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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1913
Page
72
A long form advertisement touts the Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss with a sixty day trial. It argues it prevents rupture, avoids operation, andclaims widespread endorsements. Readers are urged to request the free book and trial by mailing to Box 30 CLUTHE COMPANY New York City.
Nineteen Texas cities sent bands to a Tuesday night contest at Beethoven Hall with enlistees marching as crowd rooters. More than 300 musicians will perform, followed by an Alamo Plaza concert with songs including San Antonio and Dixie, and a Tuesday banquet in adjacent gardens. Proceeds benefit Protestant Orphans' Home.
Corpus Christi Tex April 19 The annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers will be held in Corpus on May 8 9 and 10 with more than 400 members of the order and visitors expected to attend from present indications
In Panama on April 19 a premature blast of twelve tons of dynamite between the Pedro Miguel and Mira Flores locks of the canal killed or wounded an estimated fifteen to twenty men.
Three men of the Erdman act arbitration panel in New York hold the fate of a nationwide firemen dispute with railroads east of the Mississippi and north of Virginia. They may grant all demands, some, or none, with hearings at Waldorf Astoria and a Wednesday decision target.
The piece outlines tensions between firemen and railroad managers over arbitration under the Erdman act. Firemen demand higher pay and more crew for large engines, while railroads warn of $12 million yearly costs. Judge Knapp and judges chair the arbitration efforts amid threatening strikes.
The display reflects rapid growth from our first store due to selling good merchandise at fair margins. Every item for men women or children is guaranteed to match representation. Washable white linen skirts on sale for 98c and serges and mixtures priced at 3.48, with regular prices quoted as 5 and 6.
A catalog-style ad lists women’s garments with heavy discounts on novelty skirts, striped and diagonal designs, washable house dresses, linen crash dresses Bulgarian style, and white lace options. Prices show multiple markdowns from $4.48 to $17.50, highlighting “well made” and “real bargains” across colors like blues, browns, and grays.
Readable ad text shows men shirts with varying values from 69 cents to 5.00. Soft collar Madras shirts priced around five dollars, with multiple value tiers mentioned. Brand names and exact quantities are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a week sale on shirts and collars.
A hotel guest identifies a page, Joe Diaz, in a new white suit with Mexican style cut-away coat, red white striped belt, tight trousers, tennis shoes and a sombrero. Walter Hawley notes the page reflects the town’s diverse heritage and serves as a reminder of San Antonio’s early settlement.
Look for shrimp crabs froglegs bass mackerel trout oysters KC steaks brains sweetbreads and more at Riverside Restaurant with popular prices.
A carnival attraction highlights the Filipino Midgets described as the smallest people in the world with dance performances February for entertainment.
A local panning of eating spots notes River side attracts more diners while U remains less crowded. Residents debate preferences and accessibility, highlighting competition between nearby establishments and the impact on foot traffic.
Many buy regalia at Fiesta fundraiser as the Great Khan-Tuch-Us order distributes costumes across the Princess and Plaza Theaters. Ray Mackey asks patrons to purchase regalia to cover over eighteen thousand dollars in Fiesta costs while Krewe members clocked seventy five dollars in costume sales at fifty cents each. The Krewe members listed include Gus Zalmanzig G M Stour gard M J Fugmann Gus Nigeli Fred Goetting R T Pruitt H C Dickinson Harry L Miller Herbert J Hayes Frank Lehman Edgar Harpstrite Tom Troyman Carey Dauchey C C Leel and Ray M Mackey.
In Little Rock Arkansas Senator White proposes a law to prohibit employing young girls at cigar stands statewide. The Little Rock Juvenile Court has recently handled distressing cases linked to such employment, prompting calls for legislative action to restrict girls’ work in these venues.
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