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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1912

Page

11

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised for Gentle Relief

An endorsement of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative used by two generations. It purports to ease stomach and bowel disorders without gripping, suitable for all ages, with sample offers and guaranteed results through refunds.

J. M. Arrington Marshall N. C Lon Robbisson Palestine Ark W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Directors of Coliseum League Form Interim Committee

The Coliseum league directors met Monday at the Bowie hotel and decided to settle preliminary matters before forming a permanent group. Judge A W Seeligson was elected temporary chairman and W W Herring temporary secretary. Another public meeting will not be held until several details are settled.

Coliseum League Bowie Hotel A. W. Seeligson W. W. Herring

Dentist Dr B Specializes in Gum Disease

An entry notes Dr B a dentist at 207 Gibbs Building as a specialist in diseased gums. The fragment mentions Pure Apple cider at 75 cents per gallon and a holiday rush. The text is fragmented with an old phone reference.

Gibbs Bidg

Dentist Dr. Hicks Listed in Gunter Building

Dr. O. E. Hicks, dentist, located in room 212 of the Gunter building. Telephone previously 1170.

O. E. Hicks Gunter Building

Our Personal Guarantee To Skin Sufferers

A local druggist A M Fischer promotes D D D Prescription for eczema and other skin troubles with an iron clad guarantee. The ad claims fast itch relief and permanent cures, offering a no pay guarantee if the product fails, and notes stock of well known skin remedies in Chicago made items.

Mr. Fischer Oder D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago A. M. Fischer Gibbs

Kerr County Farmers' Institute Hosts Good Roads Rally

The Kerr County Farmers' Institute calls a good roads meeting in Kerrville on Saturday December 11 to show taxpayers the value of improved highways. Members of the highway division of the Chamber of Commerce plan to attend.

Kerrville Kerr County Farmers’ Institute Highway Division The Chamber of Commerce

Doctors Garring and Hatcher Osteopaths

Osteopathic doctors Garring and Hatcher operate at 206 Gunter Building and reside near Travis Club.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Osteopaths Gunter Building Travis Club

Fire Cop With Effects Wig Wag Five Cents

Fire related item described with effects and a wig wag signal priced at five cents.

Doctor W M Wolf Moves to Becell Building Office

Dr. W M Wolf relocates his practice to 223 24 Becell building as the new office space.

W. M. Wolf

Pruitt Named to Automobile Parade Committee for Fiesta

R. T. Pruitt is appointed again to the automobile parade committee for the 1913 fiesta by Chairman W. H. Furlong Jr. He previously served on the committee and contributed valuable services during the last festival.

Sage Tea Recall Promoted for Dark Hair Preservation

An old remedy from grandmothers uses sage tea to preserve hair color and luster. The ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a superior scalp tonic that kills dandruff germs, cleanses the scalp, and encourages hair growth. A 650 cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee.

Wyeth

Johnson Cotter and Howard Heads Company Roster

John Cotter of U. S. A. and John F. Howard serve as vice presidents while A. H. Mutr is secretary and E. W. Heusinger handles treasurer duties in the listed corporate lineup.

John Cotter John F. Howard A. H. Mutr E. W. Heusinger

San Antonio Humane Society Officers Named

The San Antonio Humane Society lists officers George T. Botsford and Fred Davison at 324 Hicks Building with contact for nights and Sundays as 6771.

San Antonio Humane Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks

Brute Brace for Nervous Chronic Diseases Ad

Pr Littrell chiropractor advertises treatment for nervous and chronic diseases at Conroy Building Biograph Special titled Brutality in Wigwam No 2 readers urged to act for relief.

Pr. Littrell Conroy Bldg Biograph

Bexar County Humane Society Office Contact Notes

The Bexar County Humane Society records show office 211 Mackay building and humane officer E M Collins. Old phone number 8877 listed for night and Sunday contact.

Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins

Scientific Society to Elect Officers Tonight

The Scientific Society annual meeting will be held tonight in the club quarters on West Commerce street. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and reports read from retiring officers. Terms expire for F. McCaleb as president and Frederick Hadra.

Dispute on Street Car Leads to Court Fine

Ma mie Harper and Ida Williams were arraigned in the corporation court after a street car affray yesterday afternoon. Each woman was fined 10 dollars. Harper received a scalp wound from a key blow during the incident.

Mamie Harper Ida Williams Corporation Court Harper

Social Dance at Owl Hall by Germania Degree Team

Germania degree team and K. and L. of H. host a social dance at Owl Hall on Wednesday evening December 11. Attendees enjoy music and dancing in a community event.

Germania Owl Hall

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Lung Troubles

A testimonial promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for bronchial and lung conditions and for home treatment without poisons or habit forming drugs. The ad cites a recovery after using the remedy at home from fall 1905 to January 1906 and urges readers to obtain the booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for more evidence.

Eckman S. Atlantic Ave Haddonfield N. J California W. M. Tatem A. M. Fischer Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Kohr's Prize Mask Baiji Show at Turner Hall

A small-town event at Turner Hall on Tuesday December 10 features Kohr's prize mask baiji. Diaz Sis ters provide music with tickets at 50 cents for gents and free entry for ladies.

