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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1913

Page

8

Galloway Reaches City as New IRS Official

Galloway Deputy United States Internal Revenue Collector arrives from Tennessee to assume duties in the territory. The notice lists local events including Magnolia Social Club Prize Mask Ball January 29, Knights and Ladies of Security ball January 30, and performances by the Diaz Sisters and others.

Galloway Thomas Galloway United States Internal Revenue Collector Tennessee Magnolia Social Club M. W. A. Hall Diaz Sisters Knights and Ladies of Security Owls Hall

Where the Money Is Coming From Harbor City Plan

A speaker explains funding for Harbor City and Ingleside through stock at 100 dollars per share. Stockholders finance land, railways, and urban development. Burton and Danforth gain commissions but not excess profits. The plan envisions 500000 dollars in capital stock, railroad and street improvements, and eventual mass relocation of lot owners. The office at 333 Alamo Plaza is given for discussions.

Harbor City Terminal Burton Danforth State Bank & Trust Company Ingleside Board of Directors Alamo Plaza A. D. Powers

Civic leaders gather data on bond funded improvements

Kronkosky J T Wilson and Charles M Cain met City Engineer Aaron Pancoast to collect cost data for proposed improvements in a forthcoming bond issue. Pancoast will compile the information. Also notes on humane society officers, banquet invitations by J F Carter, and restaurant events.

Kronkosky J. T. Wilson Charles M. Cain Aaron Pancoast Mr. Pancoast Chamber of Commerce J. F. Carter Colquitt Senate Chester Terrell Gunter Hotel

Flood breaches Beulsh levee as Mississippi river rises

Beulsh levee on the east bank near Greenville Mississippi broke this morning flooding rich farmland. About 1500 workers including hundreds of Mississippi convicts labored to rebuild after last spring’s flood. Officials shift to saving other levees as lower river stages threaten New Orleans predicts 18 feet by February 10.

Vicksburg Miss Beulsh Mississippi River Greenville Fitters Lake Jefferson New Orleans I. M. Cline

Made at Home Meat Offer From Union Meat Co

A shopper is urged to call for an attractive price on hams bacon lard and compound. The ad insists the home made goods are worth considering and contrasts with other suppliers, claiming superior price and quality from the Union Meat Company.

Union Meat Company

Eat at Home vs Meals Sent from Chicago Kansas City Omaha

A reader argues for cooking at home instead of relying on meals delivered from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. The piece questions cost flavor and convenience of eating out or ordering in, urging self reliance.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Weather summary for San Antonio area January 26 1913

Observations at 8 a m show clear to partly cloudy skies. Forecast through Sunday calls for fair weather and warmer temperatures with minimal precipitation. Report notes 0.04 inch rain yesterday and total 0.40 inch since January 1, with 0.98 inch deficit.

Sam Antonio Texas

Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Gentle Stomach Cleansing

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a natural gentle liver and bowel cleanser avoiding harsh calomel oil or salts. It promises quick relief from sour stomach headaches bilious feelings and constipation with a teaspoonful at night and a clean system by morning. It warns against imitation products and urges asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company label.

California Fig Syrup Company

Visitors and Arrivals At San Antonio Hotels

A lengthy list records numerous guests and arrivals at San Antonio hotels including Leonard Hicks Houston at the Menger Mrs Charles Wilson Waco at the Crockett H M Gross Galveston at the Bexar and many others with affiliations to Dallas Houston Mexico City New Orleans and Mexico and several hotels such as the Bowie Savoy Gunter St Anthony and St Anthony. A note ends with a cheap chicken supper offer at 101 East Houston Street by the bridge.

Riverside East Houston St the Bridge Leonard Hicks Houston Menger Charles Wilson Waco Crockett H. M. Gross Galveston Bexar M. R. Kelly Corpus Christ St. Anthony Hotel L. R. E. Giffrey Sylvan Dumont Mexico D. F Bowie Hotel M. J. Cogley Laredo Gunter Hotel S. A. Wallis New Orleans Savoy Hotel G. T. Wright Paris Tex H. E. Conner Wyatt Dan Allen el Paso C. 8. Wilson Bowie H. Phipps Atlanta Gunter L. T. Thompson B. H. Mare J. B. Brosnan Dallas E. H. Mauer D. E. Howell St. Anthony H. E. Smith Austin Bexar Hotel John Rhodes Victoria J. R. Waddington Fowlerton H. Allenstein San Marcos Savoy Co. F. Flake Dan Jarvis Fort Worth J. F. Skinner Gonzales L. BE. Appleby Bishop, Tex F. M. McGlasson Uvalde A. J. Terrell Flatonta M. C. Cooper E. E. Sullivan Mercedes San Antonio Crockett Hotel C. Brooks Seadrift P. O. Krupp L. G. Meyerson T. J. Cyman Hobson, Tex W. J. DeGress Mexico City

Bank Robbery Penalty Raised in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City legislative action increases bank robbery penalties to 20 and 50 years in prison. The bill creates rewards for robbers and authorizes hunting them by officers.

