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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
3
In a speech at Beethoven Hall on May 8 1913 Mr Ryan promises reform if elected mayor detailing an overhaul of City Hall a disinfection plan a city wide sewer project a connected garbage plant and swift action in the first thirty days.
At Sagamore Hill Roosevelt told British delegates the United States would “agree in advance” to arbitrate disputes with Great Britain. He said Panama Canal issues could be settled by arbitration if negotiation failed, adding that war between the two nations was inconceivable.
Plans and bids are requested for a federal building improvement to double the mailing platform at the rear to handle parcel post growth. Four sliding doors replace two, with an estimated cost of two to three thousand dollars. A Chicago smoke nuisance is cited at nearly eight million dollars annually.
John Doherty of 533 West Second Street in Anderson Indiana praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He says it helps a man who must work hard and that it makes him feel young enabling him to do more work than younger men. He buys a bottle every Saturday and plans to continue use.
W P Lane state comptroller at a W C T U banquet attacked Governor Colquitt as the liquor interests’ tool and urged constitutional or statutory prohibition plus a county by county election plan. He touted license revocations, pledged to seek re submission of a constitutional amendment, and urged mass signatures to force a state vote.
L Hunt & Co sales manager L D Seat of Ingleside Corpus Christi Bay promotes Plant Juice as a cure for biliousness and liver issues. He claims the product cleanses poisons restores liver stomach kidneys and blood and offers rapid relief for chronic ailments. Fischer's sells the bottle today.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a safe gentle remedy for liver stomach and bowel troubles. It claims energy improves after a week of nightly use and offers a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Arkansas.
The text states that the collars are soiled and must be laundered before wearing, otherwise they are plain embroidered turnover collars selling for 25 cents. Sale price noted as five cents each on Saturday.
A fragment notes lace net and lawns goods priced at 50c items for 25c and 25c items for 19c, indicating a clearance style sale of fabric laces.
Initial bath towels sold at 15 cents each with woven initial, yard long and half yard wide with fringe. Huck towels priced at 1 cent each for fancy red bordered 19 by 36 inch towels on sale.
Sturdy sateen parasols for young girls offered at 50 cents each. Variety of pretty styles designed to appeal to little girls.
A brief mention of Dutch Dust Caps 10 and its advertising appeal for women. The note contrasts light and dark washable fabrics with a claim that no one would make one at home for 10 cents.
The Texas W C T U convention concluded with praise for San Antonio as a host city. Mrs. Curtis thanked church ladies for luncheons and local members for their efforts. Delegates departed after events and an auto ride, expressing no hesitation to return for a future Texas gathering.
French aviator Marcel G Brindejone Des Moulinais left Bremen at 8 40 am bound for Brussels and London. He reported landing at Wanne Westphalia to refuel and resumed at 11 20 am. The dispatch notes ongoing long flight toward London.
Readable remnants describe linen suiting deals with several weights and widths. Highlights include 46-inch all linen white suiting at 49 cents per piece, 90-inch linen suitable for skirts or dresses at 49 cents, and yard-wide oyster white crash suiting at 29 cents.
All linen satin damask table cloths priced at 2.89 each. Round design 68 by 68 inches. Described as good quality linen satin damask. Special price available for Saturday.
Advertises well mercerized 18x18 inch napkins priced at 85 cents per dozen. Mentions hemmed finish and good weight as selling points.
Hosiery item described as lace boot hose priced at 19 cents each. Includes all over lace effect in black style with three thread soles and toes. Original 25 cent quality advertised at sale price.
A broken assortment of former 35c to 50c hose grades in white and tan sells Saturday for 29c. The items are described as lace hose and include both colors in limited quantity.
Classified brief notes ribbed black stockings that formerly sold at five shillings now closing at the lower price. Indicates stock reduction and end of item.
Plain 5 inch taffeta ribbons offered in pink blue white black and navy priced at 14 cents per yard due to limited stock. The vendor notes higher quality ribbons are typically 25c per yard.
A local ad promotes scarfs measuring 18 by 54 inches and centerpieces of 30 by 30 inches in round and square designs. Styles include scalloped edges and embroidery, offered at 25 cents each.
A vintage advertisement notes Dr Lyon’s Tooth Powder has served as an efficient dentifrice for fifty years. The regular price is 25 cents, with a Saturday sale offering a discount.
Crocheted bags in Oriental color combinations priced at one dollar. Boxes lined with Bengaline silk in pretty designs. Available for sale on Saturday.
Gasoline stove explosion destroys the home of L H Jergesen at 722 Es sex Street South Heights. Loss estimated 1700 with 1000 insured. No injuries. Piano and some furniture saved. Chimney blaze at 932 West Roma na street prompted a separate fire call.
Noan W. Fleming aged 82 marries for the fourth time in Luray Virginia. The bride is Mrs. Lucy Ephard from the same county, a widow of twelve months who is 32 years younger than Fleming.
The Gunboat Smith and Jess Willard 20 round boxing match slated for May 17 in San Francisco was moved to the night of May 29 after a postponement announced yesterday.
An old advertisement urges readers that sickness stems from weak inactive kidneys and promotes Croxone as a simple, inexpensive cure. It claims Croxone cleans kidneys filters uric acid and wastes, relieves rheumatism bladder troubles and back pains, and fits all ages with high safety.
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