Gaillard Funeral for Army Engineer at Arlington
Lieutenant Colonel Da vid Dubose Gaillard, famed for making possible the Culebra cut waterway control, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery after services at St. John’s EpiscopalChurch. The First Battalion of Engineers and the Engineer Band led the escort. pallbearers included Colonels Black Burr Lanefitt Taylor Kuhn and Harding, plus Colonel M Foote and Lt Colonel A E Mearns.
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Washington, D. C
David Dubose Gaillard
Culebra
Panama Canal
Arlington National Cemetery
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Engineers
Washington Barracks
Arlington
Black
Burr
Lanefitt
Taylor
Road Builders Meet In Philadelphia For Annual Convention
Demonstrations by cinematograph of road building machines and materials showcased street and road conditions at the tenth annual American Road Builders Association convention in Philadelphia. Officials discussed highway duties powers and cost divisions among nation state county and town as papers were read with road experts from across the country in attendance.
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Philadelphia
American Road Builders’ Association
Jad Salts Kidney Health Claim Advertisement
A late 19th or early 20th century style ad asserts regular meat eating harms kidneys and promotes Jad Salts as a safe remedy. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys causing backache rheumatic pain and bladder irritation, recommending four ounces daily in water before breakfast to flush and normalize kidney function. It emphasizes the drink is made from grape acid lemon juice and lithia and is harmless.
Memorial service recalls six Elk brothers lost in 1913
The San Antonio Lodge No. 216 Elks held a memorial at Travis Park Methodist Church honoring six members who died in 1913. W. R. Milnes J. A. Carruthers E. K. Critzer A. D. Rives H. W. Butler and S. F. Rogers were remembered for their charity, fellowship and service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Lodge No. 216
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Travis Park Methodist Church
W. R. Milnes
J. A. Carruthers
E. K. Critzer
A. D. Rives
H. W. Butler
Mary Harrison
Charles Lee
Gilbert Schramm
Edward H. Wicks
Winifred Converse
Tchaikovsky
G. E. Guinn
Gounod
Perry D. Robertson
Supreme Lodge
Mikes
Ernest K. Critter
San Antonio
Oigg
Young
S. F. Rogers
Special Embroidery Offer From The Light
The Light announces a limited time offer on embroidery at about one sixteenth of its normal rate. A free instruction book and a hoop are provided, enabling school girls to create work rivaling expert quality. Watch The Light for details and future announcements.
May Bar Photographs Paris Fashion Protection Move
Paris dressmakers form a trade defense committee to bar photographers from race courses to stop copying Paris fashions. They warn foreign visitors will stop shopping if foreigners obtain frocks from photo graphs of current styles. They have protested to police with little result and seek protective measures.
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Paris
Beethov en Hall to be rebuilt fire ruins cleared
Beethoven Hall, partially destroyed by fire on October 30, will be rebuilt with fireproof steel and brick construction. Jacob H. Wagner and Leo M. J. Diehlmann to draft plans, $25 000 for construction and $5 000 for furnishings, with completion expected June 1 1914 and expanded dining rooms and the largest auditorium in the city.
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Beethoven Hall
Jacob H. Wagner
Leo M. J. Diehlmann
Beethoven Maennerchor
Beethoven Society
Metz Cars Enter San Antonio Market At Gunter Luncheon
The Metz line expands via Guarantee Motor Car Company after J F Hagan announces eight car shipment en route to San Antonio. Metz roadster with 22 1/4 hp and 28 to 32 mpg gains traction among travelers and ranchers. Fraser Auto Supply to offer Menominee commercial line as light trucks.
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Metz
Guarantee Motor Car Company
J. F. Hagan
San Antonio
Hagan
Concern
Dallas Fair
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Marion
Menominee
Mich
Vinci Medicine Praised By Bronchitis Sufferer
Mrs. Frank H. Uline of West Sand Lake New York reports severe bronchitis relieved after using Vinci. She credits the cod liver components and tonic iron for restoring strength and appetite and urges others with bronchitis or chronic coughs to try Vinci. The dealer A M Fischer of San Antonio Texas offers a money back guarantee.
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Frank H. Uline
West Sand Lake
N. Y
Vinci
A. M. Fischer
San Antonio
Tex
P. S
New Car Exhibit Delights San Antonio Crowd
A glass hood demonstration model in San Antonio showcases the car’s operating parts including cylinder explosions. The Hudson style chassis parallels an earlier Six 54 display. Firestone tires and tubes are stocked for winter trade as Ford district manager L C Way tours west Texas. Overland sales include a Touring car to James Moore Co of Laredo and orders from Coleman Fulton at Taft and Gregory.
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Knight Motor Car Company
Avenue C
H. L. Knight
Metalurgique
Gray & Davis
Stromberg
Ted
San Antonio
Steinhardt
Hudson Company
L. C. Way
Ford Products
Mr. Way
Houston
Texas
Woodward Carriage Company
James-Moore Company
Overland
Laredo
Joseph F. Green
Coleman-Fulton Pastor Company
Taft and Gregory
Christopher Columbus Italian Society elects officers
Officers for the ensuing year were elected at the annual meeting held at the Eagles hall. The society invited Rotarians to contribute a trained chorus for the Christmas tree festivities on Alamo plaza December 24, and drilling will begin immediately. Elected officers are President Frank P. Chiado, first vice president A Altobelli, second vice president Charles A. Trolio, secretary B Berreri, and treasurer P Gianotti.
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Rotarians
Alamo Plaza
Christopher Columbus Italian Society
Eagles’ Hall
Frank P. Chiado
A. Altobelli
Charles A. Trolio
B. Berreri
P. Gianotti
Welcome for Leader London Hunger Striker Emmeline Pankhurst
Militant suffragettes gathered to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst on her arrival from Exeter. She was released from Exeter jail after a hunger strike and was able to alight.
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Exeter
Ill and Cheered As She Leaves Train in Taxi Procession
An ailing woman, aided by a nurse and companion, mustered strength to move from the train in tottering steps and was escorted by a long line of taxi cabs to a nursing home, drawing cheers from supporters.
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Wrigley
Kyzz
Wrigley’s
Abe
Clee
A. Collman
Ady
Dept. 15-S
Resinol
Baltimore, Md
Great Britain
Light
San Antonio Automobile Club
Gunter Hotel
William Steinhardt
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Chesterfield
Fomby-Jones Company
E. Houston ST
Birdsong & Potchernick
Society
Dr. Pierce
Vapo Cresolene
Cortlandt St
N.Y
Richter’s Steam Bakery
Tate
Potchernick-Birdsong CO
Crockett
Coliseum Grounds
Houston Street
Navarro
Travis Club
SAN Antonio Traction Company
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