Streets to Be Opened In San Antonio River Diversion Plan
D J Woodward defends a canal dig on Bowen's island property to reroute the San Antonio river by cutting an 800 foot curve. He says ten neglected acres will become business property and city land gains exceed losses as streets widen and new routes open without city expense. The council investigates lack of prior city permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Ward
Bowen’s Island
San Antonio
D. J. Woodward
Woodward
Ward
Dwyer
Nueva Street
Mr. Ward
Dwyer Avenue
Forty Two Reels in Two Wig Wams Licensed Service
A terse note states the licensed service includes forty two reels in two wig wams with no repeaters.
La Marque Granted Bail on White Slave Charge
Henry La Marque was released on a $1000 bond after federal authorities arrested him October 24 on charges under the white slave law. He had been confined in the county jail following a complaint to former U S Marshal Eugene Nolte. A federal grand jury convenes December 30 to investigate La Marque and a similar case against Isaac Hannan, jailed on a $750 bond default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry la Marque
la Marque
United States
Eugene Nolte
Isaac Hannan
Pine Compound and Glycerine Mix Prescribed for Relief
A newspaper item promotes a Pine Compound and Glycerine mixture to be taken with whiskey for various ailments. It urges asking the pharmacist for Globe Compound, warns against inferior products, and notes long-standing demand among readers. Also mentions foot care with Calocide foot-bath and price points for druggists.
Variety of Toys and Goods with Wide Price Range
A store displays instructive toys writing desks and moving picture machines with prices from 65 cents to 17 dollars and more. It also offers microscopes tool chests drums boxing gloves footballs striking bags Indian suits pianos and accessories with varied price points and styles. Finest kid gloves silk scarfs evening scarfs hand bags and other luxury items are listed with multiple price options.
Dolls and Doll Furniture Price List
A catalog line lists dolls and doll furniture with prices across items. Dressed dolls, jointed dolls, kid body dolls, white and oak furniture pieces, chairs rockers beds cradles tables and doll sets priced from 25 cents to several dollars.
Gifts for Men A Varied Line of Practical Holiday Sets
A local retailer promotes a broad range of men’s gifts including smokers sets priced from 50 cents to $7.50, military sets, shaving sets with stands, mirrors, collar boxes, glove and handkerchief boxes, neckwear in holiday boxes, silk hose and handkerchiefs, plus hemstitched and silk handkerchiefs.
Gift Suggestions for Christmas Linen and Silk Gifts
Dainty handkerchiefs in Christmas boxes of sheer linen with hand embroidered corners. Silk hose in black or colors on sale from 1.98 to 4.50. Baby robes and quilts handmade of wool cashmere or silk priced 4.00 to 7.50 and 6.50 for silk. Silk umbrellas offered in black or colored taffeta with varied handles from 3 to 18 dollars.
Parisian Ivory and Circlet Sets for Dainty Gifts
Gift suggestions for women emphasize dressing-table items in Parisian ivory ebony and silver. The assortment includes Toilet Ware Frames Clocks Manicure Sets Powder Boxes Hair Brushes Mirrors and more with prices from 25c to 20.00 and various travel sets and jewel cases in multiple finishes.
Trade prices for children's vehicles and wagons
A price list catalogs various kid items including tricycles wagons velocipedes rocking horses and related gear with prices ranging from 50 cents to several dollars. Entries include rubber-tired models folding go carts rocking horses iron trains and fire engine wagons among others.
Caracul Coats Offered At One-Third Off For Christmas
Special sale from a top maker offers thirty full length caracul coats at one third off. Imported caracal cloth with satin lining and roomy full length design. Original $22.50 value now $15, advertised as a special closeout to dealers.
