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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
3
The message argues increasing city volume lowers costs and rates. It explains Density as customers per block, Diversity as varied uses, and Demand as the readiness-to-serve. A bigger plant lowers per head cost. expanding Density and Diversity aims to reduce or eliminate Demand while maintaining service.
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company promises further information tomorrow about electric service for customers and the community.
The railroad commission docket set for Tuesday, November 13, at Austin is postponed to Tuesday, December 2 because Chairman Allison Mayfield is out of state. He will attend a Washington D.C. hearing before a congressional committee on interstate commerce where rate questions will be discussed. He will be away about two weeks.
A California inventor secures a patent for a protective device designed to shield a paper pocket cigar lighter and carry it in a vest pocket. The item blends compact portability with accessible protection and appears in early 20th century patent records.
Washington experts say fear of a gold flood from Europe is not a serious threat. Federal Reserve plans may raise gold reserves. cooperation with state banks is needed to avoid a disruptive end of war. The article argues demonetization is unlikely and prudent lending plus bond options reduce risk.
Dr Theo Y Hull will address the Rotary Club at noon Friday at the St Anthony hotel on tuberculosis. Dr W S Hamilton will serve as toast master. A report from the Thanksgiving baked goods committee for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson will be given, along with reports on the Christmas tree and outdoor musical festival arrangements.
Walter Damrosch recalls a story of a visit by Pawerewski to an English country house. A countess asked the pianist if he would play, and he replied "Yes madame." She then requested him to turn her daughter's music.
Inexpensive and pretty curtainings to brighten the home. White cream and ecru voiles with woven borders at 19 cents. dainty nets in filet patterns at 25 cents. All are yard wide. Sec ond Floor.
Variety of neckwear fabrics including broadcloth georgette chiffon satin and organdie with large collars and collar and cuff sets offered at 98 cents each. First floor display and sale.
The advertisement details Nadine Face Powder 35c Ammonia 6e Lambert’s Listerine 33c Jergens Talcum 16c Palm Olive Van Cream 35c. Fibre silk boots priced 27c per pair with various finishes. Plain or embroidered cotton hosiery offered at 5c each or six for 25c.
A note on hatter craftsmanship highlighting plush textures with velvet and popular gold and silver lace effects used in decorative millinery pieces.
Wool batts marketed as pure sanitary quilt filler at 89 cents per pound. Each batt comes boxed for easy use, described as very light and warm. Located on the second floor.
A fragmentary verse exchange from Passing Show notes a man named Donald claiming long strides noon days conserve his shoes, implying thrift or endurance amid hardship.
A New York physician argues most stomach trouble stems from normal stomachs irritated by excess acid and fermentation. He says to neutralize acid and stop fermentation by drinking water after meals and taking one to two teaspoonfuls of bisulated magnesia, the recommended antacid for acid stomach conditions.
Beeville Tex November fair opens with a sunny parade led by city and county officials. Queen Bee V Miss Eda Brauer crowned at the Grand and later ball at Beeville Club draws crowds from Goliad Linton Victoria Refugio Corpus Christi and others. Cattle department expands to accommodate rapid entries. Aeroplane flights by Lieutenant Maroney and daily races expected to attract large crowds.
A promotional slip from A. M. Fischer invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with names and addresses requested for delivery.
The dialogue features a convict numbered 48 admitting to stealing a piano after a visitor asks his purpose. He admits truthfully that he acted in a moment of weakness, while detailing his anger and lack of restraint as the cause.
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