Kohr’s Baiji Turner Hall Diaz Sisters

Dr F Hadra Specialist in Skin and Genito Urinary

Dr F Hadra is listed as a specialist in skin and genito urinary diseases at 314 Gibbs Building. The entry notes expertise in dermatology and urogenital conditions.

F. Hadra Gibbs

Handbag Stolen from West End Home

Mrs. A B Spencer of Bandera Avenue West End reported a handbag theft from her residence early today. Police received a description of the purse and its contents.

A. B. Spencer Bandera Avenue West End

Yale Dentists at Hicks Building

Yale dentists listed at 211 Hicks Building with contact phone 390.

Yale

Grand Ball by Commercial Camp No 41 W O W

A grand ball hosted by Commercial Camp No 41 of the Woodmen of the World at Turner Hall occurs on Wednesday December 11. Tickets are 50 cents for gentlemen with ladies admitted free.

Commercial Turner Hall

Dentist Dr W A Hering Offers Licensed Service

Dr W A Hering dentist operates from 213 Hicks Building with two phone lines 390. Clients can access full licensed services at the Wigwams site.

W. A .Hering Hicks Building

Vagrancy Charge Ahead in Police Court Tomorrow

A man faced a vagrancy charge and his case is scheduled to be heard in police court tomorrow morning. The readable text notes several pairs of men's hose as part of the item.

Electric treatments and bar open to public at Huskey's

Dr L A Brustad advertises electric treatments at 399 Moore Building Huskey's bar and cafe now open to the public located at 134 Soledad no watch or clock too complicated for repairs as Friedman notes.

Huskey’s Soledad Friedman

Mexican held for shoplifting in Houston store

A Mexican man was taken into custody by Policeman Bennett at 11 this morning in a Houston street store after being found with three agate pans concealed under his coat.

Bennett Houston Street

Office Moves to Bedell Building Address

Dr. Ferdinand P. Herff announces relocation to rooms 223 and 224 in the Bedell Building. Office hours are from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and contact number remains 1629.

Ferdinand P. Herff Bedell

Not Former Official J F Carl Not Attacked

Clarifies that J F Carl a former assistant district attorney was not the person assaulted Sunday night at Buena Vista and Frio streets. The earlier report named Carl as the victim after police said a negro attacked him.

J. F. Carl Buena Vista Frio J. F. Carle Carl

Dance at Martinez Social Club Hall Sunday

Mrs Archer and Mr Higginbotham attend a dance at the Martinez Social club hall this Sunday December 15. Elks building remains available tonight and local services advertise electric work and auto ambulances from nearby firms. Mayor Jones plans a ranch outing near Fowlerton with Alderman Fincham joining a San Antonio hunting party.

Martinez Social Club Hall Sun Mrs. Archer Mr. Higginbotham Elks Building sSayor Jones Fowlerton Mr. Jones Alderman Fincham

Brother Named Deputy U.S. Marshal In Del Rio Return

Bert McDowell has returned from Del Rio where he appointed his brother C. L. McDowell as deputy marshal. The office was offered to M. E. Lowe, who declined due to other business matters.

United States Bert McDowell del Rio C. L. McDowell M. E. Lowe Lowe

Prisoner Earl Taylor Returned from Hobart Oklahoma

Chief Deputy Sheriff James Galbraith brings Earl Taylor to the county from Hobart Oklahoma on a theft over fifty dollar charge. The alleged crime occurred at Wells Fargo Express Company.

Oklahoma James Galbraith Hobart Okla Earl Taylor Wells-Fargo Express Company

Home Made Meats Offer From Union Meat Company

Mr Retatler, when you are with market for hams bacon lard and compound ring phone two ninety two for an attractive price. The article is made at home but the goods are up to the very best standard Union Meat Company.

Standard Union Meat Company

Eat at Home vs Meals Sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha

A reader urges choosing home meals over options shipped from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. The note emphasizes convenience and freshness while questioning the need for external meal delivery.

Chicago, Kansas City Omahat Union Meat Company

Fire damages home of Ss G Calhoun on Monterey Street

A fire originating in a wood box in the kitchen of S C Calhoun’s home at 1203 Monterey Street caused about 800 dollars in damage to the dwelling and furniture, with 250 dollars loss to the insured building owned by Domingo Martinez. A separate fire destroyed a one room frame house on Rattlesnake Hill. A dog perished. A Hewgley verdict favored Hewgley in a tax case against the Comptroller W P Lane.

S.C. Calhoun Monterey Street Domingo Martinez Lena Shaterliffe

Dallas businessmen dine at Riverside supper in city

E Shipp and Sam Bucklow prominent Dallas business men are in town for a brief trip and staying at the St. Anthony hotel. They attend a big turkey supper tonight and an extra fine dinner axe supper tomorrow at the Riverside restaurant with meals priced at 25 cents.

Riverside E. Shipp Sam Bucklow Dallas St. Anthony

Friday the 13th Want Ad Special at The Light

The Light offers a Friday the 13th 13 day want ad run for the price of 10 days. Ads must start on Friday the 13th and may be discontinued for a refund of unused insertions. Readers can place ads by phone or mail a bill later.

Tom Lawson Boston Man of the Light Lawson Want Light

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