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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
9
Residents along the San Antonio river described the present river as a health menace and embarrassment due to a low water level and sluggish current. They noted strong odors, growing conditions, and reluctance to live or entertain near the banks.
The fall millinery opening at Alkemeyer’s on Houston Street drew many visitors today and tomorrow. Palms decorate the shop while hats in blue velvet, pink velvet with gold lace, black, and bonnet shapes on display. Ready to wear and children's hats are shown on the second floor with a variety of patterns and colors making a strong season impression.
Flies seeking warmth this winter will find the Postmaster J. J. Stevens office in the federal building closed to them. A contract with the Iggins company of Louisville will block winter entrances as the office windows are screened.
Texas will not reach one million scholastic census figures though estimates place total around 993 000. For 1911-12 the count is expected near 995 000, keeping per capita school tax near 6.80 dollars based on 16 2 3 cents. A. Collman, plumber, provides contact details.
Sallie Dearborn aged 47 died at a local sanitarium after a Thursday night illness. She leaves two daughters May and Rosalind and son Homer. funeral at Pearce Robinson chapel Saturday at 3 with Rev T V Neal, interment Mission Burial Park. Maccabees Alamohive No 22 attend in body. Robert Lee Reed, 27, died at 315 Brackenridge Avenue. native of Texas came for treatment from Rogers. body sent to Rogers for interment with father J W Reed accompanying.
An old advert touts Grove’s Taste Less Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria in children and adults. Also promoted are women’s suits from Abrams and Koenigheim at 50 dollars and up and daily performances by the Royal Orchestra at the Saratoga restaurant.
Austin September reports the Texas Insurance and Banking Commissioner praised the swift remittance by 685 state banks to the state banking board. He announced the full $111,000 collected on the Harris County Bank & Trust Co liquidations was deposited in the state treasury to the board’s credit, affirming the guaranty fund plan’s value.
Ab Rams & Koenigheim unveils women’s suits showing new fabrics and features at their Conroy building shop while the Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Sara Goga restaurant.
Hundreds gather as smoke billows from the Southern Pacific passenger depot caused by burning cancelled orders in the basement. No fire damage. Separately burglars stole about 100 in coins and nine watches from Alamo Jewelry at 315 Alamo Plaza, entry made through a rear window. Police notified.
Cotton receipts to date are 9250 bales. Pickers remain in demand and marketings are expected to reach about 15,000 bales this season at Luling Texas as of September 22.
Light want ads run ten days starting Saturday or Sunday. The placement covers two Sundays and costs only half a cent per word. Light want ads are winners. For details call 176.
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