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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

16

Fiesta King to Parade in Three Vehicles for Fiesta San Jacinto

The Fiesta King will appear in three different vehicles across events next week. He opens Monday at 6:55 PM at Sunset station in an elaborate official chariot designed by Herbert Barnard, then a unique allegorical float on Tuesday night titled The Dreams of Genius, followed by a chrysanthemum decorated carriage for Friday’s flower parade.

San Jacinto Herbert Barnard Gran Quivera Battle of Flowers Association San Antonio

Fiesta San Jacinto Luncheon for Governor Ferguson

Directors of the Fiesta San Jacinto Association will attend a Friday noon luncheon at the Gunter hotel with Governor Ferguson and General Funston as guests. Corwin T. Priest chairs the committee arranging the event with San Antonio businessmen. The governor will parade with the Battle of Flowers Association, while the queen and duchesses ride in floral chariots. The king will appear incognito in a simple vehicle. The Fiesta directors will wear uniforms for the parade and also participate in Monday and Tuesday night pageants in evening dress.

Fiesta San Jacinto Association Ferguson Gunter Hotel General Funston Corwin T. Priest San Antonio Battle of Flowers Association

Landa's Park to reopen May 7 as outing resort

Landa's Park at New Braunfels will reopen May 7 as an outing resort and picnic grounds after a year closed. The first excursion train over the I G N to the grounds will run opening day. Harry Landa owns the park which has bathhouses beaches and sports facilities. regular I G N excursions will run all summer.

Landa Landa’s Park

Taxpayers Notice for City of San Antonio Taxes 1915

Notice to all persons firms and corporations owing taxes to the City of San Antonio that the 1915 fiscal year taxes are due. Taxes delinquent after May 31 incur interest and penalties. Commissioner J F Garland urges prompt payment to avoid jam and rush.

San Antonio J. F. Garland Ady

Sunday Passenger Schedule to Sutherland Springs

A weekly train service runs to Sutherland Springs and back every Sunday at 7 55 a m on the Southern Pacific line.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

Joske's Easter Stock Displays Arrive Tomorrow

Joske's presents a flood tide of Easter merchandise with La Vallieres pendants, veiled hats, hand bags, silk parasols, and a wide range of neckwear. Prices span from 50 cents to 15 dollars with new ceilings in octagon and hair-line meshes. Also featured are prayer books and selected novels by Hueston Spearman and Sheldon.

Candy Gift Items Feature Bargain Sweets

A Candy Store advertises bon bons chocolates and fruit candies as gift items. It promotes candy rabbits eggs and chicks at reduced prices tomorrow with bulk deals such as 12 for 5c and 6 for 5c with various rabbit and candy pack options.

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Mr. Ferguson Sunset Wood Co Cos Joske’s Ethel Hueston Nan Frank Spearman Jesus Chas. M. Sheldon Express Krownov New York Kayser Milady Brooklyn Alamo Street Lucky the Tot Joske Tae Big Stoeena As Elle Cale
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