Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1913

Page

4

Scenic Loop Road Project In County District

County officials plan a forty mile scenic loop north of the city through Fredericksburg to Bandera, with macadamising and road improvements aimed at a smooth summer drive. They will demo tractor engines, wagons, and graders, select a suitable machine, and award contracts for graders and scrapers while advancing road upgrades and grade-crossing eliminations. Convicts under Adolph Vidal perform grading on Good Road, as crews prepare for new equipment and a $5000 rail crossing aid from Sap railroad.

Toad Siding Janes R. Datis Fredericksburg Monaveh Bandera San Antonio Lean Springs Rey Barneburg Sap Leon Creek Gener Iin Pleasanton Road W. H. Davis Pleasanton Merina Theasanton Tag Wits Medina River of Commissioners’ Court Barneburg Advlph Vidal

Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad Seeks Free Sample

A period cue ad promises instant relief from piles using Pyramid Pile Remedy. It urges readers to mail a coupon with name and address to Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall, Michigan, to receive a free sample and later a regular package for 25 cents.

Pyramid Building Marshal Mich

Embroidered Robes and Crepe Fabrics Sale Highlights

A jumble of textile listings outlines embroidered robes in various designs and prices from 5.95 to 21.50, plus patterned silk Marquisette robes at 15 to 20 dollars. Also advertised are Krinkle Kimono Crepes and Latin Mercelines with multiple patterns and finishes, emphasizing new styles and wide color options.

Switzerland England France Pew Thiz Lot Soc Point de Paris

Coming Coatless Days Tub Silks in San Antonio

In San Antonio we showcase the largest silk styles for warm weather. Pure washable silks including Habutai and pongee with neat stripes and plain options. Prices 88 cents and 41.00 per what appears to be yard or length. two yards suitable for two women’s shirts.

San Antonio

Road repair plans cited by Judge Tavis amid spring work

Local officials note ongoing road maintenance on the Austic to Nacogdoches route with scarifying grading and possible jerasted rock cover. Judge Tavis says substantial spring work is planned, machinery and materials are being prepared, and funds will be used to keep roads in good condition.

Nacogdoches Tavis

Doctors to Address Meeting of Mothers in San Antonio

The San Antonio Congress of Mothers will hold its regular monthly open parliament Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the High School auditorium. Several physicians will speak on child welfare topics, with Br. W. A. King presenting on essential factors in the welfare of children and Tr. Robecheux lecturing on motherhood. The event includes music directed by Arce Grissenbeels and a prayer by Rev. George F. L. Badger.

San Antonio Ciosts Arce Grissenbeels Senoons George FL. Badger Unitarian Church

Coliseum Land Purchase Nears Funding Goal

Coluseum advocates push toward funding a two acre site on Navarro Street east of the bridge at Homann Street for a reinforced concrete coliseum. About 15,000 of 25,009 needed has been pledged, with a $1 share drive offering prizes donated by auto, merchant, and real estate groups to raise the remaining amount.

Little Penin Navarro Street Homann Street San Antonio

Hair Growth Elixir Promoted at Real Estate Exchange Event

Fragmented OCR lists a hair tonic recipe and promotional claims alongside a real estate fundraising note. The passage mentions a winded remedy claimed to darken faded hair and strengthen the head, plus a crowd event where queen crowning might occur. It includes a long roster of donors and sponsors for a local project.

Easter fashions offer new suits and dresses at 18.50

Advertises new Easter attire featuring wool suits crepe and linen dresses with lace embroidery and belts priced at 18.50. Describes silk linen serge fabrics with trims including laces tucks piping in white and popular colors. mentions racks and selections, value noted at 70 dollars for some pieces.

List of names in historical document fragment

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and firms including Zorkowski N L Petrieh J A Livimgreen C Baumberger 2 A Wolmereen EL I Iillyer HA rer Deutsch Jarratt M Hall¢ & Bros J H Lapham James L Skirving A Haykins W McAlister Dr Lo Shropshire V A Petty Rey Campbell A Stiill son Ferdinand Herrf Frank Weins rich J Woodhull Francis Lim berger Frank Tetch Joseph LaFrance.

