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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1913

Page

3

International Live Stock Exposition Opens in Chicago

The opening day at the stock yards features about 11 000 animals on display valued at 2 000 000. Ohio Mississippi Nebraska Indiana Arkansas Texas Kansas Minnesota students enter cattle judging. Canadian students also participate. A nightly horse fair showcases prize animals during the exposition.

Chicago Ohio Mississippi Nebraska Indiana Arkansas Texas Kansas Minnesota

Horn Palace Cafe Ad Promotes Eatery at Main Plaza

An advertisement invites readers to visit the Horn Palace Cafe located at the corner of Main Plaza and Soledad for meals and refreshments.

Horn Palace Cafe Main Plaza Soledad

San Antonio Becomes Winter Show Mecca for Carnivals

San Antonio attracts hundreds of show and carnival workers as winter headquarters with Fiesta San Jacinto opening boosting appeal. By year end officials expect 500 to near 1000 showmen, including Kline shows and Lachman Lewis, with Gentry Bros possible return and Nigro Laos bringing 200 more. Notables like Parker and Wortham among those planning visits.

San Antonio United States Sanmgg Bmn San Jacinto William Judking Hewitt New York Clipper Mr. Hewitt Herbert A. Kline Kline Menger John A. Pollitt Paul Hainter Southwestern Amusement Company Walter K. Sibley Felice Bernard Gentry Bros.’ Show Fair Grounds George Johnson C. W. Parker Conn. T. Kennedy James Patterson C. A. Wortham Herry T. Noyes E. C. Talbott W. H. Rice

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Dyspepsia And Strengthens Digestion

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves distress after eating belching and nausea between meals by strengthening the stomach and digestive organs for proper function.

Hood

Rural schools neglected by United States speaker says

Edward J. Tobin, Cook County Illinois school superintendent, told the State Teachers Association that rural schools are in a deplorable condition. He compared U S to Uruguay, urging popularizing rural life to keep country youth from city migration.

Boston United States Edward J. Tobin Cook County Illinois State Teachers’ Association Uruguay

You Are Entitled to the Best Ad Reminder

A compact ad urges readers to request a perfection lard labeled TT. The teaser hints at a promotional claim and urges action, reflecting vintage advertising diction.

Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink To Sing At The Grand

The renowned singer Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink will perform at the Grand on Thursday night December 4. She is accompanied by violinist Miss Fletcher, delivering a highly praised recital that promises a remarkable display of voice and musicianship.

Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink America Schumann-Heink Grand Miss Fletcher

Kerrigan Photoplay and Thriller Lead Wigwam Program

Warren Kerrigan is featured in a photoplay titled Forgotten Women and an Imp in two reels Who Killed Olga Carew as the lighter program. The main attraction is The Power of the Hypnotist a thriller starring Kerrigan at Wigwam No 1 on Alamo plaza.

Wigwam No. 1 Alamo Plaza Warren Kerrigan Olga Carew Warner

Elsie St. Leon Shines On Screen In The Whimsical Threads

Elsie St. Leon and family, recently seen at the Grand Opera House in Polly of the Circus, headline a Vitagraph two part photoplay The Whimsical Threads of Destiny at Wigwam No. 2. She plays the circus rider with noted charm, while San Antonio admirers glimpse their favorite on the Wigwam screen instead of the stage. A Kalem special The Midnight Message and a Pathe short The Yellow Streak also show.

Elsie St. Leon Grand Opera House Vitagraph Company Miss St. Leon San Antonio Pathe

Public musicale opens season by San Antonio Musical Club

A large audience is expected for the first public musicale of the season tonight in the Gunter Hotel ball room. Miss Else Sternsdorff, pianist, and the San Antonio Choral Club will perform with the program starting at 8 15 p m.

San Antonio

Untermyer urges plan to restore confidence in U S industries

Samuel Untermyer former Pujo committee chief counsel outlines steps to rebuild public trust in railroads and other industries. Proposes currency bill passage, living railroad rates, end to voting trusts and interlocking directorates, criminalizing officer profits, restricts bank and corporate interlocks, destroy holding companies, empower minority stockholders, place railroads under ICC, require public books access, and a federal industrial commission to dissolve unlawful firms. Also notes San Antonio concert event and ticket details.

