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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

14

Onion Day Luncheon by Chamber of Commerce

The annual Onion Day luncheon will be held tomorrow at the Gunter hotel with Mayor Steves and Mayor-elect Brown invited. W B Tuttle presides. speakers include John R Davis Chester T Crowell Capt J C Minus T A Austin Roy Campbell. Lloyd Spencer to present local songs and skits.

Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel Steves Brown City Federation of Woman's Club Mothers’ Clubs W. B. Tuttle C. C. Austin John R. Davis Laredo Southern Truck Growers’ Association Chester T. Crowell Truck Growers’ Journal Capt. J. C. Minus Asherton Truck Growers’ Association T. A. Austin Roy Campbell Lloyd Spencer

Quinine and Iron Tonic Promoted as General Remedy

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic combines quinine and iron to combat malaria fever and build strength. Marketed as a trusted 30 year Southwide remedy for adults and children, it dissolves in stomach acids with no bitter taste and carries a 50 cent price.

Grove

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil and Bromo Quinine Ad

Bold ad touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns ulcers and skin diseases with trials promising quick relief. It also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with E W Grove signature claimed to cure a cold in one day.

Porter R. R E. W. Grove

Breakfast Pork Sausage in One Pound Boxes

Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes priced at twenty five cents per pound and invites customers to place orders with their butcher or grocer.

Union Meat Company

Summer vacation rail rates from Houston to resorts

Hardware of every description. Sam Speir How. Co. Successors to E. L. Hofheinz 219 Losoya Street. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service 211 E. Commerce Phone 341. Summer vacation suggestion Call at I. and G. N. office 401 E. Houston St for low round trip rates to all summer resorts. Quickest time to St. Louis.

Sam Speir How. Co E. L. Hofheinz Losoya Street Riebe Undertaking Co E. Commerce E. Houston St St. Louis E. Houston Sam Speir Hdn, Co BE. L. Hofheingz

Quaint Suit Attracts Hotel Guests In San Antonio

Adolph Boldt of Houston photographs Joe Diaz at the Menger hotel in San Antonio wearing a white cut away suit with a red bandana. Guests and visitors view the attire as a unique attraction. Diaz has posed for multiple photographers and may appear on a postal card.

Adolph Boldt Houston Joe Diaz Menger Hotel Republic Fred Flato Alfred Crosby Oklahoma City A. P. van derHoeven New York San Antonio

Kerrville Graduates Hold Class Play and Diplomas

Twenty five Kerrville grammar grade graduates showcased a class play A Night in Dixie for friends Monday night and received diplomas at its close Commencement exercises will continue through the week The board of trustees announced the next term faculty Alvin Dille superintendent Miss Dana Johnson principal Miss Maud Heart Latin Miss M L McCormick domestic science G M Margrave manual training Miss Hattie Garrett seventh grade Miss Willie Dobben sixth unassigned are Miss Cornelia Hightower Miss Rosalie Pfeuffer Miss Hilda Moses Miss Mabel Davis Miss Edith Sutton Miss Olive Wills Miss Valeska Rabke

Kerrville Tex Dixie Alvin Dille Dana Johnson Maud Heart M. L. McCormick G. M. Margrave Hattie Garrett Willie Dobben Cornelia Hightower Rosalie Pfeuffer Hilda Moses Mabel Davis Edith Sutton Olive Wills Valeska Rabke

Edwards Pays R. L. Edwards $5 Expense Dispute

The United States Comptroller of the Currency is asked to rule if the government owes San Antonio official R. L. Edwards $5 after his expense account was revised and the $5 item removed.

United States R. L. Edwards San Antonio Edwards

Edwards seeks reimbursement claim before comptroller

United States commissioner Edwards appealed after a five dollar reimbursement for a allowed expense was disallowed by the justice department. He took the matter to the highest currency official, seeking repayment, after filing through normal channels, to St Louis via I and G N office in Houston.

Edwards United States Department of Justice

Disappearance of San Antonio Builder W E Bishop

Sam Speir Hd n Co reports on W E Bishop a contractor for San Antonio who vanished February 13 while building a house at Harlandale. Bishop left Alamo Heights home for work and has not been seen since. his wife Mrs. Bishop seeks information and currently resides on Cooper Street South Heights or Crockett telephone.

