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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1898
Page
2
Local notices advertise a rope-walk exhibition by Loh Faskes the Queen of the air at Riverside park at 5:90 pm, followed by Father Smith’s informal France Italy lectures at St Clary's church today. Also listed are veterinary services by Dr A F Longe, gas range sales, and upcoming events at the Southern hotel and Crystal Saloon.
Montauk Point September 1. John G Grigg of this city writes of the industrious soldier and Roosevelt in a long family letter from the Rough Riders. He recalls Roosevelt’s care for enlisted men, travel pay details, and the colonel’s acts of generosity during the Santiago campaign. He also mentions President Roosevelt and the esteem for Colonel Roosevelt and General Wood.
A lecture on Mohammedanism will be delivered Tuesday night. The Y M C A reading room and library will be open Sunday afternoon 2 to 6. All men, especially travelers, are invited to use the facilities. Boys Gospel meeting at 3. Rev. B P Buchanan to speak. Parents and friends welcome. The Men’s rally at pm m will be in charge of Troy J H Yohanan, Persian themes, and the program will include Christian faith notes.
Reverend Yohanon speaks next Tuesday night on the subject Moham medowidenism at the MC A hall. He has studied in American schools and, though recently arrived in the country, is familiar with the topic. The lecture begins at 7:15 o clock with no admission charged and all are invited.
Prof. Natrix of the Novila Bros Dox and Pony show plans to winter in the city again likely at San Vero park. Mr. Dave Menk of the San Pedro zoo cared for dogs from last season and Oscar the monkey recovered from consumption under his care.
A prize bowling event at Migston alley on a Friday afternoon featured many beautiful prizes. Mrs Vinek won the first prize with a birth anniversary tribute. other winners included Mrs W G Tanarts for china clock, Mrs Taos Abbull for silver jewelry, and several names listed for additional prizes.
Mather Yates of Galveston will deliver a talk to Odd Fellows' lodge in Houston about charitable missions. The speaker outlines nonsectarian aims to join people of all classes in aiding the needy, feeding the poor, and clothing the naked. A large audience is hoped for.
Cozby Sulian and Julian Julian wed in San Marcos after meeting in Mona Tapitete music dept. The ceremony drew friends who sent many gifts including a wagon‑handled table set from the Johnson Boom Print Co. Coxby toasted with a round of drinks at the printing office.
A fragmentary verse piece echoes Whip-poor-will calling as lovers part and memories linger. Amidst garbled OCR lines it references Detroit Free Press and Rosa Platt, with stray mentions of a train incident near California and a New York connection.
A new three story hall on North Navarro street completes furnishing for the Maruony Social Club. The Hunt building includes bowling alleys, card rooms, library, dining hall, kitchens, and ladies and gentlemen's dressing rooms. The ball room is 90 by 96 feet with a stage, and the hall will host lectures and dances illuminated by electric lighting.
Wolff and Marx urge customers to buy premium stamps from the cooperative association. Each person purchasing bands receives stamps, with one stamp for every ten items bought. End of notice stresses participation and cooperation.
An early August advertisement markets two styles of ladies dress shoes in patent or kid leather. Styles include laced or button designs with light, flexible soles. Special value on new Dangala shoes described as dressy lace or button options for women.
An old classified ad fragment promotes women’s shoes and durable kid leather options with affordable prices around 2.09 to 2.30. It also notes linen and house furnishing deals and a line labeled Domestic with a yard wide Beyail quality claim. The text references Gav and Royse schools in casual product descriptions.
A readerable ad style list of discounted clothing and household items with prices in cents and dollars. Items include towels linens shirts skirts pants undershirts andowne garments with bold but cluttered price tags and promotional phrases urging customers to ask for the premium trading stand.
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