German forestry expert visits Texas to study state resources
Dr Otto Gagzow, German empire forestry commissioner, travels through Texas and the South for observations on agricultural and forestry conditions. He notes Texas potential as the nation’s leading agricultural state despite irrigation costs, and observes German immigration trends while planning further visits to San Antonio, El Paso, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
New Braunfels
San Antonio
el Paso
California
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Chicago
United
Union
Rehe
Europe
Gagzow
Blanco
Anfé
Forestry
Electric work by Martin Wright at Nlices firm
Martin Wright, an electrical contractor, performs a wide range of electrical work at Nlices that meets any competition. He employs none but expert workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
Nlices
Boy Returns Found Purse To Owner
Mrs. A. Noll of South Mesquite street lost her purse containing money and valuables. After days of searching, she was relieved when Frank Weyrich, a young boy, brought the purse and all contents to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Noll
South Mesquite Street
Frank Weyrich
City collectors report total for week ending June 24
City Collector Willemain reports a weekly total of 3420.23 apportioned across Back tax general fund and multiple general funds including 1993 1903 1905 Fire Protection Sinking Cemetery Improvement district School Carnegie fund and 496.84 in Carnegie fund plus 1436 dog licenses to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemain
Ewe
Ikes
OO Improvement District Fund
Plekie
Carnegie Fund
Villemain
Marriage Licenses Issued in Recent Clerk Office List
A list of marriage licenses granted includes H. T. Sheppard and A. L. Crain. E. Pannell and Helle A. Pannell. J. L. Thompson and M. Cowan. J. H. Creatham and Elizbeth Brown. Willis Reeves and Alberta Martin. Albert H. Phillipps and Nellie Weatherby. Willie Burse and Stella Fagan. Toribie Martinez and Victoria Garza. Stafford A. Williams Jr. and Mamie A. Smith. G. W. Tumlinson and Nora Avant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Sheppard
A. L
Miss Nettle Battaglia Passes In Quiet Grace
Poetic obituary lamenting the death of Miss Nettle Battaglia. The verse recalls her gentle nature, friendly demeanour, and warm hospitality. It honors a life of kindness and suggests deep sorrow among friends who mourn her passing.
Lubbock’s Funeral Wishes Carried Out After Death
Special to The Light Austin June 24. Governor Lanham orders half mast at the state house as Gov F R Lubbock lies in state. His letter details burial in the state cemetery with Masonic honors, Presbyterian pastor, and specific hymns Pass Me Not By and Just As I Am. He also requests a suit of Confederate gray for interment and to have his wife relieved of worry by these plans.
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Austin
Tex
Lanham
State House
F. R. Lubbock
Lubbock
86Th Mile
Guy M. Bryan
Harlan
Houston
Holland Lodge No. 1
Capitol
Smeet
Morse
J. D. McCall
Wortham
Clever Nick Longworth and Miss Roosevelt Stir Cincinnati Gossip
Cincinnati society reels with talk over a potential match between Congressman Nick Longworth and Miss Alice Roosevelt. Longworth, 36, Harvard alum, described as handsome and clever, has escorted her on many occasions. The pair may join Taft’s congressional Philippine voyage, a birthday gift to Alice.
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Ohio
Alice Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Nick Longworth
Longworth
Philippines
Taft
Miss Roosevelt
Philippine
Whitelaw Reid
London
Washington
Bennings
Kentucky
Harvard
Mr. Roosevelt
History of Oscar II and the Sweden Norway union
King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway ruled the two realms for thirty three years after the 1814 union while remaining separate states with distinct parliaments and navies. The union bred friction in foreign affairs and the consular service though Norway relied heavily on maritime industries.
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Oscar II
Sweden
Norway
Texas appoints postmasters in Savoy and George Creek
Washington June 24 William P Carter named postmaster at Savoy Texas and Nicholas H Isenberg commissioned postmaster at George Creek Texas in the day’s federal appointments list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William P. Carter
Savoy
Texas
Nicholas H. Isenberg
Commcs
George Creek
Exas
City National Bank Named Reserved Agent for Palestine Bank
The comptroller of the currency approved City National Bank of Dallas Texas as reserved agent for Palestine National Bank of Palestine Texas. The action was issued from Washington D C on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Comptroller of the Currency
City National Bank
Dallas
Texas
Palestine National Bank
Palestine
Building Permits For Two-Story And One-Story Homes
C. Chilton plans a two story residence at the corner of Summit Avenue and North Flores Street at a cost of 1800 dollars. Mary A. Woodgate seeks to erect a one story house and stable on Nathan Street costing 1025 dollars. William Schuetze applies to build a three room cottage on Nolan Street for 250 dollars.
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Chilton
Summit Avenue
North Flores Street
Mary A. Woodgate
Nathan Street
William Schuetze
Nolan Street
Burial Permits Report For Maud Brown And Emile Menger
Maud Marie Brown aged four died June 23 of diphtheria at 801 Commerce Street. She is interred in Cemetery No 4. Emile W. Menger aged 21 died June 24 of Bright's disease at 426 North Laredo Street. He is interred in Alamo Masonic Cemetery.
