Plans for the 1916 Battle of Flowers parade discussed
The Battle of Flowers association held its first 1916 Fiesta planning meeting at the Menger hotel with 32 members present. The Court of the Fairies will guide the Fiesta, featuring fifteen decorated floats and numerous private vehicles, plus the Battle of Flowers before the Alamo as a special feature. Mollie Moore oversees the Fiesta Fete preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Flowers Association
Menger
Order of the Alamo
Court of the Fairies
Atlee B. Ayres
Alamo
Mollie Moore
Proposal for Draft and Pack Mules for Fort Sam Houston
Office Depot Quartermaster invites sealed proposals for furnishing 111 draft and 150 pack mules to Fort Sam Houston Texas. Proposals due by 11 am central time February 8 1916 with open bidding to follow. Further information on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Depot Quartermaster
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Campaign to attack Suez Canal would face manageable logistics
AP correspondence reports Turkish German planners see feasible routes from Constantinople to the canal using Bagdad and Hedjaz rail lines. Rail progress near Entilly Rodjo Dorak and rail road links could cut transit to 5 days 23 hours. Desert mobility via camels and air cooled motors would ease supply and troop movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Suez Canal
Egypt
Arabia
Syria
Bosanti
Taurus Mountains
Bagdad
Cilician Gate
Tarsus
Entilly
Karababa
Rodjo
Mersina
Adana
Osmanie
Mamori
Amanus Mountains
Giaur Dagh
Aleppo
Hama
Homs
Ryack
Demascus
Damascus
Hedras
Maan
Jerusalem
Hebron
Meissner Pasha
Hedjas
Dera
Constantinople-Suez Canal
Wreek
I Neck
Tshakyt
The New Hat And Mrs De Style Fashion Exchange
Dialogue excerpts reveal a humorous debate over expensive hats and styles. A judge character comments on origins and immigration eras, highlighting a playful clash of eras and manners in a Baltimore American context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. de Style
Mr. de Style
Congress Hamm Fatt and Auty in Performance Debate
The Richmond Times Dispatch quotes Stubbs and Grubbs discussing whether Congress can reconcile Auty with performance. Stubbs asserts the congressman believes what benefits him benefits the country, while Grubbs counsels ease in finding harmony between self interest and national good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grubbs
Congress Hammfatt
Auty
Stubbs
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Brownstone Hair Tinting Promises Harmless Permanent Color
A new hair stain preparation named Brownstone claims to be harmless, undetectable, and permanent with two shade options for brown hair and two sizes. Priced 25 cents or $1.00, it is guaranteed or money back, with a trial booklet available for ten cents and direct ordering if a druggist substitutes. Sold and guaranteed by San Antonio druggists and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenon Pharmacal Co
E. Pick St
San Antonio
Wagner's Drug
Fischer's
Gib Bidg
Meier's Pharmacy
Commerce St
Geo. Keene
Military Plaza
County Adopts Posterettes for All Departments
Under County Judge James R. Davis order the county uses the San Antonio posterettes. Seven thousand have been purchased for official correspondence. Letters carry the posterette on the flap and the city gains publicity. Stamps are distributed with strict instruction to not miss any letter or package sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Davis
San Antonio
Beadle’s Capons Draw Crowds at Poultry Show
Beadle’s capons drew large crowds at the poultry show as an attraction, drawing interest from attendees and exhibitors alike.
