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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1912
Page
9
Lord Roberts warns that Germany seeks world supremacy and urges immediate mobilization. He says Britain must arm and prepare, insisting territorial forces fail and enfranchisement is complete only when men become soldiers and citizens.
Public interest centers on Clay Burton Vanea who offers life readings by handwriting and birth dates. He claims to revive an ancient science and provide precise character and fate delineations. A published letter from Prof. Dixon supports the accuracy of his readings and free test readings are offered to San Antonio Light readers by mail.
Tariffs for holiday fare rise of a third between all Texas points take effect December 21 and similar interstate rates are planned. Heavy crop movement raises inquiries. many Texans visit old homes for the holidays, with college students returning home creating a seasonal rush. A newsboy at a station spurs humor in a passing exchange with a comedian.
In Okalona Arkansas Floyd Welch describes relief from a six year pile problem after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports rapid improvement including weight gain and restoration to health within three weeks. Also promotes Cuticura for pimples and blackheads and offers free samples via mail order.
Washington debate centers on Major General Frederick Ainsworth potentially being restored to active army status. The issue involves Secretary of War Stimson, General Leonard Wood, and political maneuvering in Congress with a London published book as a strategic weapon.
Chief Phil Wright calls for fifteen men to join the San Antonio fire department ahead of the arrival of two new motor driven trucks. He aims to select workers before the apparatus arrives, with age 20 to 60 and minimum weigh 150 pounds. Applications should be filed soon. stations Nos. 4 and 7 remodeling due to finish in two weeks.
The Powell Studio offers complete photography services with work completed promptly in an artistic style. Located at 511 1-2 and 518 EB Houston Street.
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