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Maud Marie Brown
Commerce Street
Emile W. Menger
Bright
North Laredo Street
Alamo Masonic Cemetery
A Trip to Havana Planned for July 21
A pleasant visit to Havana is planned for July 21 to return August 4. The trip costs 85 dollars for all expenses. Ladies and gentlemen compose the party. Write J. B. Harrison 8. A, Female College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
J. B. Harrison
All electric wiring guaranteed to meet high standards
Martin Wright guarantees all electric wiring is up to the highest standard. The notice mentions new material required by the National Insurance Underwriters and includes a slogan about mirrors being perfect reflectors attributed to Ziegler & Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
National Insurance
Norway dissolves union with Sweden under King Oscar
The Norwegian storting on June 7 declared King Oscar no longer king of Norway and dissolved the union with Sweden. Oscar, 76, famed for literature, history, statesmanship, and jurisprudence, had long sought a separate consular service from Sweden and was respected for arbitrating international disputes. He is a grandson of Napoleon’s marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte.
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Sweden
Oscar
Storting
Norway
Napoleon
Julee Hernadotte
Had His Hips Crushed While Uncoupling Car
W. J. Kayler in charge of the Traction gravel pits at San Pedro springs was injured yesterday afternoon at 3 30 while uncoupling gravel cars. The slack in the chain gave way as he placed himself between the cars and the ears closed, bruising his hips. He received medical care and returned home near the Aransas Pass depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kayler
San Pedro Springs
Kayler
Aransas Pass
Program 26th Infantry Band at Scheuermeyer Park
The 26th Infantry Band plays at Scheuermeyer Park on Sunday June 25 with a program of overtures dances and selections. Conducted by Cesare Torsiello the concert features works by Suppe Meyerbeer Donizetti Balfe and others including Cornet Solo and Sextette from Lucia di Lammermoor.
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Scheuermeyer’s Park
First Cavalry
Ktrin Skeeee - Mackie
Brooks
Ray Mater
Railroads Prepare for Farmers Congress in Texas
Corpus Christi June 24 The following party arrived here last night to attend a Farmers Congress session at Alta Vista hotel. Stanley H Watson S B MacKay Mrs McKay T L Pieper Lee Lupton J B Brooks D F Hudson J W Carson John Evans W H White. A sail was tendered this morning. Main question is granting transportation to the congress to be held at College Station in late July.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Stanley H.watson
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Industrial Association of Texas
S. B. MacKay
Texas Midland
McKay
T. L. Peeler
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Lee Lupton
San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway
J. B. Brooks
Farmers’ Congress
College Station
Christian Endeavorers Set Baltimore Convention Route
The Texas delegation will travel July 5 to 10 from Fort Worth aboard the Frisco system to St. Louis then Pennsylvania to Baltimore. The party departs Fort Worth at 10:50 a.m. and arrives Baltimore at 3:55 p.m. on the convention days. John R. Reeves, Manager Transportation, urges those going to notify for sleeping car and other arrangements. Another solid car offering from West End Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Golage
Baltimore
Transportation Committee
Texas
St. Louis
Pennsylvania A. A
Fort Worth
Mdre
John R. Reeves
Fifth Street Methodist Church Opens in Waco
In Waco Texas on June 24 Rev George C Rankin of Dallas will attend the formal opening of Fifth Street Methodist church the citys mother church The edifice has been enlarged and beautified and former pastors will be invited by Rev Jerome Dun can to attend the event expected to be of importance to Methodists in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
George C. Rankin
Dallas
Fifth Street Methodist Church
Mother” Methodist Church
Jerome Duncan
Ladies Will Beautify the Old Waco Spring
The city council in Waco Texas has transferred the historic old Waco spring to the Henry Downs chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. The group plans to beautify the site, restore its historic character, and create a small park area around the landmark once settled by early Native Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Henry Downs
Daughters of the Revolution
Dog catchers in Waco speed to curb stray dogs
In Waco Texas on June 24 the city dog catchers operate day and night to clear stray dogs before July heat. About two hundred fifty have been shot after owners fail to claim them. Dogs are posted on a city wall billboard and then shot if unclaimed within a set time. A lumber firm advertises door and window screens to protect homes.
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Waco
Tex
Donoho and Burns Advertise Prescriptions and Delivery
The firm promotes prescription service with home delivery and guarantees purity and accuracy. They advertise moderate prices and two phone numbers, old 900 and new 97, for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donoho & Burns
Tire Setting at the Old Stand on Travis Street
H R Geyer announces tire setting service at 511 Travis Street, inviting customers to have their tires set promptly while they wait. The notice promotes quick, in-place service at the historic location.
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H. R. Geyer
Travis Street
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J. F. Schmitt
Wood
Germany
Loo
Ottoerr
United States
Driskill
Reel Optical CO
Weet Commerce Street
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Hollister
Ll. & G. N. Drug Store
Miss Nettle Battaglia
Gray
Nick Lununwunth
Nicholas Longworth
King Oscar ‘II
Texas Postmasters
Ziegler
King Oscar IL
Peck
Rocker
Duerler
Duerler’s
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
Railroads
Congress
West End Lumber Company
West Eng Lumber Company
Krakauer & Piper
South Alamo Street
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