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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1901
Page
7
A Philadelphia store lists Persian Linen batistes plain fancy and Jacquard German linens along with mercerized silkidettes Fou lardines and Zephyr fabrics. Prices regularly 40 to 50 cents a yard, clearance sale reduces to 0. White Embroidered Swisses and similar sheer fabrics are offered at 38 to 38 1/2 cents yard, with India Linen at 2 cents.
The Floresville Chronicle criticizes San Antonio Express for advertising Mormon missionaries, arguing locals know little about the church and its doctrines. The piece claims missionaries would harm communities in Wilson County and broader Texas and calls for them to be run out.
An old advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain gums wind colic and diarrhoea priced at 25 cents a bottle. It claims soothing effects for children and multiple ailments.
A Friday night blaze in Victoria Texas at A and B Levy’s store and nearby Cunningham’s damaged multiple buildings. Loss estimated at 100000 with 5000 and 8000 insured on Levy and Cunningham properties. cause of the fire unknown. The report notes medical ad copy about dyspepsia remedies embedded in the text.
Immense clearance offers on embroideries and laces with half price and deeper cuts. Thousands of yards including Swiss Cambric Nainsook edges insertions Valenciennes Notting ham and more at prices from 1 a yard to 2 a yard and dozen yard bundles. Limited quantities and scattered discounts across various patterns and widths.
Secret Society notes announce Eber Dodge returning from Cuba after the Spanish American War and delivering a gavel to Stephen Gould in New York. Elks from Texas plan a July Dallas gathering en route to Milwaukee for the reunion and carnival. Also covered are lodge elections in Pocahontas and initiations in Alamo hive, plus Home Friends meeting with ice cream and cake.
The twenty first annual commencement exercises of St Josephs academy take place Tuesday morning at 9 in St Josephs hall. The program includes entrance march songs recitations and a diploma and prize ceremony with graduates Mary Duerling and Mabel Weimer.
Weather bulletin notes fair and warm conditions for San Antonio till 8 p m Sunday and Eastern Texas through Sunday. It records unusually high temperatures in the Mississippi Valley and Southwest with highs of 82 degrees in Galveston and St Louis and lows of 56 in Bismarck and Denver. An ad promotes Herbine claiming to boost stomach and liver function, with local pharmacists named.
Taxes for the year 1900 are now due at the City Hall office in San Antonio Texas. Delinquent June 24 will incur penalties interest and costs. City Collector ED Steves urges prompt payment.
In Matewan West Virginia on June 22 striking miners gather at the entrances of a site, many bearing Winchesters, as tensions rise and more trouble is anticipated today.
Local miners halted work today with non union crews expected to resume Monday. A skirmish last night produced about one hundred shots, with few injuries and one fatality. Sheriff Hatfield leads a large deputy force at Lick Forks, fearing property destruction. Governor White’s militia involvement may follow if requested. Arrivals include F irlein Seguin J R Perryman Houston D R Jansen St Louis Julius Hoffstadt and others at Mabneke hotel.
Taken up and in City Pound on Mat Amoros street about May 27 1901 a roan horse with indescribable brand. If not redeemed before sale it will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the pound at 1 o clock a m on June 25 1901. Jas M Van Alper Marshal.
A rumor spreads in the humane kindergarten claiming the earth is a ball. The chatter centers on a familiar claim and how it echoes through classroom chatter.
A New York effort led by Mrs Myles Standish grows into the Our Animal Protective League with seventeen chapters including Young Defenders and Lioness, listing activities from harness and horse care to baseball and glee clubs. The program trains children to act kindly to animals and improve civilization through humane study and demonstrations.
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