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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
5
Secretary Bryan promises to deliver the graduating day address for the girl graduates at the National Park Seminary Forest Glen Maryland on May 29. He will set aside his diplomatic duties to speak to the graduates.
Hardware listing for Sam Speir How Co successors to E L Hofheinz at 219 Losoya Street. Availability spans diverse hardware items and home goods.
The writer offers a free illustrated advice book based on 30 years of study and thousands of interviews with men across ages and statuses who seek confidential guidance on debility and nervous strain. The coupon method promises access to the best information of a private nature.
The seventh annual outing for San Antonio orphans from St. Joseph St. John and the Protestant Home occurred at Exposition Park. W Sinsheimer provided park access, W Furlong raised funds for the supper, and Mrs Paschal led the event with sisters supervising the children as they enjoyed rides, songs, and a large candy laden feast.
Advertises Poslam as a cure for eczema acne herpes rash itching and similar disorders with claim of rapid relief. Poslam Soap improves skin health and beauty, sold by druggists at 50 cent and 25 cent sizes. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street New York City.
A list of individuals including M. Kincaid Miss Florence Myers Mrs J E Webb Mrs R W Hamilton Mrs C N Kight Mrs John L Brown Mrs Godfrey matron Ada Link Miss M Coleman Mrs L Goodman Mrs W W Walling Miss Walling Mrs B F Kingsley Miss Annis Sullivan Mrs Edward Oppenheimer Mrs Sinsheimer and Miss Sinsheimer and W Sinheimer appear as residents or attendants at the Protestant Home.
Rehearsals for a Japanese operetta to be staged Friday night May 23 at Beethoven Hall proceed. Proceeds aid the Teachers' Pension Fund. Patronesses include numerous prominent women and many local club and school board members back the production.
The Southwestern Electrical & Gas Association opened its ninth annual convention in Galveston with delegates from Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Arizona and Mexico. Mayor Lewis Fisher and Senator J E Kauffman spoke at the opening. W B Head of Dallas gave the response as meetings and papers on concrete track construction and gas section topics were presented.
In Houston on May 21 the switchmen's union enters its third day of deliberations led by R. W. Flynn amid problems in insurance and finance. A heated race for international president features S. E. Heberling of Buffalo against F. T. Hawley of Indianapolis with St. Louis and Denver pushing for the next biennial meeting. Reports show many new lodges and a strong rise in both the order and the ladies auxiliary. Dissolution talks also arise as Maxwell Evarts and F. H. Loomis of Southern Pacific meet with Attorney General McReynolds in Washington, the first in a series of discussions on the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger.
Secretary Lane of the Interior stated he would in no way interfere with appointments to be made by the new Alaska governor Major A. J. Strong. The remark came as the transition nears and indicates a hands-off approach to staffing in the territory.
H G Hayes of the San Antonio Auto School outlines how car parts will be integrated into body lines to reduce air resistance with women drivers influencing design. G A C Halff warns against reuse of crankcase oil and urges proper maintenance. The club welcomes a new gasoline station and air service at the north loop clubhouse.
Reports say Buick products achieved an enviable record with twenty six cars sold since last Saturday, eight shipped to out of town dealers and the rest from the showroom. L J Trost recalls a floodlike stretch near Boerne where a Franklin cleared mud, while Dave Jones returns from a 396 mile Southwest Texas trek praising a Ford’s handling through sand.
H G Staacke argues that forgiving repairs builds demand for motor cars. He says manufacturers and dealers shaping a lenient policy boost public adoption and reduce customer resistance. He adds that customers admit fault for damaged parts and pay for repairs, supporting the industry.
Co. B. Garcia of Eagle Pass says he traveled from Laredo to San Antonio in one day and notes the excellent time given road conditions. J F Hagin of the Guarantee Auto Company discusses how manufacturers aim to integrate accessories into body lines and accessibility governs this trend. A source notes a car with 58 lubrication points to keep it in good running order.
Lieutenant Governor O'Hara was cleared of blame as the Senate white slave commission report found no wrongdoing by him. Miss Maud Robinson and Sam Davis of Springfield were charged with attempting to obstruct the commission's work in the inquiry into charges of immorality against O'Hara.
City meat inspector Joe Merklin condemned 17 barrels of fish yesterday. Eighteen barrels had just arrived and not been sold yet. He urged residents to report bad fish or meat to the board of health to curb dealers selling poor quality provisions.
Lieutenant Newton H White Jr US Navy formerly on the US Florida is named to lead the southern division of the Texas and Oklahoma naval recruiting department with Galveston as its headquarters. SS P Miller moves to Dallas as head of the northern division. Emil Noethen arrives in San Antonio to take Miller's former place as boatswain's mate first class.
Bids are invited for the three story reinforced concrete Studio building for the Mayor Piano Co. ERNEST P. BEHLES is the architect. All first class hotels and bars sell Piel Bros. bottled beer.
Thirteen men were arrested in Palestine Texas on May 21 charged with wholesale thefts of hogs in the Trinity river country. Additional arrests were expected as the investigation continued.
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