Oklahoma City

Railroad Time Table Summary Shows Numerous Train Arrivals and Departures

The timetable lists multiple trains by region and line, including Mexico, northbound, southbound, east and west routes. It covers arrivals and departures with varied times and includes special mixed and Sunday services across lines such as Santa Fe I and G. H. & S. A. Victoria Division and Main Line.

Houston Coast Kerrville Bungaay Asees Victoria Cuero el Paso West East Santa Fe I. & G. N. Depot

Births Listed in City Notices

To Mr and Mrs A W Houston Jr a girl born January 14 at 517 Dallas street To Mr and Mrs F Heye a girl born January 24 at 115 Canal street To Mr and Mrs DBD Tripodia a girl born January 21 at 421 Lakeview avenue To Mr and Mrs H G Fielder a girl born January 22 at 1815 West Commerce street

A. W. Houston Jr Dallas Street F. Heye Canal Street Dbd. Tripodia Lakeview Avenue H. G. Fielder West Commerce Street

Hot Sulphur Baths Offer Weight Loss Massage

Harlandade promotes weight reduction with scientific massage linked to Hot Sulphur Baths. Trial encouraged. Beauty parlor connected with the service. Take South Flores street car to the location.

Harlandale South Flores Harlandade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grand Opera House Leich George H. Cohan Broadway Littte Sun Henry W. Savage New York Nieat Degar Atchinson Billy Lewis Doty Tom Staciax Moore DE Osta Kronerz Bros Escardos John T. Murray Tonigt Wiomts Amy Seat Irees Sio Iser Satoru Tom L. Miller Ofice Gunter Office R. C. Wright Mark Wright Wright Bros. Electrical Contractors Main Ave DR. J. Harvey Moore Lee Charles Houston Street Orpheum Commerce Fred Hummert W. Commerce Street Schleyer Transfer Co Monterey Comal Sta Bagdade Toe Travelers Transfer CO Mike Goggan K _Houston St Sid Williams Calvary Baptist Church W. W. Lee Nolan Pine and Hays Streets Kohr and Higginbotham Turner Hall Bond's E. Houston St J. M. Weatherly Hast Elks’ Club Rabb Frank Rabb Brownsville Gulf Coast Hermanns Soehne Ferien-Schule Beethoven Hall W. Commerce St Armstrong Rubber Stamp Co Bexar Social Club Modern Woodmen Hall Littrell Conroy F. J. Fielding Hicks Bldg Post D Travelers Protective Association Menger Hotel T. M. Dechman Byler Gibbs Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Travis Club O. E. Hicks Franklin Ferdinand FP. Herff Bedell San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks Fe Archer Ripsac and Storage Co Michelin Tubeg Alamo Auto Sales Company J. Harvey Moore T. J. A. Bitter J. R. Davis MR. Reytalder U.S. Department of Agriculture Willis L. Moore Zod Lillian D. Holmes Maryland Street Vitale Troilo North Salado Street Joe C. Mangold Yoakum Bend Ia Hi Palestine Ceses North Etesaneon Galston Dallas and Cscrerccseoss E.s ST. Louis City Office E. Houston Street W. E. Fitch Dist Pass. Agt Katy Alamo Mr. Criffin Southern Pacific Steamships Atascosa Gulf Highway Pleasanton G. H. Winsor G. P. Agt Mardi Gras Memphis Ill Cen. Ry Panama Limited New Solid McClannahan T. A Parts OF the World A. R. Atkinson P. A. Phone, Crochett San Antonio &Aransas Pass Corpus Christi Rockport Aransas Pass H. L. Wagner City Ticket Agent Old Crockett SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO West Commerce St L. G. Denman Edwin Chamberlain Wm. L. Herff Sec’y-Treas
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