W. E. Bishop San Antonio Bishop Alamo Heights

Brackenridge Memorial School Holds Industrial Exhibit

Pupils of Brackenridge Memorial School Parr Hill present an industrial exhibit this afternoon at 5 30 in the school auditorium. The display features student work in industrial lines as the school up to sixth grade concludes its program.

Brackenridge Memorial School Colima Street Parr Hill

Vinol Cod Liver and Iron Body Builder Ad

An advertisement for Vinol cod liver and iron tonic from A. M. Fischer in San Antonio offers a money-back guarantee if not satisfied. It claims to strengthen old people, delicate children, and run-down individuals and invites readers to look for the Vinol sign at leading drug stores.

Three New Logs Of Highways 10 Coast

A four day logging trip by PD EK Colp George B Wathen and J L Strohm produced three new highway logs from San Antonio to the Gulf of Mexico. The party traveled to Corpus Christi via Pleasanton Campbellton and back logging 160.1 miles on the first route 161.2 miles on the return route and 150.5 miles on a third route along the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad right of way. An automobile accident delayed the party in Bee.

San Antonio Gulf of Mexico PD EK Colp Bexar County Highway League Chamber of Commerce George B. Wathen J. L. Strohm Highway League Corpus Christi Pleasanton Campbellton Linton Beeville Kenedy Karnes City Falls City Florey

Eckmans Alterative Promises Relief for Lung Trouble

Advert says Eckmans Alterative helps night sweats fever and appetite in lung disorders. Includes patient letter from Mrs Mary Wasson describing four weeks to relief from cough night sweats chest pain and weakness with full recovery. Claims proven by years of testing for throat and lung conditions and lists Philadelphia druggists and Eckman Laboratory contact.

Eckman Polyclinic Hospital Mary Wasson Green 17Th St Philadelphia A. M. Fischer Eckman Laboratory

Three Logs Reported for Highway Meeting in June

A note states that three new logs will be presented at the next San Antonio Pleasanton and Gulf Highway association meeting, to be held in June. President Martin of Pleasanton will set the exact date.

D. E. Colp Gulf Highway Association

Friendly suit planned on Texas port carload rate dispute

At a Texas railroad commission hearing the railroads and shippers agreed to file a friendly suit on an agreed facts statement to settle jurisdiction between state and interstate commissions. The emergency two cent rate was not enacted and the case was dismissed. Shippers will pay loading charges for 86 days before railroads resume absorbing them, preserving the status quo.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Texas Interstate Commerce Commission State Commission Texas Commission

No Health Committee Planned by House Leaders

Washington May 28 report says there will be no House committee on public health under current plans. Rep Foster of Illinois was expected to head such a panel, but leaders foresee no immediate creation and note interstate commerce handles related legislation.

Washington, D. C House Repementary Foster Illinois Payne New York Underwood Ways and Means Interstate Commerce Committee Great Britain Germany Baltimore

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite and Digestion Benefits

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the stomach improves digestion and makes eating a pleasure. It also purports to purify the blood and steady the nerves improving vitality and tone.

Hood

Navarro School Domestic Science Show Impresses Visitors

Pupil demonstrations closed Navarro school exhibit featured sewing and cooking. Third graders made aprons while fourth graders crafted laundry bags and undergarments. Fruit punch and cake were served. Miss Jennie Carr and Miss Marguerite Robinson received praise for the event.

Department of Domestic Science Navarro School Jennie Carr Marguerite Robinson

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Josee Painless Matthews Gas Company Tobin Hill Wimner, Richardson & Company Gibbs Bldg Menger Kerrville School Federal Comptroller A.M. Fischer Navarre Sch Knox Pr Cipal Membef Mary Barajas Re Santos Beatrice Guerra Delfina Cneros Mercedes Torres Josephi Munos Leonardo Bayam Vivi Pena Herbada Flores Jesusa Bam Olilia Cortez Otilia Cortez Jacia Pena Dolores Santos Castor Canada Associated Advertising Clubs Associated Advertising Clubs of America Invention Bureau North Calvert Street Baltimore, Md
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