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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
8
CityNews reports Frank James Fulvey, Charles Al diva Carr, and John Mandy Baum set strong fitness records at the federal building recruiting station. They were accepted and sent to Dallas to join a squad for Mare Island Navy Yard in California. March 8. Mission Garden Hall. Actat. Ad. fie, 1.
The Feast of Purim will be observed by the city’s Jews Saturday and Sunday with special services tonight at Temple Beth-T1 led by Rabbi Samuel Marks. Jewish children will observe the feast Saturday night with a pink domino ball at the Harmony Club.
Alderman Menger III reportedly confined by illness but improving. a free lecture on machines and vibration will be held tonight at 8 o clock sharp in the Stevens building on Commerce Street. An investigation into alleged misconduct by Inspector James Widergorty begins at 4 pm, per committee chair Cipmad Lockwood.
Taft headline notes in San Antonio with remarks on Our Army and Navy and other Victor March recordings. Sousa bands feature Captain and Sunny South medleys, plus a whistling solo by Wagner. European and opera selections, plus Melba and Mme Gas contribute, highlighting a varied March catalog.
The Smithsonian Institution readies a scientific expedition to Africa led by Theodore Roosevelt. Major Elgar Mearns oversees packing and equipment while naturalists J Alden Loring and Edmund Heller assist in final preparations from Washington ahead of Roosevelt's review in Oyster Bay.
A historical real estate transfers notice lists numerous deeds dated 1904 to 1909. Walter P Napier transfers to H G Deison in 1905, Dobrowolski to Anastacio Wala in 1909, and Alamo Heights Co to Express Publishing in 1908 among many others. Involves blocks, city lots, and varying sums from $100 to $2700, with numerous parties including Staacke, Swant, Uhr, Harding, Hyde, Roosevelt Place additions, and several trustees and executors.
A nostalgic ad extols Post Toasties as gold brown crisp morsels made from pearly white corn. The copy emphasizes the texture and flavor, claiming the toasty bits offer a substantial bite and a distinct pleasing taste unique to Post Toasties.
A description of varied lawn patterns including serpentine crepe in Japanese styles noted as desirable for Kimono wear. Mentions tissue price and old-fashioned accessories, with references to sheer, pretty fabric and several yards of material.
A transcription of numerous 1909 deeds and land transfers across various blocks and streets, detailing purchased lots, tracts, and parcels in multiple city blocks and neighborhoods. Names include Kiolhassa, Miertahn, Huizar, Montez de Cantu, Suniga, and others. prices range from modest to five thousand dollars.
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