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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
5
We offer a limited number of first mortgage real estate loans secured by improved San Antonio property and ranch lands. Loans range from $1000 upward and do not exceed 50 percent of the appraised value of the secured property.
Foreigners in San Antonio purchase money orders to support relatives and their home nations in the ongoing Balkan conflict. Orders from $1 to $10 are common with 61 foreign orders issued Monday and 33 on Tuesday, reflecting a nationwide rise in money order activity since the war began.
Powell Studio presents latest Christmas photography with prompt, artistic results. Located at 5111 2 and 513 EK Houston Street, studio offerings emphasize timely completion and creative portrait work.
An open meeting at the high school discussed simplifying dress for students and adopting cap and gown for graduations to promote equality. A second meeting on December 18 will decide action, with speakers arguing from moral and democratic standpoints.
A San Antonio Mothers Congress meeting urged simple school dress for girls to reduce snobbery and class distinctions. They backed a universal cap and gown for graduation and a Norfolk or Peter Thompson suit for high schoolers, signed by Mrs. William Will and Mrs. James M. Young.
A testimonial from Dr C De St Roseana of Megs Randall's Branch Pharmacy Augusta Ga proclaims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root curative. He says he has used the remedy in his own family and it is a top seller with endorsements from purchasers. Notary B B McCowan confirms the sworn statement dated May 6 1912.
A dispatch advertising Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York promotes sending a sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at all drug stores and asks to mention the San Antonio Daily Light.
The state board of education in Austin bought 76,200 dollars in bonds for the permanent school fund. Of this total 62,600 covered portions of previously paid issues and 13,600 paid for new issues to be funded in installments. An additional 38,700 in school bonds was offered this time beyond the old issues the board is purchasing by monthly payments.
Postmaster J. J. Stevens reports postal authorities in Washington warn that parcels post every fourth class letter must carry active postage stamps. Stamps come in twelve denominations with red print and green due stamps. special stamps feature U. S. Parcels Post and are valid for first through third class matter.
Prayer services conducted by the Mages Company of Evangelists continue at Central Christian Church and at member homes. Today meetings began at 311 W Woodin, 111 W Quing, and 933 W Magnolia, with Friday sessions planned at 115 Arita Street and 1140 W San Pedro.
In Denver Coloi, Dec. 11, officials report the body of a woman lies in state marking a historic first in Colorado. Local authorities noted the unprecedented nature of the case as mourners gathered, and investigators began urgent steps to determine cause and identity.
The attorney general's department approves a 15000 dollar issue for Larkview independent school district bonds and a 1500 dollar issue for Wichita County Commons school district bonds.
The Christmas Cheer group moved into the vacant store at 210 East Commerce Street and opened a central headquarters to organize donations. Mrs. A. W. Houston chairs the effort with multiple committees formed to supply toys, food, and clothing for families, babies, and prisoners of the city.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for tightness of the stomach from undigested food. It promises rapid relief within moments and claims improved appetite, sleep, and disposition with regular use after meals. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents per box.
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