Donations Acknowledged by Protestant Home for Aged
The Protestant Home for Aged on San Juan road thanks donors for Christmas gifts including Joske Bros Wolff Marx Kress Co and Mrs A Steves plus families and businesses. Various notices follow about meetings auctions and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Home For
San Juan Road
Joske Bros. Co
Wolff & Marx Co
Washer Bros. Co
Frank Bros
A. Steves
Appman
A. Zorkowski
F. W. McAllister
B. Stumberg
J. Brandt
Stumberg & Son
High School Meeting Plans and Local Notices
High school this morning discussed the year plan and proposed measures. Superintendent Charles J. Lukin led the meeting with principals coaching grade teachers. Community notices include fire at Mrs. Lussy’s home and a carnal assault incident involving Manuel Valvardo.
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Charles J. Lukin
Home Made Goods Sell Fast at Union Meat Co
When you are in the market for hams bacon lard and compound ring phone 292 for a price that is right. The article being made at home should not stop you from buying. There can be no reason goods are up to the very best at Union Meat Company.
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Union Meat Company
Eat at Home vs Meals Sent from Chicago and Omaha
Readable fragments argue for preparing meals locally rather than relying on shipments from Chicago Kan 8a city or Omaha Union Meat Company. The text compares convenience, cost, and quality of in home meals versus distant suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City
Omahat Union Meat Company
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Trial Offer
A beauty parlor adjacent to Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths promotes scientific massage as the most successful weight reduction method. A trial is suggested, with access via the South Flores streetcar.
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Harlandale
South Flores
Plumber A Collman Urges Poll Tax Payment
A. Collman, a plumber from 416 Mainly, calls for payment of the poll tax amid local tax notices. The brief item identifies Collman and his address in a concise public notice style.
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A. Collman
Home Rule Amendment Declared Legally Adopted in Texas
Attorney General Looney announces that the home rule constitutional amendment was legally adopted and is now part of the Texas Constitution. The ruling holds that submission was by discretion, not mandatory, and a proclamation confirming its adoption is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looney
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Charter Filed for San Antonio Fredericksburg & Northern Railway
The San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern Railway Company charter was approved by the Attorney General and filed in the State department. It lists a $30,000 capital and Fredericksburg as the principal office, planning a 25 mile line from near War ing to Fredericksburg through Kendall and Gillespie counties. Incorporators include R A Love Foster Crane H M Trice and others of San Antonio.
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Austin
Tex
San Antonio, Fredericksburg & Northern Railway Company
Attorney General's Department
Ther Nichols
State Department
Fredericksburg
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Waring
Kendall County
Kendall
Gillespie
R. A. Love
Kansas City
Foster Crane
H. M. Trice
R. L. Cunningham
F. F. Ludolph
J. H. Haile
R. W. Stevens
W. W. Collier
George D. Campbell
Frank B. Richards
H. M. Jones
H. M. Abernathy
San Antonio
Bids Sought for Extension to Concrete Target Butt at Leon Springs
Fort Sam Houston Texas advertises sealed proposals for constructing an extension to the Concrete Target Butt and related pavement and frame works at U S Military Reservation Leon Springs with bids due February 4 1913. The Army reserves right to reject all bids and specifications are available on request.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
U. S. Military Reservation
Leon Springs
U. S
Leon Si
R. Ife
Wood urges canteen restoration and merit based officer promotions
Major General Leonard Wood in his annual report calls for restoring the army canteen and creating merit based promotion to curb unfit officers. He favors transferring staff to the line to strengthen efficiency, increasing general and line officers, and organizing selection by non personal boards. Desertions last year reached 3401, up 897 from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States Army
Gener Leonard Wood
Wood
General Wood
General Wood Presents Plan for Field Artillery Reorganization
General Wood reports to Congress detailing a plan to reorganize the field artillery within the general army, aiming to align with broader army reorganization. He notes many young men enlisted last year expecting field service, which was not fulfilled.
Poll Taxes Contested In Corpus Christi Court Action
City Secretary Dunn said no more poll taxes would be issued in January. Voters who lack receipts plan to seek a mandamus from District Judge Hopkins to compel issue. Previously residents could pay by January 31 with a 10 percent penalty, now ruled illegal. case headed to district court.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Dunn
Hopkins
District Court
Houston to Buy Land for South Texas Exposition Grounds
Houston city officials voted to purchase 120 to 200 acres near the city to host a permanent South Texas exposition this fall. The plan grew from a push for a higher quality event than the annual carnival, with emphasis on sanitary conditions, modern equipment, and expert white attendants. The exposition includes a dedicated area for ladies and a beauty parlor in Lap robes, provided by Woodward Carriage Company.
