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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

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Vitalitas Endorsements Highlight Akin Interview

Deinnel Akin, general manager of the Vital Remedies Company of Houston, showcases a file of voluntary letters praising Vitalitas. The effusive endorsements come from diverse professions across the South, noting restored vigor and health without any cost to the givers. Investigate Vitalitus at Wagner's drug store, 497 East Houston St, today.

Ome Vitalitas Deinnel Akin Vital Remedies Company Houston Texas Igor Vitalitus Wagner's East Houston St

Busch Paintings to be Sent to Houston After San Antonio Run

The Busch paintings on loan from the American Federation of Art will stay in San Antonio one extra week with free public viewing. Afterward they move to Houston, then St Louis and San Francisco before joining a Panema Pacific Exhibition, with refunds offered on season tickets.

San Antonios American Federation of Art San Antonio Art League Busch Pictures San Antonio Houston St. Louis San Francisco Washington Seacon Art League

Just Right for Lackachs and Rhar maticm Pills

Woley Kidney Pills praised for backache joint pain and bladder issues. Tester A A Jeffords from McGrew Nebr endorses Folty Kia ppy Pills for pals in his back and old trouble vanishes. Other names and addresses appear in the ad copy with private phone numbers.

Woley A. A. Jeffords McGrew Nebr Groreist M. Fischer Gibba

Florists Form Club at Turner Hall Meeting

The 5u Antonio Florists Club organized at Turner Hall with T. C. Kerr of Houston as organizer and Chris Hauser elected temporary chairman. The group aims to improve trade facilities for dealers, not raise prices, with bylaws hearings scheduled for late April. A state florists meeting in Waco on May 4 and 5 was announced. El Paso mayor Kelley discussed sewer and water bonds of 250000 with city officials, likely approval.

Antonio Sterson Frank Suchy Kerr Florists Waco el Paso Austin Tex Kelley City of el Pecu Honda

Swindler Robs Old Man of Last Dollar

An elderly, frail man from Leakey, visiting San Antonio, is befriended by a smooth stranger who feigns help. The stranger cashes a ten dollar check and provides booze, leaving the old man hungry and unable to cover the check. He seeks aid from Associated Charities and later recalls the assailant’s callous deception. Attorney General Looney appoints John Wall of Sherman as assistant in the attorney general's department, effective April 1.

Amooth Associated Charities Antonio Leakey Southwestern Insane Asylum Eastland County Carell Ftranger Frost National Bank Somelgara Looney Austin Tex John Wall Sherman Attorney General's Départment Wall Shermain

Civil Service Examinations Set for April Dates

Several cities announce civil service tests the latter part of April for inspector of safety appliances inspector of hours at service and electrical machinist. Exams will be held April 24 25 and 27 with two vacancies to be filled from the electrical machinist list. Interstate Commerce Commission appointments at $1400 a year expected from the results.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Fatal Storm Destroys Wilmer Church and Injures Residents

A violent windstorm struck Wilmer Texas on a Monday afternoon, killing two Black residents the De Grace couple and injuring Jim Johnson and another. The Methodist church and a blacksmith shop were destroyed, the Wilmer school roof blown off, and several other buildings damaged.

Wilmer Dallas County Tex Allen de Grace Jim Johnson Wio de Grace Negroce Jim Johanson Wilmer School

City Hospital Controversy Fails to Cut Brick and Block Bids

City council discusses hospital funding with Aldermen Steves and Dielmann leading the inquiry. Finance committee reports unclear sources and a balance of 40,285 dollars. Bids for creosoted pine blocks and brick deemed too high, with Warren arguing freight rates inflated brick costs. Creosoted blocks priced around current quotes, while two mayoral bids for blocks show lower yard prices. A late Buffalo Brick Co bid is opened after delay, triggering debate over fair opening. Proposals for street work and sewers advance, with police equipment bids referred pending further review.

Weakley Warren L. L.thrapahiré Steyes Alder Mgn Dielmann San Antonio Baldwh Street Committee Brown Ctty Mesquite Blovks Z -W. Gannon J.P. Nelson Nelson Suffalo Brick Company Oldahoriz Stéves Wilders Brow Hick Lia Price Clerk Crockett Street Alamo Plaza Park Alderwan Steves Brows Hinestvest Houston Alamo Piaza Almerman Steves Threa Uniterias Formbs-Jones Telmel Freak Bros Chicago Iyconnell Ofire Aldérmbring Weakley Rigelyo Westfall Ave

Protests and petitions on city street plans and taxes

Citizens protested use of streets by the Katy railroad and the Nolan street line. Petitions asked permission to tear up Pingattéet and Ros en's Island tents and for San Pedro park usage. Alderman Meady and Milly tax remission was favorably reported. requests to investigate fence on Priez street. Water contract tied to Thursday reading.

Highland Park Katy Railroad The Traction Company Ping Attéet 80 Ag Nolan Street Gentry Bros. Shor Rosen's Island San Pedro, Park Wht Henry L Meady Mabel Milly Hoetgen Sty Priez Street Cdunell

Symphony Society of New York Trustees Move To End Deficit

The Symphony Society of New York announced at its annual meeting that a $66,000 endowment plan will be set aside to insure the orchestra’s continuance at high artistic standards and allow future expansion. Despite ongoing deficits, directors have organized a fund to cover annual losses and restore financial viability.

Harkness Flagier Fe Symphony Society of New York Flagler Symphony Baciily

SLD MAN SENT TO PRISON FOR COUNTERFEIT PLOT

Samuel Tate, a notorious counterfeiter with nearly 20 years in prison, pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit half dollars and was sentenced to five years in the federal prison at Atlanta. George Reilly, Tate's companion, received a similar sentence after agents found a complete coin-making outfit in their room last month.

Philadelphia Samuel Tate Atlanta George Reilly Tate

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