San Antonio Light Newspaper Archives, Dec 27, 1913, p. 3

Radium testing lab planned by national institute in Denver

Denver reports that a radium research laboratory will be built with support from representatives of the National Radium Institute under U S mines bureau direction. The institute hosts leading U S scientists with president James A Douglas of New York. Two Colorado ore deposits are noted for radium content as research aims to aid medical uses of radium.

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Denver Colo National Radium Institute United States Bureau of Mines United States James A. Douglas New York Colorado

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Library budget plea and retirement notice by Carnegie Library president

William L. Herff announces he will not seek re appointment as president of the Carnegie Library board due to private business demands. He urges a larger city appropriation of at least 18 000 a year, supports a stronger children's department, and funds for free lectures 1500 annually and a paid children's librarian. A full finances statement accompanies the report.

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William L. Herff Carnegie Library San Antonio

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Hutchins Host Social Dancing For Daughters Marion And Dicta

Fort Sam Houston officers and ladies host a reception and dance at the post gymnasium at 8 30 p m for visiting officers. Mr and Mrs Richard R Russell welcome guests at a Brooklyn Avenue home evening reception. Mrs Fannie Wahrmund entertains at the Gunter in compliment to Mr and Mrs Hilmar Wahrmund and Miss Irma Wahrmund. Sigma Alpha Epsilon held a 7 o clock dinner at the Menger for visiting members.

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M. B. Hutchins Hutchins Marion Dicta Hutchins Fort Sam Houston Richard R. Russell Brooklyn Avenue Fannie Wahrmund Gunter Hilmar Wahrmund California Irma Wahrmund Sigma Alpha Epsilon the Menger H. P. Drought Majestic Laura Graves Amos Graves Harnishh's Adelaide Campbell Doris Houston Marie Hartwell Louise Berrey Elizabeth Senior Will Fordtran Alfred Kilgore Charles Stone Gerald Drought

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Roosevelt t Having Good Luck

Marshal Hermes Rodriguez da Fonseca received a telegram from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt who is gathering zoological specimens in Matto Grosso reporting a splendid collection of animals. Roosevelt praised Colonel Rondon for his work with the Brazilian expedition accompanying the party. Nathan Straus Jr buys Puck

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Roosevelt T Rio Janeiro Marshal Hermes Rodriguez da Fonseca Brazil Theodore Roosevelt Matto Grosso Roosevelt Rondon

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Beta Tau Zeta Dance at St Anthony Hotel

Beta Tau Zeta sorority hosted a Christmas dance in the St Anthony Hotel ballroom with vel vet poinsettias and red decorations. Miss Margaret Haile led the castle Walk and many hostesses and guests attended, followed by box parties and social gatherings across the weekend.

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Beta Tau Zeta St. Anthony Margaret Haile Flemming Mayes Grace Walker Elizabeth Herndon Elizabeth Guenther Judith Rogers Marguerite Maracheau Grace McClannahan Lucile Joske Sallie Gold Pettus Constance Buehler Leonora Bell Eleanor Dowden Frances Williams Pauline Cungus Pearl Bauerfeind Lucile Smith Evelyn Haile Carrie Lewis Marie Thayer Lucile Chabot Phyllis James Ruth Bingaman Hilmer Guenther Alexander Joske J.T. Haile Rena Campbell Sam Bell Maracheau Adelaide Campbell Louise Berry Birdie Elizabeth Coleman Marguerite White Zulime Pettus Eleanor Pierce Peggy Bliss Aurelia Wood Laura Graves Emily Weston Gladys Robbins Marie Schuhardt Francesca Mason Virginia Collins Margaret Graham Lillian Oppenheimer Russell Ssughes Virginia Wheat Eva Harper Elizabeth Beal Pearl Zilker Arthur Graham Harold Sutherland Frederick Goeth Will Mell Booth Amos Graves Stanley Frank Fred Meyer Dan Stiefel Jack Cassity Atlee Ayres Robert Ayres Richard Vanderstratten William King Earl McGoldrick Charles Stone Homer Smith Arthur Tuttle Ernst Schuhardt Werner Beckmann George Walker Baird Corley Lee Haltom Ray Hare Will Scott Emmett Hendrick Chester Mayes Fleming Mayes Carroll Wheeler Alfred Kilgore Wilson Coolidge Charles George C. G. Wood

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Guarding Against Croup with Foley's Honey and Tar

A brief ad cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best defense against croup. It features a Middleton Georgia reader praising its effectiveness for susceptible children and notes Fischer's Drug Store as a source. Also reported from Austin Texas is the death of Mrs. Wallace J. Moore aged 27, wife of a local contractor, who died at the Austin sanitarium after a brief illness. The funeral and burial are planned.

