Frogs and Freight: Texas Louisiana Debate on Frog Classifications
Traffic officials in Louisiana and Texas argue over frog classifications in freight rates. James Benjamin Brooks of San Antonio touts frog skins as elastic, valuable, and usable in jackets and veneers. Negotiations hinge on whether frog items are fish, birds, insects, or mammals, with 283000 frog hams shipped last year and a conference in St Louis next.
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Louisiana
Texas
James Benjamin Brooks
Fan. Antonio
Lap
Eagle Lake
Brooks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nat Wetzel
New Jersey
Southern Railroads
St. Louis
Chess Tournament Heads to San Antonio on July 4
The Texas State Chess Tournament will convene in San Antonio on July 4 under President E. T. Lyons. The event, moved from Fort Worth, includes the annual state association meeting, officer elections, and other business. The top prize is a silver loving cup donated by the Dallas Fair Association, part of a three‑year win requirement. Lyons already held it after victories at Fort Worth and Galveston, and could keep it permanently if successful again. Players from Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Houston, Palestine, Beaumont, Galveston, and other cities are expected.
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San Antonio
E. T. Lyons
Fort Worth
Dallas Fair Association
Lyons
Galveston
Dallas
Waco
Houston
Palestine
Beaumont
Cities
Houston Water Company
Commission
Koepps Team Wins Fern Leaf Bowling Challenge
Mrs Koepp's team captained by Mrs H Koepp defeated Mrs F Langer's squad in eight games, winning six. Proceeds funded an ice cream social at Scheuermeyer's park last Thursday afternoon with both sides participating.
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Fern Leaf Bowling Club
H. Koepp
F. Langer
Scheuermeyer’s Park
Baraca beats Dope Fiends 1–0 in twelve innings
Baraca and the San Antonio Drug Company team the Dope Fiends played a twelve inning game at Laurel Heights yesterday with Baraca winning 1 to 0. Baraca battery Ferguson and Thompson while Gillespie and Nic Peterson scored for the Dope Fiends.
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Baraca
Baraca and
San Antonio Drug Company
Laurel Heights
Ferguson
Thompson
Gillespie
Nic Peterson
Dr L L Shropshire Office And Residence Times
Dr L L Shropshire maintains office and residence at 407 Martin Street with hours from 2 to 4 p.m. W C Kasteyer's Drug Store lists hours from 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. The fragment notes locations and daily hours for medical and pharmacy services.
Tramps Become Valuable Dog Refuses 250 Price
Charles Arnaud a Bexar hotel clerk keeps his trained dog Tramp from selling for 250 offered by Trevino Circus in Mexico City. The dog is ill and was examined by a doctor before a key incident. Arnaud has refused the circus offer and intends to keep the pet.
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Bexar
Charles Arnaud
Bexar Hotel
Arnaud
Trevino Circus Company
Mexico City
Outing Hats Offered At Special Low Prices
Edward's MN Linery Store advertises a full line of outing hats at special low prices, located at 306 308 W Commerce Street.
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Edward's
Commerce Street
Edward's Millinery Store
The History of a Famous Horse
A noted stallion named Firelight strayed on June 3 and vanished. He was traced June 5 and found June 6 through a Want Ad in the Light. The ad cost 50c and the horse is valued at $500. The piece caps with a moral about the value of a light ad.
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Firelight
Budget items from Texas capital report June roundup
Special to The Light from Austin reports on State Revenue Agent R H Bell returning from Central and West Texas to discuss an investigation with potential revenue. It notes political uncertainty around Governor candidate Bell with little public interest in other offices, and mentions good crop conditions in most areas. It also covers new Texas insurers, teacher normals, cavalry troop plans, legal examiners licensing, and bond and city bond actions in Crowell and Tyler.
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Bell
Central
West Texas
Austin
Tex
R. H. Bell
Judge Bell
G. N. Bell
Judive Beil
Mastadon Skeleton Found At McDowell Station
Houston reports detail the discovery of a mastodon skeleton at McDowell station on the Brazos river bank by Dr Cleckler with an eye exposed after a riverbank cave‑in. A tooth over twelve inches and a three foot thick backbone are described as exhibited at Eagle Lake. Scientists plan an expedition to secure more fossil material for Attwater collection while noting accompanying railroad intangible asset tax issues in Harris County and Houston utilities shift.
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Houston
Tex
Natural History
Eagle Lake
McDowell Station
Brazos River
Cleckler
Hagle Lake
County Tax Strategy Avoids Railroads’ Intangible Levy
County commissioners consider waiving the assessment of intangibles to speed tax collection from railroads. Railroads propose paying the overall tax if the intangible item is excluded, preventing delays in Harris County’s big railroad roll and avoiding a full dispute over the intangibles.