Mask Ball Sponsored by Siemering Lodge
Siemering lodge hosts a mask ball on Saturday January 15 at Her man Sons Hall with tickets priced at 25 cents and featuring Artz music as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemering Lodge
Herman Sons Hall
Artz
Races Tonight at Soledad Rink and Local Ads
Advisements list events and services including races at Soledad Rink 216 Soledad St with rates 1.50 to 2 per hour and carpentry by phone Tr 3888. Dr J K Foster dentist operates Gibbs building. One convict recaptured in Wilson County jail escape at Rosenberg by Sheriff Wright and Deputy Diaz. second remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Rosenberg
Will Wright
Floresville
Antonio Diaz
Bexar County
Wright
Medical and Cosmetic Massage by Prof Sureddin
Prof Sureddin offers medical and cosmetic massage services at 316-17 Hicksbidg. The listing highlights massage therapies and professional care in a storefront setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sureddin
Hicksbidg
Messenger Boys. Farrar Concert Seat Reserve Friday
Subscribers of Season Books must reserve seats for Farrar Concert before Friday 12 p.m. Phones 101. Advance notice advertises seat reservations for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger Boys
Farrar
Elgin and Waltham Watches Sold With Easy Payments
Co. W. Davis advertises Elgin and Waltham watches for sale with easy payments and references credit terms Cr. 6114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham
Automobile Stolen From College Street Car Lot
Thieves stole a five passenger automobile owned by William Keilman on College street in the rear of his business early Wednesday night. The car bears number 2874. Officers had not located the vehicle by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keilman
College Street
Auto Livery Rates at Cowles Crockett 342
New rates listed for Cowles Auto Livery at Crockett 342. Charge is 1.50 dollars per hour and 2 dollars per hour for extended service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fraser Auto Supply Co
Crockett Auto Co
International Auto School
J. H. Morse
Cowles Auto
Crockett
Red Swan Coffee Earns Rave Word of Mouth
Satisfied customers recommend Red Swan Coffee to friends. Reinhard and Co. graduated roasters are highlighted for their training and quality as part of the growing brand narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard&Co
Wedding Invitations and Calling Cards by Duliing Printing Co
Engraved or printed wedding invitations and calling cards offered by Duliing Printing Co located at 131 Losoya Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duliing Printing Co
Losoya Street
Cold Spell Triggers Four Fire Alarms Across City
Three chimney fires and one stove incident due to cold weather prompted the fire department to respond Wednesday night and Thursday forenoon. Alarms struck the Thompson Hotel at 603 Soledad, Allen Beck’s home on Trinity Circle Alamo Heights, and 1002 South Laredo Street, plus a stove fire at T M West’s home 325 San Pedro Avenue. No injuries or damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hotel
Soledad Street
Allen Beck
Trinity Circle
Alamo Heights
South Laredo Street
T. M. West
San Pedro Avenue
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors Ad
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors for ladies and gentlemen advertise at 515 Na varro Street opposite the St Anthony Hotel with services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarro St
St. Anthony Hotel
Farrar Concert Season Book Subscribers Reservation
Reservations for season book subscribers for Farrar Concert will be held no longer than 12 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrar
Boston Smnch Offers Classic 25c Oysters Deal
Boston Smnch at 104 E Houston advertises a best 25c meal with oysters at 20c per dozen. The note highlights a bargain seafood option in a local eatery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
E. Houston
Elevator accident at L. P. Peck store injures worker
Otis Elevator Company employee H Foster of 112 California street fell twenty feet down an elevator shaft at the L. P. Peck store, 301 East Houston street. He sustained a dislocated right shoulder and other bruises. He was taken to a hospital and reported improved Thursday. He is the son of Policeman Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Peck
East
Houston Street
H. Foster
California Street
Otis Elevator Company
Policeman Foster
Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Old Gold and Diamonds
Local ad notes Alamo Jewelry Co offers to buy or take in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 316 Vv street corner storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Jewelry Co
Dr Louis Hirschfeld Moves to Gibbs Building
Genito Urinary specialist Dr Louis Hirschfeld has relocated to 417 Gibbs Building Ady. He continues practice offering urological expertise and patient care at the new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hirschfeld
Gibbs Bldg
Ady
Jewelry stolen from Phil Michael home on South Presa
Burglars entered the residence at 1017 South Presa Street on Wednesday night while the family was away. They cut a rear door screen to gain entry and took several pieces of jewelry and an electric flashlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Michael
South Presa Street
Beadle's Capons Highlight Poultry Show Ad
An advertisement notes Beadle's Capons as a featured exhibitor at the Poultry Show, inviting attendees to view the birds and related poultry products.
