Trustees Struggle to Save San Antonio Fair Funds
The San Antonio fair faces dissolution as trustees Dr. Frederick Terrell Fred W. Cook and Henry L. Halff report about 66 000 in debt. They have raised roughly 40 000 including 20 000 in bonds from Traction and 20 000 in small business subscriptions, but most merchants refuse further investment. Tomorrow’s meeting will decide whether the effort continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Terrell
Fred W. Cook
Henry L. Halff
Traction Company
San Antonio
Business men balk at 100000 fair drive
International Fair association directors meet to review a campaign for subscriptions totaling 100000 to insure the exposition’s continuance. Trustees report failure to raise the fund and may urge halting the drive unless city business interests provide solid support or focus on liquidating debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Fair Association
Pennsylvania Lines San Antonio Passenger Office Room 314
San Antonio station notes relocation to Room 314 in Gunter building with a listed contact. Unclear line references a number 176 and a phrase about popular figure San Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
San Antonio
Gunter Building
Bride-Elect Entertained At Handkerchief Shower
Miss Elizabeth Wiedenfield hosted a handkerchief shower and card party at her Nolan street home for Miss Annie Zizelmann. The April wedding of Miss Zizelmann was noted as the event to come, with guests including Mesdames Reidner Bosshardt Eiserloh Toepperwein Heinen and Fritze and Misses Fredericks Baetz Zizelmann Gember Boelhauwe and Alma Baetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wiedenfield
Nolan Street
Annie Zizelmann
George Reidner
Charles Bosshardt
Frank Eiserloh
Fred Toepperwein
O. ¥. Heinen
Louis Fritze
Adeline
Elsie Fredericks
Emilia Baetz
Pauline Zizelmann
Annie Gembler
Theresa Boelhauwe
Alma Baetz
Danderine Promises Abundant Soft Hair and Dandruff Removal
A classic advertisement touts Danderine as dissolving dandruff and improving scalp health. It claims rapid relief from itch and hair shedding within ten minutes, with weeks of use bringing new, dainty hair growth and a lustrous appearance. The copy urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store or toilet counter to prove its effects tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Obituaries for Margaret McHugh and Brother Moster
Miss Margaret McHugh aged 42 died after a brief illness at a local hospital. She was a Franklin Louisiana native and was brought here for treatment. burial arrangements center on Franklin. Brother William Moster aged 66 died suddenly at St. Louis college in San Antonio. native of Germany, had lived in San Antonio seven years, with interment at the college burial grounds this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’hugh
Margaret McHugh
Moster
William Moster
St. Louis College
Germany
San Antonio
Obituaries for Estelle S Haan and Genevive L Wiggins
Estelle S Hoff man daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Hoff man died at 2 this morning at 839 Perez street her funeral planned for tomorrow. Genevive L Wiggins aged 279 years died at 7 45 last night at 1107 South Flores street native of Texas lived here twelve years funeral set for 3 30 tomorrow from her home with interment at Mission burial park. Surviving husband J W Wiggins.
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Hoffman
Estelle S. Haan
Otto Hoffman
Perez Street
Wiggins
Genevive L. Wiggins
South Flores Street
Manuel Mendoza Dies of Pneumonia at 31
Manuel Mendoza aged 31 died yesterday at his home 608 Zavala Street after a week long illness. A native of Mexico he had lived here several years. Funeral services were held today with interment in Cemetery No. 7.
Indicted for Libel in National Capital Case
H M A Page a New York linen and cotton merchant was indicted by the federal grand jury in Washington for libel after circulating a letter and pamphlet attacking Representative Henry D Clayton of Alabama and the judiciary committee. The pamphlet claimed that congressmen are crooks.
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Washington
H. M. A. Page
Linen and Cotton Commission
New York City
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Judiciary Committee of the House
Federal Grand Jury
Associated Ae
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Praised by Texas Writer
J. G. Hall of Castroville says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures colds coughs and lagrippe after twenty years of use in his family. Ed wards King Drug Co. notes approval.
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J. G. Hall
Castroville
Texas
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Gould Lines Officials Plan New Orleans Conference Trip
W E Fitch J M Ball and T A Sullivan district freight and commercial agents of the International and Great Northern railroad with Garland Tobin Iron Mountain southwestern agent will depart tonight for New Orleans for the Gould lines traffic men conference to be held April 11 12 and 13. Representatives from Mexico joined the group this afternoon for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fitch
J. M. Ball
T. A. Sullivan
International & Great Northern Railroad
Garland Tobin
Southwestern
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
Gould Lines
Mexico
The Lax F o s Way Ad at White Horse Tavern
A promotional blurb touts Lax F o s as a liver stomach kidney and bowel tonic with a systemic strength boost. It promises a money back plan on first bottle and urges asking a druggist for a second, citing unique formulation. Roast goose appears as a contextual cue.
Railroads OK Special Low Fares for Battle of Flowers Fiesta
The Texas railroad commission approved special low round trip and other fares for the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio. Rates vary by visit length, with heavy traffic anticipated. Fiesta features include illuminated auto parade, chariot fire light procession, burlesque circus parade, and grand Week of events culminating in big Battle of Flowers parade Saturday.
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San Antonio
Texas
Battle of
San Jacinto
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Sap
Katy
Galveston
Harrisburg
International & Great Northern Railways
Knights of the Grip
United States
Fiesta San Jacinto to Outshine All Previous Celebrations
The 1912 Fiesta San Jacinto in San Antonio opens next Monday and lasts a week. Plans are being finalized at a Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight with directors of the Fiesta San Jacinto association. Railroads advertise heavily and expect large travel from nearby cities. merchants plan festive decoration and citywide color displays by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Alamo City
D. D. D. Remedy Promises Quick Skin Relief
A merchant advertises D. D. D. Prescription for eczema claiming mild washes and guaranteed relief. The offer states a 25 cent bottle proves its effectiveness and a full dollar bottle is refundable if it fails to meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fischer
Williams' Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney and Nerve Ailments
Advertisement claims Williams' Kidney Pills cure nervous system related kidney and bladder troubles. It mentions pains in loins, side, back and bladder, facial puffiness, and lists sale by A. M. Fischer and druggists at 50 cents.
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Williams
A. M. Fischer
Cardui Brings Relief to Pontotoc Woman After Two Years
Mrs. P. G. Stephens of Pontotoc Mississippi says back pain and dragging fatigue kept her bedridden until Cardui the woman’s tonic restored her health. She used seven bottles and now feels as well as she did at sixteen. Cardui is described as safe mild and free of bad effects with herb ingredients. Written notice offers a free 14 page booklet and treatment information.
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Pontotoc
P. G. Stephens
Cardui
Cardus
Death of Joseph Clark in Stockdale
Stockdale Tex April 9 After a lingering illness Joseph Clark of Unity died yesterday. The funeral was held this afternoon in Stockdale cemetery. Surviving are one daughter and three sons.
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Joseph Clark
Stockdale
Tex
Unity
Stockdale Cemetery
Texas Lumbermen Meet in Fort Worth Convention Opens
With 600 delegates in attendance, the Texas Lumbermen began their annual convention in Fort Worth at 11 oclock. President Whiteselle of Corsicana presides. Entertainment features are planned during the three days of the session.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Lumbermen
Whiteselle
Corsicana
Farmers Union Holds Five Day Session in Fort Worth
The Texas state executive committee of the Farmers Union begins a five day session in Fort Worth. The group will select the 1912 meeting place, prepare the annual report and recommendations.
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Bension of Union
Rt Worth
Associated Presag
Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Union
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U. C. T. Association of Traveling Men
the Mayor Piano Co
Soledad Street
Clayton
Gould Line
White Horse Tavern
Commission
State
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory
Dept
Eee Dial
Anat Co
Chattanooga
Enn
Farmers IN Session
Ayer
Mass
Brown
Dallas
Candy Company
Houston
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