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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1911
Page
17
Postoffice reports average daily mail throughput near 125000 pieces with spikes. May 3 saw 167064 items processed as 48 carriers delivered 37115 pieces and picked up about 45000 more. clerks at the general delivery window moved thousands daily.
J C Mangham general freight agent Aransas Pass left St Louis after attending a South western tariff committee meeting. J M Ball general agent International Great Northern returned from a coast ports tour noting vegetable movement in Corpus Christi and Brownsville regions. H L Haynes traveling agent El Paso Southwestern visited city promoting mountain resorts near the border. EB Wright assistant traffic officer Katy based in Dallas arrived late.
The first week end season excursion from San Antonio to Galveston and Houston on the Sunset route left with four extra coaches and a special sleeper. San Antonians filled the train taking advantage of low rates to visit the Island City. Many missed the first trip and left last night for the east as Sunset officials did brisk business. Tickets dated yesterday were valid for return on all trains leaving Galveston and Houston Monday.
Free trial offer from Plapao Laboratories of St. Louis Missouri for STUARTS PLASTA-PADS claimed to cure rupture at home without straps or trusses. Self adhesive design advertised with no hardware, invites readers to write for the trial.
A long list of merchandise cases features damask table linens napkins towels sheets bed spreads and related items in 64 inch wide damask linen and cotton blends. Each case includes quantities patterns sizes and special sale prices ranging from 3c to $2.15 per dozen or piece notes on quality and intended use for hotels barbers and households.
A four column page recounts Congress and President Adams messages, home news on General Washington’s death, and European war items from London dated Oct 17 1799. It mentions Luther Andres Co adverting goods and a Ulster County Gazette copy owned by Patrick F Irwin, San Antonio pioneer.
Hall's Texas Wonder claims to remove kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, gravel, diabetes, neuralgia, weak and lame backs with one bottle often curing. Advertising copy urges readers to write for testimonials and lists Dr. E W Hall at 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri with druggists as sellers.
The notice outlines an upcoming Wednesday event by a local night school with speakers Charles George Swhwe and Anton Cz vitation. The program includes an introductory address, a presidential contest in degree and a medaled theme of War and Go Texas, followed by remarks on unity and a ride.
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