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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

2

Family all enrolls for school together in Lebanon

In Lebanon Illinois on April 14 Rev James A Landis his wife Iba and their children Chloe and Herbert attend McKendree College and local schools. The family plans to graduate together with the father and daughter entering college last year and the son aiming for a five year course and a shared finish. The mother pursues studies alongside them while the father once worked as a miller and dreamed of becoming a minister and editor.

Lebanon Ill James A. Landis Iba Landis Chloe Herbert Choo Lan Dis McKendrie College Landis Belmont Wabash County

Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure Hair Growth Guarantee

Rexall Store markets Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver. The ad claims the product eradiates dandruff stimulates hair growth and prevents premature thinning. Available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes at Wagner's Drug Store in the Hicks Building.

Rexall Wagner's Drug Store Hicks Building

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Relief

Rest and health to mother and child. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for sixty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic and diarrhea. It is harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Twenty five cents.

Gould and Bride to Visit Sister

Jay Gould obtained a marriage license to wed Annie Douglas Graham daughter of John Graham and granddaughter of Queen Lydia Kamekeha Liloukalan of Hawaii. The couple plan a June wedding and likely travel abroad to visit Lord and Lady Decies former Miss Vivien Gould.

Gould Sister Associated Press New York Jay Gould George J. Gould Annie Douglas Graham John Graham Lydia Kamekeha Liloukalan Hawaiian Islands Lord and Lady Decies Vivien Gould

Airship Crashes in Test Flight at Army Post

The umbrella aeroplane owned by Cyrus McCormick Jr. of Chicago failed to rise during its initial flight at the army post. A gust of wind struck as it ran across the field, smashing the craft while operator W. S. Romme escaped unharmed. Mechanics will install a 67 horsepower motor, replacing the 30 horsepower engine, with hopes of lifting off.

Cyrus McCormick Jr Chicago Army Post Romme

Veterans travel aid backed for reunion trip

Confederate veterans of Caddo Parish lacking funds will be guests of the police jury for the Little Rock reunion. An appropriation was made to cover transportation and all other expenses.

Associated Press Shreveport Caddo Parish Little Rock

Painful neuralgia relief claims amid cold and grippe cures

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss neuralgia pain during illnesses like a bad cold or influenza and reference various medicines and remedies. Mentions of individuals such as Cartes Hrrp Ersrayvr and Mr Hilder appear, with unclear context and inconsistent phrasing.

Woodvitt Mr. Hilder

Philanthropist D K Pearson Gives $300000 on 91st Birthday

Dr. D K Pearson of Hinsdale marks his ninety first birthday by distributing 300000 to religious and educational institutions. Beneficiaries include American Board of Foreign Missions 100000 Borea college Kentucky 100000 Doane college Nebraska 25000 Northland college Wisconsin 10000 Highland college Kansas 45 smaller gifts. He left business years ago and built wealth in Chicago property, with total gifts reaching about 5 million.

Chicago D. K. Pearson Hinsdale American Board of Foreign Missions Borea College Kentucky Doane College Nebraska Northland College Wisconsin Highland College Kansas Siem Pearson

Window Cleaner Is Thief In New York

An itinerant window cleaner is sought by police as one of the citys most successful robbers after weeks of thefts cost wealthy New Yorkers thousands. Mrs Taft will attend the Cathedral of St John the Divine opening in New York next Wednesday. President Taft cannot attend due to duties in Washington.

New York Taft St. John the Divine President Taft Greer Washington

Investigation of All Departments to Begin Saturday

Washington April 14 and a sweeping inquiry into all government departments will start Saturday as chairs of all expenditure committees meet with Champ Clark. The move aligns with the Connolly campaign as pledged by the democrats.

Washington, D. C Champ Clark

Capital building gains fire alarm system connection

For the first time since completion the great capital of the United States is equipped with fire alarm facilities. The lock was not discovered until yesterday. Signals were installed to connect the building with the district alarm system.

Washington, D. C United States

Argue Against Meat Indictments

Counsel for the indicted Chicago meat packers appeared in United States district court and argued their demurrer against the validity of the indictments upon which the federal government is bringing criminal action.

Chicago Ill United States District Court

Drastic Tuberculosis Relief Bill Passes House

The house approved on final reading the Hasty bill for tuberculosis relief. It places all tubercular patients under state health authorities and requires reporting to them.

Denver Colo House

Rebels loot hacienda Atenzingo in Puebla raid

In Puebla on Monday a band of about 250 rebels seized one hundred Remington rifles six thousand cartridges and twenty five thousand pesos from the Atenzingo hacienda. News of the raid reached Puebla today.

Puebla Mex Atenzingo

Train robbery at Chihuahua mine railroad shocks local area

Three masked men robbed a special train on the mine railroad between Chihuahua and Santa Eulalia. They forced the mule team to deliver a valise containing 6000 pesos. One thief concealed about 6500 in the bag. The raid disrupted local operations and drew police attention.

Chihuahua Mex Here Santa Eualia Moo Buyuyw

Paymaster Clark Arrives in Galveston to Pay First Brigade

Paymaster Tain W. F. Clark arrived in Galveston yesterday and has been busy distributing pay to the men of the first separate brigade. The arrival supports ongoing troop payrolls and sustains unit morale amid frontier duties.

Tain W. F. Clark Galveston

U S Official Dies in Aiken While Ill

Geo S Terry assistant treasurer of the United States at New York died this morning at a hotel in Aiken South Carolina after a period of illness. The report notes his long service and the payrolls connected to the Second and Third provisional regiments.

U. S Aiken Washington Geo. S. Terry United States New York S. C

Teach troops to eat rice in army camps

Acting under instructions from the Louisiana and Texas Rice Men's association, Secretary Sequence has employed L. P. Theriot of Gueyden, La., to visit the army camps at Galveston and San Antonio and instruct the troops in the art of cooking rice.

Associated Press Houston Tex Louisiana and Texas Rice Men’s Association Sequence L. P. Theriot Gueyden Galveston San Antonio

New York Star Dye Works Seeks Trade in Japan Diet Trend

A snippet notes New York Star Dye Works aims to popularize Japan's chief article of diet in America and offers a trial to prove the venture. The brief hints at securing continued trade and expansion of market reach.

New York Ing Japan America

Simple Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief

A vintage remedy suggests mixing equal parts fluid extract bu chu and murax compound with gin, taking tea spoonfuls after meals and at night. It claims to aid weak kidneys and urinary organs and warns early signs should not be ignored to prevent serious kidney disease.

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Alamo McCormick Aeroplane W. S. Romme Fletcher Cabot’s F. T. Parks & Company East Houston St San Antonio, Texas THE Galveston,pex West Commerce Paris Lattemann Taffeta Ues Paul Maureaux Co-Operative Co. I. & G. N San Fernando
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