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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1911
Page
8
A humorous guide explains layman weather forecasting in Southwest Texas. It traces how Gulf vapors rise, clouds form, and rain falls, using simple observations like jug beads, ice on wagons, and bucket droplets, then lists signs for rain and dry spells.
Advertisement notes treatment options at 215 Hicks Building for rheumatism taarrh epilepsy hydrocele piles and varicocele with cure claims. The terse copy lists ailments and therapy promises without details.
Over a two week period at least twelve vacant and other dwellings burned in a spree linked to a presumed fire bug. Chief Bishop notes 63 alarms this month, many between 8 and 6 morning, with Cherry and Walnut streets hardest hit in the Seventh ward.
Edward Loeb, 45, of 313 East Fifty Fifth Street, vowed to stop sleeping in a tub with the shower on after nearly drowning. He said his mother saved him when water rose over his head as he dozed, despite using cushions to prop himself up.
The five principal Hawaiian islands host ninety three post offices and each island maintains a telephone system. Rates are stated as comparable to those in the United States proper, indicating parity in service costs.
A fire damaged a vacant J A Bitter dwelling at 517 Ford Street on Government Hill with about 800 dollars in damage. The one story frame house valued at 3500 was unoccupied and partially insured. Neighbors reported flames from the rear around 5 45 pm and investigators suspect arson with a pantry blaze origin.
The Chicago Tribune profile notes Juan Muller maitre d hotel at Hotel La Salle plans a return to Switzerland with 50000 dollars in cash earned from tips. His method emphasizes discreet attentive service and timing to maximize gratuities, making him the city’s most envied waiter.
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