In the Land of the Montezumas travelogue impressions
A Sunday Light piece recounts a Mexico trip from El Paso through Chihuahua to Mexico City. The writer notes landscapes, plant life, beggars at stations, the allure of Juarez, Maximilian era relics, and a devotion to Juarez as Mexico’s true liberator alongside Diaz.
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Mexico
Juarez
Egypt
America
el Paso
Central Railroad
Texas and Pacific Road
General Terrazas
Chihuahua
Frielia
Diaz
West
Texas
San Antonio
Sister Republic
Washington Irvingymas
Mexcan
Hotel del Jardin
Adolph Lorenz
Vienna
Dallas
Chapultepec
Viga
Maximilian
Carlotta
Washington
Benito Juarez
Republic
President Diaz
Vera Cruz
Porfirio Diaz
Nettie P. Houston
Bringhurst
Merit of Home Foods Meeting for San Antonio Development
The Business Men's club will hold its semi annual meeting at San Pedro Park on June 30 at 8 30 p m with five minute talks. Topics focus on home industry the desirability of bonuses for starting new industries and aiding agricultural development near San Antonio. J E Williams leads plans to showcase 173 local manufacturers with free samples and extend invitations to members and their families. President Hildebrand enforces a five minute limit per speaker and refreshments will be served.
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San Pedro Park
Businessen
Goth
Hildebrand
San Antonio
J. E. Williams
Home Industry Committee
Idebrand
Catholic Central Union
United Catholic Societies of
Lauda’s Park
New Braunfels
J. O’callaghan
Ben Kidbassa
A. A. Zizik
Gilbert O'Shaughnessy
T. L
Farmers Will Celebrate the Fourth at the Fairgrounds
The Bexar County Farmers Institute executive committee led by A Y Walton Jr arranged a Fourth of July barbecue at the Fairgrounds. Tickets will control meat and other provisions to prevent outsiders. The committee canvassed the county and expects a large turnout of farmers stock men and families with music and dancing planned.
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Bexar County
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio Citizens
A San Antonio carpenter testifies after years of kidney trouble that Dean's Kidney Pills brought noticeable relief. He bought them at Bexar Drug Co. and continued use, reporting permanent improvement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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San Antonio
Dean
W. E. Davis
Soledad Street
Bexap Drug Co
Houston
Alamo
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Dean’s
Acme Ice Cream Promotes Purity and Quality
The notice markets Acme Ice Cream with slogans IT S PURE IT S CLEAN IT S RICH IT S SWEET and IT S GOOD. A contact line lists PHONES 1107 for inquiries or orders.
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Everbody
ACME
Buford Bros Offers Up-to-Date Praise Services
Buford Bros promotes current praise services with contact at 235 Houston BC, Houston. Commercial listings emphasize sales of ton e y ments and related offerings under the Buford, Bromer brand.
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Buford Bros
Buford
Bromer
Houston
Starr
Jesse French
Richmond
Shoes that finish the well dressed look
A local shoe business highlights comfort and style with well fitting footwear. It notes a repair department as a potential service for customers seeking practical shoe care and maintenance.
Catholic Week Calendar and Saint Marys Society Officers
Calendar for week ending June 27 1903 lists saint feasts from June 21 to 27. The senior Children of Mary at St Marys parish elect officers Agnes McEnery president Mary Stancampiano secretary Henrietta DeHam treasurer.
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St. Aloysius, Confessor
Society of the Children of Mary
St. Mary’s Parish
Agnes~a McEnery
Mary Stancampiano
Henrietta DeHam
Sacred Beart
Jhe
St. Anthony’s Society
Sacred Heart Academy
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement argues that proper nourishment relies on a healthy stomach and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a quick remedy for appetite loss, weakness, nervousness, and indigestion. It claims the product cures a wide range of stomach troubles and is sold by all druggists.
Tire deal at Avenue D and Travis Street
Local ad urges readers to get tires serviced now before damage, offering a price of 50 cents per wheel at the corner of Avenue D and Travis Street.
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Avenue D
Travis Street
Emerson & Co Sees surge in visitors and half price watches
The listing notes a rise in visitors from 500 last week to this week and offers ACM Solid gold watches with reliable movements at half cost promoting Emerson & Co.
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Emerson & CO
Burnett Co Promises Savings on Paper Goods And Supplies
R. L. Burnett Co a paper box manufacturer advertises cost reductions on all paper stock including envelopes letterheads notebook stock and miscellaneous paper supplies. Short notice orders are available.
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R. L. Burnett CO
Cheap Excursions to Asheville by Southern Railway
Travel notice offering affordable trips to Asheville North Carolina via the Southern Railway. Apply at nearest ticket agent. From Houston Texas agent M H Bonh Western Pass Agent.