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Houston
Tex
Rice
Harlandale
South Flores
Rail timetable fragment shows mixed north south routes and stations
The page lists multiple train numbers and routes including arrivals and departures to and from Houston Galveston Palestine Laredo Kerrville Cuero Victoria El Paso Dallas Fort Worth and coast towns. Timings vary across the day with local express and mixed services noted.
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Mexico
Palestine
Itaens
Laredo
Cone Slo AM
North
Houston
Coast
Serra
Kerrville
Searvitts
Victoria
el Paso
H ‘Mane Fe
Scientific Society Honors Col. Charles H. Clark at Banquet
The San Antonio Scientific Society honored Colonel Charles H. Clark United States Army at a Travis Club banquet. Clark recentl y retired and plans a trip to the east and north to visit relatives. Toasts praised his military career and society involvement with remarks from Dr. Frederick Hadra and others.
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The
Scientific Society of
San Antonio
Charles H. Clark
United States Army
Travis Club
Colonel Clark
Springfield
Mass
Frederick Hadra
Clark
Edward W. Heusinger
W. S. Chaplin
John F. Howard
J. B. Girard
M. J. Bliem
W. F. McCaleb
R. R. Stevens
H. L. Beach
Guy Carlton
U. A
Us. A
James Durye Stevenson
U.S. A
Thomas O. Murphy
I. S. Kahn
Myron H. Beach
H. L Beach
Guy Carleton
U. 8
Tax Notice for 1912 Real and Personal Property Taxes
State and county taxes for year 1912 on real estate and personal property as well as poll taxes must be paid to J. R. Bitter, tax collector, by January 31, 1913 to avoid ten percent penalties and costs of levying on personal property. J. R. DAVIS, County Judge.
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J. R. Bitter
J. R. Davis
Resolve to Get Better Results From Now On
A brief note urges improved outcomes and directs readers to place want ads in The Light. The item emphasizes proactive change and continuing community notices.
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Grand Opera House
Shepherd OF the Hills
Wien
Klaw & Erlanger
Charlotte Walker
Jo Rea
Godfrey & Henderson
Stanleys
Wright
Mark Wright
Wright Bros. Electrical Contractors
Main Ave
Mike Goggan
Ous St
DR. J. Harvey Moore
Gunter
Charles Rees
San
Houston Street
Orpheum Theater
Commerce St
Ringold Ane
Dwyer Avenue
Sansaaetn
Tom L. Miller
Gunter Office
NOA Spears Co
Losoya Bt
Eagles
Turner Hall
Souter
Bond's
P. O
Phil H. Shook
Oppenheimer Building
West Commerce Street
Franklin
John H. Clark
Janangi
Medina Valley Irrigation Co
Alexander Wayton
Gunter Bldg
Crockett
Chris W. Anthony
Alamo Plaza
Grand Opera House Bridge
East Crockett Street
Bexar County Humane Society
Stachey Building
E. M. Collins
Meta Kaufer
G. Brandt
Paul Timberlake
C. Lisso
Order of Eagles
Leonard Smith Auto
Dixie Club
M. W. A. Hall
Diaz
Frank J. Bosshardt
Tom J. Newton
Ed H Wickes
Frost
Mr. Wickes
Seventy-Third District Court
Claude V. Birkhead
O. E. Hicks
Gunter Building
Royal Achates
Alamo and Grinnel Lodges
P. Hall
F. D. Rossman
H. A. Kebby
P. Waters
I. M. Groben
Bluemel’s Hall
Artzt Orchestra
Ferdinand P. Herff
Bedell
Joe Wing
Hong Lee
United States
George G. Pulsford
Edwards
San Antonio Humane Society
George T. Botsford
Fred Davison
Hicks
Garden Stable
Byler
Gibbs
Teachers’ Institute
UNION
Painiss
West Commerce
Union Painless Dentists
Gus G. Gessler
Clower Installment Company
King Furniture Company
Commerce Street
Gessler
Garring & Hatcher
Friedman
Littrell
Conroy Bidg
Yale
Dixie Social Club
Lupe Garcia
Monterey Street
L. Lussy
Parker Avenue
Fair Grounds
Manuel Valvardo
Andres Zapata
Valvardo
Buckley
R. W. Dowe
Eagle Pass
Taft
Roosevelt
MR. Retailer
Fredericksburg Road
Pat
Baker’s Cocoa
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Woodward Carriage Company
Gal
Dallas
Fort Worth
Ft. Worth
Gal- Voocom
Houston, Rockport
Brownsville
A. P
H. L. Wagner, T. A
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf
Pleasanton
Jourdanton
Powlerton
Crystal City
Scientific Society Honors
Col. Clark
International & Great Northern Railway Co
E. Houston St
E. Fitch
Dist. Pass. Agt
G. M. Bynum
Pass. & Tkt. Agt
New Orleans
Return
McClannahan
T. A. A. KR Atkinson
D. F
P. A
New York
Palatial
Southern Pacific Steamships
Ronme
Selves
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