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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
3
A historical menu lists dishes such as Candied Yams Chicken a la Maryland Filet Mignon with Mushrooms Head Lettuce Maronaise Puree of Potatoes Fresh Spined with Egg Washington Loaf Cake Plum Pudding Cherry Cream. The lineup emphasizes rich traditions and classic courses from a formal dining era.
The San Antonio Playground Association begins a sale of playground buttons on Washington's Birthday to equip Washington park in the corral district and hire a summer supervisor. Mrs Belle Diligarde leads the effort with a committee named for Tuesday and several sub committees.
Violinist Maud Powell and husband Godfrey Turner docked at the Menger Hotel for a few days of recuperation from la grippe before resuming a Texas concert circuit. Powell praised San Antonio’s climate and planned a Denton stop at the College of Industrial Arts after Abilene engagement.
A medical advice note suggests children who refuse meals benefit from regular healthful exercise and daily Scott's Emulsion to boost nourished blood and energy. It emphasizes the product is alcohol free and should not be substituted.
The San Antonio Gas and Electric Company and the San Antonio Traction Company filed 1915 annual reports showing combined expenditures for extensions, labor, operation and fuel totaling 1 636 363 93 with both firms operating at a direct loss. Traction reports 170 809 36 in damages against gross earnings of 828 596 37, while Gas and Electric records 25 336 47 in damages.
Mrs M E Kant of Wesser North Carolina reports a domestic remedy for a baby head rash. She describes yellow pimples and crusting caused by scratching, using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to cure the condition. The ad notes limited quantities and requests via post card Bow ton department.
An advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray hair and thinning hair. It claims the product darkens hair without dye and improves scalp conditions while promising growth and a shiny, full head of hair. Sold for 50 cents plus mail orders from Summers Drug Store in San Antonio Texas.
Two city motorcycle policemen J. J. Cusack and Tony Subira collided with Frank Martin Jr. when his automobile entered Commerce street from Presa. Cusack died after being hospitalised at Santa Rosa infirmary while Subira survived with injuries. Martin posted $200 bond on reckless operation charges.
The Southern National Highway Association's San Antonio El Paso and San Antonio Houston divisions will hold their annual convention in August with 400 to 500 visiting delegates. Plans include sign posts and a free map booklet detailing the route from San Antonio to El Paso, with city articles and no ads.
The document itemizes the assessed value at 3 023 786 including lands 115 180 machinery 876 460 buildings 69 990 equipment 1 822 625 bills receivable 132 000 and cash on hand 8 470. Operating expenses total 1 058 879 15 with salaries 27 001 24 labor 168 272 31 interest and fixed charges 65 164 23 taxes 72 425 52 insurance 446 65 fuel 259 524 55 extensions 388 815 58 repairs 67 692 79 damage suits 25 366 47 miscellaneous expenses 64 170 91. Gross receipts for the year total 1 036 754 38 with power 676 020 55 gas 360 095 76 and miscellaneous 638 05. Average power charge 0 415 per 1000 watts light 0 825 per kWh gas 1 11 per 1000 cubic feet. City uses 889 lights at 55 76 per light per year.
A Sunday morning fire at 704 Denver Boulevard caused about 1200 dollars of damage to the C. W. Kelsey residence with 1706 dollar structure value and 600 dollar furniture insured. A separate 7 o’clock Sunday night blaze at 109 Fairbanks Avenue destroyed a chicken house woodshed and buggy building, with a 200 dollar structure value and similar contents.
A Chicago and Texas roster of hotel guests includes Mrs. CC Cooley from Austin at the Menger, Jo Jones from Marfa at the Gunter, H. W. Shortt from Dallas at the Menger, and J. M. Klein from Rochester at the Menger, among others. Articles note registrations, arrivals, and stoppages at the Menger, Gunter, St. Anthony, and related hotels.
An advertisement notes Neptune satin undergarments that are washable and suitable for cami soles night robes envelope chemise and petticoats. Prices range from 98 cents to 5.95 with sale on the third floor.
Local store advertises corsets in multiple grades with prices ranging from 4.15 to 2.85, indicating a sale on regular and higher grades. Offer highlighted on the third floor.
Spring signs show large auto parties flocking to the city from Cuero Victoria Corpus Christi and Austin to spend weekends. Hotelmen credit better roads from San Antonio for the rise. Registered guests at the St. Anthony include families from Austin and Dallas with names listed among the party members.
Excellent prizes to be awarded at baking contest February 28 to March 4. Art Glass Company chartered in Austin February 21. Standard Art Glass Company of San Antonio charter filed with the State Department capital stock $10,000. Incorporators L A Sample Adolph L Marks and William H Russell.
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