond the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copright
Authors’ Syndicate
Hep Nair
John
Theo
Wang
Bella
Visit John T. Hamel Uton & Co at Daily Light Building
The note invites readers to drop in and see John T. Hamel at Uton & Co located in the Daily Light building for inquiries or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hamel
Uton & CO
Daily Light
Malaria and Fevers Warning Promises Iron Tonic Cure
The article warns that malaria fevers and swamp diseases drain vitality in low swampy countries. It promotes Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as an absolute cure and preventive, claiming it purifies blood and drives out poisons. Made by Dr Harter Medicine Co Dayton Ohio, sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harter
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Diseases
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial cure for blood poison cancer ulcers and eating sores. It claims to drain poison from blood, heal sores, and rebuild the body, with a long history and $1 per bottle price, trial offered by the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Harry
Rees Optical Co
W. H. Young
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Sloan& Hayg
D.M. Poor
Hart Massey
Sam Margerick
Sam Lytle
W. C. Kroeger
W. B. Hamilton, Sr
Ed W. Richardson
C. M. Tobin
W. B. Hamilton, Jr
W. K. Yost
Carlos Bee
C. C. Cresson, Jr
Bryan King
Charles FE. Wynne
Cleveland
Buffalo Exposition
New York City
East Side
East
Rush Medical College of
Chicago
Rush
Philippines
Ross
Haverhill
Emma R. Ross
United States
Jane Hillyer
Miss Hillyer
Pennsylvania
Forestry Commission
Myra L. Dock
Miss Dock
Germany
Wells J. Hawks
R. J
Sid
ABC
L. Wolfson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!