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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
2
Two surgical advances are highlighted: a nerve blocking anesthesia allowing surgery with the patient awake, and an energized earth fluid called Vitalitas claimed to cure many illnesses. The ad cites Vitalitas as a universal remedy with reports of cures and directs readers to Wagner's drug store at 407 East Street for purchase.
Hymns and carols will mark the dedication of Memphis two magnolia trees in Court Square. About 1000 to 1500 miniature electric lights will illuminate the trees tonight through New Year’s Eve as gifts are distributed to local children regardless of status.
A short adv note links kidney pain dizziness and sleep issues to kidney and bladder trouble and promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Fischers Drug Store. The item also mentions a Dansant at the St Anthony on Wednesday and Saturday with ads.
The Gunter hotel plans a Christmas celebration for all guests with cards inviting attendance at 10 o clock. A large Christmas tree will stand in the lobby with presents for each guest. An 8 to 10 a choir and orchestra perform and a 3 to 4 o clock miniature circus side show will entertain.
San Francisco's open-air Christmas celebration continues tonight at Lotta's Fountain with a 300 piece band and 500 singers performing carols and patriotic songs. Tomorrow 30 000 bags of candy will be distributed to children from 26 trees set up in the Stadium at Golden Gate Park.
Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce will distribute gifts to several hundred employees tonight after a large Christmas tree is lit. The event in Washington D C features a festive Santa Claus gesture for staff.
The Artesian Belt Railroad calls a stockholders meeting for January 31, 1914 at 10 a.m. in its general offices at 229 East Houston Street San Antonio Bexar County Texas. The meeting will decide whether to authorize bond issuance secured by first mortgage and whether to amend the charter to permit extensions of the railroad.
The city prepares for Christmas with Sunday School trees and events at Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran and Evangelical churches. Catholic masses begin at 5 a.m. with high services and music. Protestant hours include 10:30 a.m. sermons and carols. The Salvation Army distributes 115 dinner baskets Christmas Eve, with a children’s tree and gifts at 715 East Houston Street. The Retail Merchants' Association shuts down for Christmas Day.
Children of Fort Sam Houston officers and enlisted men will gather at the post gymnasium for a holiday celebration with a large Leon Springs tree, gifts from Santa Claus, and a post band. About 160 kids will receive presents as families share a festive afternoon and a holiday proclamation is issued. some officers are on border duty, others on leave.
County officials announce a Christmas day shutdown across the courthouse and city offices except for essential services. Marriage licenses may be issued briefly, inmates will receive turkey dinners, and residents are asked not to set out garbage. Firefighters will also have Christmas dinner at home with families.
More than 5 million dollars in bright new gold and silver pieces from the 1918 mintage have been distributed by the treasury this month to banks across the country. Most of the coins are expected to reach Christmas stockings tomorrow morning.
Lake Placid New York hosts an unusual two day Christmas pageant with open air Yule log burning and carol singing today. On Thursday 200 performers present a lake shore drama based on Henry Van Dyke’s First Christmas Tree set in 722 A.D. in German forests.
Rome December 24 The pope plans formal greetings to Catholic sovereigns except Italy’s king as cardinals abroad send letters read by the pontiff. Christmas Day will be a rest day with early mass, a visit to his sisters, and library time. Quirinal observes a quiet Christmas with rulers gifting households and spending time with children.
Philadelphia reports Santa Claus breaks a tradition by wiring Independence Hall belfry for electric lights. Officials say wiring is safe. A 67 feet tall evergreen will glow with 4000 multicolored bulbs for the Independence Square Christmas tree dedication.
A Pennsylvania boy writes to Secretary of War Garrison asking for a Scotch collie as a Christmas war dog. Garrison replies with regret that he cannot send a pup, noting the letter was mailed from Fordyce, Pennsylvania, dated December 22, 1918.
A letter from Secretary of War Lindsey M. Garrison notes a shortage of dogs for the army, promising to catch any loose Scotch collies and hoping the recipient finds a dog for Christmas. The item mentions 46 House pages receiving $5 gold pieces as Christmas gifts from Rep Farr of Pennsylvania. Richmond — a 50 foot cedar Christmas tree will illuminate the city square with 1000 bulbs and a 4000 student choir plus charity gifts for the needy.
The San Marcos Street German Methodist Sunday School at the corner of San Marcos and Buena Vista streets will hold a Christmas festival Thursday night starting at 7 30. The public is invited.
Names and hometowns appear as Mr and Mrs J G Smith Pearsall stay at the Savoy while R E B May Zella guests at the Gunter and Lindsley M Brown Fort Worth among arrivals at the St Anthony. Various others from Houston Georgetown New York and more are noted at the Menger Gunter St Anthony and Bexar hotels.
Mayor A P Wooldridge announced a Christmas raise from 1.75 to 2 per day for all city laborers. The increase, approved by the city council at a special morning session, aims to improve workers' conditions and capacity for betterment.
The mayor stated he will keep the higher pay for the men for as long as he holds authority. No further context on who the men are or the location is provided in the fragment.
Commissioner Sells of the Bureau of Indian Affairs outlined an extended inspection tour of the Oklahoma Indian reservations held by the Five Civilized Tribes. He aims to curb frauds against tribal properties and funds through direct, on site review.
He plans to depart Washington around January 1 and travel via Denver to meet with tribal attorneys and special officers combating liquor traffic among Indians, coordinating the suppression efforts.
Elite Cafe announces Christmas Dinner service from noon to 8 pm for patrons. The meal is described as a revelation and priced tic per plate. Marina Buratovich Proprietor at 218 Losoya Street.
The structure of the Forth Bridge faces a major rebuild after tonnage carried last year rose by about sixty percent over the level at opening, prompting engineering reviews and replacement work.
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