Bond discussion on $800000 Milam and Harris schools
A joint community meeting for Milam school No 4 and Harris school No 17 patrons will be held Friday evening at Government Hill Methodist Church to discuss the proposed $800000 bond issue. Milam Mothers' Club sponsors invite Sixth ward patrons. speakers include H. C. Carter and Mrs. Dan A. Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam School No. 4
Government Hill Methodist Church
Milam School
Mothers’ Club
Sixth Ward
H. C. Carter
Dan A. Leary
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry
O'Connell Loan Co located at 112 EE Houston Street offers loans secured by diamonds watches and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston Street
Suffrage Day Luncheon Planned During San Antonio Conference
A Suffrage Day luncheon is set for January 27 as part of the International Fair conference in San Antonio. The Texas State Suffrage Association executive board will meet, with information bureaus in hotels for visitors. Committee appointments and expected speakers include prominent suffrage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas State Suffrage Association
Executive Board
James M. Young
William L. Dunne
Eleanor Brackenridge
Marin B. Fenwick
J. C. Griswold
W. A. Daniel
Rena M. Green
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Frank Riley
J. T. Smith
Liberal Offshoot Forms To Back War Policy
London reports a new Liberal movement forming as an offset to the Unionist party led by Sir Edward Carson. Leaders include Sir Henry Dalziel Sir Frederick Cawley and Sir Alfred Mond with critics such as Annan Bryce joining. The aim is to unite independent currents into a national party backing a vigorous war policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Carson
Henry Dalziel
Frederick Cawley
Alfred Mond
Annan
Bryce
Clever wife outwits arguing husband at home
Quote from the Birmingham Age Herald about domestic life in which a man admits his wife argues but is clever at it, illustrating a light exchange on household temperaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Ford Sterling
Birmingham Age- Herald
Prisoner Throws Magazines in Cell Threatening Hangman
A Chicago Herald report quotes a prisoner in his cell hurling magazines in disgust and cursing, lamenting that he faces execution next Tuesday. The vivid line says he is to be hung and vents frustration at the ongoing stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Parlor Use Restriction Cited Under New Domestic Relations Law
Quote from Louisville Courier Journal notes a beau asks to visit tomorrow night and the reply cites the parlor being used by the cook under the new domestic relations law. The remark frames a domestic relations constraint affecting social visit accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tea customs in Russia favor glasses over cups
In Russia the natives never drink milk in their tea, and cups and saucers are never used for tea. It is drunk from glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Today’s Aid to Beauty Canthrax Shampoo Revealed
An inexpensive beauty tip suggests dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water and applying to the scalp. The preparation is massaged in to create a cooling lather that removes dandruff oil and dirt, leaving the scalp clean and hair glossy and fluffy.
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Youthful Graying Hair
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a ready to use formula that darkens gray hair, makes the head full and youthful, and claims to stop dandruff and hair loss. It promises a money back guarantee, priced at 50 cents for a 7 oz bottle from Sommers Drug Co., San Antonio, with mail orders for out of town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q-Ban
Sommers Drug Co
San Antonio
Tex
Karoline Krawitz longtime city resident dies at 64
Mrs. Karoline Krawitz aged 64 dies at her home 416 East Crockett street at 1130 p.m. Wednesday. Born in San Antonio she was sister-in-law of the late Sheriff Thomas P. McCall. Survived by husband August A. Krawitz two daughters Clara Stokes Lena Dornstin one son George J. Krawitz eleven grandchildren one sister Mrs. Thomas P. McCall three half sisters and one half-brother William Krempkau all of this city. Funeral at the home Friday at 3 p.m. with interment in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karoline Krawitz
