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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
9
A fragmentary reminiscence contrasts Housebug Pumpkinpie and his heirs with white exploitation of oil wells and coal mines. The prose notes redskin stereotypes and evokes Emerson Hough as an author, hinting at the vanished people and the Buffalo Bill era.
Hampton's April issue promises up to date features and striking articles. It highlights a babies death rate reduction and an Admiral Evans piece on naval dangers while praising Roosevelt for supporting Fighting Bob's writings. It touts profits and the question of value, with Edward Russell and Childe Dorr contributing. It urges readers to buy now from language dealers.
Mrs. A. C. Tracht presents paper flowers and carnival decorations with prices and estimates on application, Frost bids listed as a contact point by Phune.
San Antonio experiences a record influx of entries for the Battle of Flowers as the association at the Business Men's club reports a flood of tally-ho carriages carts and ponies. Notable participants include Mrs S K Watkins Mrs H P Drought and Mrs J tall y ho along with Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Alamodome mission chapter entries. A queen and court will ride on the decorated victoria with ten ladies in waiting and a committee led by Mrs B Newton overseeing the visiting duchesses.
Fort Worth Texas March 90 Special R J McCormack commercial agent of the Frisco Rock Island system at San Antonio has been named secretary and traffic manager of the Fort Worth freight bureau succeeding W S Pawlett L. Franks traveling freight agent of the Frisco Rock Island for four years at San Antonio is expected to take McCormack’s place in Alabama City McCormack has eight years with the company Franks has four and a half years in Fort Worth the move is welcomed by many friends and is seen as recognition of McCormack’s energy and leadership.
Irish potatoes, touted as the genuine article, have appeared in local markets likely as ballast cargo. About a hundred crates of strawberries arrive this morning, pushing retail prices to 20 cents a box while Louisiana lettuce remains 10 cents a head. English green peppers are arriving more plentifully but not enough to ease prices. Brown Printing Co. advertises services at 112 Losoya street.
The Wotin's club announces a council session opening tomorrow morning at Elks Hall. The event features a notable discussion among attendees, with plans to address club business and future events.
A dramatic ad claims Pyramid Pile Cure relieves piles and rectal disease with instant relief and avoids surgery. It offers a free trial by mailing name and address to Pyramid Drug Co at 188 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan, urging immediate action and promising later discounted boxes.
Mrs. Ely Herlaberg president of the San Antonio Federation of Women's clubs invites all club women and mothers' clubs to a major gathering with invocations by Bishop Johnston and welcomes by Governor Campbell and others. The program includes reports, a drive participants list of committee members, a Fort Sam Houston drill and an open evening session at the Grand Opera House with music and talks on womanhood and literature.
New York document discusses Mrs T P Utounor visiting to promote Irish made products especially lace. Mentions Irish Industries association and Mrs O Connor advancing native crafts and mug making. Lady Aberdeen is named as president in the Irish context.
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