State Fire Marshal Desires Expanded Authority
The Texas state insurance board urges broadening the state fire marshal’s powers to collect fire data, arrest arsonists, and aid prosecutions. It calls for county and municipal officers to report fires fully and for compensation, citing current limits that rely on insurers and local marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Insurance Board
Nat M Washer Plans Dinner for Newsboys
Nat M Washer plans a Christmas day dinner for San Antonio newsboys. He has secured the St Anthony ballroom and directed chef Gus Barreau to ensure a plentiful, high quality meal. The noon event aims to match or surpass prior years in turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Nat M. Washer
Mr. Wash
St. Anthony
Gus Barreau
Chiffon and Silk Dresses On Sale Now One Third Off
ALF offers a sale on silk and chiffon dresses in stock priced to makers’ cost. Dresses originally $15.00 to $25.00 are reduced to $10.00 to $16.67, with a range of styles described as fashionable and well made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Chicago
Paris Exposition
France
Pioneer Dies in El Paso Leader Patterson
Charles B. Patterson a pioneer El Paso lawyer and former city recorder died this morning of pneumonia. He was George E. Wallace's law partner and a member of the supreme court and the Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Charles B. Patterson
George E. Wallace
Supreme Court
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Diamond Robbery Hits Fifth Avenue Jewelers
A $25,000 diamond robbery was uncovered at a Fifth Avenue jewelry shop when Jos. Varga, head of Varga Jewelry Co., opened for business. The crime occurred during the night through a ceiling hole after the adjoining wall had been pierced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Varga
Varga Jewelry Company
Tard Colds and Blood Purity Claim Ad
An advertisement claims that people with pure blood suffer fewer hard colds and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure making the blood pure and restoring the system after a cold unlike any other medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Lap Robes For Automobiles Or Carriages By Wood Ward
Wood Ward Carriage Company offers lap robes in plush or wool varieties suitable for use in automobiles or carriages, highlighting comfort and protection for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Carriage Company
Famous Berlin specialist praises Sirolin remedy
Swiss preparation Sirolin, used for lung diseases, earns praise from Dr. Hugo Tausig of Berlin who says it leads in tuberculosis and bronchial treatments. Since its arrival in America, Sirolin has shown strong relief for lung sufferers with druggists widely distributing it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hugo Tausig
Berlin
State contemplating university and penitentiary bond issues
Austin December reports that the Thirty third legislature may authorize about two million dollars in state bonds for the University of Texas and at least one million for the penitentiary system. Proceeds would fund new university buildings and shore up the penal system, with the governor weighing the plan in his legislative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Board of Regents
Friday the 13th ad special promises luck for readers
An old want ad note claims Friday the 13th is lucky for placing ads. It offers an 18 day run for the price of 10, with example 15 words for ten days at half a cent per word totaling 75 cents. The 13 day run includes two Sundays and ads can be placed by phone with a mailed bill.
Democrats Form Panel to Review Presidential Nominations
Democratic senators at a caucus designate five members led by Senator Martin to study pending presidential appointments. They will gather information and investigate precedents while considering army navy and diplomatic nominations as routine, with extra scrutiny on other government branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Diplomatic Service
Martin
Hoke Smith
Clarke
Arkansas
Stone
Owen
Harem Captives and WIGWAMS Featured in Lithographing Ad
A lithographing business promotes its "Harem Captives" exhibit under the title Wigwam. An electric dough mixer is shown used for ink mixing while a banking house advertises an electric flatiron to press water soaked money.
Chinese republic leader welcomes YMCA convention delegates
Yuan Shi Kai received 340 Chinese delegates from 14 provinces and 30 foreign secretaries of YMCA branches. He praised YMCA work in China and urged citizens to embrace responsibility and moral obligation as the republic matures. He hopes foreign recognition will advance China’s place among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Young Men's Christian Association
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Republic
China
Taylor Banks Hold Record Deposits in Town
De is Greatest on Record in Taylor Texas report shows over 1.5 million dollars in national bank deposits. Available cash on hand totals 967,688.28 dollars with deposits at 1,639,464.43 dollars across three banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
Taylor
Lieutenant Wallis Arrives in San Antonio from Seattle
Lieutenant John W. Wallis of the U S S A recently arrived in San Antonio after a stop in Seattle and departed this morning for El Paso. He was a guest at the St. Anthony during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wallis
Seattle
Washington
San Antonio
el Paso
Wallis
St. Anthony
Powell Studio Christmas Photos Advertised
The Powell Studio offers Christmas photos with quick, artistic results. Located on Houston Street at 5111 2 and 513 E. Houston St, the studio promotes prompt service and refined photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Studio
Houston St
Dr. G N Keeling Dentist Listed at 517 Moore Bldg
An old classified notice lists Dr. G N Keeling a dentist located in the Moore Building at 517 with an outdated phone number. The entry notes an old contact method and unspecified practice details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Keeling
Moore Bldg
Two Specials A Week Wigwam Admission
The notice advertises two weekly specials at the Wigwam showing both. It emphasizes admission to both wigwams and promotes ongoing value for patrons.
