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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1911

Page

8

People's Party Holds Final Ratification Meeting

The executive committee decided on speakers for a final ratification meeting for candidates led by Mayor Callaghan. Meetings were held at Mexican Union Hall and Ecknart's Garden with good attendance as issues of the campaign were discussed. A gathering is set for Mockert's place tomorrow night and Union Men's Callaghan club meets today at party headquarters on North Presa Street with speeches and refreshments.

People's Party Callaghan People’s Party Mexican Union Hall Matamoros and Pecos Ecknart's Garden Mockert

Possible Sea Tragedy Report Echoes Atlantic Search

A note found by a life saver in Atlantic City describes the schooner Harry J. sinking off Rhode Island. The crew reportedly fled in an open boat with no water or provisions, prompting federal search teams and coastal stations to heighten lookout efforts northward.

Atlantic City N. J Harry J Rhode Island Federal Here

Gompers to Probe Charges in Indianapolis

President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor leaves Washington for Indianapolis to investigate the McNamara arrests and confer with trades union leaders there.

Gompers Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Indianapolis McNamara

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup touted for children

Maks Winslow’s soothing syrup claims sixty years of use by millions of mothers for wind colic diarrhea and general relief. It asserts safe effective care calming the child and softening pain while warning to buy only Mrs. Winslow’s brand at twenty five cents a bottle.

Winslow

Army Life and Politics The Political Pull in the Ranks

The piece argues the army is entangled in politics through officers who curry favor with politicians. It cites officers who send portraits to senators and receive promotions based on influence, describing a system where about 20 percent of officers are in political ties and others suffer from restricted advancement. It warns that promotion haste and favoritism erode morale and discipline.

Geo. A. Schreiner Washington Europe West Point United States Army Fort Sam Houston Gms Germany Austria-Hungary Belgium Holland Russia Dear Old England Society of the Sons of Rest

De Miracle hair removal method endorsed by physicians

Advertisements tout De Miracle as a safe nonpoisonous hair removal method that removes surface hair like shaving but with a cleaner result. The copy claims it is endorsed by physicians and medical journals, offers a 52 page booklet, and urges readers with superfluous hair growth to request information.

Wolff & Marx Co de Miracle Chemical Co Dept Park Ave New York

No Appeal for Negroes in Canadian Immigration Policy

Report from Washington notes western Canada will prohibit Texas and Oklahoma Negroes from joining the Canadian procession of new citizens. Canada plans to enforce immigration limits and rejects appeals to the state department or President Taft, asserting each country may fix immigrant status.

Washington Canada Texas Oklahoma United States Canadian Northwest State Department Taft

Rockport Captain Rescues Passenger in Harsh Seas

Norman D. Donal, captain of the Dolly Gray, braved rough northerly seas to rescue passenger William Hiller who fell from the engine room railing. Despite a heavier, unconscious man and a swamping skiff, Donal dragged him over the edge, bailed water, and earned praise from witnesses who drafted him for a Carnegie Medal.

Rockport Tex Norman D. Donal Dolly Gray Bayside William Hiller Mr. Donal Mr. Hiller Charles Handy Donal

Sound Sleep and Kidney Pills End Back Pain

Eau Claire man credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring sound sleep and improving overall health after chronic back and kidney pains. Plumber A Collmann endorses the product as effective. Bexar Drug Co.

J. L. Southers Eau Claire Wis Foley Bexar Drug Co

Plans for Lone Star Poultry Show in San Antonio

The Lone Star Poultry Association will discuss its annual show at the May 2 regular meeting. The event, planned for the second week of January in downtown San Antonio, aims to be the best yet with judges C A Emry of Kansas and Missouri and C B Vanwinkle of Dallas from the American Poultry Association.

Lone Star Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Asition Walsh C. A. Emry Kansas Missouri C. B. Vanwinkle Dallas American Poultry Association National Organization of Poultry Raisers

Stop Drinking With ORRINE Trial Offer

A newspaper ad invites wives and mothers of heavy drinkers to try ORRINE at the company’s expense with a money back guarantee if no results. It promotes two forms No 1 tasteless powder and No 2 pills, priced at 1.00 per box, with free booklet and sales through Fischer's drug store Gibbs g.

Orrine Tim Orrine Co Washington, D. C Fischer's Gibbs G

Digestit Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Digestit as a fast remedy for indigestion dyspepsia sour stomach heartburn and stomach gas. It offers a money back guarantee and a free full size 50 cent package via mail order from the Digestit Co. in Jackson Mississippi if not benefited.

Digestit Co Jackson, Miss

Kyle High School Closing Exercises Celebrate Students

Kyle Tex April 29 The Kyle school closing exercises were held Thursday night with a program including piano duets by Misses Barbee and Stephenson a sketch Lunch in Suburbs piano solo by Thelma Jackson a welcome by Elva Woods class historian Miss Zettie Jeffreys class prophecy Miss Lillie Belle McCail class orator Miss Minna Rypinski valedictory present diplomas and more. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the program.

Kyle Tex Kyle School Barbee Minna Rypinski Kyle Orchestra

Ten Years for Murder in Missouri Trial

After eighty hours of deliberation the jury found Jack Bullock guilty of murdering Ed Ricker. The court sentenced Bullock to ten years in the penitentiary, with Bullock testifying that he killed Ricker because society was better off without him.

Moberly Jack Bullock Ed Ricker Bullock Ricker

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