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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
3
A petition with 400 signatures asks the postmaster general to grant free mail delivery to Highland Park. The Highland Park Improvement Club meeting also discussed lights sewer paving and police protection and heard Alderman Hoefgen pledge council support.
Mrs. John F. Richards of Westwood Maryland says frequent nervous spells back pain and monthly weakness improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Hon Victoria Mary Sackville West daughter of Lord and Lady Sackville is engaged to Harold Nicholson an attache at the British embassy in Constantinople He is son of Sir Arthur Nicholson permanent under secretary for foreign affairs The fortune of Sir John Murray Scott was willed to Lady Sackville after a bitter legal fight ending with costs of 125000 dollars Miss Sackville West the couples only child will inherit the Scott fortune
President Wilson issues a proclamation permitting disposal of about 1,000,000 acres of surplus land in the Fort Peck Indian reservation northeastern Montana under the registration plan. Applications sworn and filed in Glasgow Great Falls Havre or Miles City Montana from September 1 to 20. Secretary Lane authorizes disposal of about 44,000 acres in the former Fort Niobara reservation Nebraska. Applications to be presented at Valentine Nebraska between October 13 and 25.
About 70 million feet of Douglas fir red cedar and western hemlock and 286 million feet of cedar poles are offered to the highest bidder. Successful bidders gain five years to cut and remove timber from Olympia National Forest Washington with stumpage prices potentially readjusted in 1916. Minimum bids set at 165 per thousand for Douglas fir 180 for second block and 200 to 250 per thousand for red cedar.
Retired army officers and enlisted men serving with state militia will not receive any of the $5,000,000 annual federal militia appropriation. Only regular army pay goes to 45 retired officers and men, per a comptroller of the treasury ruling. The order affects many who are members of both forces. the comptroller questioned whether a regular officer should also helm a state militia role.
Explosion at Dupont Powder Works near Wilmington Delaware damaged only machinery in grinding mills No 11 and 12 with tremendous reports heard in the area early today. No injuries reported.
London reports of Britain’s plan to expand Bermuda’s naval facilities are defended as a misread American view. The four armored cruisers will be deployed with a rear admiral, plus a dock yard and coaling station to protect shipping via the Panama Canal.
A cigar stump discarded on carpet in a lodging house run by Mrs. Margaret Dixon at 118 Main plaza sparked a fire at 4 45 this morning. The roomer escaped injury as flames consumed bed and room fixtures. Chief Wright led several companies to box 52 and used chemical apparatus from Market street station to control the blaze. Estimated damage stands around $75. A B Flannery represents the building.
Freeport Texas August 5 The Freeport National Bank the lone national bank in Brazoria county opened for business in its new building with 50 000 capitalization and 12 000 paid in surplus S M Swenson serves as president and George C Morris as cashier.
An old advertisement from Staunton Virginia promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for dandruff pimples and itching. The testimonial by J. L. Smith describes relief after two weeks using the products, with instructions to apply ointment, wash with soap, and bathe daily. Contact details in Boston offer free samples and a skin book.
A four reel motion picture titled The Miracle draws crowds at the Royal theater yesterday and today. Beatrice’s cloistered journey and the nun’s return unfold with grand scenes and an impressive orchestra accompaniment. Tonight adds The Miracle and first run features along with amateur acts at 8 15 and 9 30. Tomorrow a three reel Pathe drama The Spring Time of Life and plans for talking pictures are announced.
At The Grand today a Kalem six reel feature The Life of Christ From the Manger to the Cross will be shown produced in Palestine by famed actors. Orphan children in San Antonio will be guests of Manager Wittels this afternoon Roy Rogers will sing popular songs. Thursday night a country store No 2 will be presented and the management expects one of the biggest best shows yet at the Grand with the same four prices.
Buffalo Aug. 5 A Catholic Women's League aims to counteract women's suffrage and ballot demands. Mrs. Joseph Frey says feminism is promoted by pagan-leaning women and would ruin the Christian family without conservative counteraction. League branches will be formed nationwide.
Paul Fowler and Ernest Harrison, both under 20, were to be hanged Thursday after admitting they killed Robert Knetsch during a robbery attempt last year. They wept this morning as they accepted their fate and refused further confession efforts, believing Governor Colquitt would not intervene.
St Petersburg Aug 5 Two Russian military aviators Lieutenant Polikarpoff and his mechanic were killed at the Krasnowo Selo camp when a wing failed at high altitude causing the aircraft to overturn and eject them.
The city council adopted nine ordinances issuing 3,450,000 in municipal bonds with a 28.8 cent tax rate, to be approved by the attorney general and sold after registration. They also passed the July payroll of 58,711.07 and planned bids for bank financing and a city hall elevator upgrade.
A nervous lady credits diet changes for relief from dyspepsia and anxiety after adopting Grape Nuts and Postum. She reports weight gain, renewed vigor, and a brighter outlook, saying health now equals her childhood. The letter is presented as a testimonial from the Postum Co. with a plug for The Road to Wellville.
The San Antonio Automobile Club postponed its en durance run to Galveston awaiting an A A A contest board ruling on the Packard entered by John Roberts. Meantime Reo cuts its 1914 price to 1260 delivered, include Gray Davis system and accessories. Competition and sales notes from Dallas, Corpus Christi, and Houston accompany reports on road work, dealer visits, and new vehicle orders.
An advertisement warns that rheumatism can affect the heart and valves. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to strengthen kidneys, cleanse poisons and uric acid, and relieve rheumatic symptoms and urinary issues, urging readers to try them.
A retired locomotive engineer, A. R. Kunkel of 117 Rusk Street, claims a novel kerosene oil burner as the only successful model and plans a local factory. After five years of work, patents secured, the device reportedly heats quickly, saves fuel, and burns with a blue flame. The Army post and Leon Springs are testing units for field cooking use.
The piece contrasts two terms The Summer Girl and The Summer Woman. It suggests that kidney trouble rather than female illness causes fatigue and recommends Foley Kidney Pills as direct help, citing Fischer Drug Co. adv.
An advertisement invites patrons to visit the Side Restaurant with a promise of satisfaction and social dining. The copy emphasizes group dining and a positive experience without details on location or menu.
A druggist endorses Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant liver remedy. It claims calomel risks and promises full refund if not satisfactory at Fischer's drug store. The ad emphasizes relief from constipation biliousness and headaches and guarantees 50 cents back.
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