East Crockett Street
San Antonio
Thomas P. McCall
August A. Krawitz
Clara Stokes
Lena Dornstin
George J. Krawitz
Mary Heilig
Emma Heilig
Bertha O'Toole
William Krempkau
Roselawn
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Local firm Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and lists two phone numbers for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Hoodoo to Be Defied at City Union Meeting
A “hoodoo meeting” of the City Baraca-Philathea Union is set for Thursday night at Travis Park Methodist Church on January 18. A committee led by Albert M. Haak and others prepared a varied program including organ music, prayers, choruses, violin and piano solos, a short business session, and an orchestra performance followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca-Philathea Union
Travis Park Methodist Church
Albert M. Haak
Willie Voight
Frank Huck, Jr
Ed €. Doebbler
Jean Way
Elizabeth Wright
E. D. Adams
George T. Howard Jr
Willie Voighter
C. W. Causey
Harry War
C. W. Webdell Neke
W. C. Ursell
E. M. Discher
First Evangelical Church
A. Arnold
C. M
Sool Conger
A. M. Hook
M. C. Arnold
Albert Kurth
Herman Welch
Katherine Hurteanes
Frank Basenburg
Ruth Bingaman
H. Meier
Reba Fitch
Elsa Harms
Property Deeds and Transfers Across Multiple Texas Counties
A compilation of deeds and quit claim transfers dated 1915 1916 across Bexar Kerr Falls and surrounding counties detailing lot blocks city blocks and acreage with monetary considerations ranging from 10 to 745 dollars and including releases of vendor liens and note assumptions. Notable entities include San Antonio Loan and Trust Company Albert Kosub Lavernia State Bank Fe Lahbadie and the Mission Cemetery Company with transactions tied to Lakeview Rosemere Queensboro and Sunset Place developments and the Mission Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jansing
Falls County
Sunset Place
Bexar County
Effie Ethel Decuir
Kerr County
Queensboro Place
San Antonio Loan and Trust Company
Leroy G. Denman
B. G. Irish
Irene Miller
J. A. Hickey
Houston and
San Marcos
W. A. Bally
Reagan Houston J Jr
Mulberry Avenue
Beacon Hill
Albert
Helen Kosub
Ottilia Strzelczyk
Jacinto Pena
Albert Kosub
W. M. Wiseman
Lavernia State Bank
Hugo Kott
Cesario
Annie Biasielli
Los Angeles County
California
Juana B
John Eccell
Maria B
George Wecnsler
Margarita
Joe J. Biasielli
Constancia Bertetti
Leona Street
Mary E. Halbacher
E. J. Algelt
Brooks Street
Lewis Maverick
J. and
Agnes Fanish
Old City
William H. Russell
N. W. Henderson
New City
Broad Avenue
J. R. Randles
S. C. Kile
Serene Avenue
Gladstone
State of Texas
Schwert Dirk
Cottonwood Creek
Alexander Baily
Mission Cemetery Company
D. K. Furnish
M. R. Perron
Mission Burial Park
John C. O’'Hair
G. W. Plack
Alamosa
B. F. Nicholson
J. A. Roosevelt
George Esser
Martha Esser
J. Shepherd
Duncan Survey
J. F. Shepherd
Property additions and listings in local dwellings
David Kirkwood reports a 4 room dwelling at Car ro Avenue 38900 Ss. C Bailey adds an extension on South San Jacinto Street valued at 150 dollars J M Garza adds an extension on Division Street numbered 259
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kirkwood
Carro Avenue
Ss. C. Bailey
San Jacinto Street
J. M. Garza
Division Street
Local Obituaries Notice Listing Five Deaths
Five deaths reported with ages and locations. Howard Riley age 24 died January 12 at a city hospital. Beynon Newberry age 2 died January 12 at 204 South Presa Street. J. R. Lewis age 60 died January 11 at Lutheran Sanitarium. Mrs. Alice Brady age 23 died January 11 at 501 South Flores Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Riley
City Hospital
Beynon Newberry
South Presa Street
J. R. Lewis
Trace Lutheran Sanitarium
Alice Brady
South Flores Street
Local Names Linked in Community Notices
