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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
5
An aged patient at a local charity received odorless wildflowers and roses from a Light representative while noting scarcity of fragrances. A German-born resident, who arrived at age 12, recalled San Antonio’s past as Houston Street’s early landscape changed around her nine years of rheumatism, watching bouquets reach other patients.
Ad praises Cascarets as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion and biliousness. Claims quick relief of headaches dizziness and stomach distress. Says a 10 cent box cleanses internal organs and benefits both adults and children. urges continual use for lasting health.
Mrs. John R. Drexel, famed Newport society figure, is ill with bronchitis at her Newport villa and cannot return to Newark. In conversation she recalls arriving as a steerage passenger in 1871, living in San Antonio, and her long city service. She also recounts Fort Meade construction hardships and 1870s troop movements under General Shafter via Missouri and Brownsville.
The criminal county court convened to hear appeals from the corporation court but many defendants failed to appear. Warrant service and bond forfeiture announcements drew attendees. Ten bonds were forfeited, six cases continued, and two were dismissed by the city attorney.
Abrams and Koenigheim promote durable tailored suits with perfect fit guarantees from their Seaver Building outlet.
Readers submit why a couple can live on $20 weekly with proofs and tips. Contest prizes include $5 and $2 for top essays. Writers describe thrift methods such as shopping sales, home sewing, and daily expense tracking to trim costs.
The Washer Bros. display showcases extensive gowns from famous makers in America and Paris. London models and Halle suits highlight a collection including Worth and Paquin designs with beaded overdresses and fur trimmings. The show drew many San Antonio women in the afternoon.
Thieves broke into the Frank Food Shop on Losoya street last night and stole $7 from the cash register. No stock was molested. Entrance was gained through a rear window, later found leaning against the wall. Police were notified.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and tonic. It notes the medicine contains quinine and iron in a tasteless form and claims suitability for both adults and children. The Royal Orchestra performs daily at Sara Jog restaurant.
Government demands advance as Harvester company seeks non prosecution through court approved decrees. Officials may split the business into four original corporations while directors resist and Justice Department agents continue investigations. Details of talks between Wickersham and Bancroft remain undisclosed.
The United States nears a voluntary reorganization of the International Harvester company to align with Sherman law interpretations. Attorney General Wickersham and firm officials discuss terms as a potential antitrust suit is momentarily avoided. board plans and European travel complicate timely decisions with an October 20 meeting noted.
American women will favor coronation inspired gowns hats and furs this fall at Joske Brothers with royal colors and ermines. The display features Parisian millinery adapting coronation motifs while showcasing versatile gowns hats plumes gloves bags and embroidered waists in a comprehensive autumn collection.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341. Royal runs daily orchestration at the Saratoga restaurant and Call a Taxi with two phones 123. A Collman the plumber advertises at 416 Main Ave.
This week at the Royal, manager Nix presents five strong acts plus moving pictures in a program aimed at families. The Southern Dixieland songs delight audiences and the show earns praise for being clean and enjoyable for women and children.
City Attorney N H L Decker of Denison filed quo warranto in Fifteenth district court to remove Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company from doing business in Denison for refusing to place its wires underground as ordered by city commissioners.
Rosh Hashonah will be observed Friday September 22 with services at Temple Beth-El at 6 p m and Saturday September 23 at 10 a m. Jewish stores close to allow participation. The year 5672 begins with Rosh Hashonah and Shuvah a September 29, Yom Kippur October 1 with Kol Nidre and services October 2. Rabbi Samuel Marks and wife issue a printed greeting of gratitude and hope.
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