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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
3
Chief Pank Clerk Bonner of the Texas department of insurance and banking says 17 state bank examiners are called to meet in Austin on December 29. The gathering will reassign districts and handle other duties related to examining 900 state banks and bank and trust companies operating in Texas.
P H Ginn of Middleton Georgia reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound prevents and cures croup in his children who are prone to colds. He keeps it at home for quick relief. Advertisement notes Fisher's Drug Store and weekly dansant at St Anthony every Wednesday and Saturday from 4 to 6.
Prof Albert H Tuttle describes how pure scientific research leads to practical gains for everyday life. He cites English wheat developed under Mendelian principles that increased crop value by 3,000,000 pounds sterling, illustrating Darwinian and Mendelian roles in breeding.
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble backache nervousness and sleep issues. It claims regular use cleans and strengthens kidneys and bladder. The note mentions Fisch Commerce Street widening and George Roe selling dolls toys books and wares at reduced prices ahead of remodeling.
All sittings this week will be finished for Christmas at Powell's Studio located at 511 1-2 East Houston Street with phone contact Travis 1444 Rav. d.
W Bitter, manager of Louis' Book Stores, was severely injured when a frightened horse bolted a block dragging him beneath the buggy. He was found unconscious with a mangled left ear and facial abrasions, treated at Santa Rosa hospital after being stopped at Fourth street and Avenue D by a patrolman and bystanders. Bitter lives at New Braunfels avenue and Via Madre.
Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bryan departed Washington for a Christmas stay in Miami Florida. They intend to return for the diplomatic corps New Year’s Day breakfast at the state department.
Heavy general selling followed Census Bureau data showing 12 928 000 bales ginned by December 13. The market opened down and fell to new season lows with January contracts around 11.90 cents, about 9 76 dollars per bale below October peak.
New Orleans officials report cotton prices weakened after census bureau December 13 ginning total of 12,928,606 bales. The larger than expected figure spurred heavy selling at the opening, with bears arguing the government crop estimate of 13,677,000 bales was too low as January futures slid to a weekly low around 12.28.
The Artesian Belt Railroad calls a stockholders meeting for January 1, 1914 at 10 a.m. in the general offices at 229 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas. The meeting will decide on issuing bonds secured by a first mortgage and possible amendments to extend or extend the charter. H. E. Hildebrand, president, attested by W. B. Hamilton, secretary.
Fire destroyed Albert Herrera’s 908 Baylor Street home near Somerset Road Friday night. The two story frame house valued at 2500 with 1000 contents, insured. Mud on streets slowed three wagons, others arrived to prevent spread. Two hours later a closet fire at 726 Chestnut Street caused minor damage about 60. House owned by J B Flannery.
Chamber of Commerce officers and divisional directors met Friday to plan an early January membership drive. They debated whether to renew subscriptions for two years or restrict to one year but reached no final decision. All agreed on a vigorous effort to expand membership ahead of upcoming municipal improvements.
Mrs H P Drought hosts a dansant at the Menger for debutantes chaperoned at the German Club dance. Yemmessee Sigma sorority entertains at St Anthony dancing. Dr and Mrs Amos Graves host a dancing party for Laura and Amos Graves at Travis Club. Multiple soirées at the Menger and St Anthony.
The San Antonio Musical Club hosted a Christmas musicale and reception at Travis parlors with a debut male chorus directed by Oscar J. Fox and Hazel Cain on violin. Walter Romberg led an orchestra featuring Cre. de Cain Guinn Wilson Pan coast Heiligang and other artists in Reinecke and Godard numbers. Mrs. L. L. Marks sang two solos, Maestro d Acagna played piano, and Gilbert Schramm closed with a bass solo.
The West End Epworth League hosted a Christmas party at the Hagy home with about 50 young people and games including a Christmas post office. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a large fruit cake from Mrs. Ernest Greeven while decorations glowed with holly, mistletoe, and bells.
Mrs. W. Brinker entertained guests at the dansant held at the St. Anthony Saturday with Mesdames L. J. Hart, Flate of Mexico, H. S. Affleck and Robert L. Ball in attendance.
Miss Margaret Graham entertained a small party of young people at the dansant held at the St. Anthony on Saturday afternoon.
An advertisement urges diners to choose Matthews Cafe Teria at 222 Losoya Street for best home-cooked meals made with real butter and creamery ingredients. It contrasts ongoing adulterated foods with the cafe’s traditional fare prepared by white women.
A parade of guests from across Texas and beyond checked into the Menger, St. Anthony, Gunter, Bowie, Bexar, Savoy, Crockett, and other downtown hotels. Names include Ike Schneider, Thomas Mair, J Stegmund, Lew Wallace, Tom Shaper, Richard Harvin, H Moore Riley, and Alexander Potter among others.
Harlandale Hot Sulphur water draws visitors to the Harlandale Bath House in San Antonio. The facility, steam heated and modern, provides baths and scientific massage in separate mens and womens departments for those arriving by ambulance or on crutches or canes after regenerating full use of limbs. Five-cent fare.
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