The Question of Poverty and Proper Charity
A San Antonio reader editorial on poverty argues that indiscriminate feeding of the poor by charities harms the deserving and urges state responsibility. It calls for careful discrimination, state oversight, and policies to reduce poverty at its source rather than merely feeding symptoms.
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Associated Charities
City of
St. Paul
Salvation Army
Toronto
Nazarene
Texas
Protestant Orphans to Stage Christmas Entertainments
The Protestant Orphans Home plans a 3 PM Christmas tree on December 25 and a 8 PM Christmas entertainment on December 27. The program features a children’s chorus, a skit lineup with multiple character roles, and a closing “Old St. Nick” number, inviting friends and supporters to attend.
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Host
Tommy Tucker
Jack-Be-Nimble
Boy Blue
Tom
the Piper’s Son
Simple Simon
Old King Cole
Fiddlers Three
Jack Horner
Santa Claus
Claude Kersey
Hodge
Podge
Brownies
Frank Niuson
Walter Hollingsworth
Frisco
Arthur. Hollingsworth
Priscilla
Olga Cram
Dixie
Tuallian Reeves
John Bull
Hobart Huson
Rob Royd
Herbert Hollingsworth
Nathleon
Josephine Jimzey
Clothilde
Bertha Chatman
Fritz
Rebt
Tannahill
Ivan
Doutas Reeves
Maria
Lillian van Diest
Kaiulani
Fanny Hinsley
Mutsu
Japan
Lottie Mendis
Ah Fun
John Mendis
Winnie Atkins
Garland Stores Shine as Top Local Hardware Destination
Garland Hardware Co earns praise as the best local supplier for tools and home improvement. Shoppers note wide selection, helpful staff, and steady stock of essentials.
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Garland
Heusinger Hardware Co
Nie Tengg’s shelves display rich standard works for holidays
Light Representative inspected Nic Tengg’s book stand and marveled at the stock of standard publications and fine art books. The Gibson Books set and James Whitcomb Riley titles are highlighted as perfect holiday gifts, with deluxe illustrated editions and artist biographies also on offer at Nie Tengg’s Commerce street store before Christmas.
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Nic Tengg
Gibson
James Whitcomb Riley
H. C. Cristy
Nie Tengg
Nie Tenge
Commerce Street
Special Trimmed Hat Sale at Edwards Millinery
Saxet Cigars for Xmas presents J J Case Planters Heusinger Hardware Co Fireworks Tom B Johnson. All Pattern Hats to be closed out regardless of cost at Edwards Millinery Store 808 W Commerce Street.
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Edwards’ Millinery
Commerce Street
Trimmed Hats at unheard of prices
Wonder Millinery Co announces sale at 239 W Commerce St with cheap hats and ready cash lines. BUFORD BROS lists 235 S Houston St offering hats and millinery items while Acme pianos are featured with easy payment plans and President Roosevelt is noted buying two Knabe pianos. Waters Pierce Oil Company schedules Xmas shopping after 1 pm on the 24th with preorders urged for 23d. Herman F Schmitt illness leads N Y Emporium Millinery Co to sell its entire stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Millinery Co
W. Commerce Street
Roosevelt
Buford Bros
S. Houston St
Waters-Pierce of! Company
Herman F. Schmitt
N. Y. Emporium Millinery Co
West Chains Lockers
Alex Sartor promotes blue ribbon Pabst Milwaukee beer for sale in this city by Louis Ecingr agent with new phone 4065.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chains
Alex Sartor
Milwaukee
Louis Ecingr
Campbell ticket dominates local politics in February twists
Political chatter collects around John Campbell as candidates including Parker and Brown line up for mayor. Voters urged to pay poll tax and watch February changes with factions like Jackson Democrats and Selig supporters shaping the race.
J. T. Brown Implement Co Hardware and Wagons Sale
J T Brown Implement Co offers a general stock of hardware farming implements and vehicles including wagons phaetons surreys and other gear at rock bottom prices. They accept cattle horses or mules in exchange. Located at 114 and 116 South Flores street with phone numbers 1122.
