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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
12
The article urges that sound sleep restores nerve and brain cells and warns sleepless nights threaten health. It advises beginning a remedy when quiet sleep does not come regularly and emphasizes listening to nature's demands for rest.
A United States map four feet in diameter was requested by a congressman in Washington as reported by the Associated Press. The unusual request highlights ongoing interest in geographic displays from lawmakers and officials in the capital.
A reporter was told yesterday that no publications in the department's stock matched the requested description. The writer notes there is no item in the inventory that fits the description provided.
A dramatic critic argues for an expert assistant who specializes in costumes. The exchange notes that even a true expert on acting may require a modiste to write about wardrobe details.
Miss Clara Renkle a 69 year old who lived alone in Louisville fell to the floor after a stroke. For two days she beat her head against the floor trying to summon help, and was found by friends who then sent her to hospital where doctors fear she cannot live. Her head and face were badly swollen from the beating.
A New York County Lawyers Association report shows about 16 000 lawyers in Greater New York, roughly one per 275 residents. It finds 40 percent struggle to exist and only 30 percent make a fair living, with about 10 percent earning large profits that lure ambitions away from other careers.
Dr J B McFatrich head of Chicago school board sponsored a resolution approved by the board requiring all students to rise and sing the Star Spangled Banner at least twice a month. He said only 23 of 100 businessmen could name the anthem.
John W. Roche died in Oswego at age 99. Born in Ireland in 1821, he recounts surviving the Dade massacre in 1835 and later helped burn 106 white victims and aided in the capture of the Seminole warrior Coo-Coo-Hee in Florida.
A compilation of train numbers and destinations shows arrivals and departures from multiple stations including Palestine Laredo Houston Galveston Kerrville and Cuero. Times range from early morning 6:30 am to late evening 10:48 am with services for the north east west and coast towns.
Fire Attorney Frank J. Hogan and Anti Cruelty Society superintendent Hugh Krause are investigating a north side fraud in which worn out horses are substituted for insured animals and burned to claim the insurance money. Suspected rings operate by burning the animals and presenting charred remains to claim agents as insured stock. The scheme, reported from across the city, involves owners setting barns ablaze to collect on policies.
J. L. Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports chronic back and kidney pains, poor appetite, and run-down health. After taking Foley Kidney Pills his sleep improved and his overall condition strengthened, with the drugs credited as the cure. Bexar Drug Co.
The town of St Charles Illinois chose Edward Hunt in a two to one vote over his uncle Frank B Hunt. Hunt vows to marry within his term and serve as a bachelor mayor. Frank B Hunt had served as mayor for fourteen years.
After the parade you can rest at Rosenthal's on East Houston. The shop offers a cool, pleasant parlor with attentive service and thoroughly good drinks from the fountain to combat fatigue and heat.
Preparations for a dinner by the Hungarian Republican club of New York for President Taft are complete. Twenty five Hungarians in uniforms formerly worn by non Austrian army members will serve as a personal bodyguard at the event. Invitees include John Hays Hammond William Loeb Jr Andrew Carnegie John Jacob Astor William Travers Jerome Baron Hengelmuller Lloyd C. Griscom and Henry W Taft.
The only Rathskellar in San Antonio operates daily from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. offering good service, a choice delicatessen, and short orders at Elite Cafe.
Half a million mulberry trees will be planted tomorrow by Chicago school children in celebration of Arbor Day. Forester Priest says the mulberry is particularly well adapted to Chicago, suitable for front and back yards as well as school premises and small parks.
In New York on April 20 more than 400 burglary victims were subpoenaed by the grand jury to testify about an alleged crime wave. Court clerks and stenographers were sent to crowds to record statements as about 200 testimonies covered robberies and police satisfaction. Assistant District Attorney Moss noted the 400 represented roughly half of those who reported burglaries to police.
Antiseptic powder claims to relieve painful smarting feet and bunions and ease tight new shoes. Advertises sweating and tired feet relief, daily use for new shoes, and a 25 cent price. Mentions free trial offer and Olmsted in Le Roy as source.
In Greensboro on April 20 Recorder Hastings ruled J O Roach a Madison dentist guilty of violating state prohibition laws. The court held a dentist is not a practicing physician or surgeon and cannot prescribe whiskey. A fine of 25 dollars plus costs was imposed. The piece notes under North Carolina law whiskey sales rest with physicians. A separate item describes a decorated Bohemian Scribblers advertising vehicle run by about a dozen women printing original essays and poems with Mrs Corilla Bannister accompanying the vehicle.
Capudine provides rapid relief for headaches of all kinds including sick nervous headaches and those from heat cold grip or stomach issues. It also treats attacks of cold or grip and reduces feverishness to restore normal conditions. Capudine is a pleasant liquid and acts quickly at the onset. Available in 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
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