Zorkowski N. L. Petrieh J. A. Livimgreen C. Baumberger A. Wolmereen EL I Iillyer HA rer-Deutsch-Jarratt Company M. Hall¢ & Bros J. H. Lapham James L. Skirving A. Haykins W. W. McAlister Dr. Lo Shropshire V. A. Petty Rey. Campbell A. Stiilson Ferdinand Herrf Frank Weinsrich J. Woodhull Francis Limberger Frank Tetch Joseph la France

New York Regulars Arrive in San Antonio for Clash

The New York regulars and Gotham team reached San Antonio last night to meet the San Antonio club this afternoon at the Black Stadium in a tougher game than the Bronchos loss to the Saints. The city plans a Plaza Theater meetup with march 17 speakers and the Senators game in Austin.

New York Roxuters San Antonlo Gotham Yannigans Teen Austin San Anton Black Stadium Saints Senators

Bishop Shaw At Mass For St Patrick’s Day At St Mary’s

The Right Rev. Bishop Shaw will preside at a solemn Mass at St Mary’s Church for St Patrick’s Day with sermons by Rev. Father P B Donnelly and sermons by Rev. Father Kane. The Gregorian Mass will be sung by St Mary's male choir and Prof J Me Steinfelt will play the organ. Attendance by Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary expected.

St. Patrick's Day St. Mary's Church Order of Hibernians Ladies’ Auxiliary Bishop Shaw Father Kane St. Peter Claviers Church P. B. Donnelly Mei J. Me Steinfelt St. Mary's Texas Hering Dent Jena

Linen sale on 500 yards at quarter price notice

A wavey ad offers 500 yards of unlan linen at about one-quarter its usual cost. The full 90 inch fabric is marketed for chests, pillow cases, dresses and fine work, advertised as oven weave and softened free from starch.

Easter Season Novelty Prices Amid Hasty Retail Deals

Fragmentary OCR lists Easter items and prices from novelties to cards and booklets. Items include Easter Chickens, baskets, postcards, letters, booklets, candies and Bibles with varied cent prices, suggesting a seasonal sale page. Names and places are unreadable or incomplete.

Lady Cunard Guides London Opera Success Amid Scrutiny

London notes the winter opera season owes much to Lady Cunard formerly Maud Burke of California. She is described as the driving force behind the sacred royal opera, directing policy and subscriptions. Her social prominence, rumored shares, and influence on Covent Garden programs are highlighted.

London Lady Cunard Maud Burke California Sacred Royal Opera Tramas Beecham Wagner Rusziany Ballet Coventon Lady Tard Alexandra Eves Seerestie Lady Cunar Si Barrie Cunard Nevil Hall Carrie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mountain District Balkans Europe America Florentine Cheney Ikind Bethune Galt Petvenary Nemo Klan Robert Arthingioy Taigniguth Englam Falmy Chins Eenko Linaker Real Estate Exchange I H Fiesta Association Queen Otter F. P. Withers C.D. Platt W.¢. Sullivan George C. Vaughn Ed Rees Drs Augustus Maverick Masses Hicks Olte Novhler MR. Richardtran Ly Sullivan Atos Graces Hiahn J. Shuvens Kirkpatrick I Freck Hummert Wooc Rigsby Movsra Chalkley Frog Sir Marg Moody Hermann Roelhauwe Carens Me Oy Mrough Lastion N. Y Gotham Wannigans Anas+ Ua Ailieres Ger BhApPs Amdivel The Wolff @ Marx Co Hivhe Undertaking Commerce Prone Mtr Pate Hicks Gagishel West Commerce Astigmatism Optometriet Rhosa H. C. Rees Optical Company West Commerce St
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication