Trades Council Aims Labor Temple for Labor Day in San Antonio
At the Trades Council meeting it was decided to establish a labor temple in San Antonio. A committee led by President Knox M J Williams and Walton Peteet will arrange details and pursue bonds and stock sales until half the funds are subscribed before seeking a charter from the secretary of state. Construction would start and a timely title secured for dedication on Labor Day. President Knox plans a brief trip to Austin for a summer course at the State University. The Garment workers held a pleasant ice cream social Saturday night at Red Men’s hall.
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Trades’ Council
San Antonio
Knox
M. J. Williams
Walton Peteet
Trades Council
Secretary of State
The
Austin
State University
Garment Workers
Red Men’s Hall
San Antonio Won’t Hold Delayed Goggan Protest
Citizens learned that President Goggan of the board of education had withdrawn his resignation, and the planned demonstration was canceled. The public praised his efforts in advancing the city’s schools, and San Antonio expressed broad approval on the streets.
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San Antonio
Goggan
Board of Education
Qoigean
Geegan
Bexar Drug Co Announces Ice Cream Deal
The Bexar Drug Co. at Kool Korner opposite The Post Office on Houston Street and Alamo Plaza advertises ice cream and sherbet made by The Acme Ice Cream Co. The notice promises best attention and refreshments at reasonable prices.
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Bexar Drug CO
Kool Korner
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Acme Ice Cream CO
Pure Cream and Honest Treatment Driving Growth
A local advertisement from S. A. Ice Cream Factory proclaims rising business due to pure cream and honest service. The brief note credits quality ingredients and fair practices as the growth driver.
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S. A
Summer school opens Monday at Alamo City College
Announcement notes summer school starts Monday June 8 at Alamo City Commercial College, Duliing Block. Proprietors Shafer and Downey invite visits. Also promotes bicycle sales by J. B. Dodds & Co and a Monday hat sale at Moke's. Smith's Studio offers parade views of Most Rev. Diomede Falconio at 323 East Houston Street. No finira to climb.
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Alamo City Commercial College
Duliing
Shafer & Downey
Diomede Falconio
Smith
East
Houston Street
Rural Free Delivery Boosts County Roads and Farms
From the first assistant postmaster general report the piece argues rural free delivery strengthens farming districts by improving communication and markets, raising land values and school prospects, and spurring road construction in southern Minnesota among other benefits. It notes daily news flow aids farmers, aiding market awareness for butter cheese and other products while encouraging land purchases along routes.
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Minnesota
Northwest
May Vital Statistics Report From City Health Department
The city health department releases its May vital statistics with births totaling 39, males 23 and females 16, white 34 and colored 5. Deaths by ward total 147, with races white 128 colored 19 and sex 71 males 76 females. Nativity shows United States 106, Mexico 22, Germany 10, Ireland 3, Italy 1, Sweden 1, Bavaria 1, unknown 3. The report notes causes of deaths and interment locations.
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Health Department of
Nike
United States
Mexico
Germany
Sweden
Italy
Ireland
Bavaria
Pioneering editor's cure with Chamberlain’s remedy
An Oklahoma settler and editor suffered severe diarrhea in 1889 due to bad water and heat. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, administered in a large dose, which quickly eased pain and allowed him to sleep. The note endorses the remedy and mentions local dress and tailoring services by MOKR'S.
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Gevo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
Acme Co Promises Purifying Hood’s Sar vaparilia
Fragmented advert text promotes beverages and tonics with dubious claims. It mentions Acme Co offering purification products and appetite boosters, plus bicycle sales by J. Dodds & Co and a footer auctioneer ad.
Fair News Details San Antonio Fair Showdown and Large Roping Purses
Secretary Vance announced a new racing program for the San Antonio International Fair with 1560 copies printed and a $1,000 stake race held open to August first. The lineup includes grand roping contests with purses totaling up to 1750 dollars, a ten mile relay, and broncho busting events, plus a Texas Volunteer Fire Department day on October 28.
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Vance
San Antonio
Texas Volunteer Fire Department
Grand Firemen’s
Thos. H. Abbott
Geo. Caen
W. G. Tobin
H. ©. Miller
Tom A. Coleman
Winnner
City Electrician reports on inspections and cash collections
City Electrician Will White filed the annual report for the year ending May 31 19038 detailing benefits of the office, progress on wiring and fan inspections, and cash collections totaling 1790.95 with 204 new fans 5159 lights, twenty motors and five elevators installed. The report praises the department and urges continued yearly inspections to prevent electrical fires.
