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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
11
A garbled text fragment mentions a marriage and supporting a daughter in a future life. It also includes a stray question about starting anew and bread and gems, but the meaning is unclear and several phrases are unintelligible.
In a January 17 1911 issue the Journal of the American Medical Association notes that lime loss content and related ingredients in Reekman s Alterative may contribute to advances in treating tuberculosis a precursor to hereditary tuberculosis concerns and potential habit forming risks are mentioned in the context of early 20th century remedies. The fragment references air exposure and nonhabit forming concerns while naming Kohman Taberatary and Philadelphia as source locales.
Sam F. Dutton manager of the Albany New Albany Hotel led a Texas tour promoting better highways to attract visitors. He and party including Mrs Datton and ex-Governor McDonald urged a Comrade-to-the-Gale highway link between San Antonio and Denver to revive winter and summer travel, foresee railroads preferring long-haul business, and note mining operator McDonald reclaiming Colorado mines while Rockefeller’s visit influences regional stability.
At the Manufacturers Club meeting in the Ter Hotel on Tuesday night, San Antonio plans for an annual international fair were outlined by promoters from the Gny Hun dred committee. Speakers described potential economic benefits to local industry and scheduled a public meeting on November 20 to ratify plans.
Two men believed to know details of the Marble Falls bank robbery that left Qashler Henry Helnatz dead were arrested Tuesday afternoon near Boerne by a posse of sheriffs and deputies. They await transfer to Marble Falls for identification by witnesses. One suspect is a known San Antonio figure, though the sheriff doubts he participated in the crime. A $1900 reward had been offered for the capture and conviction of the robbers.
The article discusses the need for formal training for film work and acting on set. It notes the Queen Theater’s production and mentions Mr. Cummings as a film leading man now finishing work on the serial Dreampad in the Sky with Lotte Pickford and other stars, stressing readiness to speak authoritatively only after training.
Readers discuss the flood of letters and photos sent to managers, who prefer trained stage people. Writers can earn 56 to 150 dollars per scenario though good material is scarce. Four themes recur: love, gentleness, thrill, and murder, with action being the key.
Five show attractions fill the Majestic with Vandtvilier Mie Bachelor Dinner and other acts. The Grand hosts Damaged Goods, a controversial drama praised by New York Times, along with Field's Minstrels and a Queen Theater serial talk by Irving Cummings. The Parson of Pine Mountain and Silk Hose provide additional comedy and romance, with a heavy emphasis on sensational stage effects and fashionable burlesque numbers.
An old home remedy advises treating catarrhal deafness with a double strength preparation. Dissolve in hot water, drink a tablespoonful four times daily, and clear nasal passages to ease mucus drainage and breathing.
Three workers escaped injury when the derrick at the Fuchs Oil Company rig in Alta Vista collapsed Wednesday morning. A virgin on the derrick caused the failure as heavy pipe sections snapped the wooden tower. One man, Welnz Holtz, was trapped but survived after care. Drilling to resume Thursday afternoon with the well possibly deepened to about 800 feet.
The article notes extensive publicity for San Antonio from 20 hotel publications and Mr. Lae serving as a self-appointed press agent and correspondent. It mentions publishers producing over four columns per month with about 209 words per column, detailing the volume of reading matter about the city in magazines.
The San Antonio Light outlines advertising rates for single and consecutive insertions, half-rate for certain cards, and conditions for run dates, deadlines, and payment. It notes ads must be in writing, with telephone orders not accepted, and that the paper may test or review copy. incorrect insertions are the advertiser's responsibility.
Classified rate sheet from five Texas papers lists combined guaranteed circulation over 49 000 and weekly insertion options. Includes weekly and Sunday insertions with prepaid orders due by deadlines.
Fragmented timetable notes show arrival and departure hints between Lareda and Wade, with unclear times and stations. The readable portions indicate train sequences, some station names, and rough hours suggesting a morning and evening route, but missing full schedule details.
An OCR filled with names, dates, block numbers, and lots describes numerous real estate deeds, quit claims, and corner notes. Individuals such as Conaway Ar, Gal vita, and Henry are listed with dates from 1918 to 1933, along with blocks and avenues in Alamodite and other towns.
The Masonic notice invites brethren to attend a meeting at 7:30 PM. A card of thanks extends appreciation for kindness and memorial support following the death of a husband and father, with mention of a recent memorial service at a local temple and lodge.
Obscured and garbled early 20th century want ads list opportunities in Texas. Positions include carpenter, fireman, brakeman, and management roles. Offers mention training wages, commissions, and living arrangements near Crockett and Dallas area, with inquiries via local merchants and post office routes.
A garbled list of job offers and petites advertisements appears. Items include a female helper at a Salvation Army home, experienced canvas workers, a housekeeper for a widow with children, sewing machine repair, car takers, a young lady for child instruction, a hotel cook, and general labor. Many lines show misread names and addresses, typical of era classifieds.
A fragmented old classifieds page lists job seeks and personal ads. Items include stenographer and housekeeper roles, driver and chauffeur positions, beauty shop notices, and requests for practical business training. Several addresses and phone numbers appear, typical of mid century employment postings.
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