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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

3

Inspection Tour Promises Fast Track Repairs Near Mathis

A. R. Ponder, president of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf, returns from two weeks of oversight as repair work on tracks and bridges progresses. The Nueces bridge near Mathis should allow traffic by week’s end, with trains into Mathis within ten to fourteen days. Rail laying will then begin to connect Mathis with Corpus Christi, the Gulf division to finish by December, and Chicago-delivered rolling stock to arrive. initial equipment ships later this month.

San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf A. R. Ponder Hamiltonburg Nueces Mathis Cau Mathis Corpus Christi Chicago

School Board Approves Bond Bid and Divides Routine Work

The school board discussed disposing of 300000 dollars in bonds with an eastern firm offering 98 1 2 bids after legality questions were settled. Reports covered sanitation drainage at Riverside Park and building committee bids for heating the High School.

Frederick Terrell Terrell Riverside Park Goeth Connes Desiants Y Halbed Brackenridge High School University of Texas Kerr Hill Lafitte Street Q. B. Lee Robert G. Harris W. G. Schuwirth

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Aid Hair Loss Patient

Willie Johns of R F D No 2 Catoosa Oklahoma describes a scalp infection that caused hair loss and fever. He reports improvement after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a month and hair regrowth began. The ad promotes Cuticura for skin and scalp conditions and offers free samples and a skin book.

Catoosa Okla Willie Johns Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Complication of Woman's Ills Promises Relief

Athens Texas woman shares relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and other recommended remedies. She reports improved health and a younger appearance after long standing disorders. The Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts notes many testimonials and offers confidential medical guidance.

Athens Tex Lydia E. Pinkham Sarah R. Whatley Texas Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia BE Pinkham Medicine Co

Good Roads Day Postponed To December 4

The Good Roads day event for the San Antonio to Austin highway has moved from November 6 to December 4 due to heavy rains. D. B. Colp and J. Warren promoted meetings in Buda Kyle San Marcos and New Braunfels where two new Good Roads organizations formed. San Marcos considers $100000 in county road bonds. New Braunfels may seek federal aid for the project.

San Antonio Austin D. B. Colp J. Warren Austin-San Antonio Colp Buda Kyle San Marcos New Braunfels Texas

Yale Alum Rev George A Bryan Dies at 93

Old Yale graduate Rev George A Bryan died at his Norwich home after a long illness at age 93. He was among Yale's oldest graduates and the sole survivor of his class.

Yale Norwich Conn George A. Bryan

Fete by Clan MacDuff Draws Large Scottish Crowd

A large crowd attended a Scottish gathering by Clan MacDuff of the Order of Scottish Clans at the Coliseum grounds. The event featured songs, dances, bagpipes, and Highland dances, with afternoon games and contests won by T. Lucas, Alcid Dehrens, Gordon Blair, and the Park Quoit Club defeating Clan MacDuff.

Coliseum Clan MacDuff Order of Scottish Clans Thistle Lodge Marion Platt William G. Darley Bonnie Dundee William George Verna Bass James Childs Stewart Lees W. H. Hamilton Lucile McDonald Robert McDonald Strathspey and Reel Norma McKenzie Ivan Douglas Marguerite Weber Isabel Platt Aubrey Douglas Donald Mann Francis Douglas Agnes Carruthers Lila Karcher Jessie Mackenzie Alexander Mann Gordon Blair Jack Douglas Allen Mann William Luke John Thompson M. Waddel Hugh McLellan T. Lucas Alcid Dehrens Dave McNair J. Walker A. Dehrens W. White Park Quoit Clan MacDuff Club

Charters Issued and Amendments Filed in Texas

Charters issued include Garza Gin Company of Garza Denton county with capital stock $7000 with incorporators I G Thomas B T Head and A C Calvert. Amendments include Clifton Oil Company increasing capital stock from 40000 to 54000 Riverside Cotton Oil Company increasing from 50000 to 75000 Tokoka Cattle Company Fort Worth extending term W S Wilson & Co Inc Fort Worth decreasing capital stock from 200000 to 100000 Royal Theater Company of San Antonio filed dissolution certificate.

Austin Tex Garza Gin Company of Garza Denton County I. G. Thomas B. T. Head A. C. Calvert Clifton Oi! Company Clifton Riverside Cotton Oil Company of Fort Worth Takoka Cattle Company of W. 8. Wilson & Co., Inc Royal Theater Company of San Antonio

Cabinet Favors Economy in Wilson Administration

President Wilson held talks with cabinet members on department expense estimates for the coming year. A general economy drive is under way and most ministers favor preserving the present salary levels.

Washington, D. C Wilson

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

Ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. A trial bottle is suggested with simple use and rapid relief claimed promising no burn or skin discoloration.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs Andra

Shippers Back Port Aransas for San Antonio Traffic

San Antonio merchants push freight through Port Aransas after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Regular Seaboard & Gulf steamship service from New York to Aransas Pass starts, with Honduras the first call, and freight classifications agreed with the line. The next sailing is planned for late October.

San Antonio Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Seaboard & Gulf Line New York Aransas Pass Honduras E. G. Warfield Steamship Company M. Scrivener Aransas Pass Terminal

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Help for Backache

An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills provide fast relief from backache and rheumatism by toning and strengthening weak kidneys. It asserts the pills clean the blood and promote healthy, vigorous action and notes Fischer's Drug Store as the local outlet.

Fischer's Drug Store Foley Ady

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