De Lacy Cin Ko Na and Iron Promised as Cure
A St. Louis firm promotes De Lacy Cin Ko Na and Iron as a universal tonic for nerves stomach and health. Letters from Rev A E Bolster Danville Ill and Mrs Amarilla Wilson recount relief from paralysis heart palpitations and catarrh. Large bottles cost one dollar or six for five dollars with nationwide shipping by the Dr Lacy Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Lacy Chemical CO
St. Louis
de Lacy
Amarilla Wilson
U. S
Dr Lacy Chemical Company
Infant Christening of Yeargan Daughter at St Marys
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Yeargan was baptized yesterday at 3 30 PM in St Marys church with Rev Father Fletcher officiating. Sponsors were Mrs L T Mumme and A B Hillan. A reception followed at the parents Town street home with a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Yeargan
St. Mary's Church
Fletcher
J.yeargan
L. T. Mumme
A. B. Hillan
Town Street
Burnett Co Promises Savings on Paper Goods and Bags
R. L. Burnett Co a paper box manufacturer offers to save customers money on plain and printed paper bags wrapping paper letter heads envelopes statements notes and bill heads and other paper specialties including twine butter paper and butcher parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Burnett CO
Suame BS Orden
Southern Baseball league braces for annual meeting in Atlanta
Presidents and managers of the Southern Baseball league gather in Atlanta for the yearly session to wind up last season, organize the guarantee fund, and collect next year’s dues. Applications have come from Houston, Jacksonville, Dallas, Galveston and Mobile, but a circuit change appears unlikely. President William M. Kavanaugh and other officers are expected to be reelected without opposition.
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Atlanta
Southern Baseball League
Houston
Jacksonville
Dallas
Galveston
Mobile
William M. Kavanaugh
League
Batting Averages Put Cleveland Players In The Lead
The American league last season saw four Cleveland batters exceed .300. Lajoie tops the circuit at .355, Hickman .330, Brad ley .315, Bay .310, with Flick at .299. Farrell leads Boston at .404 in 17 games, Delehanty .338, Dougherty .332. Pitchers include Moore 22 wins, Young 28 wins, Bernhard 14. Jones commits few errors, .988 mark. Cleveland shine mostly, except Gochnaur with 95 errors and .875.
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Blues
Cleveland
Lajoie
Hickman
Bradley
Bay
Flick
Naps
Farrell
Boston
Delehanty
Dougherty
Moore
Cy” Young
Bernhard
Hughes
Bostons
Benny
Jones
Chicago
Anderson
St. Louis
McCormick
Washington
Moran
Senators
Cross
Athletics
O'Connor
New York
Gochnaur
Barney Oldfield May Race in Bennett Cup Contest
Cleveland reports Barney Oldfield may join the Bennett Cup race in Germany as an American driver. Count Adelbert Sierstorpf travels to Paris with Rene de Knyff to discuss allowing chauffeurs nominated by a club to enter without club membership. Potential course shortening promises good news for American automobillists eager to see Oldfield in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Barney Oldfield
Germany
Adelbert Sierstorpf
German Automobile Club
Paris
Rene de Knyff
Automobile Club
Ideal All American Football Team Named by Camp Review
After reviewing last season’s college records, Walter Camp selects an ideal all American football team. Two western players receive spots for praised performances, including Rafferty and Wika, with positions at Left End and Left Tackle. Yale, Dartmouth, Michigan, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell and others are represented across a balanced lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Camp
Rafferty
Wika, Oh
Desetrek Ae
Etewe
Connelly-Hitte Bout Promises Big Private Show
Eddie Connelly of St Johns and Charley Hitte of Alvany are reported in prime condition for their twenty round paper contest to be decided in private tonight in Schenectady New York. The bout was postponed to allow Condnelly more time for conditioning and has drawn a large local crowd. Kelly is favored but Hitte has strong support hoping for the decision and purse.
