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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1911

Page

9

Circus Parade Delights San Antonio With Odd Parade Of Animals

The San Antonio Carnival association plans a burlesque circus parade led by J R Sprague tomorrow at 4 pm on Avenue D. It features mounted police, a burlesque cavalry band, a Barnum and Bailey contingent, exotic animals, Apache riders, elephants and camels, clowns and a giant calliope, with fights between trainers and cages a highlight.

San Antonio Carnival Association J. R. Sprague Avenue D Alamo Plaza Commerce Street Haymarket Square Houston Street Texas Sousa Victor Herbert Sit-on Ugly Mug Johnny-little-ring-tail Ace

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as universal cure

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion constipation biliousness and related stomach ailments based on testimonials from Forsythe Georgia and Moline Illinois readers are invited to request a free sample by writing to Dr W B ect Caldwell Monticello Illinois and receive medical advice free of charge.

Caldwell T. W. Worthy Forsythe Rudy Kasner Moline Til Hether Dr. W. B.ere Caldwell Building Monticello, Il

New Eye Treatment Promises Restored Sight at Last

Dr J Harvey Moore a noted St Louis eye specialist claims a new treatment can restore sight to the hopelessly blind The method treats optic nerve conditions fainting eye twitching and granulated sore eyes and is offered with a free demonstration at his suites in Gunther Building corner Houston and St Mar Streets.

St. Louis J. Harvey Moore Stephens Dockery Liscourt Missouri United States Dr. Moore Gunter Office Ing Cor Houston and ST. Mar Streets Moore

Foley Kidney Relief Claim Promoted by Drug Co

An advertisement from Bexar Drug Co promotes Foley Kidneyisys as providing prompt relief for kidney and bladder disorders and urges readers to try the product. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy across cases.

Bexar Drug Co

Hardware Plays Boerne in Weekend Baseball Showdown

San Antonio Hardware team travels to Boerne for a Sunday game against the White Sox. Manager Garrett expresses confidence in a strong offensive showing as the squad lists Hummel Farnsworth Cook Huffaker Merritt Michel Weimar Heubaum Fall Chambers McCaskell Garrett among the traveling players.

San Antonio Hardware Company Boerne White Sox Hardware Boys Garrett Hummel Farnsworth Cook Huffaker Merritt Michel Weimar Heubaum Fall Chambers McCaskell

Fire devastates Schaerbeek City Hall and artworks

The Schaerbeek city hall near Brussels and its priceless art collection were destroyed by fire last night. Two firemen were killed in a desperate effort to salvage contents. Officials say the blaze likely started from incendiary causes.

Brussels Associated Press Schaerbeek

Vinol Declares Cure for Fatigue in Local Ad

A San Antonio druggist promotes Vinol as a reliable body builder and fatigue cure with a money back guarantee if customers do not feel better after trying one bottle. The ad claims long track record and invites immediate visits to start the cure without risk.

Vinci A. M San Antonio Tex

Colquitt to Attend Battle of Flowers Events in San Antonio

Governor O B Colquitt cannot leave Austin for the parade review but will travel to San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers arriving Thursday evening and staying through Saturday. He will be met at the depot by local committees and stay at the Gunter hotel. Mrs Colquitt and staff accompany him. she will ride in the flower parade with Mrs S G Newton. The party will attend the queen coronation and the ball.

O. B. Colquitt Austin John B Carrington Chamber of Commerce San Antonio

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Children

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is marketed as safe for children and free of opiates or harmful drugs. The genuine product is described as being in a yellow package and is associated with Bexar Drug Co.

Bexar Drug Co

Buried Cities Exposed in Guatemala and Copan Ruins

Edgar L. Hewitt reports from New York on American digs at Quiri Gua and Copan in Guatemala. Ancient cities reveal sculpture and hieroglyphics surpassing earlier civilizations, with deciphered time reckoning but unreadable histories carved on blocks. A cultural link to northern races remains unproven.

New York Edgar L. Hewitt School of American Archaeology Quiri Gua Guatemala Quiri Gua Copan Egypt Assyria North America South America Rome

Entertainment May Be Last of Its Kind

Albert Sidney Johnson camp No 144 United Confederate Veterans prepare a final Grand Opera House show on April 19 recounting Civil War episodes from 1861 to 1865. Veterans face dwindling membership, though officers Gen W H Carter and Gen Duncan plan to attend. Godfrey Peterson leads the event with new features and high ticket demand.

Albert Sidney Johnson United Confederate Veterans Grand Opera House E Entertainment Godfrey Peterson Carp W. H. Carter Duncan Department of Texas

Municipal Elections Underway Across South Dakota

South Dakota voters go to the polls as cities and towns hold municipal elections. The Pierre contest centers on the dry status, with prohibition again on the ballot. Liquor questions have been submitted in ninety seven towns, including Sioux Falls Aberdeen and Deadwood.

Associated Press Sioux Falls S. D South Dakota Pierre Aberdeen Deadwood

Unknown man found dead near Bem Brick yard east of city

A white man aged 55 to 60 collapsed at his home three miles east of the city near the Bem Brick yard. He was found dead by neighbors, lived alone in a small frame house, and was described as secretive. Identity efforts are underway with no known San Antonio relatives and the body held by Riebe Undertaking pending disposition guidance.

Fieed Bem Riebe Undertaking Company San Antonio

Hermann Sons Face Trouble Seeks Framing Help at Mc Donald’s

The Hermann Sons are in trouble and plan to resolve it by getting a picture framed at 322 BE Houston McCarrying the best line in the state.

Hermann Sons McDonald's Houston Mac

Election fraud found in Atlantic county report

The special assembly committee reported in Trenton that Atlantic county showed false registration and illegal voting with about 2000 illegal registrations and 1000 illegal votes. It faulted county election officers for neglect of duty and noted required contributions to a Republican campaign.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Special Assembly Committee Atlantic County House

Boxing card at post gymnasium features top fighters

Boxing matches at the post gymnasium Friday night, under Professor Sixsmith, promise several hard contests of unusual class. Rivalry between sport organizations runs deep at the maneuver division camp as each backs a favorite. Terry McGovern will referee, a noted fighter with honors in and out of the army.

Post Gymnasium Sixsmith Terry McGovern Squared

Fort Worth Releases Fillman Stovall and Franks

Fort Worth released second baseman Sam Stovall, catcher Franks, and fellow infielder Fillman yesterday. The moves affect the roster ahead of upcoming games and player options are unclear.

Fillman Sam Stovall Franks Fort Worth

Bowling Clubs Expand Play In New Braunfels And San Antonio

The New Braunfels Social Bowlin club reverts to sof i ball from finger ball as twelve teams form a league. San Antonio area sees Southton Bowling club led by Ed Kutch with a two alley hall. The Tenth infantry bowling team, led by Captain Breckenridge and others, plans a match with Century Big Four next week, recalling their past Indianapolis city championships.

New Braunfels Social Bowlin Club New Braunfels San Antonio Southton Ed Kutch Tenth Infantry Company B Breckenridge P. Summers Eyre Drake Gobert Hoops Indianapolis

Womanhood quoted on motherhood and self realisation

New York lecturer Mrs Shanna Cummings Jonesy states no woman reaches full being until she mothers her own or someone else's children. Her remark emphasizes maternal identity as a path to personal fulfillment.

Shanna Cummings Jonesy New York

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