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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1912

Page

10

Baroness Von Rabeck in Europe and Egypt

The Baroness Walter Von Rabeck after a brief stay in London has departed for the continent with her husband. They are now in Egypt and may attend Cairo’s winter season events. Her return date remains unknown and she is a former Mrs. Burton Birch of Burlington New Jersey.

Walter von Rabeck London Continent Egypt Cairo Far East Burton-Birch Burlington, N. J Baron Walter von Rabeck

Death of Former Gainesville City Marshal Wilson Roberts

Wilson Roberts aged 59, once city marshal of Gainesville, died after being thrown from a wagon in which two wheels passed over him. He succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident yesterday night in Gainesville Texas.

Gainesville Tex Wilson Roberts

Largest Woman Masson Dies in Montreal Weight Record

Montreal November 29 Justine Masson who weighed 780 pounds and was said to be the world heaviest woman died here yesterday. Her death marks the end of a noted weight record in Canada.

Montreal Can Justine Masson

Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Eczema

An advertisement touts Poslam as a modern skin cure for itching eczema acne pimples salt rheum and similar conditions. It claims quick, even overnight relief with Poslam and Poslam Soap sold by druggists including W C Burns H C Wagner with free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York City.

W. C. Burns & Co H. C. Wagner West 25Th Street New York City

Six carpenters wanted at McLane Ave corner

Several notices of local jobs and services appear. A contractor seeks six carpenters at the corner of McLane Avenue and Quincy Street, with contact through R Schuetze, Bexar County Humane Society office 211 Mackay building.

McLane Ave BE. Quincy St R. Schuetze Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins

Bargain Range of Toys and Machines Listed with Prices

The ad lists PAW Drums Snare and Kettledrum from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars. Steam engines horizontal and upright from 1 to 35 dollars. Mechanical toys animals cars ducks frogs and other figures 25 cents to 3.50. Train sets signals switches bridges tunnels stations tracks 10 cents to 4 dollars. Moving picture machines projectors 50 cents to 3. Express wagons bicycles tricycles hand cars wheelbarrows 50 cents to 6. Doll cradles enamelled and wicker 25 cents to 1.

Local Beauty Aids On Sale This Saturday Evening

Sylvia Hair Nets 36 inches long priced at 5 cents each or 50 cents per dozen. Twenty Mule Team Borax half pound package 10 cents. Jergen's talcum powder 25 cents per pound on sale for 15 cents. Nadindla or Egyptian face cream 50 cents jar on sale for 39 cents. De Miracle Hair Remover regular 1 dollar bottle on sale for 79 cents.

Sylvia

Two Houses Burned In Highland Park Fire

A blaze destroyed the homes of R. B. Hilton and S. C. Meadow on Drexel avenue in Highland Park shortly after 4 PM. The losses total about 4000 dollars with partial insurance. origin suspected in Hilton kitchen. Fire hydrants were scarce and distant pumps delayed suppression. furniture from both houses saved. A No. 2 company steamers collision caused minor vehicle damage on Main avenue at 7 PM. No injuries reported. In Louisville Kentucky, police probe a murder after painter Robert B Fauntleroy 23 was found stabbed and unconscious, dying later. J C Glaub painter union president, held amid conflicting stories.

R. B. Hilton Drexel Avenue S. C. Meadow Highland Park Hilton Company No. 2 Travis Louisville Robert B.launtleroy J. C. Glaub Painters Union Fauntleroy Glaub

Newsies Feast at Thanksgiving Party

Reverend Philip Cook hosted a Thanksgiving party for 185 Newsies at St. Mark's Episcopal gym. They enjoyed turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, fruits, nuts, and candies donated by Sunday school children. The event filled the evening with feasting and games as boys arrived early, eager for the 7:30 start.

Philip Cook St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Jowdy Fined Five For Speeding On Alamo Plaza

L Jowdy was fined five dollars in corporation court for speeding on Alamo Plaza yesterday. W R Shipp and R P Isan each paid five dollars for parking violations on East Houston Street yesterday, over twenty minutes. Philadelphia acts to curb joy riding and reckless driving.

L. Jowdy Alamo Plaza Corporation Court W. R. Shipp R. P. Isan East Houston Street

Smoot Praises San Antonio Bond Plan And Paving

Asher G Smoot former editor of the Austin States arrives in San Antonio and commends the Chamber of Commerce publicity division for its bond issue. He says Austin is proud to have the metropolis as a neighbor and urges paving and street work to maintain that leadership.

Asher G. Smoot Austin States Texas San Antonio San Antoni Mr.Smoot Chamber of Conmerce Austin

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