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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1911
Page
3
A newspaper ad lists varied gift items for men and women with price ranges. Thermos bottles to $7.50, shaving sets to $7.50, cuff links up to $5, tie sets, pocket items, silk pajamas, gloves, hosiery, umbrellas, and many small personal goods priced from half a dollar to several dollars.
Deep cut sale on coats dresses hats and accessories across fine millinery and fur items. Sweater coats cloth coats dresses trimmed hats ribbons hand bags purses hosiery and small goods priced from 10c to several dollars. Specific items include silk and lisle hose gloves toilet sets jewel boxes fountain pens books and tea aprons.
Fort Worth rancher B Burnett was endorsed by San Antonio cattlemen as president of the Texas Cattlemen’s Association. The San Antonio gathering praised his long service as treasurer and stated there would be little opposition at the forthcoming convention. Burnett is widely known across Texas and has led the group for 38 years. Edward Lasater announced retirement to focus on a sales agency project.
James Arthur Maginnis a retired St. Louis capitalist died suddenly at his winter home 819 Grayson street after six months of ill health. He leaves his widow and daughter Virginia. Born 1827 in Kaskakia Illinois he rose in social and business circles and was descended from Lord Maginnis of Iveigh England. He was accompanied by wife and daughter to San Antonio for winter. He was buried in St. Louis after body preparation by Zizik company. Mrs. J E Dyer and daughter Lucille Dyer visited Houston and Richmond Texas.
Directors meet at Chamber of Commerce to finalize next year's Carnival with debates on names Fiesta San Jacinto Fiesta del Alamo and Festival of Satusa. A top headline parade and a rooster sound star attractor may headline the animal parade. Names considered include Fiesta San Jacinto and Fiesta del Alamo.
Former San Antonio Fire Chief recalls a 16 year old six month pay gap under Mayor Elmendorf as 800 October warrants and as many November warrants await Mayor Callaghan's signature. Auditors rush to finalize salaries while colonel Hedges adds Texas Leaguer Riggs to his roster.
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