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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1913

Page

5

Thieves Steal Car From In Front Of St Anthony Hotel

A two passenger automobile owned by Dr. W. E. Luter was stolen from in front of the St. Anthony hotel at 9 45 last night. The car was found abandoned at Cherry and Lamar streets early this morning. A medical case with instruments valued at $50 or more belonging to Dr. J. W. Goode was inside the car and not recovered.

W. E. Luter St. Anthony Cherry Lamar Streets J. W. Goode

Pape's Diapepsin Aids Digestion In Five Minutes

Digestive aid promises fast relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad claims Diapepsin digests all foods, stops sour stomach and gas within minutes, and leaves the stomach feeling sweet and normal after use. It urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.

Pape

Campaign for Yearly Dues in Chamber of Commerce

A large group of Chamber members formed several committees to continue the drive for 1913 dues totaling 38000. Ten committees started the effort yesterday, collecting back dues, with officials optimistic about meeting obligations to sustain community programs. Names of active members include S Conness, Jesse D Oppennheimer, Fred Reutzel, T N Smith, and others.

Chamber of Commerce S. Conness Jesse D. Oppenheimer Fred Reutzel T. N. Smith Fred W. Cook Ben M. Hammond W. T. Stiles Charles Graebner E. J. H. Meier A. J. Castanola John F. Fentiman Atlee

Stolen horse returns home as police pursue

A horse hitched to a buggy stolen outside the Grand Opera House was found returning to William Maurer of Frank Brothers’ store at 5 this morning after more than six hours on the loose. Maurer reported the theft about 11:30 PM and a citywide description was broadcast. The animal was apparently driven overnight by an unknown person before being released.

William Maurer Frank Brothers Grand Opera House Mr. Maurer

Confetti Masquerade Carnival at Exposition Park

A carnival event at Exposition Park runs October 25 26 27 and 28 with the Confetti Masquerade theme. An unrelated daily note reports New York residents consume 4 047 996 eggs in a single day.

Exposition Park New York

West Texas Conference hears pastors reports and notes church growth

The West Texas conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met at Laurel Heights Church with Bishop Atkins presiding. Reports from the San Antonio district highlighted new churches and parishes, financial gains, and gifts to church schools. Delegates discussed eight general conference delegates, name changes, suffragette demands, and Carnegie’s gift rejection to Vanderbilt University.

West Texas The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Laurel Heights Atkins San Antonio Alamo McKinley Avenue East End Los Angeles E. B. Chappell Travis Park Church Timesports Llano Cuero San Angelo San Marcos Uvalde Andrew Carnegie Vanderbilt University L. C. Mathis Bastrop R. P. Schuler University Church In Austin Center Point Charlotte Jourdanton Pleasanton A. N. James J. W. Shoemaker Government Hill Cullom H. Booth Nat B. Read Prospect Hill F. M. Jackson South Heights

Local Drugstore Ads Promote Adler-i-ka Remedy

A San Antonio druggist promotes Adler-i-ka, an herbal mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine, as a bowel cleanser. The ad claims just one dose relieves sour stomach gagging and constipation immediately and cites its fame for curing appendicitis.

San Antonio Adler-ika H. L. Wagner Hicks

Smoke of Herbs For Catarrh

A herbal smoke remedy claims to treat catarrh by inhaling medicated smoke through the mouth or nostrils using a pipe or smoking tube. The ad asserts no tobacco or habit forming drugs, reaches head and chest airways, and contrasts with sprays and tablets. Dr. J. W. Blosser offers a booklet and five days of free treatment by mail from Atlanta.

J. W. Blosser Walton Street Atlanta

Coffin found on Vargas Street held postcards and photos

Police at substation No 6 East End hold a coffin found in the street near the city cemeteries. It contained hundreds of postcards photos and several whiskey bottles. No owner identification or claim yet. A youth Abdul Latiff was arrested in Calcutta for climbing a 120 foot water pipe to converse with his sweetheart.

East End Cole Vargas Street S.everal Abdul Latiff Calcutta

Opela Kings Praised by Officials in Auto Meet Plans

Dr. W A Hering of the San Antonio Automobile Club returns from the northeast with a forecast that the upcoming track meet will showcase the finest racing talent in five years. He confirms AJAA guidance and names drivers like Louis Disbrow Endicott Heinemann Ulrich Raimey plus Mason cars and stars Rickenbacher Chandler DePalma Wishart. Hering criticizes Vanderbilt Cup rejection and notes traffic studies in eight cities shaping safer, swifter block-to-block vehicle flow with pedestrian priority at corners.

W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club America New York Dr. Hering Alex Sloan Louis Disbrow Endicott Heinemann Ulrich Raimey San Antonio Mason Rickenbacher Chandler DePalma Wishart Monkmeier Chicago Hering

Overcoats Shape Outdoor Impressions and Style

Outdoors a person's overcoat forms the first impression and defines their look. The garment projects refinement and personal presence, influencing how others judge demeanor and taste in public settings.

Merritt Named Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs

President Wilson nominated Edgar B. Merritt for assistant commissioner of Indian affairs. Merritt, a Fayetteville Arkansas native, is announced from Washington on October 23.

Merritt Washington, D. C Wilson Edgar B. Merritt Indian Affairs Fayetteville, Ark

Dental Evening to Promote Free Public Dental Clinic Work

Bexar County Dental Association and San Antonio Council of Mothers host a free event at 8 pm Friday in the high school auditorium. The program blends music and recitation with a Film Toothache to show how good teeth support health. Two classrooms in schools Nos 8 and 11 will house the public school dental clinics.

Bexar County Dental Association San Antonio Council of Mothers Council of Mothers

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