Carnival plans and holiday social notices in El Paso
Beetho ven hall hosts a New Year’s Eve ball while Sam Houston Camp W O W plans a Turner hall reception on New Year's night. Alamo Club No 22 meets at 2 50 pm at 412 Martin St El Paso. A January 1963 Mid Winter Carnival is announced with Kokernot as carnival queen. dignitaries include Chihuahua governor Gov Otero New Mexico and Texas governors. The Carnival promises grand social events with Sun shine in January festivities.
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Sam Houston
Turner Hall
el Faso
New Orleans
San Antonio
Miss Kokernot
J. W. Kokernot
Southwest
International Fair Association
Chihuahua
Mexico
Otero
New Mexico
Texas
Sayers
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills Ad Copy
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills claim a liver cleansing action from an active principle from Black Root. Marketed as calomel equivalent with no griping and no bad after effects. Promises cure for chronic constipation at 25 cents.
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Grove
Hill Burnett Company Product Offer and Address
Hill Burnett Company at 221 East Co Street advertises plain and printed Ww. ng. paper bags tissue paper hat and shirt bags and related twiff products. The notice urges shoppers to compare prices and save money on SEx-Eds by calling phone 862 for quotes.
Christmas Gift Photo Styles at Smith
There is nothing better than a fine Photo for the latest styles and sizes see Smith who also does all kinds of lar The only ground floor nmate in the city 323 East Houston st No stairs to climb.
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Smith
East
Houston St
Tom Stevens Corner Ads in Houston
Tom Stevens at the Austin Milam corner and the Houston Milam corner is listed with a mix of street directions and names, mentioning Ideal and Reisen of pure old straight N 85 in a terse historical newspaper snippet.
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Tom
Stevens
Austin
Milam
Houston
Soledad
Sewing Machine Sale and Meat Market Ad
Fragmentary notice advertising sewing machines and meat at local shops. Mentions M. J. Hewitt and Schneider on Flores Street with scattered cues to items and prices.
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M. J. Hewitt
New York Faces Coal Shortage and Political Debates
New York enters the New Year amid coal scarcity and rising prices for clothing and food. City officials allocated 250000 for the poor but relief may be limited. The era sees pressure on street cleaning under Commissioner Woodbury while snow removal expands to eleven districts. Business leaders weigh canal improvements and trust regulation as Republican leadership questions divide Odell and Platt. Retail unions push for 7 o’clock grocery closing amid long hours for clerks. Historic Germania theatre is demolished as Anglo American ties deepen and banks consolidate. The article notes delays in civil and criminal trials, calls for reform, and a booming theatre season with hundreds of performances.
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New York
Colonel Waring
Woodbury
Albany
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Commerce
Wall Street
New York State
Odell
Platt
Baden
Philadelphia
Germania Theatre
Ray Street
Law
Eighth Street
London
Western National Bank
Western National
United States
Bank of Commerce
First National
City Bank
Equitable and Mutual Life Insurance
Mercantile and Holland Trust
Roland B. Molineux
Catherine Adams
Supreme Court
No Coming Out Teas or Dances in This Era
A fragment notes that social rituals like coming-out teas, dinners, or dances are absent. The girl is described as moving freely to venues when invited, without prior formal family or friends’ gathering to approve or accompany her. The tone suggests rigid social expectations and informal gatherings.
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Hani
Charity Carnival Opens With Record Attendance Expected
A week from tomorrow marks the start of a major city carnival with unprecedented attractions. Visitors will have sleeping quarters and restaurant facilities provided by San Antonio, and a line of free plaza shows includes Kilpatrick the one legged cyclist, Splash and Spray dive, Madame Gilmore's slide, an electric fountain, monkey balloon ascension, Moore Gilmore acts, Flying sailors, Zorella the rope artist, Madeline Francesco on the high wire, Mile Campbell dances, and feature days planned for the event.
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San Antonio
Kilpatrick
Madame Gilmore
Moore-Gilmore
Zorella
Madeline Francesco
Mile
Campbell
Remarkable cancer cure reported in Elizabeth West Virginia
An elderly Elizabeth resident, G. W. Roberts, reportedly recovered from incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. The claim spurs local investigators as the tonic is praised for expelling biliousness and aiding kidney and liver troubles, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by local druggists.
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Elizabeth
W. Va
G. W. Roberts
Buckien
F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo. J
J. T. Brown Implement Co Hardware and Wagons Ad
J. T. Brown Implement Co features a general stock of hardware farming implements stores wagons and buggy surreys phaetons and surreys offered at rock bottom prices or available for exchange for cattle horses or mules located at 114 and 116 South Flores Street with two phones 1122.
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Rock Bottom
South Flores Street
Henry's Union Restaurant Ad Opens At 509 W Commerce
H M Magendie proprietor offers short orders and regular meals at 25 cents. Claiming the largest cup of Perfection Coffee in the city for five cents, the listing promotes value and a midtown dining option at 509 West Commerce Street.
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H. M. Magendie
Commerce St
Why must the head and heart feel loss in life
Sunday Light laments the cost of lost thoughts and unkind words, wondering why longing and late lessons persist. It reflects on sorrow, distant loved ones, and the ache of indifference, ending with a prayer that God reveal why we must wait until death to know. Mrs Lillian K Blair of Mexico City signs the piece dated December 25, 1902.
