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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
3
A vintage ad describes stomach trouble caused by food fermentation and undigested food. It promotes Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick five minute testing remedy to stop fermentation, ease symptoms like heartburn and belching, and restore appetite and comfort.
The railroad commission reports all railroads entering Galveston have joined the uniform switching charge system. After earlier adoption in Dallas Houston and Fort Worth, two roads previously declined but have now agreed. The uniform rate will apply across all lines, easing freight movement.
A Western dispatch from Shanghai notes growing fears of political chaos as Sun Yat Sen is hoped as unifier. Desertions from Hu Nan and Hu Peh undermine rebel forces while Huang Ling proclaims himself generalissimo and plans an overland march to Peking. Brigandage and famine worsen conditions, with news heavily colored by censors.
The Texas gathering of the Daughters of the Confederacy began four days of sessions with Mrs. A R Howard presiding. Delegates from across the state attended as welcomes and responses dominated the opening. Key topics include the Confederate home the Woman's home and higher pensions for needy veterans and dependents.
An advertisement warnings about indigestion causing severe symptoms and possible death from gas pressure on the heart. It promotes MI O NA stomach tablets with a money back guarantee and lists Bexar Drug Co as a seller. It claims relief within five minutes and full cure with early use. It also mentions MIDNA tablets for sourness and belching and notes a Booths Mi-o-na sample.
A Dothan Alabama resident attests Swamp Root improved two ill children after several treatments and a doctor failed to help. The letter, dated July 2 1909, urges others to try Kilmer Swamp Root and mentions sample bottles and a booklet. includes notary seal and San Antonio Light reference.
The first round of debates to choose the Texas championship representative for San Antonio was held yesterday at Main Avenue High School. Hayne club faced Jeffersonian Literary society and Senate faced Ciceronians with the issue Resolved that the initiative and referendum should be adopted by Texas. Oliver Murdock and Luther Bickett led the Hayne team. Arthur Uhl and Herbert Davis led Jeffersonian. Murdock and Uhl were named best debaters by judges Rev. J. D. Young, Lula Suggs, and N. Gareissen. The Senate pair Arthur Wright and Andrew Dilworth won the negative side and were named best debaters to advance, while Edwin Maracheau and Herschel Matthews represented the Ciceronians on the negative.
Dr Fielding offers generalist care in urinary skin blood and nervous diseases. Clinic located on the 4th floor Hicks Building. Hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 with Sunday hours until noon.
E S Farnsworth of San Angelo announces Texas cattle raisers will foster cattle industry in Brazil by stocking a 5,000,000-acre estate. Murdo MacKenzie will lead the project after resigning as president of the American Live Stock association. MacKenzie plans to depart for South America in January to export and crossbreed Southwestern Texas cattle with local stock to upgrade the breed.
The Salvation Army will provide Christmas dinner for 1000 and Santa Claus visits for 200 children in San Antonio. Ensign Rosa Goblentz at 112 Dallas Street leads the collections as bell rings call attention to street pots in the coming days.
Will Thaxton aged 21 died at his father's home near Smiley on Saturday night. The funeral was held at Wrightsboro cemetery at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon.
William L. Martin an engine foreman on the Cotton Belt died in a local hospital from injuries after being run over by a tank wheel yesterday in Waco Texas He leaves a wife and a small child.
Special to The Light from San Benito Texas reports the funeral of Mrs. C W Whittlesey held at the First Methodist church on Saturday afternoon. Local merchants closed for an hour in respect. Mrs Whittlesey, age 33, came to the city from Indiana several years ago and had lived here since.
A 20 000 strong Italian force attacked the Turkish camp at Ain Sara near Tripoli and won a decisive victory. Turkish troops aided by Arabs retreated to the interior abandoning eight cannons tents and provisions after heavy bombardment by the fleet. The engagement clears the oasis around Tripoli and drives Turks toward the coast, severing their supply base.
James A. Flaherty, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, arrives from Mexico at 1 50 pm by the International and Great Northern. He will be welcomed with a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel at 2 30 pm, an automobile tour, and a 8 pm address at the Knights of Columbus hall. He then proceeds to Austin. Local committee led by Grand Knight Nelson Lytle coordinates events.
The case against Dr. John W. Knight of the Knight Yancey Cotton Company of Decatur Alabama for using the mails for fraudulent purposes was called in federal court at Huntsville and set for trial. Several cases against the Louisville and Nashville and other railroads arising from the Knight Yancey company failure are to be tried at the term that began yesterday.
An appeal urges thoughtful care for skin and hair with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as effective, affordable remedies. Readers can request samples by mailing to Cuticura, Dept. 4D, Boston, to receive a booklet on treatment.
Georgetown Texas December 6 plans are set for the inauguration of Dr Charles McTyre Bishop as Southwestern University fifth president on December 8 9 and 10 Invitations have been sent to 500 college and university representatives bishops and education commissioners The program features an inaugural sermon by President Frank and a concert by the university choir with many scholars and educators in attendance from major institutions including Harvard Yale and the University of Southern California
K. Sanders of Washburn College in Topeka Kansas visits University Avenue Methodist Church to participate in a local mission event. The gathering aims to discuss outreach efforts and community service opportunities.
The Southern Corn show opened in Atlanta with exhibits from nearly every southern state. Entries mainly come from Boys' Corn clubs and Girls' Canning clubs, part of a move to diversify crops in Dixie. Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio will speak tomorrow.
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