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Bob Ferguson Pine St Green Bay Wisc Foley Fischer P. H. Ginn Middleton Moore Austin Tex Wallace J. Moore Austin Sanitarium Eula Poole Haskell Texas M. E. Kelley Nueces Street Oakwood Cemetery

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Smallest Man Dies in London Confectioner John White

London telegraph reports John William White a confectioner, likely the world’s smallest man, died at South End aged 53. He stood twenty five inches tall, while his two sisters were of normal size.

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London John William White South End

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Russian General Grode koff Dies in St Petersburg

General Nicholas Ivanovich Grode koff, once Russian commander in chief in the Far East, who aided General Skobeloff in the conquest of Turkestan, died yesterday in St Petersburg.

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ST. Petersburg Nicholas Ivanovich Grodekoff Far East Skobeloff Turkestan

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The Man Who Neglects Himself Ad Teasers Kidney Pills

An advertisement urges regular use of Foley Kidney Pills to address kidney trouble symptoms. Backache, soreness around kidneys, nervous spells, and insomnia are claimed to improve, with Fischer's Drug Store cited as the outlet.

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Fischer’s Drug Store Ady

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Social calendar notes bring New Year greetings and gatherings

Skiles of Dallas attends New Year at the Potter home with informal open house new year’s greet. Mayme Storey and Helen Gunther host open house at 231 West Craig Place from 4 to 7. Methodist groups, Shakespeare club, and Dignowity Hill circle plan meetings and parties at local churches and homes. Numerous names appear among guests and hosts including Debutantes, Bates family, and Graves group with luncheon and later events at the Majestic.

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Mayme Storey Helen Gunther Storey West Craig Place

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Real estate transfers detailed across multiple properties

A compilation of 1913 1918 deeds and liens showing transfers in San Antonio areas. Parties include H G DeJagera J B Callahan RB E Witte R W Hearne B L Raborn M Marques and others. Properties span Summit Terrace Palm Heights New City blocks Alamo Heights Colonia Guadalupe with prices and note details.

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H. G. DeJagera J. B. Callahan RB. E. Witte Newelty Summit Terrace Palm Heights R. W. Hearne RB. L. Raborn M. Marques B. L. Raborn B. BE. Witte H. G. Delagers New City Witte Terrace J. F. Dougherty P. H Mra Jim McDavitt Moore George M. Maverick Charles A. Dugler Paulina W. D. Warden Mary J. H. Burleson Julia. Dugler Old City Blanco City Road Hickman Street City Block Butz Street New City Block Sandoval Street May Lattimer Henry Sylvia Schutte Mason, Street Tom M. Duncan Bexar County W. L. Glenn Harris County Montclair H. E. Pickinson B. G. Irish J. R. McKheran Dallas County Edgewood Heights Elijah and Nellie ‘Smith John H. Watkins Santa Rosa Avenue Estelle E. Cole Brunswick Park W. A. Balty Joe Clutter F. M. Rounds Marlborough Place W. M Lucile L. Pardue E. T. Green San Pedro Avenue Cypress Street Z. T. Nesbitt S. J. Wagner Gibbs and Pine Streets State of Texas Shook van derHoeven C. E. Sutton Southwestern Land Corporation W. W. Searey Jr T. A. Embry Mason County Lakeview Gardens Alamo Home Builders R. A. Richey Edward E. Duderstadt Colonia Guadalupe

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Young Women Suffer Weak Back Dizzy Spells

An advertisement notes many young women endure weak backs dizziness headaches and weariness caused by kidney and bladder issues. It urges Foley Kidney Pills as directed for prompt relief and disappearance of symptoms, claiming no habit forming drugs and listing Fischer's Drug Store as the outlet.

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Fischer's Drug Store

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You are entitled to the Dest You Won't Get It unless you ask

A terse notice warns readers they must request the destination prize or benefit, implying entitlement but requiring action to receive it. The brief item hints at processing steps and eligibility without detailing specifics.

