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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
32
You are urged to buy a piano now as the greatest sale in San Antonio ends soon. The firm promises low prices on high grade or commercial pianos and invites readers to visit ware rooms Monday to select on flexible terms, with a wide stock to choose from.
Great Britain and the United States race to develop the dreadnought of the future. England pursues torpedo-discharging equipment below armor, a flying-torpedo device, steel nets, and rapid engines. The United States emphasizes internal combustion propulsion, speed, and advanced fire control with the basket mast. Germany classifies new ships as battle cruisers, while thePennsylvania aims for high muzzle velocity and top speed. The article argues the dreadnought race is the era’s costliest and most scientific national sport.
J Edward Boeck former Chinese government agent testified in Supreme Court about a vanished $10,000 pink pearl. Ludwig Nissan & Co. sues Mrs Jules Vatable to recover the gem claiming she bought it. Boeck traced the pearl through intermediaries and sellers, linking to Lina Cavalieri’s circle. The tale blends jewel theft with maritime salutes and etiquette history.
Obituary recalls Mrs. Mary A. Ellis born July 28 1888 in Nashville Tennessee wife of James H Ellis and former wife of Jesse R Bond. A pioneer resident of Texas she lived in San Antonio for over 50 years nurtured local ties and subscribed to The Light from its first issue. She died July 11 after a long life of hardships and service to her community. She leaves four sons four daughters numerous descendants and many friends. A notice also references a bootlegging charge against John Bloodgood in Bevier.
Clara S Loewus of Towanda Pa a Cornell I thaca University student says she lived on 50 cents a week for 20 weeks detailing a simple diet of tea bread peanut butter cocoa a boiled potato dairy butter and an occasional egg all within the 10 limit. The record previously held by a Cornell freshman used 85 cents weekly. In England Winchester cathedral recently had its cracks and foundation replaced with concrete and beech raft logs found well preserved.
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