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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
18
Inclement weather does not deter shoppers from the Silk Sale the city proclaims as its greatest. Stocks remain despite depletion, with CORDED SIDES 50c quality at 29c yard and $1.25 Poplins at 79c, plus Rajahs at 7c and Charmeuse at 1.69, as six months may pass before such bargains return.
In Waxahachie district police court four individuals faced charges for traffic violations. A. Silvey's reckless driving case was dismissed after an East Commerce street collision with a pedestrian. J. C. Jieberge paid a $15 fine for speeding at Commerce and Alamo streets. Emil Luna paid $5 for leaving his team on Houston Street beyond 20 minutes. Leo Wagner was fined $2 for leaving his horse untied. Also noted, W. J. Ward purchased the Muff farm, 900 acres, twelve miles west of Waxahachie for $45,000.
The San Antonio fire department responded to thirty two alarms in September with relatively light losses. Major damage occurred at the San Antonio Plug Company warehouse and the San Antonio Machine and Supply foundry. A fatal blaze claimed Mrs Alexander who died after rescue from a home on Dallas street. Captain Robert F. Alexander, injured, remains hospitalized in slightly improved condition. Bracketville notes plans to expand cultivation as land is grubbed and prepared for crops in Winney county.
The Frank Bros baseball team seeks a Sunday morning game and invites contact from the San Antonio Pirates and the Meier's Pharmacy team. Arrangements can be made by calling Manager Mortero at the new phone 811-blue. Open October 2 at Little Kitchen Jefferson Street opposite Bexar Hotel with breakfast a la carte dinner and supper.
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