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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
14
Coat selection at Wash er's Clothes
The ad asks how shoppers judge stores and promises Wash er's Clothes satisfies scruples with a vast stock. It claims customers will find the coat they seek at the price they want, inviting careful comparison and value.
Telephone heads prosperity prophet in Texas trip
C A Gates general manager of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company says Texas faces an era of great prosperity as cotton shipments boost wealth. He reports constant line extensions but no new San Antonio projects, noting rapid city growth, a six story building expansion, and plans to proceed along the coast for the remainder of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
C. A. Gates
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
San Antonio
Gates
Ammunition Smuggling Ring Busted Near Mexico Border
Federal agents arrested three Mexicans in San Antonio and Eagle Pass halting 10 000 rounds of 30 30 ammunition bound for Mexico. Leopoldo Sanchez with bonds set at 1500 appeared before a commissioner. Gerviano Flores and Gonzales Flores posted bond in Eagle Pass. Officials say 100 000 rounds had been purchased and the trio conspired to smuggle ammunition into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mexico
C. E. Breniman
Leopoldo Sanchez
Carranza
United States
John L. Dib- Trelfi
J. H. Lege
Flores
Sanchez
Grove’s Tasteless Tonic Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Tonic as a valuable general tonic with tonic properties of QUI MINE and IRON. The ad lists a price of 50 cents and notes the product as a standard tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Prowler Shot At Caldwell Home Then Flees
A prowler attempting to rob a chicken coop at P B Caldwell 210 West Magnolia Avenue was fired on by Caldwell with a heavy caliber pistol at 9 25 Monday night. Police were alerted but the intruder could not be located. A separate burglary at 1011 West Commerce Street saw eight gold rings a gold necklace with cross and a gold wedding band stolen. The theft was discovered about 11 o clock with police notified. A barn on S Keiser Carson and Tilden streets reported a lost set of single harness Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Caldwelll
Magnolia Avenue
Caldwell
J. Caldwell
Central Police
Coy
Kohr
Abundia Mendoza
West
Commerce Street
S. Keiser
Carson
Tilden
Hegi
Reliable Remedy Restores Kidneys Swamp Root Ad
For years Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root has been promoted as a physician’s prescription and kidney liver bladder remedy. It claims to strengthen organs and help them do natural work. Samples offered by mail upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Man Who Wants to Pay More Showcases Price Variety
The article notes a shopper seeking higher payments presents a range of choices at 30.00 35.00 and 40.00 dollars. It highlights the demand for increased pricing and the variety offered to customers.
Embargo Ordered as Morgan Line Faces Freight Rush
Morgan Steamship Line, based in Galveston, lifts embargo on east bound freight and congestion returns with no more New York bound shipments accepted yet freight in transit protected. Mallory Line through schedule continues but may join blockade. San Antonio considers delaying state Democratic celebration via dollar dinner option. Subcommittee will decide at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Steamship Line
Galveston
Texas
San Antonio
Morgan Steamship Company
New York
Mallory Line
Ferguson
Rally Postponed Due to Cold Weather at Gunter Hotel
The Democratic victory celebration slated for Tuesday night is postponed until weather improves. The general committee at the Gunter Hotel Monday afternoon decided that near freezing temperatures would prevent a gathering worthy of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Committee
Gunter Hotel
Occa
Hotels adopt winter uniforms for bell staff
Bellhops at the Gunter St Anthony and Menger hotels debut winter attire in olive drab navy blue and dark outfits. A Mexican page at the Menger retains traditional straw sombrero buckskin jacket and canvas pants, with manager Lee noting the custom remains despite the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
St. Anthony
Gunter Hotel
Uncle Sam
Bell
Navy
Menger Hotel
Menaér
Lee
Austin Rogers Shot While Hunting Near Leon Creek
Austin Rogers, 22, of Houston, was accidentally shot on Leon Creek while drawing a 12-gauge shotgun through barbed wire. The wound to his right shoulder may require amputation. he is at Santa Rosa Hospital. A medical exam is planned Tuesday. Rogers recently worked with American Construction Company on the I. and G. N. shops project in South San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Rogers
Houston
Tex
Leon Creek
Rogers
Santa Rosa
San Antonio
American Construction Company
Foley Remedies Ad From Early 20th Century Ad Copy
A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets as a cleansing laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffeld Ave
Chicago
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Man Found Beside Fence Brought to Local Office
A man was found lying beside a fence by W F Carter a rural mail carrier around 3 o'clock Monday afternoon and brought to the offices of the American Construction Company before being taken to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carter
American Construction Company
Ile
Railroads urged to lead daylight saving plan
The daylight saving commission asks American railroads to initiate the plan to move clocks forward one hour next summer. A national daylight saving convention will meet January 30 and 31 in New York, with discussions also at the American Railway Association semi annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daylight Saving Commission
American Railway Association
Parrot Echoes Hidden Romance in Colonial House
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a young couple and a talking parrot in a house, with mentions of a birthday, gifts, and a photograph. The parrot imitates voices and unsettles conversations as a romance unfolds between Albert and Maida under curious observation.
Hotel Guests and Stays Mentioned in City Notes
The item lists numerous individuals from Dallas, Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Mexico City, and Brooklyn staying at the Gunter, St. Anthony, and Menger hotels, with several registrations noted in San Antonio during the period. A secondary vignette shows a nurse smoothing a patient’s pillow as he questions the surgeon’s name, Dr Kilpatrick, revealing the patient’s name is Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Netzer
Laredo
Gunter
P. KR. Ramos
Jose Salazar
St. Anthony
John L. Clark
Dallas
G. C. Barton
Brownsville
F. P. Walsh
Corpus Christi
Watt
George G. Taylor
G. A. Steele
Mexico City
da O'Hara
Grace
Ara
Brooklyn
N. Y
Menger
T. H. Jackson
G. Hickey
Hillsboro
Henry Camp Harris
Maggie Hyde
B. W. Randolph
E .H. Perry
Julia Hopkins
Austin
L. A. Smith
Henderson
H. L. Harper
Docther
Patrick
Fine Knit Suits and Youth Sweaters Now Available
Children and adolescent wear showcased with fine knit suits in sizes 1 2 and 3 years. Warm wool mixed sweaters for ages 4 to 12 priced 1.50 to 2.50. Youth sweaters 12 to 19 in school colors. Finest all wool heavy weave coats priced 6.50 7.50 10 and up. Mackinaws and overcoats offered at 5 7.50 10 and up.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renta
Southwestern
P. B. Caldwell
Ad Eia
Railroads
Maida
Albert
State Bank 4 Guaranty Fund Bank
Orn Seaton
D. Bonner
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