The fragment lists several individuals including James Blaine Burns Thelma Edwards Marian Martinez Prado Epimenia Ruiz Juan Prado Carmelita Pedraza Lee King and Mrs Rosala White in a regional notices compilation. No further context or events are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blaine Burns
Thelma CC. Edwards
Marian Martinez Prado
Epimenia Ruiz
Juan M. Prado
Carmelita Pedraza
Lee H. King
Rosala M. White
Classified Vehicle Listings and Owners
Nov 8397 Hupmobile owned by Harry Hesse of 701 Austin Street. No 8398 Thor motorcycle listed with C O Stalsbury of Fort Sam Houston. No 88399 Dodge registered to Mrs Daniel Healy of 1720 Durango Street. No 8400 Dodge assigned to A Lenzen of Crown Chemical Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hesse
Austin Street
Thor
Stalsbury
Fort Sam Houston
Dodge
Daniel Healy
Durango Street
A. Lenzen
Crown Chemical Company
Classified Advertising Rates for The San Antonio Light
Rates list apply to The San Antonio Light classifieds with per word charges for single and consecutive insertions. Half rate for situation wanted ads excluding professional cards, 10 cent minimum for 16 words, 12:30 m daily cutoff for daily edition, 10 p m Saturday cutoff for Sunday Light, late ads run in Too Late to Classify column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Esse Tour
Dallas Times-Herald
Art Worth Star-Telegram
el Paso Herald
Houston Chronicle
San Antonio Light
Department of the San Antonio Light
Classified ads must be in writing for t f orders
All classified advertising orders to run indefinitely must be in writing. No t f advertisements accepted over the telephone. Orders to discontinue t f ads must also be in writing and will not be accepted over the telephone. A stop order receipt will be given when a t f ad is ordered discontinued.
Light guarantees single incorrect classified ad insertion
Readers are advised that the Light will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion among the posted classified advertisements.
Railroad Time Table Snapshot From Texas Lines
Passenger schedule listing arrivals and departures for multiple trains from Laredo St Louis Hearne Santa Fe Katy Houston Kerrville and Corpus Christi routes. Includes Sunshine Special Katy Limited Sunset Limited Sunset Express and local services with times for arrivals departures and connections across Victoria Del Rio and other Texas points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
St. Louis
Hearne
Santa Fe
Ifrrom
St Louis
St. Sele
San Antonio
St. Lewis iv
Santa We
Mor Leredo
Mexico
M. K
Austin
Waco
Houston
Texas
Katy Limited
Katy
Cuero
Victoria
Port Lavaca
Sunset Limited
New Orlieans
Seseess
del Rio
San Francisco
New Or
Ai Ee
Sunset Express
New Tee
San Feros
New Cgrro
New Or- RE Ghohans
Cevees
New Orleans
Cots Ee
N. Depot
North
Ee Boer Aa
G. N. Depet
Jve
Births Reported for Several Families in City
Birth notices list boys and a girl born to multiple couples at city addresses and a city hospital. Names include Mez zell Rossi Alvarez Bassett Henry Risinger Jackson Norman and others with January birth dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mezzell
Lakeview Avenue
H. G. Rossi
East Houston Street
Bernardo Alvarez
City Hospital
William A. Bassett
Spoffora Avenue
Oscar Norman Henry
Dawson Street
J. C. Risinger
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allie G. Jackson
Milam Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Triangle
Grand Opera House
Knickerbocke
Julia Dean
Thos. H
Majestic Theater
Thos. Geggan Bros
Soledad
Hayden
Shelton
McFall
Hunter
Hanson
Geraldine Varrar
Gus Hill
Congress
Washington Star
Court of Fairies
Ford Owners
Oklahoma
Amalie
Amal Sonneborn Bros
San Antonio, Texas
Campaign
USC
EMA
Desert
Canal
Ieee Ee
Islahiah
Mersina, Tarsus and
Dorak
Bo- AE
Bosanti-Dorak
Dorak-Ryack
Anatolian
Taurus Pass
Mamori-Radio Road
Baltimore
Soledad Rink
Overland Auto
Soledad St
Carpenter
J. K. Foster
Drescher
Beadle
Equal Franchise Society
NEW Party
Carson
T. FB
Alamo Lodge No. 44
A. F
A. M
Odeon
Wallace H. Newton
W. M
William M. Fest
Fred H. Lancaster
San Antonio Traction Co
Mary Fest
WM. M. Fest
G. N
Arrivo
Corges
Coast
Froem Yoakum
Icksa Sass Cence
Kerrville
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