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J. T. Brown Implement Co
Rock Bottom
South Flores Street
Peruna Promised Relief for Women’s Ailments
Mt Pleasant Park Clinton Iowa letter endorses Peruna as a quick lasting tonic for women with catarrhal pelvic issues. Doctors and politicians including Rep. Jos B Crowley praise its tonic and curative effects. Customer testimonials from Mrs Wm Hetrick Barbara Alberty and Mrs D W Mason describe relief from back pain hot flashes and nervous fatigue after using Peruna and Manalin. Mr Hartman offers free medical advice for non responders.
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Harriet R.edwards
Mt. Pleasant Park
Clinton
H. R. Edwards
Peruna
Wm. Hetrick
Barbara Alberty
Severith and
Walnut Streets
Appleton
D. W. Mason
Dauphine Street
New Orleans
Concordia Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
Concordia lodge No. 1793 of the Knights and Ladies of Honor has elected its officers for the coming term. Named are Past Protector John Belchrarek Protector Herman Haack Vice Protector Mrs. C Ferman Secretary Ernst Goldbeck Treasurer M Rakowitz Chaplain Mrs F K Christelles Guardian Mrs L D Dean Inside Guard Mrs BE Lageeer Outside Guard O H Schroener Representative to Grand Lodge Herman Haack Alternate M Rhein Trustees Ed Gebel Albert Woessner and Mrs A Haack.
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Concordia Lodge
Knights’ and Ladies of Honor
John Belchrarek
Herman Haack
C. Ferman
Ernst Goldbeck
M. Rakowitz
L. D. Dean
BE. Lageeer
O. H. Schroener
Grand Lodge
Herman , Haack
M. Rhein
Ed Gebel
Albert Woessener
A. Haack
Why Should We Have Registration of Voters
A letter argues against city voter registration for the upcoming election. It notes a 500-signature petition by nonvoters and warns of heavy costs and certificates to nonvoters. The piece condemns past registration as a farce and urges qualified voters to abstain from signing.
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles
Chicago firm BE, C. De Witt & Co promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for piles and skin ailments. It claims effectiveness for blind and protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns, and other disorders, while warning against counterfeit versions.
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C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
de Witt
DeWitt’s
Notice of Toiletry Patterns at Local Stores
A brief item notes Standard Patterns available at M. J. Hewitt's 110 Commerce St and a line of Toilet Sets in Ebony and Silver at BE. D. Thomas 612 BE. Houston St.
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M. J. Hewitt’s
Commerce St
Silver
BE. D. Thomas
BE. Houston St
Alamo Trunk Factory Overstock Sale Shoppers Urged
Overstocked with fine trunks and Alligator Bags buyers invited to inspect bargains at the Alamo Trunk Factory.
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Alamo Trunk
Campbell's Candidacy Promoted By Supporters
John P. Campbell announces his candidacy for the upcoming election as friends praise his good qualities and vow to work energetically for his election in the Texas Staats Zeitung notice.
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John , P. Campbell
Bell
Texas Staats Zeitung
Model Dental Office Ad Promises Best Dentistry at Half Price
An advertisement in the Light highlights Dr Hight and his Model Dental Office. It asserts his college training and long practical experience give him major advantages and that the office offers top dentistry at half the usual expense, inviting careful readers to study the ad.
