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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
12
An ad outlines bargain prices as decor and fabric sizes are offered during Home Makers' Week. Figures include 12x15 ft, 9x12 ft, 9x9 ft, and 18x36 inch items with regular versus sale amounts. The piece highlights three specimen values to illustrate the discount trend.
Roy A Hollingsworth of San Antonio and his sister Miss E Pauline Feicht of Dayton Ohio recount a flood in Dayton that left the family isolated on the second floor for three days with scant food and water. Also listed are local social events including Kohrs dance Turner Hall and a Sunday dance at Highland Hall with Artzt music. Election day plans note Cozy Corner saloon open all day opposite Hot Wells for drinks.
J E Franklin reports a shipment of rails delayed by floods in Ohio and Indiana has arrived in St Louis and will reach the line in a few days. About six miles are sent by rail to complete the segment from the present terminus to the Nueces river, with the bridge work to begin. Remaining rails will come by water via Galveston for coastal completion.
A letter to Mrs recounts the terrors of floodtime with vivid details. The writer describes rising water, smashing debris, and uncertain safety as neighborhoods confront rising rivers and damaged homes.
Displayed flowers and decoration supplies in the Stationery Department offer vehicle covers with Excello fabric at 1.00 per square yard in various colors. Roses and snow balls priced at 1.00 per hundred, plus paper flowers and carriers for complete deco rations. Carnations and multiple flowers priced per hundred. large blooms listed with sizes and prices.
Health department officials remind that birth reports must be filed within five days. Reports arriving late hinder accurate vital statistics. Several individuals face $5 fines in Police Court for violations including speeding and improper wagon distance. A mass meeting of the Workingmen's Political Club is announced for April 7 at Eagles Hall. Classified ads promote dental services and photographic work.
San Antonio Humane Society officers George T. Botsford and Fred Davison listed with contact at 324 Hicks. Old phone tie appears in notice for Sundays and nights with listing 5771.
Local restaurant announces a Mexican cafe in the Ellis building beside the Post Office with Crockett phone contact.
Laborer Juan Serda aged 28 was struck on the head with a billiard cue during an altercation at a west side billiard hall. He sustained a cut head and multiple bruises. Jesus Lozano and Serda were arrested on charges of affray.
Packard and Stearns Knight offer touring cars and taxicabs for hire. Phones Crockett 1-2-3 and New 1-2-3. Public service ad invites patrons to call for transportation by these firms.
The notice lists Dr Littrell a chiropractor located in the Conroy Building offering treatment for nervous and chronic diseases. It presents a compact, era tone public advertisement.
Drs Garring and Hatcher announce a gathering at the 206 Sunter Building for a fest dense with activities. The event at the Travis Club invites attendees to engage in osteopathic demonstrations and community交流.
A brief item notes that violations of the traffic ordinance prompted four citizens to take action. The report emphasizes community response and local enforcement interest without detailing names or locations.
Rips Transfer and Storage Co reported baggage removal completed. Humane officer E. M. Collins of Bexar County Humane Society listed at 211 Central Office building. Old photo reference 2409 day and 65877 night and Sunday noted.
Affidavits are likely to be filed against two and possibly three physicians in the Corporation Court charging alleged professional misconduct. The anticipated action follows investigations by county officials and medical boards as the case proceeds.
Harry Burland, recently arrested on forgery charges, waived an examining trial in Justice Campbell's court. Bail was set at 300 dollars in each case. He is charged with uttering and passing a fifty dollar draft drawn on the First National Bank of Omaha and presented to the Alamo National Bank, chargeable to J. G. McCord.
To the Voters Dr Emma Thornton Miller candidate for election as City school trustee is well suited with a background as a teacher nurse and physician In Persia she led an American hospital for women and children and taught at the Syrian Boys School She remains a candidate COMMITTEE Political Adv.
A brief promotional note promotes The Light's Handy Almanacs as up to date sources to settle disputes among friends. It emphasizes a compact fund of current information designed for quick reference and decision making.
Two dairymen charged with offering adulterated milk had their cases moved from police to county court due to a conflict between city ordinances in San Antonio and new state milk laws. City penalties range ten to two hundred dollars while the state sets twenty five to two hundred dollars. Prosecution will proceed under state law, and city charges will be dismissed.
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