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Connelly-Hitte
Schenectady
N. Y
Eddie Connelly
St. Johns
WN. B
Charley Hitte
Alvany
Connelly
Kelly
Hitte
Mahncke Hotel Bar Ad Invites Patrons and Friends
C R Basse proprietor of the Mahncke Hotel Bar formerly with Henry Hoecke invites big friends to call and enjoy best goods with polite and courteous treatment to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahncke
C. R. Basse
Henry Hoecke
Aldermen split view on $200,000 municipal light bonds
Daily Express reports Aldermen Fentiman Steves and Gloeckner oppose a $200,000 bond plan for a city electric light plant. They argue funds are needed for sewers streets garbage and debt relief, warn of higher public costs under political management, and urge private control. Others voice similar reluctance, stressing urban improvements and debt limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Fentiman
Steves
Gloeckner
Commerce
Houston
Kirkpatrick
Krisch
Wage System Doom ed: Workers to Share Profits Rising
Carroll D. Wright, president of Clark University and U S labor commissioner, tells Philadelphia and New York audiences that the wage system will fade. He urges workers receive fairer profit shares and urges cooperation where workers are investors in labor today, with employers accounting for labor value. Also reports Alabama labor convention sessions and likely re election of district officers.
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New York
Carroll D. Wright
Clark University
United States Commissioner of Labor
Philadelphia
United Ming Workers of Alabama
Labor Temple
Ed Flynn
Clemo
British Potatoes a Failure
A Times dispatch from London reports disaster for UK potato growers with import data showing November 1901 imports at about 200000 hundredweight valuing 165000 dollars and November 1908 imports rising to 2000000 hundredweight worth 1900000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Kingdom
Times
London
Fire at Hardesty Manufacturing Co. Denver
Fire at the Hardesty Manufacturing Company baking powder works at Eighteenth and Market streets in Denver broke out shortly after 2 AM and is not yet under control. A general alarm has been sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardesty Manufacturing Co
Denver
Col
Hardesty Manufacturing Company
Eighteenth and
Market Atrets
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Everyday Burns
A note extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles with quick soothing relief. Available at F Kalteyer & Son and Adolph Dreiss drug stores for 25 cents. Also an ad seeks buyers sellers and renters of second hand furniture and stores. ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO. advertises at 107 West Houston St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
F. Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Alamo Installment CO
West
Houston St
Christmas Presents Price Guide Highlights The Line
The notice previews a festive assortment of gifts and prices designed to please shoppers. It hints at a curated selection with affordable options for holiday giving.
Bell Jewelry Co and Holmes Wood Adverts
An old classifieds snippet advertises Bell Jewelry Co at 227 West Commerce Street offering wood for sale as oak stove wood at 4.50 per cord via Holmes Wood and Coal Co with Old and new phone numbers and Finck's Havana cigars listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Wood & Coal CO
Evolution the fall from Eden, says Minot Savage
In a New York sermon at the Unitarian church of the Messiah Dr Minot J Savage argues evolution has destroyed belief in the Eden story and the fall of man. He claims humanity has evolved for hundreds of thousands of years and theology will reconstruct Christendom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Spencer
Minot J. Savage
Unitarian Church of the Messiah
Westport Pastor Resigns to Lead Missouri Church
Huntington Massachusetts December reports Rev George Gordon Ross pastor of Second Free Church resigns after two years to accept a call from the Congregational church of Old Orchard Missouri near St Louis. He will begin his new duties early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Mass
George Gordon Ross
Congregational
Old Orchard
St. Louis
Italian Murder Under Brooklyn Bridge Shoestring Triggers Arrest
Brooklyn police arrest a suspect in an Italian murder near the Brooklyn Bridge. Salvatore Speciale, who testified against four counterfeiters, was killed after being lured by a woman while near his home. a ferry departure and a pistol wound mark a rapid set of events. An Italian man with a pistol wound was later detained, linked to the counterfeiters case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Salvator Speciale
Italy
Spedale
Speciale
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Relief
An old time drugstore ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children. It promises gum soothing pain relief wind colic and stomach regulation and notes a 25 cent bottle price with worldwide druggist availability.
Cash Buyer Seeks Close-In Two-Story Brick House
By cash buyer, a two-story brick house with modern improvements is sought. Willing to pay from 3000 to 5000 dollars. Address CASH care Light office.
Smith's Studio Display at 323 E Houston St
The ground floor studio at 323 East Houston Street showcases the highest attainment in photo graphic art. Call to inspect the display and tour the studio.
