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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
4
The collection displays life size statues and drawings including Venus and Melus, Caesar, Washington, Lincoln, and Apollo. The works, created by artists in the department, are part of a recent exhibit at Comlagh Station and feature varied materials and themes.
M Knighton of Havan Wor reports three months of kidney pain eased after trying various remedies. He credits Valey's Kidney Pills, noting relief after using 148 bottles. He says symptoms diminished and he now feels like himself again. Letter from M Fischer lends support.
A San Antonio parade to showcase Ringling Brothers Circus drew immense crowds. The event featured elephants, wagons, and a grand stage setup with a three-ring arena, while catering and operations ran on a massive scale. The article notes high costs, with daily expenses around 8000 dollars and a four million dollar investment, plus extensive logistics and staff across cooks, blacksmiths, tailors, and a dedicated medical team.
The performance includes 440 men and wolves with more novelties than prior spectacles. The Kinglings imported most performers from Europe. The Tings show starts at 3 o clock with doors opening an hour earlier to visit the arcade and enjoy a band concert.
Willard the heavyweight champion is billed for a Western show in San Antonio on Friday. The cowboy legend has toured with Miller and Arlington's exhibition and created a stir in cities along the route. Once a celebrated “cowpuncher” on the 101 Ranch, he flaunts trophies from western roundups and rides with daring skill in the border spectacle.
A robbery occurred at 9 p eluck Friday night at Pum v and Loch streets where J Uirich of 122 Parsons street was held up and $62 taken along with some currency. Police recovered the gold watch later and described one assailant as a tall negro in dark clothing. officers Welch and Caruthers investigated.
In a Sunday observation the article notes belligerents must allow prisoners of war to work on Sundays. The piece mentions Benedict and a Mulla, with church services listed as 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the AM Baptist Church. A $0.68 fare to Sutherland Springs and back is listed, with regular train at 7:45 a.m.
Madam C Billard of Mandarin recounts a 13 year health recovery after using Cardus. She says two bottles built strength and health, enabling steady work and restoring vigor. The ad claims Cardus is a long trusted woman’s medicine sold by all druggists.
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