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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
14
Jefferson City Missouri June 17 The Missouri Public Utilities Commission approved a 4 410 000 gold notes issue by the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad at 5 percent interest Funds will be used to purchase equipment.
Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. It positions as a true tonic and appetizer for adults and children with a 60 cent price.
Berlin June 17. Empress Augusta Victoria, indisposed, did not take part in the jubilee reception for Emperor William. The day featured an allied rulers reception in Pillar Hall and a state banquet to honor the 25 years of William's reign. Crown Princess represented the empress at tonight's dinner. weather was fine and crowds filled Berlin streets for parades and university torchlight events.
Advertisement promotes Granitord and Granocrete as economical pavement solutions under the titles The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements, suggesting durable, cost effective road покрытия options.
An advertisement urges women to keep dainty personal care with Lehn & Fink's Riveris Talc. It claims soft smooth skin adds happiness and charm, noting its purity and cooling feel in warm weather. It promotes use after bathing before dressing and before sleep, claiming a delicate fragrance and allure.
Chinese Is Fined-Charley Chu was tried in the police court this morning for recklessly operating a bicycle and fined $25. He testified he was rushing to summon a doctor for his ill brother after colliding with Mrs. Mattie Toso, who injured her leg.
The item lists upcoming social events including a Southern Structural Steel Company project, a West End pavilion dance on June 18 1913, a Dixie Hall music event and a Peerless orchestra performance. It notes a bands and venues at 1429 South Flores Street and a government bond hearing for Valdez. It also mentions a train derailment delaying Tobin Hill workers and a Foley Kidney Pills advertisement.
Ad listing for sprinkler varieties from Sam Speir Hardware Co located at 219 Losoya St Crockett 121 phone. Retail notices highlight assortment and contact details for purchase.
Discovery of a potential whooping cough cure was announced by Dr. Emile Roux citing Dr. Alfred Conor and Dr. Nichelle who injected living bacilli into 122 Tunis hospital patients. Thirty seven percent improved within three weeks while standard care lasted two months.
Advertised pork sausage sold in one pound boxes for twenty five cents per pound by Union Meat Company. Also ads for Rubber Lawn Hose by Sam Speir Hardware and Granitoid Granacrete pavement products. Riverside restaurant recommendation included.
A committee of the Sons of Hermann met in San Antonio to choose a site for a home for orphans and the aged. Five towns New Braunfels Seguin Comfort Fredericksburg and La Grange remain under review after bids of land up to 200 acres and cash offers including Comfort at 7000. The panel will tour towns this week and may select a site and begin construction before the final report in two years.
Local dealers report ongoing thefts of car parts on routes into San Antonio. Hudson and other firms note six cylinder models outperforming fours as Marshall travelers switch to a six. Buick and Maxwell units are scarce while pedestrians crossing diagonally raise accident concerns. Weather delays Corpus Christi trip plans.
The Woodward Carriage Company reports the sale of a Hup thirty-two to Arthur Reinstein state agent for the new tire fluid Always Air. Reinstein plans to tour the state for demonstrations while Mrs. M. E. Henderson of Taylor and her daughter depart for their hometown in a Dorris touring car. Also traveling are Theodore Kunth of this city in a Hup thirty-two, J. B. Dub of Dallas visiting, and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Martindale in a Packard thirty-eight.
Fred Evertson, a Buick dealer from Victoria, drove out in a new Model Thirty-One touring car bought from the local agency. He noted that rainfall is still needed in the Victoria area.
Miss Mabel Crawford of Ganado and B D Kent now of Victoria plan a Buick honey moon this week. The bridal party will tour the east with Galveston as the final objective. J F Hagan of the Guarantee Motor Car Company returns from Gonzales after attending Cole agency affairs using a Cole fifty touring car.
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