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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1913

Page

3

Creamery Men Elect Officers in IOAKUM Texas

The Texas Creameries Association elected officers on Wednesday with George Comley of Houston as president and Runge's Mr. Steve as vice president. J W Ridgway of College Station serves as secretary and treasurer. Rectors named include George Comley and others from Belton Hallettsville Giddings Brenham. Belton designated as next convention site.

Ioakum Tex Tas Creameries Association Prge Comley Houston Steve Runge J. W. Ridgway Cole Station George Comley Hons J. R. Donnell Belton, Wil Liam Peterson Hallettsville EB. J. Neitsch Giddings H. C. Hoode Brenham Belton

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promoted by Local Doctors

Doctors in Hot Springs Ark endorse Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle liver remedy to cure biliousness gas indigestion and constipation. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for a 25 cent box and to tell friends about the product for improved digestion and blood purification.

Hot Springs Ark San Ana Springs V4 Chemical Co

Coal From New Poteet Mines To Ship Soon

The first load of coal from the Poteet coal mines at Poteet Texas will be shipped into San Antonio this week. A spur connecting the mine with the railroad has just been completed and the shipment will begin. The coal is said to be superior to lignite and the shaft reached a vein at 70 feet. Directors are D W McKey president W P Csdloway vice president RR T Smith secretary and treasurer 4 P Hare and E T Mumme.

Poteet Texas San Antonio the Poteet Sand and Coal Company D. W. McKey W. P. Csdloway RR. T. Smith P. Hare E. T Mumme

City weighs paving plans for bond issue near one million seven hundred thousand

City engineers and a citizens bond committee debated how to fund street paving next week. They weighed main arteries versus front foot assessments and split costs with property owners. A final plan awaits next meeting with inspections of sewers in wards one and two planned.

Citizens Cain First Ward Pancoast Commission

Banks Tells About Babylonian Travels at Carnegie Hall

Dr. Edgar J. Banks spoke on Bisyma the Lost City of Adab at Carnegie Hall. His illustrated talk recounted a University of Chicago expedition, with slides photographed by Banks during field work. He described his forthcoming book and noted a final lecture to follow.

Edgar J. Bank Carnegie Hall Bisyma Adab Banks University of Chicago

7-Foot Duplex Shades at 69c Saturday Special

Hand made heavy duplex oiled shade cloth on guaranteed rollers seven feet long. Attractive home furnishings offer timed for Saturday. Durable shading for rooms and patios likely to appeal to homeowners and builders.

Five Dollar Deal on Cloth Bound Classics

Five dollar bargain on cloth bound library size volumes by Dickens Eliot and others. Select titles include Charles Dickens and George Eliot works with 25c each when bought in sets of five.

Charles Dickens Ralph Connor George Eliot Cooper

39 Cent Umbrellas on 26-Inch Steel Frames

Substantial 26 inch steel framed umbrellas with natural wood handles offered at 39 cents. Special Saturday promotion highlights the low price and feature details.

Suede Hand Bags Move at Special Saturday Price

Tan navy and black suede hand bags in envelope style with silk cord handles offered at 39 cents, regularly 50 cents, in a one day sale targeted for Saturday.

Talcum Powder and Toiletries Sale Ad

Highland Violet talcum powder 19 cents a pound during Saturday sale. Sanitol toothpaste or powder 250 size 17 cents. Hind’s Honey and Almond Cream 50 cent bottles 40 cents. Hair nets three for 10 cents. Regular prices listed for comparison.

Lecture Series Highlights City Education Talks

Dr. J. G. Carter Troop of the University of Chicago lectures on Dramatists of Today with a study on Ibsen this afternoon in the city. His fifth talk, titled Palestine Old and New, is set for next Tuesday night at Carnegie Hall.

Waterloo Cup Winner Hungwell Dominates Altcar Event

In Liverpool on February 21 the Waterloo cup greyhound derby at Altcar saw Hungwell, a Brindle dog, win with Huldee, a puppy, finishing second. Both were long shots with betting at 1000 to 80 against Hungwell and 2000 to 30 against Huldee. The annual course contests 64 greyhounds for a stake of 3009 dollars.

Liverpool Altcar Hungwell Huldee

Coffee Stall Sold for Five Hundred Dollars in London

An humble coffee stall on London’s Chicago street auctioned for 500 dollars, while nearby street railways incur annual fares surpassing 10 million dollars in expenses.

London Chicago Street Railways

Blacksmith fatally shoots wife then kills himself in Wichita Falls

Norman Gates, a about 50 year old Gainesville Texas blacksmith, shot his wife in her sleep here this morning and then killed himself. Mrs. Gates survived initial wound and death is not certain. The couple had separated and were en route to Gainesville after a reconciliation. A telegram from Mexico City reported trouble and a $40,000 loss.

Wichita Falls Tex Norman Gates Gainesville Gaites

Y M C A Pushes Ahead After $40 000 Loss

New York February 21 The International committees of the Y M C A report a $40 000 loss amid financial strain and ongoing fundraising efforts. Officials say recovery plans focus on improving programs and donor engagement.

New York

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