Savings Withdrawals Rise Ahead of Holidays
With Christmas near, many postal savings depositors withdraw funds. Yesterday over $800 paid out while only $10 was deposited. Miss Louise Colegate notes deposits are unusually heavy from Christmas to summer vacation, then withdrawals rise for vacations before resuming savings for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Bank
Louise Colegate
Postal Savings Department
Tax Notice for 1912 Real Estate Personal Property Poll Taxes
State and county taxes for year 1912 on real estate and personal property and poll taxes must be paid to J. R. Bitter, tax collector, by January 31, 1913 to avoid 10 percent penalty and costs of levying on personal property. J. R. Davis, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bitter
J. R. Davis
Illustrated Books on Sale from Fisher to Kipling
Book list includes Maidens Fair by Harrison Fisher priced at 3.50 American Types by Clarence Underwood 2.50 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling 2.50 Riley Roses by Christy 2.00 She Loves Me drawings by Henry Hutt 1.50 A Young Man s Fancy by Coles Phillips 3.00 The Rubaiyat Oriental edition cloth 3.50 The Rubaiyat Royal edition ooze 10.00 Lays of Ancient Rome Tennyson ooze 3.50 The Song of Songs ooze 3.00 The Ancient Mariner Coleridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F
Rome
Books of Literature and Authors Catalog Page
List of literary titles and authors with prices and authorship details. Includes Little Journeys in Literature by Winslow, Famous Authors men and women, Woman's Work in English Fiction, Stories of Authors by Chubb, The Literature of the South by Moses, Norse Stories by Mabie, Essays on Work and Culture Mabie, Best English Tales by Gowans, Among the Great Masters by Rowlands, and Days With the English Poets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Winslow
Harkins
C. H. Whitmore
A. M
EL. W. Chubb
Montrose J. Moses
Hamilton W. Mabie
H. W. Mabie
A L. Gowans
Walter Rowlands
Books of Art For sale with portraits and painting titles
A catalog list offers Portraits and Portrait Painting for two dollars and other art books. Master Painters several masters cited including Van Dyck Titian Reynolds Ruskin priced on set. History of American Art two volumes offered at three dollars. The Art of Berlin Galleries priced sixty two dollars. Other titles include Among the Great Masters of Painting and A Manual for China Painters. Water Color Painting and The Painter in Oil priced one dollar twenty five cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
Books on music volumes offered with varied prices
A list of music books for sale including Famous Singers of Today and Yesterday by Lakee at $1.49 and Famous Violinists of Today and Yesterday at 89 cents. Other titles include For My Musical Friend and The Music Lovers Treasury by Helen Philbrook Patten at $1.50, and Days With the Great Composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakee
Helen Philbrook Patten
Walter Rowlands
Mrs Amanda Sherman 75 Dies in San Antonio Home
Mrs Amanda C Sherman aged 75 died at 3 o'clock last night at her daughter Mrs Julia Com rad s residence 329 Meerscheidt Street after twenty years in Texas and eleven years in San Antonio The funeral will be from her daughter s home at 10 o'clock Friday morning with interment at Mission Burial Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Amanda C. Sherman
Julia Comrad
Meerscheidt
Mrs Fredericke Boenke Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Fredericke Boenke aged 27, a native of Austria and longtime San Antonio resident, died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 10 this morning from the Riebe Undertaking Company with burial in Old St. Josephs Cemetery. Surviving are two children and her parents Mr and Mrs Mathies Kram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boenke
Fredericke Boenke
Austria
San Antonio
Riebe
Pony
Old St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mathies Kram
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bowen
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Dresden
Dresser
Insurance Board
Washer
Saul Wolfson
Newsboys
St. Anthony Hotel
Sirolin Co
West Broadway
New York City
Junkind’s
Avenue C
Wagners Drug Store
Houston Street
Elmer & Amend’s N. Y
THEM
MacLaren
Sommers-McElroy
MacLaren Drug Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Los Angeles
Cal
Y. MC. A
Harrison Fisher
Monachest
G. B. Allen
D. B Parkhurst
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