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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
5
The United States Department of Agriculture report dated September 1 shows condition levels and indicated yields per acre for major crops, with corn at 70.3 percent of normal and oats 64.5 percent, while hay output is about 46.9 million tons, far below last year’s total.
R O Hatfield aged 73 from Baltimore testifies Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey acted as medicine for over two years easing long standing stomach trouble. He says he never lacks it at home and praises its impact, noting his age as seventy three.
The ad touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a long trusted health tonic for overworked people and the ill. It claims heart support, digestion aid, renewed vigor, and doctor endorsement, warning buyers to seek genuine sealed bottles with the Old Chemist trademark. It notes price and a free booklet offer.
After seven years gone, Adolph Kessling reappears in Calexico meat business. His son-in-law said Kessling fled due to heavy debts and a failed cattle deal in St. Louis. He learned of a sheriff’s reward and chose to travel via Mexico, Nevada, and California to avoid arrest.
Houston reports that George D. Hunter, eastern agent for the Gould lines, is chosen as general passenger and ticket agent for the Texas and Pacific railway with Dallas HQ, replacing E. P. Turner. Freeman declined comment as official notice is awaited. Hunter is a veteran I. and G. N. attaché, long time Houston passenger and ticket agent before moving east.
Dr J O Kemp city bacteriologist reports for the fiscal year ending May 31 that 693 milk samples were inspected with only nine below standard. The supply is excellent with monthly analysis noting water content from 86 to 91.5 percent and fat from 2.5 to 8 percent. Bacteriological counts ranged from 40 008 to 956 480 with a few samples showing streptococci.
Joske s offers a school season closeout with savings on toiletries and beauty items. Shampoos powders salves and denture powders are marked at fractions of dollars. Limited quantities at discounted prices suggest a seasonal clearance event.
A department store showcases Peter Thompson suits for Misses and Juniors in linen, wool and serge in multiple colors with prices from 1.98 to 17.50. Also featured are coats, coats with satin linings, skirts, and a large line of children's and juniors wash dresses and school dresses priced from 1 to 3.75 with various necklines and trims.
An opportunity to buy women's hose far under value. Stockings of cotton and isle in light medium and heavy weights in black and colors offered tomorrow at 35c a pair, none worth less than 50c.
Jewelry of solid gold offered at moderate outlay with pieces such as beauty pins in 14k tops, 10k tops, baby rings, bar pins, hat pins, necklaces, shirt waist rings, and men's 10k signet rings in varied styles and settings with prices ranging from 25c to $5.00.
Neckwear for Milady comes in daily with a wide variety and best stocks yet. Collars jabots collar and cuff sets jade bows velvet bows rosettes and bows of silk offered at moderate prices. Prices start at 50 cents.
The new Shetland veils measure 144 yards long and 18 inches wide at 48 cents per yard. They resemble the $1 veils but are lighter in weight. See them in the store tomorrow for a one day sale. Also featured are chiffon veilings in multiple colors with satin borders. 486 yard stock offered tomorrow at reduced prices.
The list shows late publications with authors and prices including The Common Law by Robert Chambers at 1.40, John Sherwood Iron by Dr Weir Mitchell at 1.20, Members of the Family at 1.25, The Miller of the Old Church at 1.35, The Golden Silence at 1.35, The Harvester at 1.35, She Buildeth Her House at 1.25, Roll in the Wood at 1.50, Hammond Handy Atlas latest revised 0.35, Painting Plays for Rainy Days at 0.25, Chambers' Popular Encyclopedia at 0.25.
New season women shoes include button patent leather pairs at 2.50 and gun metal calf styles at 3.00. Velvet plain toe boots 3.50, tan Russia calf high cut boots 3.50, black suede plain toe with high Cuban heel 4.00, white Sea Island boots 5.00, and tan Russia calf bench made 5.50. Big Misses dress shoes 3.50 and Big Misses school shoes 3.83 per pair.
Joske’s showcases autumn and winter outfits for boys from shoes to hats at low prices. Key items include double breasted school coats with knickerbocker pants from 2.50 to 5 dollars, all wool suits 3.95 to 5, and a wide range of pants knickerbockers hats caps and neckwear for ages 4 to 17.
London dispatch reports James R. Keene passed a very good night and is today markedly better, signaling continued improvement in his condition.
The secretary of the state granted a permit to the Commerce Trust Company of Kansas City with $1,000,000 capital stock and Texas headquarters at Belton.
Acting Mayor William L. Richter says eastern cemeteries with about 100 plots left will exhaust soon. He urges council to appropriate funds to prepare Mission burial grounds on 530 acres five miles south on the Corpus Christi road to serve the city for 50 to 100 years, with transport by streetcar or automobile.
Medina County residents expect a bumper pecan crop says Henry Copeland, a local farmer. He notes prior anxiety over dry spells and nut drop, but recent rains improved prospects as trees shed fewer nuts and worms declined, signaling a profitable season for area growers.
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