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Lillian K. Blair
City of Mexico
Disastrous Wrecks and Relief from Coughs
Carelessness blamed for wrecks and throat lung woes, but Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saves lives. Lois Cragg of Dorchester MA is among the cured, with the remedy guaranteed for throat and lung diseases. Sold by Kalteyer Schmitt and Dreiss druggists, 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo
J. F. Schmitt
Adolph Dreiss
Fireworks and local shops advertise goods and services
Tom B. Johnson promotes Best oak stove wood at 4.75 per cord. Carr Wood & Coal Co lists supplies. Schneider operates meat business at 708 South Flores. E Reuss City Drug Store sells perfumes soaps brushes and toilet articles. Zizik Undertaking Co at 223 St. Mary's St phones 508/171. Bond & Co offers Famous French Market Coffee. Alamo Trunk Factory markets whiskey flasks and drinking cups.
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Best Oak
Cord
Carr Wood & Coal CO
E. Reuss
Spectral Notes From San Antonio Charity Ball
A fragmented 19th century narrative describes a charity event in San Antonio with Miss Hardie’s fund, a hall decorated with flags and flowers, and performances by Prof Peacoci’s orchestra, Miss DeHam, and Rev Homer Wilson. Mayor Hicks praises philanthropy as attendees bid on cakes, while playful critiques occur among attendees including a humorous auctioneer.
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Recorders Court
Kroeger
Burt
Hall of Justice
Hardie
San Antonio
Dream Land
8. C. Slack
Orient
America
United Kingdom
Peacoci
Mia. J. A. McDonald
Ethel May
Mamie DeHam
Miss DeHai
Nesse
Chicago
Hugi Rice
Ella van Riper
Il ‘Trovatore
Prof. Schuetze
Mandolin and Guitar Club
Peacock
Sweet Home
Maynie Lambert
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Gains Piles Fame
Chicago company B. C. De Witt & Co. created a Witch Hazel salve claimed to treat piles and skin ailments including eczema, cuts, burns, and bruises. The ad warns of counterfeit versions and urges customers to ask for DeWitt's genuine salve from all druggists and to visit Crystal for drinks or a smoke.
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B. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
de Witt
DeWitt
Railroad Y M C A Speech and Plans at Sunset Depot
Mr Temple Wheeler speaks at 4 o'clock before the Railroad Y M C A on a practical and engaging topic with special music. The committee seeks to boost membership to 400 by January 4 and will host monthly talks and educational classes starting January 5 in math, penmanship, English, bookkeeping, and drawing. A New Year's reception will be held with the Ladies Auxiliary in charge, lunch served, and an evening program of readings and musical numbers.
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Temple Wheeler
Sunset Depot
H. ‘F. Anderson
Southern Pacific Railroad
How to Prevent Croup for Mothers of Young Children
A guidance note says croup begins with hoarseness followed by a rough cough. Promptly give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to dispel all symptoms and avoid danger. The remedy is described as safe, pleasant, and reliable, sold by all druggists and widely used by mothers.
Popular Error In City Expenditures Corrected
The auditor's report shows the sinking fund of 185,184.55 and the school fund of 80,311.66 for the year ending May 31, 1902 totaling 265,496.21. These funds are not mayoral expenditures. the sinking fund pays interest on city debt and the school fund is handed to school trustees. General-purpose spending is 415,340.78.
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Hicks
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for all foods and stomach troubles, claiming it rebuilds tissues and purifies the stomach. Governor G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia is cited praising its effectiveness and recommending it to friends. available at all druggists.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Sunday Math and dancing ad with furniture offer
An odd advertisement notes Sundays for math and dancing, with a money offer on furniture without removal. It mentions ERSON & CO at 122 Sol edad Street and Xmas cards, and Tom B. Johnson with a slogan about comfort, plus a nod to BOND & CO.
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Erson & CO
Soledad Street
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Beethoven Hall
Ie Ladies of
Alamo Llve
Alice Smith
Martin Street
Christian Church
Camden Street
Senta Cyaus and Company
Mamie Wilson
Sadie Blocker
Mignon Pfeuffer
Mary de Zavalla
Caplan
Brown
Major Adams
Capain
Michie
Mrs. Brown
Hinds
Caplin
Caldwell
Schneider
Flores Street
NEW York News
J. T. Brown Implement Co
Henry’s Union Restaurant
Tom B. Johnson
South
Zizik Undertaking CO
St. Mary's St
Bond & Co
Alamo Trunk Factory
Texas Mantel and Decorating Co
St. Louis
Columbia
Houston Street
Xmas Cards
Dr. Fielding
Holland’s Blend
Holland
W. Commerce St
East End Bakery
S. Alamo
Main Avenue
Avenue D
Dozier & Crowther
West Commerce St
Lone Star Brewing CO
Erlanger
W. M. Mayes & Co
NEW Orleans Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
New York ‘Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange
California
the New Family Liquor House
Tel
Jean Ducos
W. Com
St. Opp
New Market
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