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Harris County
Democratic committee cuts state office assessment in primary
Terrell election law allows at most one dollar assessment for state and district offices in the Democratic primary unless a single county fills the office. Since Bexar County does not fill these offices, the committee has decided not to assess those offices, as the amount is small.
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GC. L. Bass
Democratic Executive Committee
Terrell
Bexar County
Honorable life recalled in quiet farewell poem
A heartfelt poem honors a man known for honesty bravery and kindness. It notes his father’s death forcing him to care for family, his cheerful presence to The Light, and the fraternal, social, and home ties that mourn his loss. The speaker recalls a decades long friendship and laments the bereavement. The piece ends with memory living in a faithful heart and regret.
St Josephs Ice Cream Social Honors 1906 Graduates
St Joseph's academy hosted an afternoon program for the 1906 graduates with music and recitations by the senior girls. The event ran from 2 to 5 PM in the academy classroom and concluded with ice cream and cake, described as delightful and excellent.
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St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph’s Academy
Academy
S. S. Social Club Shirtwaist Hop Highlighted
The 8. S. Social Club held a shirtwaist hop at West End pavilion last Saturday, June 16, inviting members and guests. The invitation only event featured ideal dancing weather and club hospitality, with another dance planned at West End on Thursday, June 28.
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S. S. Social Club
8. S. Social Club
West End Pavilion
Pealee Cormene
West End
Magnolia Grove Hosts Large Meeting at Woodmen Circle Hall
Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle held a largely attended Friday night gathering at their hall with many visitors from other groves. A member was proposed for membership, the drill team showcased a drill in new regalia, and all members took pride in the group. Ice cream and cake were served, and several members will be initiated at the next meeting.
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Magnolia Grove
Woodmen Circle
Pleasant Surprise Party for Mr Burchetti on Birthday
A pleasant surprise party was held Friday evening for Mr Thomas Burchetti to honor his birthday. Guests met by appointment at Avenue C and Houston Street. A young lady in the party called Mr Bucchetti during the afternoon.
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Thomas Burchetti
Avenue C
Houston Street
Yousey
Bucchetti
Surprise Birthday Party Invitation Turns Night Of Fun
A caller invited a guest to a surprise gathering, leading him to arrive at a venue where friends welcomed him. The group then rode to Hot Weils for an evening of music, dancing, and socializing with refreshments. Participants included Forest Dix, Cloyd Logan, Van Petty, Paul Hoyer, Mr. Savage, Fred Hoyer, Thomas Buchetti, Jessie Feiger, Ella Wagner, Mari Welsh, Stella George, Otillia Kunkel, Minnie Rodsy, Ruby George, Mrs. Hoyer, and G. A. Wheat and family among others.
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Weils
Messrs
Forest Dix
Cloyd Logan
van Petty
Paul Hoyer
Mr. Savage
Fred Hoyer
Thomas Buchetti
Jessie Feiger
Ella Wagner
Mari@ Welsh
Stella George
Otillia Kunkel
Minnie Rodsy
Ruby George
Hoyer
G. A. Wheat
Welsh
Charity Hospital Dance Moved to Friday at San Pedro Park
The Charity hospital fund dance postponed from Thursday will occur Friday evening June 29 at San Pedro park pavilion while the Turn Verein ladies host a card party Thursday afternoon June 28 from 3:30 to 5:30.
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Charity Hospital
Charity Hospital Fund
San Pedro Park Pavilion
R. A. Holland
Turn Verein
Edward's Millinery Store Ad Promotes Special Low Prices
An advertisement for Edward's Millinery Store at 306 308 West Com Street highlights special low prices. The readable text emphasizes value and location for hat shoppers in the city.
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Will A
Cation
Kodak City
Brownie Gameras
Bers
Kodak and Art Store
Kodak Pictures
Cim
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
President Lyons
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
I. & G. N. Drug Store
Burnett & Co., Undertakers
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
San Antonio, Texas
State Insurance Department
Western Life Indemnity Company
Chicago
Cosmopolitan Fire Insurance Company
New York City
New York
F. H. Brelley
State Department of Education
North
Cousin
Louise N. Younger
Texas Cavalry
Adjutant General’s Department
Younger
Adjutant General's Department
Board of Legal Examiners
Third Supreme Judicial District
Alexander
Lampasas
John 8. Cox, Jr
R. R. Ninton
W.B. Perkins
Uvalde
N. Harris
W. G. Barber
San Marcos
R. L. Penn
B. H. Rice
Marlin
Comptrollery’s Department
Crowell Independent School District
Crowell
Tarrant County
Attorney General’s Department
John H. Bonner
City of
Tyler
Attorney General's Department
City of Tyler
Mastadon
Mcdowell
Raitlroad
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Houston, East & West Texas
Memoriam
Thomas Benton Johnson
Daily Light
Potchernick’s
208
Houston SE
Toggery
Houston St
Uenle
Alamo City
ESS College
B. C
Catalgo
Shafer & Downey
Soledad Block
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