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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

Page

7

Johnson claims agent named for San Antonio gas firm

Fred Johnson of Johnson & Burnett Co. is appointed claim agent for the San Antonio Gas and Electric Co. and the Traction Co. succeeding H L Geisse who moves to Interstate Commerce Commission work and leaves for Wisconsin. Geisse to join railroad appraisals.

Fred Johnson Johnson & Burnett Company San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Traction Company H. L. Geisse The Wisconsin Wisconsin State Railroad Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Young women to organize YMCA basketball teams

The YWCA will organize a basketball team this afternoon at 6 15 at the association building. So strong is the interest that two teams may form for summer practice and fall matches with schools and colleges. Games will be played on the lawn behind the building. The Business Women's Club meeting follows a picnic supper at 7 with stereopticon views of Mexico narrated by Dr. Mary L Burnham. Stenographers are especially invited. All attendees should register promptly.

Young Woman's Christian Association Association Business Woman's Club Young Women’s Christian Association Mexico Mary L. Burnham Johnie Jones

For Indigestion Relief Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad

An old advertisement urges relief from indigestion with Horsford's Acid Phosphate. It recommends half a teaspoonful in water before meals and cites Granitord and Granocrete as economical pavements.

Horsford

Fruit display urged for Gunter Hotel luncheon

San Antonio fruit and vegetable exhibitors urged to hold ripe produce until Tuesday morning for a fine display at the Home Grown luncheon. Those unable to delay should bring items to the Chamber of Commerce by Saturday morning for immediate classification, judging, and cold storage. Edward W. Knox chairs the judges committee. John B. Carrington leads Chamber and civic committee in arranging entries for the Gunter Hotel display.

San Antonio Gunter Hotel Woman's Club Edward W. Knox Chamber of Commerce John B. Carrington Civic Committee

Oil on River Avenue Promised to Cut Dust

City residents along River avenue weigh oil coating to reduce dust. Estimates are being prepared by engineers with judge Townsend and J H Wirkpatrick among early discussions. John B. Carrington, Chamber of Commerce secretary, will report within ten days. San Antonio Brewing Co previously oiled six blocks this spring. Corpus Beach Hotel advertises Corpus Christi Bay vacations.

River Avenue M. H. Townsend J. H. Wirkpatrick Boulevard John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Brewing Company Carrington San Antonio

New Texas Insurance Commission Continues Rates Pending Change

The Texas state insurance commission, formed under the new law, met with Gill as commissioner and S. W. Inglish as state fire marshal. A resolution kept the existing rate schedule and board rulings in effect until the commission acts, preventing rate changes and confusion. The anti co insurance act is now in effect and will be enforced.

Austin Tex State Insurance Commission Gill W. Inglish State Insurance Board

Police arrest boy over odd trio near market house

Policeman Stark detained a boy after spotting an accordion a Mexican instrument and a spring chicken carried by two boys acting oddly. One boy in custody, the others’ property held for possible theft reports, and a second boy remains at large near the city market house.

Stark

Grain Elevator Destroyed in Fire at Krum Texas

A grain elevator owned by R L Cole at Krum near Denton burned early today destroying fifteen thousand bushels of wheat stored in tanks. Loss estimated at about fifteen thousand dollars, with partial insurance coverage. Cause of blaze is under investigation.

Denton Tex R. L. Cole Krum

Port Arthur Plans 625-Foot Freight Carrier on Great Lakes

Port Arthur at the head of Lake Superior plans a 625 foot freight carrier with grain capacity of 450000 bushels to operate between Port Arthur and Collingwood Ontario.

Port Arthur Lake Superior Great Lakes Collingwood Onetario

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