Reading Lessons From Four Readers In A Moral Reflection
An essay outlines four reader types like hourglass sponge jelly bag and Golconda slave, linking reading habits to character. It warns mid life drift endangers growth, urges slow reading of best works, critiques fast living and press abuse, and praises newspapers and authors for shaping society and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golconda
Shakespeare
Bacon
Charles Dickens
Harriett Beecher Browe
Automobile Party Heads Toward Austin Pleasure Trip
A seven member San Antonio group left for Austin on a 16 passenger Oldsmobile at 4 30 pm. They reached New Braunfels three hours later and plan to stay overnight in Kyle before continuing to the capital early morning. The trip is for leisure with no political ties and the seven men named are Jim Collins Roy Dibbler W B Guilladeu Bruce Massey Harry Smith John Brown and Fred Wells.
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San Antonio
Austin
New Braunfels
Kyle
City of
Jim Collins
Roy Dibbler
W. B. Guilladeu
Bruce Massey
Harry Smith
John Brown
Fred Wells
Paper Goods and Packaging Offer From R L Burnett Co
Wrapping paper in various sizes and types available direct from mills with prompt delivery. Also includes paper boxes, envelopes, business cards and bags printed or plain to order at low prices. Burnett Co manufactures and handles packing materials for butchers grocers and dry goods firms.
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R. L. Burnett Co
Railway Time Table for International and Great Northern
Train times list northbound and southbound departures and arrivals for major routes.Key services include Hearne connections on Train 10 Local and Mexico-St Louis Limited Train 4, plus Fast Mail on Train 6. Other routes cover San Antonio Houston Galveston Beaumont Orange and east toward Houston and Galveston with multiple daily departures and arrival times.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Sap’s
Davy Crockett
Houston
Galveston
Beaumont
Orange
Kerrville
Cuero
Victoria
Yoakum
East
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Alice
Giddings
Rockdale
Cameron
Waco
Sunset Depot
Harrisburg
Express
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Lockhart
Smithville
North Texas
Shreveport
Kansas City
Daughters of the Confederacy Aid at Waco State Meeting
In Waco Texas on December 2 Pat Cleburne camp U C and Daughters of the Confederacy form committees to manage crowds for next week’s state meeting. Captain J D Shaw leads arrangements for trains hotel housing and home visits to Daughters. Local chapters anticipate large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Pat Cleburne Camp
U. C
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. D. Shaw
Brazos Navigation Heads Take Simple Address Form
Postal cards reached Secretary Homer D. Wade and others addressed to head of Brazos Navigation Texas. The streamlined Waco styling, begun by Zack Wilson, a young traveling man, is becoming a notable trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Homer D. Wade
Business Men's Club
Brazos Navigation
Texas
Zack Wilson
Texas Commercial Club meeting set in Waco December 14
The Texas Commercial Club secretaries and executive committee are called to meet in Waco on December 14. The organization was recently formed at Dallas and is now poised to organize regional activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Texas Commercial
Dallas
Y M C A Plans Fund to Furnish New Waco Building
A key meeting at the Business Men's club rooms in Waco Texas discussed raising a fund to furnish heat and equip the new Y M C A building nearing completion in about four weeks. Contractor H W Hubby and crew have pressed ahead with rapid progress and few delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Business Men's Club
H. W. Hubby
Peace Officers Protective Association Formed in Waco
The McLennan County Peace Officers Protective Association adopted its constitution and by laws in a recent meeting. The group aims to improve officer relations and cooperation and provide sick and death benefits for members, with insignia noted as part of the organization.
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Peace Officers Protective Association of
McLennan County
Lillicit Liquor Dealing
Brazos Navigation
Waco
Tex
Peace Officers’ Protective Association
Sulphur Remedies and Stuart's Calcium Wafers
The text extols calcium sulfur from Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a superior, concentrated form of sulphur for liver and kidney health, blood purification, and constipation relief. It cites Dr. R. M. Wilkins endorsements and claims faster skin clearing with this proprietary preparation, contrasting it with crude sulphur and old remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
R. M. Wilkins
Notable Emblem Reading Law and Order in City County Unity
A symbolic scene shows a brace of six shooters crossed with handcuffs beneath, signaling that law and order must prevail even if coercive measures are needed. Monthly meetings will organize city and county offices under a compact set of rules.
Illicit Liquor Selling Case in Waco Mexico–Missed Bond
J A Wilson of Mexia faces federal grand jury action after being arrested for illicit liquor dealing in Waco Texas. He appeared before U C Commissioner A P McCormick to enter bond and await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
J. A. Wilson
Mexia
U. C
A. P. McCormick
Secret railroad survey spotted east of Waco Texas
A survey party with six men was seen near Waco as stakes and grade marks appeared. Rumor links the group to plans by Trinity and Brazos Valley to run toward Waco from Palestine or by the Katy from Calimesneil in East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Trinity
Brazos Valley
Palestine
Katy
Calmesneil
East
Texas
Boys Shoot Mocking Birds Draw Complaints in Waco
In Waco Texas on December 2 complaints are filed against boys shooting mocking birds. The Humane Society backs the action though others defend the birds. The indiscriminate killing of mocking birds will not be permitted.
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Waco
Tex
The
Humane Society
Songster
King Robinson to Wed in Charleston South Carolina
Waco Texas December 2 cards announce the approaching marriage of Richard Haynes King former Y M C A secretary here and Miss Louise Robinson of Charleston South Carolina. The ceremony is set for December 12. King was popular in Texas where he served the Y M C A for three or four years and was active across the state.
