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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1912
Page
5
A promotional notice for a furniture sale offers bedding draperies rugs linoleums and more at almost factory cost. It emphasizes new stock from the factory and urges customers to visit tomorrow to view plainly marked items and best prices.
A sale offers dressing tables with quarter-sawed oak and mahogany finishes and improved drawers for ladies use. Bargain price set at 17.50 dollars.
J Carter secretary of the Chamber of Commerce reports from a northern and eastern study of zoological gardens. He lists animal prices including an African rhinoceros at 4500 dollars, hippos at 5000, and an Indian elephant at 8000, with details from Cincinnati St Louis and Memphis zoos.
News from a reliable source says Prince George of Bavaria and Archduchess Isabella of Austria have had their marriage declared void at the archduchess father Adolf Frederick's request. Incompatibility reported as the reason. Prince George is 32, Archduchess 23.
L R Gardner reports heavy rains north of El Paso Pecos Texas and Roswell New Mexico endangering alfalfa crops after partial harvests. Despite losses in some areas, Texas feed crops soften overall forage shortage, though west coast shipments may lag. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service listed.
Direct. The Alamo Heroes' Monument association reports county judges across Texas have replied positively to invitations to convene a meeting to discuss aid and support for the monument fund.
State party leaders probe ex judge John Palmieri amid accusations from nine years ago involving a murder case and an Italian baker fleeing in women’s clothes. Palmieri denies wrongdoing, labeling critics as opponents of his Italian heritage.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall on Sunday afternoon after 4 o clock, November 18, 1912, by Willis F. Gross C B S. B., member of The Mother church board of lectureship. The Boston church invites the public to attend.
Special to The Light New York reports Bradstreet monthly index of prices indicates September cost of living rose more than any prior month. The index hit 9.4516, up 2.5 percent from August, and 1.9 percent above the previous high set in May.
The amalgamated Chamber of Commerce plans a membership guide to help members locate booster groups for a stronger San Antonio. Names were provided to printers, with two indexings planned alphabetic and classified, and booklets will be distributed to members.
A tiny DeWitt street shack fires leaving 67 year old Sadie Haley aided washwoman with no home. She lives in a chicken house with an abandoned horse and awaits charity support for furniture and a small delivery wagon to resume washing for income.
A columnist proposes municipal dances and offers to teach the turkey trot to some poor girls, suggesting community enrichment through dancing for the city’s youth. The note frames dancing as a civic good and invites participation.
A humorous note urges embracing youth energy over grey hair. It mocks delivered stereotypes about the elderly and promotes using Hay’s Hair Health to counter aging effects. The piece suggests the younger generation leads progress while old timers face scrutiny.
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