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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1916

Page

8

Clock installation planned for Will Install Clock Eagle Pass

Will Install Clock Eagle Pass officials award How ard Clock Company of Chicago a contract to install a clock in the courthouse tower and L F Seed to remodel the tower at about 1000 dollars. An order also directs International Electric Company to install two permanent electric street arches on Madison Street between Main and Quarry Streets matching existing arch systems.

Eagle Pass Tex Howard Clock Company of Chicago Court House Tower L. F. Seed International Electric Company Madison Street Main Quarry Streets Quarry Main Streets

Will Lecture on Trees by Texas Botany Expert

S W Stanfield head of biology at Southwest Texas Normal will speak to the Scientific Society of San Antonio Tuesday evening about shade trees and shrubs for the region. The address in Stevens building rooms invites the public. a dinner at 6 30 will follow at the Travis Club with J F Howard presiding.

Texas Post Road S. W. Stanfield Southwest Texas Normal Scientific Society of San Antonio Society Stevens Building Stanfield Dallas Brownsville Scientific Society Travis Club J. F. Howard

Alcazar Combination Cook Stove Adverts in San Antonio

An OCR reader notes several ads for home stoves and ranges from SAM SPEIR HW Co at 219 Losoya including Alcazar Combination Cook Stove burns gas coal and wood plus oil and gas ranges. Also mentions travel specials Washington and return April 13 14 15 and Southern Pacific excursions with observation cars and Sunday trips Sutherland Springs. Pianos advertised with price savings at Conger 714 Ave C.

Sam Speir Washington Lim Southern Pacific Sh Speir Hdw Losoya

Demonstration of Alcazar Cook Stoves and Ranges

An advertisement announces a demonstration of the Alcazar combination cook stove and oil stoves by SPEIR Hardware Co at 219 Losoya from April 10 to 15.

Neutrals urged to defend ships in war

London reports British officials will examine any neutral proposals to immunize vessels owned by nations at odds with Britain and kept in neutral service. Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that neutral governments must decide such questions, noting that German destruction reduces world tonnage and harms neutral trade as well as belligerents'.

London Great Britain Neurals Trade Mirror Robert Cecil House of Commons Germany

Practical Economy in Baking Powders

Alum or phosphate baking powders cost a trifle less than Royal Baking Powder made from cream of tartar. Alum powders vary in leavening power and a cheap product can ruin a fine cake, wasting expensive materials.

Social calendar and club notes from Tuesday to Thursday

Tuesday night dramatic recital by Miss Martha Fowlkes pupils in the ladies parlor of the Travis Club. Daughters of Erin meet at St Marys auditorium at 8. Mu Nu Sigmas meet in the Gunter Dungeon. Wednesday activities include Prospect Hill Church Ladies Aid at 2, German Classics at 3 at St Anthony, YWCO board at 10, Woman's Club at 5 30, and Mrs Hamilton hosting White Rose drill team at 2 30. The Gibbons Literary Club met Monday with Bible quotations. papers read by several members.

Martha Fowlkes Travis Club Gibbons Literary Club Mercy J. E. Wetherell A. J. Fitzpatrick Agnes McEnery

Plans fair exhibits by San Antonio Manufacturers' Club

The Manufacturers' Club of San Antonio plans San Antonio made displays at Texas county fairs this year. Fredericksburg fair is Sept 12 14 15 with Harry Schwarz presenting. Kerrville August 18 18 and Lendale county Aug 31 Sept 3 invitees. committee heads include Paul Driess W J Morrison J Rice John Randolph Martin and H W Finck.

San Antonio

Charters Issued Across Texas for Oil Gas and Related Firms

April 11 report lists charter grants for numerous companies in Houston Galveston Port Arthur Dallas and San Antonio. Entries include Lincoln Oil & Gas Company Panther Branch Lumber Company The Staacke Improvement Corporation American-La France Fire Engine Co of Texas and others with varied capital stocks and named incorporators. Also notes a hotel training school and a fishing pier venture plus a Texas permit for Enterprise Window.

James L. Keith W. B. Dunlap Panther Branch Lumber Company Houston Capital Stock Incorporators J. M. Simmons W. M. Alexander John C. Penn Staacke Improvement Corporation San Antonio Dallas James N. Clarke Arthur E. Rhodes J. Ed Schmitz J. Ed Schmitz Jr Galveston Robert A. Lyons F. W. Aves Ed Salzman Collins & Moore Paris W. A. Collins W. G. Moore Wortham Collins Purpose the Home Engineering Company, Inc C. Hodge George T. Tilton Bishop Finley Method Company of Incor Porators R. D. McDonald W. W. Harris F. W. Harbaugh The Hancock Oil Company of L. B. Hancock H. F. Smith J. L. Tibbett Hotel Dieu Training School of Paso Fidelis Ryan Mary Ellen Weaver Felicite McNulty Hunters Oil Company of Batson Incorpor H. A. Fitzsimmons Ed Hollyfield G. A. Lillie Texas

Glass Company of Tulsa Capital Stock Noted

Glass Company of Tulsa Oklahoma shows capital stock of 100000 dollars. Texas headquarters listed at Mexia.

Demon Stration Alcazar Stove Range Display Apr 10 16

Advertisement notes a demonstration of Alcazar Combination Cook Stove ranges and oil cook stoves at 219 Losey Street by SPEIR HOW Co. includes a paw related title and a Philanthropist quote, with fragmented editor commentary.

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