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Asheville
N. C
The
Southern Railway
M. H. Bonh
Western Pass
Houston
Texas
Farm Gift Prank Leads to Believably Won Texas Ranch
New York socialite Miss Bertha Brushwood receives a telegram claiming she has won a 100 acre Texas ranch near San Antonio after a humorous party gag. The tale recounts a lighthearted “grab bag” night where guests swapped gifts, and Brushwood recounts her improvised bid for the ranch and subsequent telegram declaring the prize hers.
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San Antonio
Bertha Bhushwood
New York City
Texas
Brushwood
Raymond Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Dunham
Father
St. Louis
Dunnham
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
The remedy is praised as a universally dependable bowel treatment, valued for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many lives annually. Sold by druggists. Also noting ice cream shipping service and piano offerings by local vendors.
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Chamberlain
San Antonio Leads the World in Rag Picker Tale
An early morning scene on East Elmira street shows a rubber-tired buggy driven by an old Mexican and a young helper who searches trash for treasures. The writer extols San Antonio, praising its superiority over other cities in grit and uniqueness, concluding with signatures R C Symington.
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San Antonio
Elmira
Cid
Cavil
Texas
Paris
London
New York
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Full Body Rejuvenation
An ad claims Kodol Digestive Aid strengthens the digestive system to digest and transform wholesome food into nourishing blood. It is advertised as curing indigestion dyspepsia and stomach catarrh and offered by all druggists.
Bargains in forfeited pledges offered at half price
Bargains in forfeited pledges are advertised at one half the original cost. The notice promises reduced prices on various pledged items, inviting buyers to claim remaining titles and finalize purchases at significant discounts.
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Emerson & CO
Acme Ice Cream Advertises Wide Price Range
Acme Ice Cream Co. promotes sales in any amount from one quart upward with prices described as suitable. The company lists ACME ICH CREAM CO. at 1107 for contact or purchasing.
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Acme
Acme Ich Cream CO
R Y M C A Notes Mention Address and Picnic Plans
Rev. Arthur Jones will speak this afternoon at 4 o clock. The Ladies auxiliary serves ice cream Monday evening from 8 30 to 10. San Antonio railroad department plans a second anniversary excursion to New Braunfels. The Smithville R Y M C A will join with a special train from that point.
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Arthur Jones
Ladies’ Auxiliary
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Smithville
Catholic Club Plans July Social and Reading Rooms
The Catholic club held an enthusiastic meeting at the rectory last Friday evening. Encouraging reports show growing interest among elder and younger Catholic gentlemen, with membership increasing daily. Arrangements are made for a regular supply of excellent literature at the reading rooms after July 4, and a social for members and guests is planned in July.
Little Early Risers Claim Easier Laxative Relief
Advert says Little Early Risers avoid purge and griping and suit ladies and children for constipation and sick headache. Endorsed by W. H. Howell of Houston and Bob Moore of Lafayette, with claim that De Witt's pills work gently. Sold by all druggists.
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W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
DeWitt
Early Sunday Ice Cream Delivery Schedule
Egler Ice Cream Co announces wagons will depart the Central Market building no later than 11 a m for noon delivery due to large weekend orders.
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Riegler Ice Cream Co
Egler Ice Cream Co
Central Market Building
Thimbles or Chilima Vermicelli Feeds Ten
A simple dish labeled thimbles or chilima vermicelli serves ten people. The brief note lists the quantity as 15 cts. and highlights its capacity to feed a small group.
Kodak’s Eastman Line Promoted by Local Firm
Eastman Kodak items are advertised by ROACH & BARNES CO, selling a full range of Kodaks and German White Enamel Ware. Local dealer L. Hofheinz is listed among the sellers.
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Kodaks
Eastman, Roach & Barnes CO
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George Dulling
le Wore
Bdifte
North Street
Main Avenue
Max Karotkin
Avenii
Merit OF Home Foods
Kodak Pictures
Acroach & Barnes&co
E. L. Hofheing
Lucchese Brothers
B. Houston
Roman Catholic News
Nancy Brady
John Brady
Benroe
Killybegs
County Donegal
Ireland
Southern Messenger
John S. Murphy
Taylor, Texas
Children of Mary
National Federation of Catholic Societies
St. Joseph’s Society
Texas Staatsverbund
Staatsverbund
St. Aloysius’ Sodality
Bertha
Chicago American
Iny
Berman &Zadek
Budweiser Beer
White Rock
Chile
H. Wagner & Son
Corner Leaf
San Marcos Street
Western Star Cockpit
A. J. Dozier
West Commerse
Torreon
West Commerce Street
R, C, Symington
M. Herweck
Alin S
Walt Paper
Sherwin- Williams
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