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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
8
The notice lists per word rates for daily classifieds with 5 word and 10 word tiers, monthly minimum charges, and consecutive insertion pricing. It warns of right to reject copy, writing requirements for indefinite runs, and that ads cannot be placed or stopped by telephone.
Mrs Helena Landa died in New Braunfels Texas at 9 o clock in the morning on May 3 1912 aged 4 years Services will be held at the Landa home and a special train will take mourners to Sunset depot then to Beth-Hil Jewish cemetery for burial in the Landa mausoleum Rabbi Samuel Marks will conduct the services Active pallbearers are Walter Faust Herman Clemens George Hiband Peter Muhn Robert Ebensberger and A C McKinney all from New Braunfels Honorary pallbearers include Nat M Washer Moses Haas Mose Veith Dan Oppenheimer F M Swearingen C M Gorton Sam Bennett and W C Robards from New Braunfels.
A dense, scattered job ad page offers multiple openings from various employers. Positions include auto school attendees, plant and factory roles, farm work, railroad wire operators, delivery helpers, blacksmith helpers, salesmen, egg candier, soda dispenser, and a bookkeeper. Local addresses, phone numbers, and posting details accompany each listing.
A jumble of help wanted notices lists positions for cooks housegirls private secretaries and salesladies. Employers seek experienced cooks white women for housework and general duties plus a sign for a mission offering free assistance and employment referrals.
Book offer details survivors accounts with photographs and drawings. Full account covers striking iceberg, wireless aid, lifeboats, rescue and heroism aboard the doomed steamship. 300 plus pages priced at 1 dollar, outfit ten cents, from Geo. G. Clows Co Philadelphia. Also ad offering real estate agents roles and life insurance opportunity with flexible commissions and contact at Mackay Building.
Classified notice listing multiple furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in downtown San Antonio, including Hotel Alamo and Hotel Savoy options. Details cover location, prices from weekly to monthly, features like electric fans, running water, and proximity to landmarks such as St. Anthony, Joske's, Gunter, and the S. P. depot. Some ads specify male tenants, non-smoker, or near public transit.
Three unfurnished rooms with bath sink and electric lights near Hot Wells car line at 112 Gembler. Also two unfurnished rooms in western city part with modern conveniences. preferred small young couple. address 6228 Light. Two large unfurnished rooms for rent for seven dollars at 820 Lamar Street near Nolan car.
A classified listing offers furnished housekeeping rooms across multiple addresses including 315 E Nueva St 403 Madison St 316 San Pedro Ave 224 Arciniega St 114 Fourth St 411 Main Ave 406 W Elmira 628 W Myrtle and 117 Mary D Ave. Options include private baths gas and electric light, some with light housekeeping privileges and carmen nearby.
A long list of rental ads describes properties across town. Three to eight rooms including modern cottages, four and five room houses, screened and unfaurnished options with varying rents from $6 to $20 per month. Some near car lines and depots with contact details for Zirkel's Marble Works Sam Howard F S Jones and more.
For rent listings describe multiple furnished and unfurnished cottages and houses with locations in North Palmetto Olive Street Crockett Street and Monterey plus a four block distance from Gunter and rental rates. An agents section advertises a 360 page Titanic tragedy book with commission terms and mailing cost.
Classified notices list multiple lost items including a 4 year old Bay polo pony, a bay mare branded NAT, a gold locket with initials H W R, a turquoise diamond ring, a brown purse with family heirlooms, a Gold handle umbrella, a Kodak Brownie camera, and two cats. Rewards offered. contacts include Lieut. Gay Fort Sam Houston, 918 Wyoming Street, 203 W Commerce, and various phone numbers.
Multiple listings advertise furnished rooms for housekeeping or light use across locations in the city. Options include rooms at 918 Wyoming 121 Sycamore St 112 Mary D Ave 606 Soledad St and others with private baths, modern conveniences, car line access and restrictions on children or sick persons.
A collection of lodging ads from San Antonio area hotels and rooms for rent. Listings include the Fairmount Hotel Grand Central Hotel Hutchins at 205 Garden St and several other addresses offering board, furnished rooms, meals, and weekly rates around five dollars.
Listings show the St James Hotel for rent at 403 Idaho 8 St offering room and board for $5 per week, and a private family board and room for two gentle men at 127 E Guenther St. with references. Also table boarders wanted at 422 Ave D and babies or children to board at 1215 Ave B. Summer rates from $4.60 weekly at 525 E Commerce with cool rooms and home cooking.
Rent notice lists a fully furnished five room cottage for $30 and unfurnished at $22.50 per month with contact Old phone 8457. Also indicates a furnished home at 320 W Park Ave to be rented June 1 for five months ending November 1 and contact Old phone 2658.
Furnished and unfurnished five room flats with modern conveniences. Old phones 6924 3940 4815 and 1834. Locations include 317 East Commerce near Joske's 420 St Marys and 823 South 8th Street. Descriptions note gas ranges hot water electric lights sleeping porch and southern exposure. References required and post office box 1133 listed.
Classified rental items list several commercial spaces for lease including a corner store at 903 East Houston Street an office at 126 Losoya Street a space at 102 West Commerce Street and a shop or warehouse at 514 North Laredo Street. Other listings include a large Moore Building office with reception facilities and a part of a store at 401 East Commerce Street. Contact details include A W Bitter A A Gray & Co Light phone numbers and Moore Building dealings.
A dense ad page lists myriad needs and sales: WANTED TO RENT houses, two furnished rooms with bath, a small cottage near by, and various service and trade requests. Local firms like Plaza Realty Co and Emerson & Co advertise rental, watch repair, and sale of used goods along with delivery and cash for valuables.
A dense classifieds style list highlights poultry opportunities from San Antonio to Dallas, offering stakes on eggs, racing stock, and birds. Advertisers include F. W. Nichlitz, Sam Slack, E. Kieffer, M. E. Zapp, Tompkins, and C. A. Willard, with prices on eggs, stock, and incuba tor lots. Also features cattle and horse notices, pasture ads, and carriage goods from Woodward Carriage Co.
Autos and supplies advertisement for a Maxwell Runabout 1912 model fully equipped with new casing and air conditioning. Priced at $500. Contact via old phone 441.
Owner leaving city sacrifices if sold at once. Address 6212 Light and 138 Goliad street list mahogany rocking chairs oak dining set glass closets brass beds chiffoniers bedroom sets complete kitchen garden tools and more in perfect order. Call mornings. Also furniture of a four-room house must sell after short use call Sundays or after 7 pm at 124 W Delaware.
A cluster of short ads shows various job seekers offering services as shipping clerks, city salesmen, watchmen, bookkeepers, and general workers. Names include Charles Redding and H R Hamilton. addresses list Fort Sam Houston, Pecos Street, Light. entries mention bilingual and handyman skills, clerical and auditing capabilities, and a preference for growing firms or family households.
Energetic salesmen needed to sell a novel proposition in city or country locations. Experience unnecessary. Plaza Realty Co. Two phones 3634 and 4833 Alamo Plaza.
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