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City Electrician
Will White
City Auditor
San Antonio
Texas Fire Prevention Association
Best Cough Medicine Sold with Guarantee
The Acme Co announces Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best seller, backed by a guarantee from F. Jaquith of Inland, Michigan. Available at all druggists, with The Acme Co noting Bexar Drug Co now handles their ice cream and ACME Ice Cream Co. Phones 1107.
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Chamberlain
Jaquith
Inland
Mich
The
Acme Co
Bexar Drug CO
Ye Acme Ice Cream CO
Auction Notice for Household Goods Sale
See POOTE THE AUCTIONEER for selling household goods or other items. Residence 313 Blum Street. New phone 1910.
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Blum Street
New Phone
Summer School Opens Monday at Alamo City College
The notice lists sessions starting June 8 at Alamo City Commercial College with Shafer Downey as proprietors and Moe as a referenced item. It mentions bargains on forfeited pledges at Emerson & Co and a sewing machine sale at 220 EB Houston St, with Singer Mfg Co and Fraser & Steichen named in related ads.
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Emerson & CO
Houston St
the Singer Mfg, CO
Alamo City College Opens Monday June 8
The Alamo City Commercial College opens Monday June 8 offering six week courses priced at $3. Finck's Se Havana Cigars is listed in the notice as a local sponsor or partner.
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Finck
Woodmen Picnic at Landa's Park Draws 1050 Attendees
The annual Woodmen of the World picnic at Landa's Park drew about 1050 attendees via three Katy Railway special trains from the M. E. & T. line. The day featured dancing with Theo Artzt Orchestra, boat rides, prize contests for children and adults, and various races with numerous prizes. Bruce Morton praised Katy service as crowds returned via Sunset station.
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Katy
Woodmen of the World
Landa’s Park
Southern Pacific
Theo
Artzt
R. O. Willman
Harry Landa
Sunset Station
Bruce Morton
Ion
Homer T. Wilson
A. J. Harris
Ed Doebbler
John Blondell
Doll
Lottie Ackermann
Flora Farrell
Sam Houston
T. J. Sennett
J. D. Clements
Sallie Dugan
Miss Passily
Lottie Blondell
Laura la Fure
Passily
W. H. White
Chas. Klaus
J. Mueller
Bacon
Ed Pierce
J. Dwyer
W. Taylor
Mand Blondel
Joe Beck
F. Hain
T. Williams
Bread Shop Prepares All Day for Fresh Pastries
A local bakery advertises early opening hours to meet demand for bread rolls cakes and pastries. The notice promises wand tasting digestible wholesome bread and a wide variety of baked goods for customers.
Decorating walls with Michelangelo inspired Sistine Chapel effects
The passage extols Michelangelo as the creator of wall art in the Sistine Chapel and praises wallpaper designers for suburb creations in pattern and coloring. It highlights samples of their art and tempts readers with seductive prices to decorate.
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Sistine Chapel
Desirable Summer Resorts Along the Southern Railway
The listing highlights resorts including Land of the Sky in Asheville North Carolina and Sapphire Country along with Hot Springs and Tennessee and Virginia resorts. Contact Mr. H. H. Bone Western Passenger Agent Houston Texas or your nearest ticket agent for summer hours folder and descriptive matter.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
N. C
Hot Springs
Tennessee
Viginia
H. H. Bone
Western Passenger
Houston
Texas
R. L. Burnett Co Paper Box Manufacturers Ad
R. L. Burnett Co purchasers save money on paper goods including bagging wrapping paper letter heads envelopes statements and bill heads plus twine butter trays butcher paper and more. Both phones Roe quick order fulfillment.
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R. L. Burnett CO
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L. W. Culver
Alamo Installment
West Houston ST
Karotkin’s
Mr. Goggan
Universal
J. 8. Dodds & CO
Moke's
Vanguard
Raymond
Emerson
Vital Statistics
Mokr's
Texas Pride
Hood
Riegler’s
Fair News
Bucklin
F. Kaiteger & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Monte Vista Wines
Menger & Freed
Lauterne Angelica
Roach & Barnes CO
Merson
Riegler Ice Cream CO
Soledad Street
Singer Manufacturing Company
East Houston St
Dulling
Mokre’'S
Fraser & Steichen
Commerce Street
Nova Scotia
Newton, Weller & Wagner Go
Woodmen
M. E
Maccabees
Beethoven Hall
Finck’s
L. Dietzel
South Alamo Street
Ker
Michael Angelo
Ankerson & Ankerson
E. Houston
Havana
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