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Dr. Hight
Hight
Add
Heusinger Hardware Co Offers Wood and Coal Stoves
Heusinger Hardware Co presents a great variety of wood and coal stoves. Expert staff offer guidance on models, fuel efficiency, and maintenance.【Note: Formatted to fit OCR summary style.】
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Heusinger Hardware Co
Real Estate Transfers Logged By Sheriff and City Officials
Real estate transfers list multiple transactions including James Campbell J Duncan and H Echterhoff to Mary A and Kate Campbell of north half of block 16 for $10. W G Smith and J A G Smith to John D Sipple for lots 7 8 9 46 14 12 13 14 15 16 block 57 city block 1628 South Heights for $250. M Hernandez and wife to Jana B Lamm for 105 9-10 acres, 17 miles south of the city for $367.50. Fannie Alexander H G Feldman lot 16 block 8 Lavaca street for $500. M K Shiner and W B Shiner to Mrs Addie L Shiner block 2 range 1 district 7 containing 50 66-100 acres also southeast 4 of original lot 206 containing 6 acres also one half block G of original city lot 206 for $2445. Mrs M E Gunn to Mrs Cora L Peel southeast part of block 20 on Colorado and Glennon streets for $3800. Nat Lewis to A Itlis part of lot 16 Head city block 2559 on Sweet street. R M Burke and wife to A Itlis lot 17 block B city block 2559 for $1350. Henry Umscheid and others to Louis Nobis east 44 lot 68 south side Blum street and lot 5 block 23 on W Commerce street for $1.
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James. Campbell
C .Duncan
H. Echterhoff
Mary A
Kate Campbell
W. G. Smith
J. A.G. Smith
John D. Sipple
Plock 1628
South Heights
M. Hernandez
Jana B. Lamm
Fannie Alexander
H. G. Feldman
Lavaca Street
M. K. Shiner
W. B. Shiner
Addie L. Shiner
M. E. Gunn
Cora L. Peel
Colorado
Glennon
Nat Lewis
A. Itlis
Sweet Street
R. M. Burke
A.itlis
Tlenry Umscheid
Louist Nobis
Blum Street
W. Commerce Street
Hair Brushes Stock at Jungkind's Drug Store
Hair brushes available in stock at Jungkind's Drug Store located at 517 Eyton Street offering reasonable prices. Customers urged to visit the store to select from the variety.
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Jungkind
Attend the New Year ball at Mission Garden
The notice invites attendance at a New Year ball at Mission Garden with Theo Artzt as the sole featured guest. It also mentions Fines Xmas Cards at Alling's as a related item available.
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Mission Garden
Theo. Artzt
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Sin
Postoffice
San Antonio
Mueller
Saxet Cigars
J. J. Case Planters
Tom B. Johnson
Meat and Food Choppers
Cut
Acme
Heusinger
Campbell
BR. D. Henry
John Campbell
Jackson Club
Dr. Parker
Julius Oppenheimer
Dave Woodward
Brown
C. W. Woodman
I Cn
Selig
Jefferson Spider Parlor
Hick
Austin
van Vieck
Jodie
George Steumpke
the Express
Ed Steves
Marshall Hicks
Gossipper
Police and Fire Department
Alamo Plaza
San Fernando Cathedral
Ferdinand Herff
The
Express
Theo, Munimae
W. W. Johnson
Phil Shardein
Simon Koenigheim
Feld
Gabriel
Late Society News
Travis Park Methodist Church
Oscar Clifton Hall
Sidney Bellasley
8. B. Easley
Bessie Bell Andrews
Pauline Paschal
Lettie Lankford
Lulu Harper
Edith Madison
Emily Smith
Jewel Fulton
Hesse
Messrs
F. J. Murphy
Stuart Hayes
Marshall Edwards
Herbert Hayes
Paul Krueger
George Oge
J. E. Harrison
Mendelssohn
Ati6
Main Avenue
Hart
Chitagd
Washington Avenue
P.G. Simpson
Avenue D
Mr. Simpson
Harry A. Ottmann
F. J. Aylmer
C. Heckmann
Houston
W. G. Heckmann
Pastoriza
Elizabeth Hebgen
Julie Hurt
Isi
Brackenside Villa Convent
North Flores Street
Christian Church
George Pfeuffer
Corning
Pfeuffer
Alamo Pilaza
Browning, Dickens
Pres
Cott’s Histories
Greene
Macauley
England
Guizot
France
Seng Bros
W. Commerce St
Jos. B. Crowley
Illinois
Robinson, Til
Harriet R. Edwards
Clinton, TA
Dodds, & Co
Herweck’s
Muth
E. M. Aight
Duerler
Duerier’s
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
Confectioners
San Antonio, Tex
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