Springfield Mass Samuel Untermyer Pujo Money Trust United States Economic Club Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Industrial Commission Untermyer

Social events at a series of city gatherings and parties

Mr and Mrs W E Fitch hosted a card party for Miss Jennie Byrd Rousseau of Louisville and Miss Richardson of St Paul. Prizes went to Mrs Crain Archie McFarland and Mrs Emmett Roundtree. A later musical program followed with Emmett Roundtree and Allen Merriam. About thirty guests attended.

W. E. Fitch Jennie Byrd Rousseau Louisville Richardson St. Paul

Guest arrivals and registrations at San Antonio hotels

The notice lists numerous individuals staying or registered at venues such as the Bexar St Anthony Gunter Savoy Crockett Bowie Menger and others including Rameey Kleberg Evane Lewis and Smith with ties to Artesian Wells Kingsville Uvalde St Louis Dallas and Corpus Christi among cities. The record notes guests at several hotels in San Antonio.

J. M. Rameey Bexar R. M. Kleberg Kingsville St. Anthony T. D. Evane Uvalde Gunter M. H. Lewis Savoy Stibgen Kansas City Bowie R. E. Smith Crockett W. K. Forman Baltimore Menger J. C. Pangle Mineral Wells W. H. Bonnel Campo Verde A. J. Robinson Houston J. M. Woods Seguin J. H. Kelly Charles R. Incavo St. Louis W. C. Farmer Palestine C. G. Feist Dallas J. A. Gundry Beaumont James P. H. Roark Seattle Paul Jenks Mabel Jenks Boerne T. M. Brown Jourdanton William R. Wagner M. Easton Galveston G. C. Hoff Hondo Clark Pease Marie Pease Corpus Christi St. Anthony Hotel Pearl Lorenz Dore Ware Pandora Oliver Bird Vera Maddox Edna J. R. Wilburton P. Catlin The Orion M. Perrenot James Smith FE Paso John T. Towns Granger C. Hagen Gonzales

Harlandale Hot Mud Baths Promoted for Various Ailments

Advertisement touts Harlandale sulphurized hot mud baths as effective against rheumatism lumbago kidney troubles eczema and skin diseases. It claims one course yields testimonials and notes exclusive city facility with mud baths and sulphur water tubs at 1 dollar or six for 5. Cars run to the bath house with fare listed.

Harlandale Bath House

Births Recorded For Local Families In November

To Mr and Mrs Enrique Perez a boy born November 23 at Nogalitos street. To Mr and Mrs H M Smith a boy born December 24 at 114 Sweet street. To Mr and Mrs A A Bitter a boy born November 23 at 406 Montana street. To Mr and Mrs B E Rosenquist a boy born November 27 at 1026 North Palmetto Avenue.

Enrique Perez Nogalitos Street H. M. Smith Wecesber Sweet Street A. A. Bitter Montana Street B. E. Rosenquist Noweer North Palmetto Avenue

Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine Credits From Readers

Warren Indiana and Esmond Rhode Island letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female weakness and related pains. Respondents report improved health, increased energy, and better mood after using the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham Artiee Hamilton, R. F. D Warren, Ind

White House Bridal Pair Leaves for European Honeymoon

The elusive White House bridal couple, Mr and Mrs Francis B Sayre, sneaked aboard the liner George Washington for their honeymoon to Europe. President Wilson learned of their departure only as the ship sailed after a brief dockside waiting period at Hoboken. A crowd, band, and flowers welcomed the departure as Sayre and his bride disappeared below.

New York White House Francis B. Sayre George Washington Europe Hoboken President Wilson Mr. Wilson Eleanor Wilson Carey T. Grayson Sayres Mendelssohn Mrs. Sayre United States

Bryan to Name Temporary Judge for U S Court in China

Secretary Bryan will appoint a competent lawyer now in China to discharge the duties of judge of the United States Court for China at Shanghai until a successor to Judge Rufus H. Thayer is confirmed. Thayer resigned after four years of a 10 year term, on urgent cable requests. Charges had been considered by the House judiciary committee but State Department said the resignation was unrelated.

Bryan Shanghai Washington, D. C China United States Court For Rufus H. Thayer Thayer House Judiciary Committee State Department

Burial Permits Report For Local Deaths

Burial permits issued for Thomas Evans aged 37 who died November 28 at Bexar County Hospital. Jose McMacias aged 28 died November 27 at 115 Kerr Street. Marie V. Hinojosa aged 24 died November 26 at 1226 El Paso Street.

