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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1903
Page
12
The Business Men's club hosts a week long exhibit of oversized figs grown with irrigation. The wet season and irrigation yield larger fruit and 50 percent more than dry methods. Notables include Lee Martin 2 inch, P W Seffel 7% inch, Henry Arnold 7 inch, W J Spillman 8 inch in circumference.
Seven onions mailed from Mr. Bennet of Derby to the Business Men’s club measured one yard in length. Yesterday Ernest Jonull of Losoya post office Bexar county sent in three onions. the largest weighed one pound and fourteen ounces and measured nineteen inches around. Six onions together reached a full yard in length.
The executive committee of the home industry committees of the Business Men's club has spent the past week conferring with manufacturers to secure cooperation of all local firms in promoting locally made products. Indications point to a strong movement with substantial benefits expected.
Local bakery advertises hot bread rolls pies cakes and pastries prepared all day to meet customer demands. Emphasizes wholesome tasty bread crafted for digestion and overall quality.
Catholic Central Union prepares a large Fourth of July event at Landa Park with an expected 10 000 attendees. Frank Bushick and Charles Bertrand are speakers. James Wahrenberger to read the Declaration. A baby show and a children’s music contest are featured. Full committee roster lists executives speakers sports transportation music and prizes with numerous lay and religious leaders named.
A Bexar County campaign urges voters to approve the County Good Roads Bonds on Tuesday June 16th 1963. It argues improved roads will boost farmers laborers merchants and tourists and claim taxes need not rise. The piece cites Dallas and Houston bonds as examples and promises no tax increase.
German ia Concordia and John Boss hardt lodges plan an entertainment at Turner hall to honor initiates led by Joe Fung deputy grand protector. One hundred thirty five candidates will travel desert sands before a repast. The city lodges total about 600 with a goal of 1,000 by June and celebrate members' birthdays at every second meeting.
A strawberry farm with over 400 varieties on a one acre pilot is proposed as a Horticulture department exhibit. Prof. John T. Stinson, superintendent of pomology, directs the plant collection. Duplicates in pots will bear ripe fruit when the exposition opens.
Superintendent Wolfe proposes selections for teachers’ round table discussions on a rational course of study. Readings include Emerson, Freeman, and Warner excerpts on nature, art, and deer hunting, plus Wisconsin’s $100,000 World’s Fair appropriation and plan to raise $10,000 more by private subscription to ensure state representation at St. Louis.
A testimonial record cites numerous patients cured by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets. It notes claims of lasting relief from dyspepsia and bowel distress after trying other medicines, with an offer of up to 3000 dollars if genuineness cannot be shown. The ad promotes free medical advisers and books, urging readers to send stamps for the material.
A spoofing collection from the city pages critiques budgets and public works. Witty snippets lampoon the ten a day expert, franchise grants, water and lighting projects, and aldermanic schemes with social notes on ads and local commerce.
Julius Gersbach attending Milam lodge funeral suddenly collapsed with pain. Friends carried him inside, attention given, services resumed and cortege moved to the cemetery. He later recovered enough to return to work at S Wolfson’s.
The Crystal offers a refined menu of wines liquors and cigars with attentive service and courteous treatment for patrons seeking a upscale experience.
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