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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
9
A wild mixture of New York gossip covers William Waldorf Astor’s closed town house, luxury diamond cutting saltations, Sunday saloon debates, and a surge in crime. Clergymen back Sunday openings amid Jerome’s influence while charity plans face charter hurdles. Eldritch crime and avian epidemics attach to a world in transition as wealth shifts sway.
The article contrasts thousands of children unable to attend school with a large wave of public works in New York City. It highlights $100,000,000 allocated to subway rapid transit projects, new bridges, a hall of records, park improvements, and related infrastructure efforts. The moral emphasis frames societal priorities and equity in civic spending.
A late scare over the Brooklyn Bridge prompts authorities to insist safety, while experts dispute it. A new movement aims to trace American family lines to English ancestors and armorial coats of arms, with Carnegie philanthropy also drawing attention amid city life and elite dinners.
A veteran of the Sixth United States Infantry stationed in the Philippines writes from Bacolod Metro Island to say he will be discharged next March and seeks a baseball berth in the United States. He recalls his earlier Texas league days with Venus Welton and San Antonio and notes fans’ curiosity about his fate.
The narrator, recalling Negros and Panay leagues, notes lively matches and strong teams. He states he is fit from States training, hopes San Antonio will rise again, and aims to play there. Barnes, from Axtell Kansas, taught school before enlisting and turned to baseball after military service.
The Woodmen of the World camp charter remains open until December 20. Acting officers were chosen from local camps at the Turner hall gathering, followed by a dance that lasted until 1 AM.
A 1901 Galveston notice invites members of the Printers Social Club of Galveston to an Oyster Roast and Fish Fry on December 8, 1901. Transportation is arranged, with menu featuring oysters and beer and additional features planned, directed by committee members Mr. Moore, Mr. Choate, and TW. Carr Roxie and Frank Rinker. The event is a social hosted by Esland City Types.
A Minnesota man credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with saving his life after three years of dyspepsia left him unable to keep food down. He began using the remedy and quickly improved, later declaring himself cured and recommending it to others.
Major Hinchman visits the city and impresses cour officials with his character and wealth. His business card claims virtue and kindness as guiding stars and notes he has carried a match for others for thirty years despite never smoking. He may relocate here permanently.
Hillsborough, Tr. resident H. Robinson says corns caused great pain, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured them. The ad claims magical effects on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, burns, boils, ulcers and Skin Diseases and piles. Sold by Kalteyer, Schmidt, and Dreiss for 25 cents.
Luther R Hare Command of the National Army Spanish War Veterans plans a regular meeting in the Alamo City Business College rooms on Tuesday December 3. A new officer will be elected and staff appointments of the state commander made. The meeting will also discuss the proposed reunion and encampment. A general court martial will convene immediately after to try two cases.
Special to the Sunday light from Victoria Texas notes Grandma's Tea touted as good for health, purifying blood, and aiding digestion. A Beaumont livestock agent ships horses and cattle to South Africa, with 150 head of cattle ordered for this division and horses destined for the British government.
Captain Eugene J Hernandez is named provisional corps commander for Texas by the National-Army Spanish War Veterans. The commander in chief orders a state assembly at a convenient Texas location to finalize the corps organization and handle other business. Captain Hernandez to appoint staff. Houston plans a reunion and encampment next April amid City Business Men's Club inquiry into support.
An old ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has served children for over fifty years. It soothes teething pain softens gums and is marketed as a remedy for wind colic and diarrhea. A 25 cent bottle is advertised.
Messrs. F A Chapa and Ferdinand Herff Jr report wholesale coyote killings in Webb county with scalps sent to Indian Territory. The U S Government offers a reward for coyotes killed in the Territory, but South Texas scalps appear shipped to the Territory as an alleged imposition on the government.
Sunset Wood Company advertises top quality fire wood from Round Rok on the Katy. Customers are urged to call 81 to place orders. W A Pitch is general manager.
A late 19th or early 20th century classified notice announces a new harness and vehicle exchange on Commerce Street. It promises buying and selling in vehicles and horses, large salesrooms, mail order service, and equal customer attention for all patrons.
A San Antonio clinic announces three months of free medical services for invalids who call by January 1. eminent British surgeons from the British Medical Institute will conduct consultations examinations advice and minor surgeries at 201 Avenue C starting Monday at 9 am. No charges will be made for any services during the period except medicines. outcomes include cure claims for various diseases while frank guidance on incurable cases is provided.
The Express reports the mayor’s annual message nearly ready and sent by mail to taxpayers. Critics accuse the administration of pushing a $300,000 bond plan for North Flores Street while questioning long promised street paving and overall fiscal wisdom.
Elgin Tennessee resident L C Overstreet recalls his wife nearly dying from consumption and credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her. The medicine is advertised as effective for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases and available at local merchants for 5 cents and 4 dollars.
A San Francisco proclamation urges Chinese residents to pay assessments to fund opposition to the Geary exclusion laws. It warns that nonpayment within one month doubles the amount, with delinquents facing further penalties and a $10 fine for those who cannot show a paid receipt when returning to China.
A Fulford physician describes long illness and bed sores cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve calling it the best salve on the market. The note warns against fake products and includes stray ad-like phrases.
In the city pound on Mat Amoras Street on or about November 2 1901 a Jersey cow a gray filly a bay mare a black mare a bay colt a gray horse a bay mare a brown spotted cow a Jersey heifer a brown steer a calf are offered for sale by auction to the highest bidder. Several brands and descriptions are given but many are indecipherable. The notice is dated with details of sale timing and conditions.
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