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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
9
The article touts Liberty sabby handkerchiefs as kimono materials. They measure 26 Michee square and come in many colors with fancy borders. Colors listed include black white red kobelin cardinal navy old rose and 4 edge shades, all bordered with Persian designs. Two handkerchiefs are required for a short kimono and the price is $5 each. The quality is described as extremely good with no garble in the fabric.
Social items recount a wedding at the bride's sister’s home with Rev. H. D. McKinnon officiating and guests from Locksburg Ark. Mrs. Payson Alden return from honeymoon, plus a luncheon for Mrs. B. Yoakum by Mrs. Gertie Wooley. Civic and club events include a Wagner program, afternoon tea at Fort Sam Houston, and various society gatherings across local households and churches.
Burial permits list several individuals with ages and addresses including Estell Hall age 26 at Saner Havidowlyeeb and Manuel Presa age 1 year at 1215 Monterey street. Noted conditions include heart failure and a West Houston street accident affecting Thomas Weller age 8.
Helen Varick Boswell, sent by the government to Pan American hospitals on the Isthmus, reports that Cupid is overworked in the professions. The study examines conditions among professional nurses and suggests strain on the workforce.
A rattled El Paso dispatch claims Japanese agents plan an invasion route through northern Chihuahua and Sonora into the United States. Militants with money belts and armed travelers were said to have crossed into Sonora, with a 35 day advance noted as they move toward the U S border.
The International Club hosts a smoker tomorrow night in the root garden. An orchestra will perform and Dutch Juneh will be served. Members are urged to bring a guest as this may start a series of garden entertainments through the summer months. The club has seen a surge in membership with many out of town businessmen visiting during the convention, taking advantage of club facilities.
J B Perry chief engineer of Rock Island railroad arrived today over the Katy with his wife. They will be guests at the Menger hotel for the next few days. He has been inspecting improvements on the Trinity and Bravon Valley railroad part of the Rock Island system.
Mrs FB Figgins of New York arrives tonight with her child aided by illness. A G preserved and wife stay in local sanitarium with typhoid fever. Mrs Higgins plans to visit Mrs Phil Shooit on Mistletoe Avenue. FB Ytwirin prominent banker and landowner at the Menger with wife after winter at Hat Wells. Frederick Upham Adams, Texas Waters Pierce position syndicator, and wife with Miss Given Adams, registered as New York residents at the Menger. John T Smith of Austin a guest at the Menger. A G Holmes and wife of Luling visiting San Antonio, registered at the Southern. Wilson, Ed and Joe Burke of Sleeville at the Southern. P P Wood of Chicago registered at the Bite. M Crosby and wife of Astabula staying at the Gousherk. A Kuger of San Saba a guest at the Bite.
New York March 26 Hudson Maxim of Smokeless powder fame told the William Troyd Garrison Equal Suffrage association to win women’s vote by making it fashionable. He said it is the duty of every woman to make suffrage fashionable and then victory will be assured.
Representative business men and farmers met in the city hall to discuss road bonds for Williamson County. Taxable property is listed at 80,000,000. A committee was appointed to draft a countywide petition to call an election for a bond issue of 350,000 to fund and maintain roads.
In a small town court hearing before Judge Buckley, Ben Medtickel faced a $10 fine as authorities pursued the case of a missing goat named Billy. Mrs Sanchorna and other witnesses described the goat as beloved and mischievous, with the tale revealing community sorrow and a suspect’s denial of involvement.
Birth notices list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Z Dspinasa at 120 Fria Street, a son for Mr and Mrs J B Howell at 10 Glarratree, two more sons for Mr and Mrs 8 T Faavis at 121 North Hranos Street and for Mr and Mrs J F Carrell at 218 Tavlos Iy Ow Dagshiber, a son for Mr and Mrs Jack Rose at 401 Lopes Yok, and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Tas Jackson of South Ive Street. accompanying text mentions stock out of the Katy at Fort Worth and a man dyeing this morning on business, with plans to stay several days.
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