Gents Tailoring Ad Promises Free If Not Satisfied
D. B. Steele & Co. advertises full tailoring service from A to Z at 315 Navarro Street near Commerce. Suits pressed 50 cents, pants 15 cents with a guarantee that work is free if not as good as the best.
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D. B. Steele & CO
Navarro St
Commerce
Holiday goods offered by L Goldman & Son at Main
Now is the time to stock up on holiday wares. L Goldman & Son advertise notions, stationery, laces, toys, and fancy novelties at 114 Main for wholesale orders with immediate attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldman & Son's
Mainee
Annual election of officers for the French Benevolent Society
The French Benevolent and Mutual Aid society held its 1904 officers election at their Main plaza hall. Elections named President J. Loustaunan and Vice President Chas Devits, with Theo Gentilz as Secretary and J. M. Ousset as Assistant. Weitere posts included Treasurer A Castanola, Finance committee Jos Flory D Lieber P Bergeron, Relief committee D Pujo A Pelleton D Mussa J Apiou, Flag bearer French flag V Jean nin, United States A Ruhncke, Funeral committee Chas Devits Paul Bergeron A Pelleton, Collector A Pelleton, Physician J Braunnagel M D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Benevolent and Mutual Aid Society
Main Plaza
J. Loustaunan
Chas, Devits
Theo, Gentilz
J. M. Ousset
A. Castanola
Jos. Flory
D. Lieber
P. Bergeron
D. Pujo
A. Pelleton
D. Mussa
J. Apiou
V. Jeannin
United States
A. Ruhncke
Chas. Devits
Paul Bergeron
J. Braunnagel
M. D
Public Hospital Debate Grows In City
In This City 21 Years Ago from The Light December 14 1882 notes Citizens push for a new public hospital. Local fruit dealer Fitzgerald Father of a son G W Appleyard. Beckwith and Walker join 310 Third Street produce business. Thieves try to enter Musgrave home but flee. Electric Light Company names Andrews president Adams vice president Freeman manager Anderson secretary Steves treasurer. The Light prints law on gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Commerce Street
G. W. Appleyard
F. Beckwith
F. Walker
310
Third Street
Musgrave
The
Electric Light Company
H. B. Andrews
H. B. Adams
W. R. Freeman
Frank Anderson
Ed. Steves, Jr
the Light
A Costly Mistake Pills Ad
An advertisement warns that mistakes can be costly and even deadly, yet assures Dr King s New Life Pills provide gentle thorough relief for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles available at F Kalteyer Son s and Adolph Dreiss drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
F. Kalteyer & Son's
Adolph Dreiss
Palace Market Ad Lights Up Crabs Lobsters and Shrimp
The Palace Market at 611 East Houston Street advertises soft shell crabs lobsters and shrimp with two phone numbers for orders or inquiries.
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Palace Market
East
Houston St
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fame as King of Medicines
Prominent claim touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as king of medicines for curing rheumatism and catarrh, highlighting its popular acclaim and medical reputation in historic advertisements.
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Hood
Office and Ovens: 1013 1017 N Flores Street
A damaged text fragment lists locations in Houston including 1013 1017 N Flores Street and branches at 119 Avenue Court NE corner Houston and Soledad.
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Flores Street
Houston and
Soledad
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A. E. Bossier
the Baptist Church
Danville, i
Cy Jron
Smscena
Texas
Barney
Eee
Michigan
Maddock
Veer
Hooper
Dartmouth
Yale
Shevlin
Beesveseares
Eeeeree
Yale Brewster
Ves. Cornell
Fentiman, Gloeckner and
Alaama
the Bell Jewelry CO
West Commerce St
Finck’s
Havana
Mioney
GoCart
Morris
Clower Installment CO
G. G. Ross
Smith’s
E. Houston St
Sherwin-Williams Paints
M. Herweck
Alamo Street
California
New Family Liquor House
Jean Ducos
W. Com. St. Opp
New Market
Western Star Cockpit
Dozier & Black
Alamo Warriors
el Paso
A. R. Arey
Thomas Goggan & Bro
H. R. Hillebrand
George L. Liebrecht
Ole
Bailie’s Steam Bakery
CUB
J.T. Burnett & CO
Crockett and
Losoya Streets
Carrige
Balle
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