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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1913

Page

9

Exhibitors to Meet for Motion Picture League Plan

Local motion picture exhibitors schedule a Monday 11 am meeting at Wigwam No 2 to form a local body aligned with the Motion Picture Exhibitors League of America. Lloyd Spencer Plaza Theater manager notes the league's nationwide work to improve service, theaters, and fair film prices.

Wigwam No. 2 Lloyd Spencer Plaza Theater Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League of America Spencer

Burglars and a Shawl Misread in Local Incidents

Two burglary reports last night included a false alarm caused by a shawl mistaken for an intruder by a 7-year-old boy at 210 Refugio street. The second incident at 519 South Alamo street failed as the prowler fled before officers arrived. Police Bader and Kohr investigated the shawl trigger.

South Alamo Street Refugio Street Bader Kohr

Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Local Confectioner John W Hall

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed in the Federal Court yesterday afternoon by John W Hall a confectioner of this city Liabilities are listed at 9119 25 and assets at 1010 60 Exemptions are claimed to the amount of 3385

A _petiton John W. Hall

Countess of Warwick Publishes Sensational Pearl Affair Play

The Countess of Warwick writes her first play in a highly sensational vein titled The Great Pearl Affair and opens Warwick Castle as a filming set with its deer park and woodlands. The article notes her entry into the movie world as a writer of scenarios.

Countess of Warwick Warwick Castle Lady Warwick

Automobiles Show Hinted For San Antonio Dealers

Local Automobile Dealers Association plans a meeting early next week to discuss staging a car show, likely before or during the Christmas holidays. Exhibition timing favored for fall or early winter due to new models announced in fall. Ford Auto Sales to build an 80 by 80 foot, two story brick warehouse behind East Houston street sales rooms for machine storage.

Automobile Dealers’ Association Ford Auto Sales Company George King East Houston Street

Blood Health Promise in Swift Specific Remedy

If you suffer rheumatism sneezing chills catarrh cough skin rashes or blood disorders this notice touts S S S as a blood purifier that cleanses the blood stimulates tissues and aids repair. It claims modern science backs it and urges buying only S S S from drug stores with optional medical consultation from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

Swift Gmitt Atlante

Local auto dealers report strong demand for King cars in San Antonio

J F Hagan of the Guarantee Motor Car Company reports rapid King car sales with two Kings sold to retailers and three to agents after receiving five more from the factory. Lozier and Cadillac models are also featured in shipments as San Antonio dealers expand dealer networks and service for Premier and Hudson products.

San Antonio J. F. Hagan Guarantee Motor Car Company King Hagan Lozier Company L. A. Smith Lozier Cadillac Hudson Company C. W. Roberts Hondo Auto Sales Company Claude Gilliem O. H. Miller Hondo Hondo House Bandera Kinney Uvalde Medina Zavala Frio Ray F. McNamara Indiana Pacific Coast McNamara Hudson William Steinhardt

Morrison buys Buick No. 3 truck for city delivery

W J Morrison of Morrison Coffee Co purchases a Buick No 3 one half ton truck after extensive testing. Salesmen note his decision on mass construction and smooth long stroke motor. Buick commercial line said to differ from pleasure cars in design due to differing use needs.

W. J. Morrison Morrison Coffee Company Buick Morrison B. R. Webb

Eddie Wolff Quits Mercantile Life to Write Full Time

Eddie Wolff, formerly with Wolff & Marx and Wolff Bros, retires from mercantile work to dedicate himself to writing. He plans to devote all his time to literary pursuits and preparation for future projects.

Eddie Wolff Wolff & Marx Company Wolff Bros Mercantile Life

Writer’s new work accepted for March publication

The writer has shifted from fiction to technical writing and has just received Harper Brothers Publishing Company’s notification of acceptance for his book Workers and Work, slated for March publication.

Harper Bros. Publishing Company

Farmers to Host National Congress in Texas Fort Worth 1914

Texas appears set to host the next annual National Farmers Congress with Fort Worth as the probable site in 1914 during the fat stock show. Commissioner Kane confirmed via telegram from Chief Clerk Lindsey who attended the Plano Illinois congress. The Texas test vote favored the state hosting, signaling a near certainty.

Texas Austin Tex National Farmers’ Congress Agriculture Kane Lindsey Plano Ill Fort Worth

East Africa Introduces New Wood For Lead Pencils

East Africa has proposed a new wood as a substitute for lead pencils as American cedar supplies dwindle. In Europe, Hanover Germany notes its rubber industry employs over 21 000 people, reflecting regional industrial activity.

East Africa Hanover Germany

Monument Plan for Alamo Heroes Shaped in Magazine

The Meridian Road Monthly Magazine outlines an 800 foot Alamo Heroes Monument in San Antonio to honor those who died in the Alamo battle. The shaft would top all structures except the Eiffel Tower, signaling a world record height for the memorial.

San Antonio Meridian Road Monthly Winnipeg Canada Gulf of Mexico the Alamo Eiffel Tower Paris

Appointments Made To Longview San Antonio Railway Mail

The local railway post office announces three appointments for service on the Longview and San Antonio line. Claybourne Templeton of Lone Grove Cuthbert E Burton of Byers and T Guy Rogers of Farwell named as new clerks.

Railway Mail Longview San Antonio Claybourne Templeton Lone Grove Cuthbert E. Burton Byers T. Guy Rogers Farwell

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