Royal rights to whales swans and art debate
Under early Edwards law the king claims possession of whales or sturgeon in British waters while the head belongs to the king body to the finder and the tail to the queen. The queen’s perquisite is questioned as whalebone lies in the head. The sovereign also owns wild white swans in open rivers. A cartoonish quote doubts artistic education for a daughter in favor of singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
England
Sovereign
Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair With Easy Use
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair cleanser and conditioner. It claims immediate shine and body and promises new hair growth after weeks of use, urging readers to test a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton’s
Attwater Resigns From Sunset System After 12 Years
Professor H. P. Attwater of San Antonio, famed naturalist, resigns as industrial agent for Sunset-Central lines after twelve years to devote himself to his private museum of North American birds and mammals and to finish preparation of the collection. He moved to Texas in 1889 and earlier contributed to agricultural and horticultural studies and Texas resource exploration, including leading exhibits and awards at Omaha and Houston festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Attwater
San Antonio
South
Sunset-Central Lines
Attwater
Texas
North America
United States
Canada
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Automobile Licenses list includes multiple owners and cars
A damaged license notice lists several owners and vehicle entries by number. Charles Rappmund Mitchell W C Ch 609 Augusta B8t Motocycles include T E Wi 228 East Commerce street. Alfred Erfurth 926 South Walnut street is listed with Black Hawk motorcycle. A W Serold Bulverde Texas appears for a Ford license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rappmund
St. E
Mitchell
William C
Augusta
Ford
Louis Herhsleb
Overland
G. Elsen
A. W. Serold
Bulverde
Exas
Sam Spell Hardware Co Screen Doors Sale
Screen doors offered at reduced prices by Sam Spell Hardware Co located at 219 Losoya Street. Limited stock and discounts available for a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Spell Hardware Co
Losoya St
Prize Winners Named in Real Estate Yard Contest
Three entries earned perfect scores in the Beautiful Yard Contest. Winners in Class A front and back yards include Clifton George and L C Fischer, with several others listed by address. Class B top yards feature Mrs. Wathen and Mrs. Warner among those scoring near perfection as work begins Monday to photograph the premises for exhibition in city theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
Secreta Ray M. Mackey
Clifton George
Mary Davenne
Alamo Heights
B. F. Nicholson
West Mistletoe Avenue
L. C. Fischer
Hampshire Avenue
Margaret McCloud
Castillo Avenue
McCloud
Mary D Avenue
W. H. Chambers
W. B. McMillan
San Pedro Avenue
F. H. Steele
South Presa Street
L. J. Hart
West Craig Place
A. M. Puckett
Avenue B
Clara Braunschweig
Adams Street
W. A. Armstrong
Alamosa Street
George B. Wathen
Lewis Street
Castillo Street
Frank R. Warner
Hays Street
Warren Street
J. L. Bullis
Pierce Avenue
Front Yard
J. A. Roosevelt
Sunday Menu Plate with Roast Turkey and Prune Dressing
A Sunday menu listing roast turkey with prune dressing and O'Brien potatoes, biscuits with glace au cherries, American cheese, toasted crackers, milk, and a demi tasse for dessert. Served Sunday Sept 7 1913 in a formal dining setting.
Beautiful Yard Contest awards given with scores
Judges from the Real Estate Exchange and civic groups evaluated front and back yard conditions across multiple addresses in this year’s Beautiful Yard Contest. Class A honors went to yards with perfect front and back scores, while Class B leaders included Mrs Armstrong Mrs Wathen and Mrs McCloud with high totals ranging near 985 to 998 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Frenzel
South Laredo Street
Owen Haworth
Redondo Street
Sally H. Jenkins
North Palmetto Avenue
Frank R. Warner
Hays Street
A. Meyer
West Arsenal Street
J. E. Moebes
Essex Street
R. 8. Taylor
D. Tullos
Stafford Street
A. B. Boynton
Porter Street
J. J. Lawrence
Hillcrest Avenue
W. A. Craig
Cooper Street
D. W. McKey
South Street
E. W. Kirkland
Hanstock Avenue
Co. FE. Choning
Milam Street
J. N. Walker
South Olive Street
Beautiful Yard
R. G. Callahan
Real Estate Exchange
W. 8. McMillan
Woman's Club
R. A. Reese
Citizens’ Auxiliary
Board of Hearth
Armstrong
Wathen
McCloud
Frank R. War
Ner
Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples
Charles Andrew Downie and Mary Etta Reed. Ernest Seideman and Olga Herbaleb. Louie A. La Blanche and J. Francis Gilchrist. J. E. Batlle and Lucy BE Douglas. Michele Capiello and Angelina Capo. Kenneth Reymond Keys and Vivian Elizabeth Shull. Harry G. Grobe and Kate Hayden. Theo H. Wegel and Mrs. Ida Scheffel. Fred D. Andrews and Ester Gomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Andrew Downie
Mary Etta Reed
Ernest Seideman
Olga Herbaleb
Louie A. la Blanche
J. Francis Gilchrist
J. E. Batlle
Lucy BE. Douglas
Michele Capiello
Angelina Capo
Kenneth Reymond Keys
Vivian Elizabeth Shull
Harry G. Grobe
Kate Hayden
Theo H. Wegel
Ida Scheffel
Fred D. Andrews
Ester Gomes
Journeys in Auto for Orphans Aids Buckner Home
Rev. 8. C. Bailey tours the region in support of Buckner's Orphan Home of Dallas Texas. He aims to raise a 500000 endowment while the home serves 700 orphans, funded entirely by voluntary gifts. The Dallas facility feeds educates and clothes 6600 children over 34 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist
Mrs. S
Bailey
Durango Street
Buckner’s Orphans Home
Dallas
Texas
8. C. Bailey
San Antonio
Buckner’s Orphan Home
Tex
Evangelist Bailey
R. Cy Buckner
Burials For Henry Rick Sr and Graham in Co Graham
Burial permits list Henry Rick Sr 81 who died September 5 on Burleson street and Graham 80 who died September 6 at 901 River Avenue. The text also mentions a German firm using compressed air to harden steel pieces with selective hardening via nozzle designs for precise grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rick Sr
Burleson Street
Graham
River Avenue
Sausage Ad Urges Tin Tag Fresh Beef at Opera House
A vintage advertisement urges customers to ask the butcher or grocer for a king with Tin Tag to ensure fresh wholesome Soods. The notice invites shoppers to see a display in the lobby of the Grand Opera House. Union Meat Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Lightning Strikes Two Dwellings as City Storm Passes
Two northern city dwellings were struck by lightning during yesterday’s storm with no material damage. A motor truck collided with a Main Avenue building, injuring no one, and officials say rain blinded the chauffeur as he turned from Main into Travis. The first home at East San Pedro and Paschal Avenues belonged to B. E. Peterson. its chimney was demolished but the residence suffered little else. The second home at 214 West Magnolia Avenue, owned by Mrs. N. J. Handsley and occupied by Samuel F. Bryant, saw only a wall fire and telephone wires damaged. both occupants were frightened but unharmed.
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Main Avenue
B. E.peterson
East
San Pedro
Paschal Avenues
Hovey
Samuel F. Bryant
N. J. Handsley
Magnolia Avenue
Emerson Bicycle Store
Travis Street
Births Reported for Several Families in City
To Mr and Mrs P Kalifa a boy born September 5 at 625 North Leona street To Mr and Mrs A C Wagner a boy born September 1 at 613 Kentucky avenue To Mr and Mrs James H Kimbrough a boy born August 31 at 742 Kentucky avenue To Mr and Mrs J Billings a boy born September 1 at Lakeview avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Kalifa
North Leona Street
A. C. Wagner
Kentucky Avenue
James H. Kimbrough
J. Billings
Lakeview Avenue
Building Permits for Sclvino and Hethcock Properties
Joseph Sclvino files for an addition on North Concho street valued at 5900 dollars. BB Hethcock seeks a dwelling permit for a residence on Haines Avenue. S B Hethcock plans a 5 room house on Haines Avenue costing 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sclvino
North Concho Street
BB. Hethcock
Haines Avenue
S. B. Hethcock
Electric irons with lifetime guarantee at Sam Speir Hardware
Sam Speir Hardware Co. advertises electric irons priced at 3.50 with a lifetime guarantee. Located at Adv. 219 Losoya St, the shop promotes durable, long lasting irons and the guaranteed service backing the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Speir Hardware Co
Losoya St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Academy OF the Incarnate Word
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
Catholic University OF America
Washington, D. C
College
Superioress College and
Academy OF the 5 Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Te
OUR Lady OF the Lake College
Catholic University of Washington
D. C
State University of Texas
D.C
Sisters OF Divine Providence
Lake View, San Antonio, Texas
St. Mary's Free
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Street
Oblate Fathers
J. H. Quenn
THE
Wassons¢ Select
Lexington Ave
Louise Wasson
Seay
Crockett
Powers School of Expression ‘and Dramatic Art
Princess Theater
Bidg
Lena Budd Powers
Sunset System
Ady
la Joinville
Demi Tasse
Bedell
Moore Building
Avenue C
Avenue D
J. H. Savage
Dalkowitz Bros. Co
Main Ave
N. Flores ST
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