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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
2
A report from Saltillo, Mexico notes about 1006 people await the restoration of railroad facilities to reach San Antonio for Christmas shopping. The message was conveyed to San Antonio by A B Hillian, secretary of the Hagle Pasa Chamber of Commerce.
In San Antonio readers flock to Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy. J A Hennicutt, a carpenter at 225 Coffman St, recounts relief from back pain and disturbed kidney function after using the product from Millyra Bros. Drug Store. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 10 cents, urging buyers to ask for the authentic remedy from Ruffalo Co.
The passage reports a surge of letters about travel and shopping as Thanksgiving ends and Christmas approaches. Mr Hillian notes about 1000 people will cross the border to shop once rail facilities reopen, with many delaying until after the railroad resumes service. Details include a Bull Night excursion to Piedras and sleeper trains via Southern Pacific.
An old advisory claims meat disrupts kidney function by producing uric curd that slows filtration. It recommends Jad Salts from pharmacies, mixed with water before breakfast, to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, describe its grape and lemon juice base with bicarbonate to prevent bladder issues.
All Rotary Clubs of the country will join in the program. The Panama Pacific toast by President Wilson was read and discussed for a national effort to promote peace service and patriotism through the Exposition. The San Antonio Rotary Club will host a noon program at the St. Anthony Hotel with a national scope to unite nations in a broader internationalism.
Judge Maxey directs James Duryee Stevenson and AT Campbell to draw grand and petit jurors for the December term of federal court to convene December 20 in San Antonio. The drawing occurs December 11 with at least 300 names in the pool from Dexar county and eight other counties, while naturalization and equity cases precede jury appearances. Sixty three petitions for final naturalization await action.
Detectives Bradford and Long arrested a young man Tuesday, who confessed to stealing a $200 watch from Carlos Peralta at 420 Mai Avenue and to involvement in the Fernandes home robbery. He led officers to a pawn shop where the watch was found and identified. The suspect described entering Peralta's room, taking a keg, and opening a locker to retrieve the watch, then spending the money on leisure.
Building permits in San Antonio show a projected year total of 1,410,500 with 1844 valuations at 2,786,545 as Inspector Jackson reports. Compared with 1914, activity is down though some districts see steady growth, and December is expected to match typical permits near 70,000 for the month. European war effects are noted as minimal on local building.
Col. Ed Steeger of New York and Bonham, Texas, has purchased 1600 horses in San Antonio over recent months and 40,000 nationwide for the French government. Carloads will ship to Fort Worth from San Antonio by Katy Line Wednesday night, forming part of a train to Montreal by rail. A Fort Worth to St Louis freight run set a transportation record last week, with 57 and a half miles in 29 hours 40 minutes.
KERRVILLE Tex Dec 1 Albert J Detair of Kerrville died at his mother in law Mrs A Kerstings home Tuesday. He was 34 years old. He came here from NewTheria some time ago. He is survived by his wife Effle Detair and vendeters. He will be buried in the local cemetery today at 3 p.m.
Public health style plea urging mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for digestive issues in children. Claims a gentle liver and bowel cleansing cures listlessness pale breath bad appetite and stomach aches, promising quick, harmless results. Product urged as safe remedy with urging to keep a bottle handy.
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