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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
7
A Tennessee-born resident in Waco says telephones knit rural families to doctors, grocers, friends, and news, aiding law enforcement while diminishing isolation. He notes few Mason sick days, rising cotton shipments, and widespread accidents as streets plan new paving with brick and asphalt tests.
Marguerite Cassini, 23, head of the Russian ambassador’s household, presides over Washington’s diplomatic corps. Grandniece and adopted daughter of Count Arthur Cassini, she earned her title through a Chinese conference service to Li Hung Chang. Described as tall, graceful, with a lisp, she is popular among diplomats and socialites and enjoys outdoor sport and early Washington female automobilists.
D B Steele & Co announces full tailoring service from A to Z at 315 Navarro Street near Commerce. Suits pressed 50 cents, pants pressed 15 cents, with a guarantee that work is free if not as good as the best.
Holmes Wood and Coal Co advertises dry oak stove wood at four dollars fifty cents per cord. Also promotes a Christmas Bazaar by the Christian Church on December 15 16 and 17 at 223 Losoya Street.
The Anvil-Herald quotes the San Antonio Light’s exchange editor condemning the paper’s claim about local health authorities. The Anvil-Herald defends its stance, saying thousands in Southwest Texas distrust the authorities and dismisses the Light’s misrepresentation.
Telegraph brevities note a contract signed to raise Galveston grade at a total of 1 938 178 dollars. Other items report Vanama's criticism in the House, and various political and economic updates from Cuba China and the Philippines.
The piece warns Bexar County and San Antonio officers of penalties under Texas law for gaming offenses and officer neglect. It cites Articles 392, 393, 269, and 33 CP, urging action against ongoing breaches and detailing duties of peace officers and attorneys.
Cash buyer seeks a two story brick house with modern improvements near town. Willing to pay from 3000 to 5000 dollars. Address CASH care Light office.
Bituminous Coal Co offers premium lump coal at 5 dollars per ton and invites trial orders. Yard located at Starr and Walnut streets with phone 781-1. Special pricing available for car load lots.
A fragmented timetable lists the Katy Flyer service from Sunset depot to North Texas and cities including Waco Dallas Fort Worth and Kansas City with depart 8 30 pm and arrive 7 50 am. through Express to New Braunfels Jan Marcos Lockhart Smithville and Shreveport with daily 7 30 am to 9 25 pm. Northbound trains 10 00 am 4 20 pm 6 80 pm and southbound 5 10 30 am and 7 30 am from St Louis East and Laredo Mexico with several local connections.
Local listing promotes a Saturday night event at Muth's featuring THEO ARTZ Orchestra. Contact phone 776 for details and reservations at 192 East Commerce Street. The Sun Heater is advertised as an economical heat option for ordinary rooms using a gas jet or oil lamp.
In town for all your chite Meats Fish and Oysters needs the Palace Market at 511 East Houston Street offers trial orders. Both phones are provided and the shop proclaims to carry the best in its line.
If you appreciate courteous treatment high grade goods and pleasant surroundings visit Henry Hower's corner Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street for shopping options and service in a classic storefront notice.
Available sewing machines for rent at M J Hiewiltz’s shop. Also offering new and old phones for sale.
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