Distinctive Turkish Blend Redefines a Cigarette
A Turkish blend is described as distinctively individual. The article notes a 20 count wrap and a price of 15 cents, highlighting a new definition of a cigarette and inviting smoker interest.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
21
A Turkish blend is described as distinctively individual. The article notes a 20 count wrap and a price of 15 cents, highlighting a new definition of a cigarette and inviting smoker interest.
Presalie Germany agent Albert G Meh lin, business manager for the Carpenters and Joiners union, received a letter asking for a certified mortuary report of Otto Voigt. Voigt, a union member, died recently and his widow in San Antonio plans to remarry after sending the report.
Police serve notices for cement sidewalks under an ordinance. Sixty days allowed for completion with 3.5 miles planned across Starr Wyoming Montana and nearby streets. Fred Fries has issued 69 notices in Starr Wyoming Montana areas and 150 more on West Commerce Street plus Buena Vista Street. Curbs must be done within 30 days of notification.
The Starr Heights Improvement Club met last night to discuss notifying property owners about constructing sidewalks. The meeting covered steps to aid property owners in carrying out sidewalk construction and related approvals.
Advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and grippe within hours after taking a dose every two hours until three consecutive doses. It promises rapid relief from headache fever chills nasal congestion sore throat and rheumatic aches with a 25 cent package found at any druggist.
Dent Rice authorizes a six member committee to confer with property owners about work bids. Contractors present will submit tentative bids on the full job at a special price, tied to city specs. Bids to be opened at 619 Starr Street next Tuesday night. further bids to be requested and owners polled on contract signing. If a large joint contract forms, yard rates may drop notably.
A West End Improvement club committee was appointed to work with the mayor and city council on clearing brush in the area and macadamizing certain streets. The members named are R. O. Langworthy, Jesse Yantis, J. A. Cunningham, A. J. Nichols, Joseph Farris, and H. Lacks.
Alderman Kenney will back concrete sidewalks and curbing on Laredo streets from Commerce to Sap tracks and Buena Vista from South Salado to Prospect Hill. He said property owner lists are being prepared and notices will go out this week to gain public support.
Judge Hood Boone county judge of Grimes county submits for approval bonds totaling 125000 for road district No 1. Proceeds to fund about 60 miles of road construction. Also noted is approval of 36000 Corpus Christi independent school district bonds at 5 percent due in 40 years with 20 year option.
Mrs. S. F. Meyer of 613 Lake View avenue reported to police this morning that a trunk was stolen from the I. & G. N. passenger depot last night. Efforts to locate the trunk have thus far been unavailing.
Col. Hugh L. Scott travels to Washington for a conference with Secretary Fisher on the fate of Apache prisoners from Geronimo's band held at Fort Sill. About 200 captives may be moved to the Mescalero agency in New Mexico, ending years of controversy.
Hoyle & Rarick Clothing Co of 116 W Houston St gains wide San Antonio support for a credit plan allowing full outfits for men women and children without a deposit. Customers may pay $15 upfront for suit shoes and hat or $1 weekly or monthly installments, with the store promising high quality at low prices due to bulk buying and discounts.
W N Waddell president of the Texas livestock sanitary commission returns from Houston and declares he will oppose further legislature appropriations to A and M if the football team continues to play. He says President A L MacFaddin of the Cattle Raisers will assist in the campaign.
Advertisement claims millions used Booths HYOMEI with wonderful results. Describes HYOMEI inhaler and HYOMEL liquid, pricing, and a guarantee to end catarrh coughs croup and colds or money back. Distributed by druggists. notes no cocaine or harmful drugs.
The San Antonio listing shows arrivals at the Menger Crockett Bowie Gunter St Anthony and Savoy hotels. Guests include C M Sheppard Dallas M L Clements Eagle Pass H Archer Grace Cornell Mexico City Patrick Atlanta J Clark Aransas Pass Fred Bieler Del Rio R F Moeller New Braunfels V G Winston Dallas P H Carter Fort Worth N L Lytle Matehuala C H Alexander Dallas C B Hatch St Louis J T North Liberty MO J Patton Liberty MO G E Andrews Dallas Alex Martelli Galveston Thomas Ray Midland George Hulshizer Robstown J W Flanagan Houston M Fernall Fintonia J W Shipp Huntsville MO C L Jessup San Benito Mrs George A Meyer Georgia Meyer San Antonio visitors include Mr and Mrs H Langford King El Paso Mra P W Thompson Thomp son family Hagle Pass W G How St Louis James Trice Cotulla Maurice Wolf Runge Dabney White Tyler L Benedict Weathof West stopping at various hotels oysters at Riverside restaurant 25c per dozen.
An advertising notice claims winter ailments stem from lack of fresh air and promote Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a guaranteed strength enhancer. It cites an Albany case by Mrs. K Hartman, touts the product as non patent medicine, and promises refunds if no hearty appetite and enriched blood result. also promotes Saxo Salve for eczema or scalp with a guarantee.
At a recent concluding session of the department council Patriarchs Militant Independent Order of Odd Fellows chose officers. The list includes Vice President Thomas Leach Brownwood treasurer E A Johnson Corsicana officer of the day W L Baker Antonio guard of the tent J Higbee Corsicana sentinel BE Misner Hamilton picket R B Snodgrass Corsicana.
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