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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

2

Local notices mix with shoe ads and events in Austin area

Street scenes and public notices mingle with commercial lines as residents plan a chicken excursion delays, exam sessions for teaching certificates and a Garden Concert at Alamo fourd. San Marcos figures and San GARDEN CONCERT TONIGHT appear amid shoe shop promotions and city health disinfection orders.

Logan Austin Williamson San Marcos Camden Street Sul- Shoe Co Raunfeld W. S. Stanfield San Mar C. Breeding San Garden Alamo Ree Alberto Martinez Aoish Department of Sur Fenoria Hochal Club Fala Ileutor Sutor Tigang Josephine Street an'Shoe Co Bullivan Board of Health Avery siVigh Anne San Pedro Park

Harness And Boots Trend In City Bring Street Scene

New harness for horses drawn as finely silver-plated with proud drivers. Local notes report heavy rain delaying Parner fair, court events, saloon openings on West Commerce, and upcoming boat races. Public notices touch on bond meetings and school board salaries.

John Brooks Houston Etreet Richter Tyill Errest Oxley New Grounfela Alemo Street Benj. BE. Johnson San Marcos Goi. McMeans Vinke Rose Austin Nérek Griff Jones Breen Street West Commierce Street Hoerner Complanecce Street Maxa Fort Sam Houston Sullivan Shoe Co Anton Schumacher

Mark of Recognition for John Levick Six Hundred Hero

John Levick died at 18 Bawle Street and was named among the Six Hundred of Bilakinva. He wore a Queen of Great Britain medallion in his coffin and recently received a Her Majesty’s Service letter praising his rapid sergeant promotion and character. He belonged to the Phil Sheridan Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Indianapolis, and his widow holds membership certificates.

John Levick Bawle Street Bultio Bilakinva Kt Queen of Phil Sheridan Grand Army of the Republic Indianapolis Ind

Actual Weight Constrand in Texas to Mississippi Rail Case

Judge Richardson in New Orleans rules that shipper rights under the Interstate Commerce law govern the case Hewes v Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad. The plaintiff claimed actual weight for freight on five horses from Texas, but the court held rates are based on estimated weight per ICC provisions, favoring the defendant and dismissing the suit.

New Orleans Richardson Tirai City Thos. H. Hewes Ve. Yazoo Misalesippi Valley Railroad Company Texan Plaia

The Dresses We Wear. Why Gowns From Mom o Lack Obie

A Tribune essay contrasts professional dressmakers with amateur home sewers. It argues amateurs lack pattern, finish, and material economy, noting that skilled designers produce better drapery and fit. The piece cites examples of skimpy trimming and costly faux economizing by home makers.

Momo Chile Extranco Agnia Sla N. Y. Tribuno

Parlor Fountains Driven by Dimuative Hot Air Engine

European houses use small hot air meters to power decorative water fountains on a flower stand. Engines range from one sixtieth to one fifth horsepower and cost nine to 106 dollars in Germany. The hot air motor by Seinviel operates without steam, delivering smooth motion and avoiding shocks common to steam or naphtha engines. It is mainly used to pump water in a central location, providing a continuous indoor jet of water during summer.

Germany M.seinviel Ifa Tle Paradias Aieter Asa Bramacherian Bunday Journal

To Save the Tablecloth A Water Globe Method

A quirky household advice piece notes that moving a water globe during meals helps protect tablecloths. It mentions thrifty housewives using tiny bread plates to set glasses on, reducing spills and keeping cloths cleaner. The practice appeals to frugal, hoarding households seeking thrift.

Vague note on new sandwich name mentioned

The fragment discusses a sandwich idea with greens like lettuce or watercress between bread. It asks if readers know the latest name for them and calls it an alto gether fit title with favor from petrel mesocia, though context remains unclear.

Nebuchadnee

Oriental mystic at western women congress shocks crowds

In San Francisco at the fourth annual Woman's Congress Bodhabhikshe, a white robed Hindu envoy, faces criticism for remarks on western women. His praise for mothers and queens contrasts with a claim that Western women are ravages, triggering debate among delegates and reporters.

Far West Regent Woman’s Congress San Francis Orient Patlie Bodhabhikshe United States Bodhabhikshu Ilindco Woman's Congress

Making Over Garments For Frugal Wardrobes

The article advises French women as models of economy in fashion care. It urges overhauling gowns and wraps rather than buying new, stresses durability, and warns against mixes like silk and wool that dye or clean unevenly. It recommends pure wool or color solid fabrics and warns pale grays fade.

Personal mentions from Kyle to Dallas and beyond

A crowded society notice lists residents and visitors in the city. R J Sledge of Kyle at the Aten ger while Young of Galveston and Mead of Dallas are at the Monger c. J M Wilson from Eagle Pass and D G Franka from Del Rio are at the Maverick. Mrs C G Pettmann plans a Boston visit to her father for months. Several dignitaries and locals such as Hon A W Houston and Senator J B Dibrett travel, attend funerals, or spend summers in Europe or Baltimore. R E Lee becomes a traveling sales agent for all biz tobacco. Judge W Standard of Kinney county and wife plan a visit. J Boyle leaves for Los Angeles to start a mercantile venture. Miss Tuella Tracht visits from Upper Sandusky. Mrs J F Dickey and daughter Yey Dickey arrive from C P Ding, Mex, staying at the Maverick for summer.

C. G. Petdtmann Boston Mass A. W. Houston Borkgort Henry Tolle, Sr New Bruunfele Ernst Scherr J. B. Dibrett Leain Floresville F. W. Piuighaupt Daugher Emitia J Europe Misa Enmelia Baltimore Geo. C. Elehitz Hal Jettsville Aranaas Remediet Kerrville Jits Son R. F. Knox Gonzelus Municke R. E. Lee My. Elkol All Biz Tobacco Company W. Standard Kinney County Indur Tonte J. Boyle Los Angeles Cal Tuella Tracht Upper Sandusky Ohio Capt Lon Tracht Avenue D Fifth Street Mra J. F. Dickey Mias’ Yey Dickey C. P Mier Dickey Cohoa Hone

Archbishop Janssens Dies En Route To New York

The death of Archbishop Francis Janssens, archbishop of New Orleans, occurred last Thursday while en route to New York. He was about 68 and had long served in New Orleans after earlier roles in Mississippi and San Antonio. Plans for his solemn obsequies are underway by his friends there.

Francis Janssens New Orleans New York San Antonio Yorest Hhississippi Troy Hig Forest Bandera Schulenberg Br. Joseph’s Society Regiar Young Indies Father Fuhewerk Castyaville Servanta of the Holy Ghost St. Peter Clavier Ly Muale Our Lady of the Lake Academy Hoethoven Hall St. Patrick's Church St. Mary’s College Grand Opera House

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised For Teething Relief

An old promotional note describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething babies for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child and ease gum discomfort, while alleging pain relief and quieting crying.

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