Thomas Evans Bexar County Hospital Jose McMacias Kerr Street Marie V. Hinojosa el Paso

Real Estate Transfers Listed From 1913 1918

A long list of property transfers, quit claims, and deed details across San Antonio areas. Names include Albert Villastrigo, A FE Heilbron, Samuel Saunders, Marcellus Davis, and many county residents. Properties cover blocks in New City, Berlin Heights, Sunset Place, and Los Angeles Heights with prices and dates in 1913 1918.

Albert Villastrigo A. FE. Heilbron New City Englewood Samuel 8S Saunders Marcellus H. Davis Sunset Place QO. T. Tucker Bexar County Thomas L. Tucker &J Boliver County Mississippi Hackberry Regina O. T. Tucker Thomas L. Tucker Delaware Lamar Paul W. Sexton Maude F. Dulute Delmar Street South Heights State of Texas I. H. Delbridge C. & F. Railway Company Geronimo Creek Bell D. Daniel Fernando Rosa Zapata Pascuala Z. de Ramirez New City Block Theresa Gross Charles Truer New Braunfels Avenue Bella Dugan Lamar Street Roy Arthur Davis B. L Ada Johnson Old City Hays Street J. R. Norton James Routledge Matthew Kuykendall Kingsville Burnet Street R. L. Nims T. H. Hyde Anna V. Rees Avenue Highland Park G. F. Blesse O. W. Cliett Haile Lewisieux Kennedy Missouri West Laurel Heights Muscogee Street Alamo Home Builders R. A. Richey James Rainey Railroad Park Aristo Antonio T. Gonzales Remigio Boulder Ty Colorado W. T. Montery Laurel Street T. A. Pettus T. N. Givens Olive Streets Ike Levy Nellie” Cole Watts County Cal Los Angeles Heights Improvements Company Henry Haagelstein H. W. Speckels Fayette Los Angeles Heights

For Children There Is None Better Cough Medicine Ad

An advertisement promotes Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a child friendly cough remedy with no opiates or sour stomach effects. It claims relief for coughs colds wheezy breathing and croup and credits Fischer's Drug Store as the seller.

Fischer's Drug Store Foley Fischer’s Drug Store

New Remedy Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Aches

Advert says Croxone cleans inactive kidneys and dissolves uric acid to stop night waking and rheumatism. It claims quick results for older adults, neutralizes irritating urine, restores kidney and bladder health, and promises refund if it fails.

Croxone

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HHS Callum McCallum Hosiery CO Northampton E. Hertzuerg Jewelry Sign of the Clock Genele and St. Mary Mike Goggan E. Houston Richter’'S 8TEAM Moody & Bormann Crockett Office of Painess Matthews Houston St Menger Hotel South Gompers San Francisco Panama Canal Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor San Francisco Labor Council Pacific Coast Union West East Plaza Theater King’s Comedy Circus King’s Jupiter Stewart and Mercer Wilma Roberts Comedienne Stephanoes Carrolls Robinson's Canine Circus Ed Sheck Else Sternsdorff Decist Emerson Upright Pe Ipprman Piano Stores Jesse French St. Mary's Sts Steinway House MR. Untermyer Im Society Beulah Patterson Willis Johnson Dorothy Steaart Harold Iller Theodore W. Frederick A. C. Dauchy Henry Hart Burns M. W. Hayes C. C Williams C. Timpson Huff R. F. Menefee Long Muench Fay Long Flora Smith Nell Shannon Annie Jones Pearl Bauerfeind Louise Sloan Marie Burns Amy Brown Ann Cope Catherine Copeland Vera All Ruth McKinney Peggy Bliss Mary Fly Yemmessee William McKinney W. S. Fly Montgomery Fly Don A. Bliss Josephine Woodhull Elizabeth Jones Poughkeepsie N. Y Patrick Guiney Fort Sam Houston Miss Jones Susanna Denman J. T. Woodhull Edwin Porch Robinson N. Hodge Robert Smith Townsend Woodhull Linda Washington Austin Alamo Heights Mothers’ Club William Steinmeyer Ada Steinmeyer of the St. Anthony Violet Oldham Lula Mae Grissom Bowling Green John E. Martin Bodien Martin R. B. MacGloin Linton J. E. Abraham New Braunfels M. E. Cobb Birmingham Ala A. Collman Anna Hansen Esmond Rhode Island Royal Baking Brnight Motor Car CO Chevrolet And Lyons- Knight Cars Phone Crockett
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