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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
12
Cayetano Ramos, 34, of Mexico, was charged in Justice Fisk’s court with assault with a deadly weapon after night clerk John Ramsay alleged Ramos threatened him with an automatic revolver at the Southern Hotel. Arrested by Officers Brown and Lykins, Ramos was arraigned in police court and fined $25 for unlawfully displaying a pistol. bond set at $500 was posted.
Tonight is the final night of the Mer chants Food and Industrial Exposi tion at Goliad and 8 Alamo streets. A Woolworths window prize doll will be given away tonight to a lucky shopper.
A editorial urges Corpus Christi to push for a twenty five foot channel from Harbor Island to its wharf. It notes Harbor City and Aransas Pass also seek channels and argues a mainland inland harbor would benefit Texas overall while Harbor City shows resolve.
The logging of the proposed Southern national highway from Washington to San Francisco is in progress. The Texas division will be mapped next week with D E Colp and A L Westguard leading the expedition across the state from El Paso to Orange near the Louisiana border. The note also mentions a funeral service for Ramon Guerra conducted by S A Aerie No 70 F C and an Elks Hall dance event tonight.
S. C. Eldridge has moved his law offices to suite 412 416 in the San Antonio Loan and Trust Company building. Telephones Crockett 17 and New 363 Ady.
The Thirty-seventh District Court freed Cicero Thomas after a jury trial yesterday afternoon on charges of assault to murder. Separate notices show bond set at 300 in each case. Also listed are filings for two divorce suits: Adela Navarro vs Jose Navarro and Laura Walter vs J E Walter. and local business ads and contact details.
The Raing Giant Grub Plow, drawn by an Imperial traction engine, will plow virgin soil on Sheriff D Adams’ farm near Linton this week. Those interested are urged to view the sight, said to be worth traveling for by locals.
Under guidance of the Farmers Institute and Kerr County commissioners a county wide road work effort is planned for Good Roads day on November 5. Men and teams will be provided from across the county and a large labor force is anticipated to work on the roads for a full day. Precinct No 1 has already authorized 40000 dollars in bonds for road building and other precincts are expected to follow. A mass meeting by the institute and commissioners is set for Saturday to finalize arrangements and outline the projects.
Ad highlights St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism and related pains. Claims quick, painless relief without skin burning or discoloration. Urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store and promises relief from stiffness swelling neuralgia and back ache.
L F Birdsong returns from a long overland trip ending in Alpine in a Franklin seven passenger car facing heavy rain and damaged bridges near Hondo Nueces and Alazan Creek. Labadie Automobile reports a Maxwell 25 touring car sale and fast delivery to Laredo. other dealers show strong interest in Buicks Fords and Franklins as roads recover from floods.
The report lists deliveries of Maxwell 25 touring cars to August Gros at Cibolo Julius Mehlitz at New Braunfels and B R Polasek at Hobson plus another for Henry W Atkinson of this city A Studebaker 25 touring car was sold yesterday to W A Hayes by A E Staacke Automobile Co W H Davis Hudson dealer from Gonzales visited the city for a while Quick Help to Backache and Rheumatism Foley Kidney Pills offered by Fischer's Drug Store Adv.
The civic committee of the Women’s Club aims to make the pecan exhibition one of the section’s best at the Made in San Antonio show November 3 to 8. Entries already received. more are urged. Select finest nuts and send to the Chamber of Commerce this week. Also to show pecan use in cooking while other departments gather entries.
A nostalgic ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for infants and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises quick relief without griping. The notice warns to buy only genuine bottles from California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeits.
The Dallas Morning News lauds Rose Stahl for Maggie Pepper at the Grand tonight and tomorrow matinee and night. Stahl as the lead clerk in a New York department store roles through self reliance and hopeful happiness, delivering a vivid, if not great, dramatic presentation praised for vitality and charm.
George D. Parker presents a stage version of Alice Hogan Rice’s novel at the Grand for six nights starting Friday with matinees Saturday Sunday and Wednesday. Lee Morrison directs Miss Lady is played by May Buckley. Parker drew advice from Mrs Rice and hopes for similar popularity to Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.
The Plaza Theater drew another large matinee and night crowd on Monday and current weekly offerings look set to break records. Fred Irvine delivers an original monologue of small talk, a rarity in today’s rehashed entertainment.
An evening of old time humor features Irvine’s delivery and Whitney’s Dolls to a receptive audience. The billing includes Daffy Jones, Train and Campbell, Pitser and Dave, and Stockton’s dogs, rounding out the program with vivid performances.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy Rail road publicity division issued a descriptive San Antonio article with city scenes for a nationwide booklet. The Burlington Route joins several lines promoting San Antonio as a winter and tourist destination with tailored stories by George B. Wathen. Other railroads like Colorado & Southern Southern Pacific and M E T plus Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain are also publishing material about the city.
An advertisement praises Foley Kidney Pills as an honestly made medicine that relieves suffering from weak inactive kidneys and painful bladder action. It claims to assist nature in rebuilding kidney tissue restoring normal action and relieving bladder discomfort, available at Fischer's Drug Store.
Stockholders of the Chamber of Commerce plan a meeting at 8 tonight to consider raising capital stock from 10 000 to 20 000. If approved an amendment to the by laws will be needed. Other important matters will be discussed and officers urge full attendance.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general strengthening tonic. Claims to arouse the liver drive out malaria and build up the system. Also touted to relieve nervous low mood and Lew Spirit with digestive aid. Displays typical early 20th century patent medicine language.
An organ recital at First Baptist Church will be held at 8 o clock Monday November 8. Prof W S Clarke organist will be joined by Prof A S Heister violinist Mrs Annie Dexter soprano and Gabe Gazelle tenor from San Antonio. Admission is free though a free will offering will meet remaining organ debt.
A testimonial-letter style notice touts Eckman’s Alterative as a life saving remedy for lung troubles. It recounts a patient’s severe illness from a chronic cough and claims the product cured throat and bronchial conditions without narcotics. Affidavits and company contact details are provided to persuade readers to seek the remedy.
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