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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
7
Advertisement touts 8 S S as a liver stimulating remedy for diabetes and related digestive ailments. It claims to relieve dropsical tendencies biliousness jaundice malaria spleen glandular swellings and promises liver cell harmony. Available at drug stores with free medical consultation from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
Charters issued include First Baptist Church of Lubbock with no capital stock. Incorporators are E. Y. Lee R. M. Clayton and R. H. Lowrey. The Real Estate Loan Company of Galveston amended its charter increasing capital stock from 150000 to 200000. Hanson Sons Inc of Galveston provided proof of final payment.
A memorial service for Annie Simon Alexander will be held this evening at 6 15 at 607 North Florest Street the home of S A Rouss. Rabbi Marks will officiate.
Manuel Quezon announces his resignation as resident commissioner for the Philippine Islands from the executive committee of the Philippine Society and as a member, citing disagreement with the society's aims and its support of continued American rule. Luke Wright remains as president in New York, with Taft as honorary president.
An intimate friend reveals the famed dancer Dolores maintains her flawless skin with mercolized wax at night and a daytime wash of a saxolite powder dissolved in witch hazel. The routine claims to remove dead skin cells and prevent wrinkles, noting these ingredients are readily available in drugstores.
Admiral Dewey argues a strong navy is essential for peace and compares U S strength to Britain's. He notes current spending of about 1 50 per capita and warns inadequacy invites war while urging a navy second to England in strength. He wrote for Navy Day at Newport Rhode Island to be observed July 2. He also references debts and pensions tied to past foresight.
Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes at twenty five cents per pound with directions to order from a local butcher or grocer.
St Marys Catholic Church marked its annual reunion and the ordination anniversary of Rev Father Carrier with an outdoor entertainment in the Parochial School gardens. The event, under Children of Mary, drew a large crowd despite bad weather, hosted by Miss Mary Singleton and aided by a list of young volunteers. The Knights of Columbus orchestra provided the music.
Alderman Leo M. J. Dielmann says widening of Commerce Street will begin likely next week. The Rice buildings housing Emmet Bank and Aaron Frank Shoe Co will be first altered. Mayors Brown and Clerk Fries will sign bonds today, sent to Austin for attorney general approval, funds then distributed to property owners. Condemnation suits will target two owners who refused to sign agreements.
About fifty Boy Scouts from St. Mark's Church San Antonio along with other boys leave shortly after the Fourth of July for a two week stay at Corpus Christi. Scoutmaster Solon K. Stewart and Rev. Philip Cook will lead the group. They will occupy a leased hotel top floor and conduct daily activities including hiking signaling camping and first aid with daily swimming under supervision.
The St Anthony Roof Garden remains the coolest dining spot with music offerings. Tonight features soloists Signor Arturo Lugaro a noted baritone and Charles Cameron Bell a tenor providing vocal and instrumental entertainment.
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as relief for exhaustion from summer heat overwork or insomnia. The copy emphasizes quick energy and settling nerves.
A piano sale announces orders accepted only until Saturday close of business with a strict final deadline. About 200 pianos and 100 player-pianos were offered originally, but demand surged making the sale nearly sold out today. Orders placed now will be filled in order, and each instrument will be selected by Mr. Isaac Bledsoe and inspected by Prof. Wm. H. Smith with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee.
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