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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
7
A satirical piece advises San Antonian readers that fashion will shun heavy men next spring. It mocks strict dress codes urging slimmer silhouettes, narrow shoulders, flat chests, and tan shoes with blunt toe styles, ending with a note that the ban has been put upon fat men.
The Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co announces a handsome office and rest booth near the street car line with J. E. Sickles in charge. Visit the Beacon Hill car to call for Los Angeles Heights and see the ongoing improvements.
Local notice identifies Ss A Welding Co located at 810 East Commerce Street. No further details on ownership or actions are provided in the readable text.
An old home remedy recipe touts mixing Pinex with granulated sugar and warm water to make a cough syrup. It claims quick relief for coughs laryngitis asthma and sore lungs with a pleasant taste and laxative effect. The ad notes a money back guarantee and availability through druggists or The Co Fort Wayne Ind.
The article advises costumes and accessories for a period impersonation. It suggests silk hosiery and shirts, tight trousers, a high cut vest, garish tie, a turned-down collar, and English derby or soft hat. Coats should be short and slim with rolling lapels, a pale Malacca walking stick, and a kangaroo gait with a boastful exclamation to complete the look.
Henry Waterman 68 a longtime Gainesville business man died instantly when a .22 rifle discharged as he stood on a ladder to feed chickens. He fell struck by the load in the heart. Born in 1844 at Hagersburg Germany he was well known across north Texas.
City council minutes show Mayor Callaghan ruled an $40,000 street improvement appropriation a resolution not an ordinance. Aldermen contested the authority and chair ruling. the vote sustained the chair 7 to 5. A second resolution asked the city attorney to advise on interchanging telephone switchboards and rate controls.
Aldermen granted more time for investigation as the committee reviews the Sun Co. electric permit for asphalt work in front of Blumberg’s store and discusses street tunneling viability. Plans include naming Saunders Street and petitions to pave William Street and move Traction tracks along Gevers and Porter streets.
Wet feet can chill the nose throat and lungs leading to grippe bronchitis or pneumonia. Monitor especially children and treat persistent coughs with Foleys Honey and Tart Compound as a safe remedy. No substitutes. Edwards King Drug Co. UC
J W Walker charged with killing his brother in law and partner on January 21 surrenders to the sheriff. Grand jury returned an indictment. Judge Hopkins refused bail and habeas corpus proceedings will be instituted.
GONZALES Tex Feb 12 T M Wright Saturn community resident announces candidacy for tax collector of Gonzales joining N W Hampton incumbent and O T Holloway of Waelder as the third announced hopeful for the office.
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