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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
2
New York City health department reports 47 cases treated with the Friedman cure show only failure. Twelve died, twenty two lingered, five improved or perhaps cured. The piece touts Vitalitas as a universal healer promoted by Wagner's drug store and advertised for sale by all druggists.
In a San Antonio Country Club women’s golf event, Vida McKellar shot 61 to win the trophy for the lowest qualifying score. The field of fourteen featured local society figures with handicaps and pairings announced for the opening rounds, as play began Wednesday morning.
A brief want ad notes a dressmaker seeks employment in a local shop or household. It highlights skill in alterations, fittings, and garment construction, inviting inquiries from potential clients or employers in the area.
Reports from Vera Cruz say Constitutionalists near Tampico burned most buildings and destroyed machinery on a plantation owned by Charles F. Ganahl. Loss estimated at nearly a million pesos. Ganahl, a former Texan, had paid tribute to the rebels for over a year and has roots in Center Point.
Sherman Texas June 3 Frank Batesall a leading banker and city treasurer died in Cleveland this morning. His body will be brought here for burial.
A zoo keeper welcomes crowds on Sunday and notes that the lively visitors seem to cheer the animals. The Washington Star quotes the keeper as saying the sight of a crowd helps lift the animals.
Chicago June 3. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin Texas says woman suffrage remains an open question while fashions are immodest yet comfortable. She arrives to prepare for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial opening June 9 and notes suffrage and fashions will be key topics.
Dan Murphy defeats E H Powell in straight sets 11 1 11 2 11 4 11 8 to win Class A at the YMCA tourney. Powell challenged in the final rounds but Murphy dominated. C W Truehart beats B Black 1 7 11 5 11 6 in B semi finals. Music from this country is cited as not popular abroad.
Dan Horan of San Antonio reports strong benefits from Plant Juice after years of diabetic kidney issues and dyspepsia. The ad urges kidney support, blood purification, malaria and biliousness relief, digestive toning, and bowel regulation with a quick, lasting effect, available at Fischer's drug store.
Alfred George Schild aged 54 died Tuesday night at his Wharton home. A Fredericksburg native and longtime San Antonio hardware firm worker, he was an early San Antonio volunteer fireman. His body will return to San Antonio Wednesday night for funeral at his sister’s residence, with Herman Sons rites and interment in Hermann Sons cemetery. He leaves a son Arthur and daughter Mrs. Will Danysch, plus five sisters and three brothers.
A homeowner near Breckenridge Park at 1720 River Ave between Ira and Herbert streets announces they will move to Seadrift. The six room house offers electric lights gas water heater gas range and shades with terms of $3 500 half cash and the balance at 20 dollars a month.
A. D. Powers of Crockett reported as among attendees at the Texas Poster Advertisers Association convention in San Antonio. Sessions discussed routine business, officers to be elected, and next meeting location with Houston Galveston Corpus Christi and Wichita Falls contending for 1915. Delegates toured the city after a Dutch barbecue.
Discussion outlines ways and means to improve poster service without raising costs for advertisers. Plans focus on efficiency, scheduling, and broader reach while maintaining current price levels.
Dr W A King City health officer calls a Citizens Auxiliary meeting at St Anthony Hotel to record complaints about neglected property and push a vigorous clean up. Residents urged to drain water and empty cans to prevent mosquitoes. city seeks ordinance to allow action against nonresident weeded lots. Also lists corporate notices and permits granted to several Texas firms.
Chartered at Austin on June 3 the Southern Farm and Dairy Publishing Company of Bryan is formed with capital stock of five thousand dollars. Incorporators include C. M. Evans and others.
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