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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
3
Houston Bickham former bank president shot in October amid the State Bank of Bogalusa failure. Now imprisoned in New Orleans he seeks a venue change and bond reduction, stating the bank collapse prompted the attack and naming no personal foe. St. Charles next week.
San Antonio directors of the Chamber of Commerce started a flood relief fund with $150 in contributions and expect more from other members. A separate $23.15 donation came from Knight Templars at a field day banquet. The chamber will receive and distribute money, food, and clothing to those left homeless, urging quick contributions.
Eight boxes of clothing and bedding were sent for flood relief by a women’s committee working from the Menger hotel. Mrs G Starr said assistance will continue and all contributions will be sent out promptly. Manager Robert Kampmann provided a room at the hotel as headquarters.
An advertisement urges readers to demand top quality service and value, promising clear benefits for those who request the best options. It emphasizes assertiveness and taking action to secure superior goods or arrangements.
Ruthenian deputies in the Austrian Imperial Parliament provoked a two hour disruption over electoral reform. They blew horns pried lids from desks and banged pieces together until the speaker abandoned the chair and suspended the sitting.
J. H. St. Clair of West Point Nebraska declares Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his kidney and bladder trouble after years of pain and misery He recommends it to others and signs a notarized acknowledgment in Cumming County on November 15 1911 with A D Krause the local druggist confirming prior purchase.
A short ad asks readers to send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer and Co in Binghamton NY for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder, asks to mention the San Antonio Daily Light, and notes regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.
The Rotary Club minstrel show drew a large audience at the Grand opera house for a second time, raising funds to host Rotarians in June 1914 and to show San Antonio hospitality to a diverse world delegation. The 1913 convention helped secure next year’s Rotary gathering for Texas, with Houston hosting and a state tour planned for 1500 to 2000 delegates. The event also aimed to offset reception costs for visitors. A program change introduced new numbers during the Tuesday performance.
Mrs Louisa Mohr of 329 Blum Street says Plant Juice cured her constipation nervousness and torpid liver with a speedy effect. She praises its pleasant taste and quick work and urges others out of shape to try it. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
The Rotary Club minstrel show earns praise for a strong lineup. Performers include Victor Flato in Melancholy and L H Ducker in Mine with Bootsie Wood and Bus ter Wood delivering You Made Me Love You and a rag. J oe Walsh provides a sharp fifteen minute monologue. Success prompts talk of annual shows and kudos to Max Blum for leadership.
The Metropolitan Opera House in New York hosted the first U S performance of Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavalier, a Berlin debut from 1911, described as a lively comedy with Hoffmansthal’s libretto and a departure from Strauss’s sober works.
City council will open bids Monday for paving Houston Street from Alamo plaza to North Flores and will hear Alderman Warren's resolution for specifications on Travis Street between Main and Avenue D. Specifications for Navarro Street, West Commerce Street, and Avenue D will permit creosoted wood blocks or vitrified brick with some bituminous concrete options. Mayor Brown prioritized West Commerce after a drive with City Engineer Helland and Paving Expert Pollock, while awaiting engineer Gray for drainage and flood measures. A large-scale map of sewer water and gas lines is being prepared to aid location and planning of future extensions.
Wolfson's announces an extraordinary sale on all women’s coats suits and dresses with deep discounts from 9.89 to 47.50 across the stock. Shoppers in San Antonio familiar with the store’s reasonable prices will find the lowest seasonal prices for coats suits and dresses in a broad range of sizes and styles.
A 25 cent to 20 dollar price range highlights the Baby Blossom line from Kestner. The dolls are described as lifelike and appealing to girls, with ample beds go carts and furniture available to accompany them, encouraging quick purchases.
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