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King-Robinson
Waco
Tex
Charleston
South Carolina
Richard Haynes King
Y, M
Louise Robinson
Mr. King
Texas
King
Umbrella Shop Featured by E D Thomas Jeweler
Local jeweler E. D. Thomas at 512 East Houston Street promotes umbrellas as seasonal accessories. Storefront emphasizes variety and affordability for shoppers in the district.
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E. D. Thomas, Jeweler
E. Houston Street
Electric wiring tip in Whitman’s shopper note
See Martin Wright at West and Gut zelt Ane Marys street about your electric wiring. For swell livery try the Garden Street stables.
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Martin Wright
West & Gutzelt
St. Mary’s Street
Swell
Garden Street
Labor Troubles in the Texas Oil Fields
Houston reports labor strife as oil fields face a likely strike within a week. Workers at Spindle Top form unions and oppose a 50 cent daily wage cut to 2.50, aiming to maintain the existing scale. Large companies warn of bringing in northern labor if needed.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Spindle Top
Stanberry Smith Company
Security Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Batson Prairie
Sour Lake
Humble
Saratoga
Real estate transfers listed in local deeds
George R Stumberg transfers 86 percent of survey 180 land on Frio City road for 450 dollars. Richard Johnson sells lots 13 14 15 16 block 7 Denver Boulevard South Heights for 400 dollars. A B Frank and M Goldfrank sell 158 acres near San Antonio Me dina rivers to P H Jaeschke for 1700 dollars. Charles M Blydenburg transfers lots 24 25 26 block 19 East Side for 95 dollars and other considerations. Jay E B Adams transfers lots 4 block 3 Fairbanks avenue to A W Seffel and Seffel to Josephine Seffel for 5 dollars. E A Seideman sells lots 15 16 Hackberry Montana streets to Hattie Seideman for 1600 dollars. F W Weeks sells Laurel Heights lot 1 and part of lot 2 to C H Goss for 350 dollars. Fannie Simpson sells to John or spec south side Simpson street for 200 dollars. R F Piper sells 320 acres along Salado creek to S P Givens for 5220 dollars.
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George R. Stumberg
J. F. W. Meyer
Frio City
Richard Johnson
J. M. Heflin
Denver Boulevard
South Heights
A. B. Frank
M. Goldfrank
P. H. Jaeschke
San Antonio
Medina Rivers
Chas. M Blydenburg
Roy S. Ripley
East Side
Jay EB. Adams
A. W. Seffel
Fairbanks Avenue
Josephine Seffel
E. A. Seideman
Hattie Seideman
Hackberry
Railways settle crossing dispute at Jewett and Mexia
The Trinity and Brazos Valley railway reached settlement with International and Great Northern to cross overhead at Jewett and Huffsmith and at grade at Singleton. A Mexia grade crossing with the Houston and Texas Central also settled. Nav asota Judge McDonald Meacham filed a separate petition to force a grade crossing near Corsicana. no action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway
International & Great Northern Railway Company
International
Jewett, Huffsmith and
Singleton
Jewett
Huffsmith
Trinity and Brazos Valley
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Mexia
McDonald Meacham
Navasota
Trinity & Brazos Valley
Houston & Texas Central
Corsicana
Sewing machines for rent and repair by M J Hewitt
Ladies take notice sewing machines to rent and repair service available. They call for and deliver machines and offer Edison phonographs repaired. Located at 110 West Commerce Street.
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Edison Phonograph
Victor
Edison Phonographs
M. J. Hewitt
Weat Commerce Street
Complete line of Sterling Silverware offered by E D Thomas
An estate ad lists a complete line of Sterling Silverware from E D Thomas located at 512 East Houston Street. The listing highlights a full assortment of service pieces and place settings ready for purchase.
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E. D. Thomas
East Kouston Street
San Antonio Plans December 12 1905 Special Bond Election
An election proclamation and ordinance authorize a December 12 1905 special election for Improvement District No 11 in San Antonio to decide on issuing 120000 bonds. Taxpayers will vote on a 4 rate to pay interest and establish a sinking fund. The City Council of the city enacts measures to finance the project.
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San Antonio
Texas
San Antonio to hold bonds vote for Improvement District 11
The City Council of San Antonio orders an election on December 12 1905 to decide if the city may issue bonds of 120 000 dollars on the credit of Improvement District No 11 for widening streets storm sewers paving and other public works as described. The vote will be conducted at 417 Navarro street with W C Peters as manager.
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San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
City of
San Antonio
West
Houston Street
Soledad Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Said Street
Alamo Plaza
Wacogdoches Street
North Flores Street
West Houston
Obraje Street
Russi
Convention Hall
West Houston Street
Trueheart
St. Joseph Street
Blum
Eliza Gallagher
Devine
Kennedy
Beatoada
Ird Street
Alamo Street
Commerce Street
Blum Street
Losoya Street
Houston
Houston Streeet
Main Avenue
Cameron Street
Veramendi Street
West Commerce Street
Third Street
Avenue D
Nacogdoches Street
East Crockett Street
Bonham Street
East Commerce Street
Nacogdoches Etreet
Travis Streets
Navarro Street
Chas. P. Smith & Co
W. C. Peters
Sala Cty
Eee Ainetaeia Aeayor
An Antonio
Frank Cassiano
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W. D
Cowley
Spencer
Spencer Oil Cas Burner CO
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Associated Press
Texas Commercial Club
NEW Y._ M. C. A. BUILDING
the Peace Officers
Philo Hay CO
Lafayette St
Neweork
N. J
Theo
Maggott
E. Commerce
BATH
San Antonio Gas
Electric Go
Neces
Sary
Wyler
Wagner Mfg. Co
Wagner
Tin
Rochester
Hunter Pattern
Expressman
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