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New Year Church Services Across the City

Churches plan watch night and New Year sermons on December 31 and January 1 1914. St Mark’s Episcopal Trinity Methodist and many others announce themes urging reflection and renewal. A joint sacramental service of Presbyterian churches at 3 pm Sunday features Rev. McStravick and Rev. Todd with elders participating.

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Trinity Methodist Church McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Travis Park Methodist Church Methodist Square Presbyterian Church St. Mark's Episcopal Church Friedens Evangelical Church Grace Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Church First Presbyterian Church C. M. McStravick United Presbyterian Church J. M. Todd Madison Square Church Government Hill Methodist Church Alamo Methodist Church Mason and Pine Army Post Nolan Street T. N. Barton Mason Street Crockett R. P. Waters Evangelistic Company Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place San Pedro Cullom H. Booth Los Angeles Heights Methodist Chapel J. R. Brubaker Tomey West End Methodist Church Rouse West Virginia West End Leslie E. Booth W. N. Hagg Epworth Frank Scott Booth Prospect Hill Methodist Church E. D. Mouton Epworth League Rev. C Racey C. R. Clark Fred D. Thompson McKinley Avenue Presa Street S. R B. Johnson W. L. Bingaman Sally Williamson Roberta Stovall Travis Park D. Emory Hawk Alamo Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway Poco Streets Gaston Hartsfield W. M. Carter J. D. Scott Church In Mar, Il Cedar Street Nettie E. Green Young Women's Christian Association E. D. Love Myrtle Graydon Elise Maurer Sonlowme Main Avenue Elmira Streets T. Lehmann Elmira Street Ladies’ Aid St. John’s Church Cherry and Burnet Streets R. Y. Barber St. Luke's Church West Commerce Street Aiden Hall St. Paul's Church Grayson and Willow Streets Government Hill J. M. Lyone Philip Cook Seventh Day Adventists Red Men's Hall Soledad Street Leland Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church Corner Garden King William Streets Brooks I. Dickey H. M. Smith Westminster League Denver Boulevard G. N. Keeling the Star Alamo Heights Emma T. Miller Colorado Avenue Zarramora Street Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue Tobin Hill James Todd Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones D. D Wade H. Boggs Corner Avenue D C. McStravick Presbyterian Churches Disciples of Christ

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Brilliant Renaissance Ball Dazzles Washington Society

In Washington D C on December 27 Mrs William F Draper widow of the late Ambassador to Italy held a Renaissance ball at her Fer ragut Square home that surpassed all previous social events in brilliance. Official and diplomatic figures attended as the ballroom became a rose bower with guests dressed as kings queens knights monks and ancients. Mrs Draper portrayed Marguerite de Valois and Miss Margaret Draper Mary d Anjou while Miss Draper and Count Gunther von Bernstorff led a complex dance sequence cited as a highlight of the evening.

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Washington, D. C William F. Draper Italy Ferragut Square Draper Marguerite de Valois Henry of Navarre France Margaret Draper Mary D’anjou Charles VII

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State says artesian wells fall under irrigation act

Texas attorney general pins how the irrigation law applies to artesian wells. The Board of Water Engineers sought guidance on unappropriated waters from rivers and streams as property of the state and how rights may be acquired through appropriation applications.

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Austin Tex Board of Water Engineers

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Radium testing lab planned by national institute in Denver

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Library budget plea and retirement notice by Carnegie Library president

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Hutchins Host Social Dancing For Daughters Marion And Dicta

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Roosevelt t Having Good Luck

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Beta Tau Zeta Dance at St Anthony Hotel

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Guarding Against Croup with Foley's Honey and Tar

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Smallest Man Dies in London Confectioner John White

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Russian General Grode koff Dies in St Petersburg

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The Man Who Neglects Himself Ad Teasers Kidney Pills

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Social calendar notes bring New Year greetings and gatherings

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Real estate transfers detailed across multiple properties

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Young Women Suffer Weak Back Dizzy Spells

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You are entitled to the Dest You Won't Get It unless you ask

New Year Church Services Across the City

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Brilliant Renaissance Ball Dazzles Washington Society

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State says artesian wells fall under irrigation act

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