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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
7
A sensational promotion claims a $1 bottle of S S S cures eczema lupus psoriasis malaria and other ailments by purifying the blood. It asserts the remedy acts directly on blood and organs, with testimonials and an address for Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
Rome May 12 American commission for study of crop co operation and farmers credits presented a plan for an international agriculture institute. David Lubin of Sacramento offered a silver loving cup to the king of Italy but declined to accept. Marquin Rafale Cappelli urged the cup be given to the institute.
A May 12 manifesto from American and British officials and conferees in New York urges nations including the United States Great Britain Canada Newfoundland Australia and Ghent to celebrate 100 years of peace. The invitation seeks global cooperation to show rivalries can be settled without war and notes advances in science letters and trade aiding understanding.
An appeal asks Secretary of State and US Secretary to invite governments worldwide to join a centennial peace celebration. It envisions governments and men of goodwill at work to end a hundred years of peace and foster a new era of peace and good will among nations.
British Canadian and Australian delegates to the 100 years peace celebration reach Washington. They meet at a station and move to a hotel, with plans to see Secretary Bryan and President Wilson. A noon reception and a banquet hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace are on the schedule with Senator Root as toastmaster.
San Antonio churches observed Mothers Day with sermons and special programs. Ministers praised motherhood, distributed carnations, and cited biblical and historical references to the mother as family bulwark and guardian of virtue.
A group of local newspaper staff enjoyed a fishing excursion to the Medina dam returning at 8 pm after catching black bass and perch. Vehicles provided by Oakland Motor Company and Alamo Auto Sales ferried L. F. Stauffer W. L. Scott Louis DeNette Allen Merriam Aldes H. Cadwallader Jr. Charles S. Hayden Otto Vincke Ray M. Hare George B. Wathen Robert G. Coulter.
Washington reports the international tribunal for arbitration of outstanding pecuniary claims between Great Britain and the United States will convene its first meeting under Henri A. Fromageot of France. The tribunal, created by 1910 agreement, will judicially settle private claims dating back to 1812, with no prior adjudication since 1853.
An old advertisement urges a half teaspoonful of Horsford’s Acid Phosphate in water as a restful nightcap. Also listed are Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce and A Collman plumber with phone numbers 341 and 397.
The San Antonio Turn Verein held its annual outing at picnic grounds near the river forks drawing over 300 members and friends. They traveled by auto and train, fished for a prize, held races for all ages, played athletics, danced in the pavilion, and enjoyed the Bingville Band directed by Anton Gloeckner.
Dedication services for the Alamo Methodist Church began with a debt of 3175 dollars. By the end of the service 3850 dollars had been raised, clearing the obligation. The first public service was led by Bishop E D Mouton with Rev W F McMurray from Louisville and Rev Ss H C Burgin, along with pastor Rev A Noble James.
Rev. Hugh McLellan of Central Christian Church departs for Los Angeles to push securing the 1914 Christian state convention for San Antonio. He will speak Thursday on Ministerial Relief and a fund for aging ministers. A planning committee including Nicholson, Adams, Hill, and Moncton was formed to liquidate church debt. The men's city missionary board meets at the Gunter Hotel Saturday.
Contractors invited to bid by date for a 65 foot high 1200 foot reinforced concrete packing plant and warehouse at Pococo Hantus Milling Co with usual rights reserved. ERNEST P. BEHLES listed. Piel Bros bottled beer marketed in area.
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