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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
6
A call to action to study The Light Classifieds for business chances and opportunities. It urges readers to seize time by exploring want ads for retail, mail order, manufacturing, or selling agent roles and to list any business opportunities to sell.
Drug store for sale with complete stock fixtures lease and goodwill. One of the finest drug businesses in the city with up to date store and stock. Special opportunity. Address needed. Will pay fair price for a light manufacturing business on a strong basis. May consider buying controlling interest. Provide details and interview time. Address:
Dr Edward Martini arrives New York from Colon and plans to report to Germany then assist German colonies in South America with sanitary work for Americans in the canal zone. He brings fever infected mosquito specimens proving pest elimination by U S sanitary measures. Belvider Jr accompanies him. J E Farnsworth of Dallas also aboard. no special significance to Corpus meeting noted.
Belvidere Brooks of New York vice president of the Western Union Telegraph Company arrived in Corpus Christi in his private car for a fishing and hunting trip.
Thos Verran at 286 Edward Street Houghton Michigan explains Foley's Honey and Tar Compound sells more each year saying it quickly relieves throat tickle and stops coughing with no penitent effects. Fischer's Drug Store notes the same product is widely available.
Secretary Daniels approved provisions for a reception and reading room for enlisted men on the battleship New York. He said the feature is a departure in warship design and intended to increase crew comfort.
A two weeks’ respite was granted to Ed Long who faces hanging in Dallas next Friday for the murder of Henry Bennett. Governor Colquitt acted to allow time to consider a commutation request to life imprisonment in the penitentiary.
A union representing stone workers in Germany reports 76,783 members. The figure highlights rising affiliation within the industry as labor groups seek stronger bargaining power.
An old ad claims disease stems from implanted germs and promotes Podophyllin based remedies. It touts PoDoLax as the gentler bile starter, replacing older harsh preparations, urging readers to consult their local druggist for this remedy. The message credits BE. E. Sutherland Co., Paducah, Kentucky.
John Alexander James hosts an evening dance at the Country Club for his sister Miss Mary James and guest Miss Carey Waddill of Danville Virginia. Misses Emily and Fannie Smith honor Miss Octa via Bullis with an afternoon board party. Mrs Florence T Shaw hosts an afternoon card party.
Little Miss Corinne Krueger hosts a garden party at her parents home with pink and white decor and prizes for guessing games. Engagement announced for Josephine Irene M A Woodgate to Fred Horan Smith. The Majestic theater debut draws strong society attendance with many notable guests. Multiple families from Atlanta and Austin plan visits for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
The Majestic hosted a gathering with Dr and Mrs Ted Lowry and Mr and Mrs Clayton Scott followed by supper. Mr and Mrs Richard R Russell plan a trip to Austin to visit daughters Elma Dill and Corinne Russell for Thanksgiving. The Russell sisters will return Friday for the weekend. Mrs Amanda Loomas of New York City visits Mrs Byron McMillen. Phi Delta Chi fraternity met yesterday with Will Scott at his mother Mrs Harry Hyman’s home. Final arrangements were noted.
Mrs William H Gill of Auburn Minnesota describes years of nervousness and organic pains. After four months of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports being in good health. Bertha M Quickstadt of St Cloud Minnesota also credits the remedy for recovery from exhaustion and worry. The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as reliable for female ills.
The piece details a Dec 29 dance at St Anthony ballroom and upcoming meetings of local chapters and auxiliaries. It highlights Ruth Lipscomb’s debut party at the Menger Hotel with guests from Hillsdale and El Paso, noting gowns, escorts, floral arrangements, and hotel decorations for the ballroom.
Elegant tropical decorations fill alcoves with rugs wicker chairs and tall palms. A five course supper follows a blue and gold R U initial ball program for eighteen dances. San Antonio Choral Club meeting announced. Harmony Club to host Thanksgiving event at Goliad street club rooms.
Dr C A Goeth says Ed Rickenbacher may have shoulder tendon strain or slight tear after an overturn at the Fair Grounds track Sunday. An X ray will determine injury extent. Mason corps mechanics repair the machine for Thursday races. Hudson Co imports Baker cars. one will aid San Antonio Gas & Electric with night wire location. A 2 ton truck joins San Antonio Brewing Assn fleet. D Stahl orders four and six cylinder Studebaker cars from A E Staacke. delivery awaited once roads dry.
The Woodward Carriage Company reports the sale of a Hup 32 touring car to Fred Silvey in this city. The sale occurred yesterday afternoon. Jake Dube of Indianapolis based the Premier Motor Car Company is in town and will establish A. E. Staacke Automobile Company as his city headquarters.
J. F. Alexander of the Citizens' Auto Company traveled to Austin to deliver two recently sold Packard cars. A 288 five passenger sedan was bought by Bremond, a noted banker, and an A14-48 five passenger car was purchased by R. W. Hudson.
B R Webb of the local Buick branch reports delivery of car load shipments of Buick models to Jf W Tyner, Pearsall dealer, and Faust & Gerlich, New Braunfels representatives. The firm received a mixed shipment of Roadsters and touring cars this morning. H F Wurtz, special representative.
Woodward Carriage Company reports attendees celebrated the Fredericksburg road opening. Wurtz sees railroad growth boosting nearby auto sales as Oakland prepares a sedan for show within weeks. Birdsong & Potchernick note a Franklin Six Thirty touring car bought by Dr. W. C. Farmer, with one unsold vehicle left in December allotment.
Dr R P Thomas of Honda and W Ehrler of Helotes Ford representatives visited San Antonio on Sunday in Ford touring cars. Frederick A Harris Hupp assistant manager toured from Los Angeles with plans to inspect Hupp distributing houses. Emil Schleyer Cole and King dealer at Gonzales came to San Antonio to accept delivery on a King touring model.
A shower at the Koerps home honored Marguerite Geise with many useful presents for her upcoming marriage to Paul Schulz on Thanksgiving Day. Guests included Vera Kypfer Ella Frick Mrs Seffel Kitty Cobb Elizabeth Hart Martha Levy Hattie Erler Clara Koerps Edna Koerps Mr and Mrs Koerps W L Geyer Otto Geise Warde Robinett Alvin Fricke B R Henry Frank Leitner Paul Schulz and Mr Seffel.
Mrs. B Bolte hosted a handkerchief shower Saturday afternoon at her Pennsylvania Avenue home for her daughter Miss Mary Bolte who is to be married soon. A musical program by Mrs A Toepperwein and Mrs George Federoff complemented the event.
The San Antonio Musical Club presents pianist Else Sternsdorff in recital at the Gunter Hotel on November 29. Tickets cost 1.50 and 1 dollars at Goggan Bros, with reservations available Friday and Saturday. associate members must present cards.
German women present a petition for universal suffrage to the Imperial Parliament. The session’s program includes curbing military secrets, regulating petroleum monopolies targeting Standard Oil, protecting strike breakers, and aiding unemployed workers.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist announces a free lecture on Christian Science at the Guntervesent Room this procedure by Francis J.ene M. a board member of The Mother Church Boston. Public invited to attend.
The ladies section of the San Antonio Turn Verein will meet at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
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