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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1912

Page

12

Fall Jubilee Spurs San Antonio Support for Jubilee Plans

Speakers at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon praised the fall harvest jubilee for San Antonio and urged wholehearted citywide support. The event will feature Texas history paintings from the capitol, two owned by J. T. DeShield, and top auto and chariot races. Officials promised a festival on par with the spring fiesta, with strong backing from business leaders and residents alike.

Texas State Capitol J. T. DeShield San Marcos San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel Charles Graebner W. B. Tuttle W. G. Tobin Tobin Harvest Jubilee Association John B. Carrington Mr. Carrington

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Glowing Results

A San Antonio Daily Light notice extols Parisian Sage as a safe quick acting hair restorer with a money back guarantee at 50 cents a bottle. It claims dandruff cures in two weeks, stops itching, reduces hair loss, adds shine, and leaves a pleasant scent, sold nationwide and backed by druggists and department stores.

San Antonio Daily Light America Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y Schwab-McElroy

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York markets Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming Sage and Sulphur nourish hair and scalp. A 50 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth

Jubilee Promises Big San Antonio Exhibition Boost

Ben M. Hammond says the jubilee will be the biggest and best ever, urging locals to show support. Dick O. Terrell calls for making the event a lasting success to wash away the fair’s stigma and cover debts. Albert Kronkosky and Dr. W. L. Barker echo boosting unity for San Antonio’s benefit.

Ben M. Hammond San Antonio Dick O. Terrell Old Fair Association Albert Kronkosky W. L. Barker

Tentative Jubilee Program Outlined by San Antonio Directors

Jubilee Association directors unveiled a tentative nine day schedule for the Horn of Plenty festival in San Antonio. The plan includes Texas German Day events, horse and chariot races, concerts by Ellerys and Smiths bands, panoramas of the Siegne and Fall of the Alamo, and daily receptions by the woman's auxiliary with 24 leading clubs hosting wives and daughters of committee members.

Jubilee Association Ota Harvest Jubilee Association Horn of Plenty Texas Fort Sam Houston Colquitt Ellery Smith Alamo Woman's Building the Alamo San Antonio The Good Roads Panorama Woman's Auxiliary

Home Made Fowl Meets High Standards From Union Meat

When shopping for hams bacon lard and compound customers are urged to call two ninety two for attractive prices. The ad insists made at home products meet the best standard and urges buyers not to miss the offer from Union Meat Company.

Union Meat Company

Eat at Home Instead of Chicago Kansas City or Omaha

Union Meat Company urges residents to choose home cooking over meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. The message promotes local preparation and highlights convenience and freshness.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

Local Notices Span Medical, Legal and Real Estate Updates

The notice set lists Dr Luter and Dr Ferdinand Herff returning to the city with office locations in the Gibbs Building and Muths Garden events. It notes Thomas School offering advantages, Humane Society officers Botsford and Davison with old phones, and Edgar A Rogers Music Studio reopening in Alamo Heights. Also mentions bar admissions for five applicants and Real Estate Exchange officer elections with a seven-director board slate.

MacLaren's Mustard Cerate Ad Claims Quick Cold Relief

The Little Doctor endorses MacLaren's Mustard Cerate to relieve colds and prevent lumbago rheumatism and other pains. It promises no skin blistering with frequent rubbing and offers 25¢ to 60c jars and free samples from Schwab McElroy stores.

MacLaren Schwab-McElroy MacLaren Drug Co Cleveland Ohio Los Angeles Cal

Evening notices and local services in Fort Worth area

Evangelist T W Phillips of Fort Worth preaches tonight on The Sweet Story of Christ. Dr T T Jackson returns and will see patients at 608 Moore Bldg Terrill Medical Institute. Dancing and social events at Expo park nightly with W P Williams Dentist at 23 Hicks Bldg. Jourdanton trip on the 27th and 28th with excursion rates. Real estate and clothing ads. Police note: no corpse found after overpass accident report. Epworth League meeting at Government Hill and Travis Park services. Want ads announced with ten day run and convenient telephone access. Riebe Undertaking C auto ambulance 221 B Commerce.

T. W. Phillips Fort Worth Christ Epworth Government Hill Epworth League Epworth League Union Travis Park

Mail weighing at San Antonio post office signals parcel post prep

Beginning Oct 1 the San Antonio post office will weigh all inbound and outbound mail through October and November to gauge excess weight for the forthcoming parcel post. Assistant Postmaster Fuller notes the workload is heavy with 5000 pounds daily via the International and Great Northern railroad and substantial weekly magazine shipments. Clerks will be added as needed. Rural carriers and star route drivers will tally every mail piece, marking a shift from annual to multi month weighing.

San Antonio Post Office Fuller International& Great Northern Railroad Parcel Post

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