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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

Page

14

Concrete crew at Medina dam sets new record

The Medina dam concrete crew laid 900 cubic yards in one day, raising the dam to about ten feet high along its length. Dr. N. E. Forest and Dr. J. H. Rice advertise medical services in San Antonio notices. The San Antonio Humane Society lists officers George L. McCauley and Fred Davison with old contact numbers.

San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks Medina

Police Shift Change Noted for February First

The police department announces a schedule shift with night officers moving to day shifts and day officers taking on night duties effective today February 1.

Jules Falk

Masons Hold Social and Mask Ball Benefit

Dr. Ralph S. Jackson and Dr. William E. Luter listed as residents and physicians. Masons Anchor lodge No. 424 hosted its third get ac quainted gathering at the Masonic temple with a sizable turnout and a musical program featuring Nat M. Washer Mrs. Mc Daniel Miss Claudia Smith Miss Alice Norton August Seay Lloyd Spencer J E Winters and daughter. Grand prize mask ball for Hermann Sons school was sponsored by Hermann Sons at Beethoven hall on Saturday February 3 with tickets priced at 50 cents and Theo Artzt providing music.

Masonic Temple Anchor Lodge Nat M. Washer McDaniel Claudia Smith Alice Norton August Seay Lloyd Spencer J. E. Winters Hermann Sons Hermann Sons School Beethoven Hall Theo Artzt

UT professor to speak on Greek cities at Central Christian

Dr A J Battle of the University of Texas will deliver an illustrated lecture tomorrow night at the Central Christian church. The talk covers his visits to famous cities in Greece and is under the San Antonio chapter of the Southern Association of College Women.

W. J. Battle University of Texas Central Christian Church

January marriage licenses issued at county clerk office

During January the office of County Clerk Frank R. Newton issued 155 marriage licenses, recorded by Marriage Registrar A. H. Coates, detailing local civil procedures and approvals.

Frank R. Newton A. H. Coates

Appointment of Samuel G Winter to Beloit physiology chair

Samuel G Winter of San Antonio has been appointed head of the physiology department at Beloit College Wisconsin. He will leave tomorrow to assume his duties.

Samuel G. Winter San Antonio Beloit College Beloit Wis

Itch Relief Ad for D D D Eczema Remedy

An ad extols D D D Prescription for Eczema promising instant itch relief and skin healing after years of torment. It claims a 25 cent bottle proves its efficacy and offers a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if it does not stop the itch immediately. Fischers Drug Store Gibbs Building.

Fischer’s Drug Store Gibbs Bldg

Europe leads in fighting consumption with Sirolin remedy

European specialists report success against consumption using the Swiss preparation Sirolin. Imported in quantity to America, Sirolin attacks tubercle bacilli without habit forming drugs and improves appetite. The Sirolin Company in New York offers further information at 228 West Broadway. Leading druggists distribute Sirolin with notable success.

Europe Sirolin Company West Broadway New York City

Real estate and business notices from San Antonio

January transfers in San Antonio show 733 filings valued at 1 465 895 with 267 building permits totaling 162 170. J F Miles of McCormick Manufacturing promotes the Ohio M instantaneous heater in Southwest Texas. Harriman system Federation hosts a two hour Beethoven hall entertainment and dance on Friday February 2 at 8 pm with 50 cent admission.

San Antonio Texas J. F. Miles McCormick Manufacturing Company Dayton Ohio Miles Harriman System Federation Beethoven Hall

Staacke Bros Offer Carriages at Low Prices

Staacke Bros at Mission Park advertises a large assortment of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices claiming the prettiest addition in the city with a wide selection for buyers seeking bargains.

Staacke Bros Mission Park

Cumberland Bell Company Head to be Elected President

W T Gentry of Atlanta is expected to be elected president of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company at the board meeting in Nashville, succeeding James E Caldwell who will become chairman. A N Bethell and J F Brown are among visitors. Cumberland officers other than the president are to be re elected.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company W. T. Gentry Atlanta Southern Bell Company James E. Caldwell A. N. Bethell New York American Telephone & Telegraph Company J. F. Brown Bethell The Cumberland Southern Bell Gentry Louisville Leland Hume T. D. Webb W. L. Granberry J. W. Hunter Jr H. Blair Smith

Rexall Orderlies Guarantee Relief for Constipation

We offer Rexall Orderlies as a safe gentle bowel regulator and tonic with a strong relief guarantee. If relief is not achieved we will supply the medicine free. Sold in three sizes 10c 25c and 50c at The Rexall Store H L Wagner corner E Houston and Avenue.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall H. L. Wagner E. Houston Avenue

Republicans to Meet in San Antonio This Month

Judge J O Terrell says the Republican state executive committee will hold a meeting in San Antonio around mid month. Cecil Lyon has returned to Texas and denies resignation rumors while supporting Taft. Republicans expect the call for the meeting.

Republican State Executive Committee San Antonio J. O. Terrell Cecil Lyon Washington Texas Judge Terrell Roosevelt Lyon Taft William J. Bryan Wilson Harmon Clark Terrell John G. Willacy Bryan Baltimore Willacy Democratic Party

Red Cross First Aid Corps To Be Formed At Mines

Red Cross workers organize first aid corps among Knox ville Tennessee mine employees. Major Charles Lynch, surgeon in charge, will supervise formation and training in Knoxville and then inspect the first aid car No. 1 in Atlanta before tours to Chicago and the Midwest.

Associated Pre Washington Red Cross Knoxville Tenn Charles Lynch U S. A Lynch Atlanta South Chicago Middle West

Youngest Michigan Grandmother Claims Title in Portland

Portland Mich Feb 1 Mrs Hattie KE Ames 36 claims the distinction of youngest grandmother in Michigan citing the birth of Adelbert Ames daughter as proof. Ames was 15 at marriage and her mother Mrs Nelson Atwell is a great grandmother at 55.

Associated Press Portland Mich Hattie KE. Ames Michigan Adelbert Ames Ames Nelson Atwell

Staacke Bros Rubber Your Carriage With Kelly Springfield

Staacke Bros offers rubber tires for carriages and buggies using Kelly Springfield rubber. They advertise quality tires and ask customers to bring their vehicle for service.

Staacke Bros Kelly Springfield

February apportionment sets $1 per child for Texas schools

The Texas Department of Education announced the February apportionment of the school fund at $1 per capita for 991,409 children from the latest census. So far $2.50 of the total $6.80 annual apportionment has been paid. Distribute Tobacco Pool Funds in Kentucky as Burley Tobacco Society says it will make a 20 percent distribution of funds.

Associated Press Austin State Department of Education Today Lexington, Ky Burley Tobacco Society

Gin for the Kidneys

The article promotes a gin based kidney remedy using six ounces gin, half ounce Buchu extract, and half ounce Murax. It advises shaking and dosing one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime. It claims rapid relief of kidney and bladder disorders and warns early attention for backache and unusual urine to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes.

Bright

1909 Tobacco Pool Adds to District Wealth

The 1909 tobacco pool totals about $2,600,000 and pushes the pooled white burley districts to roughly $20,000,000 in value. The figures reflect substantial gains from cooperative pooling across the burley belt.

Burley

Mrs W S Bailey Cures Grippe with Honey and Tar

Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered la grippe that turned to bronchitis causing severe coughing and sleepless nights. A single bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gave relief and led to a permanent cure per Edwards King Drug Co and Dr Beal in Gunter Building.

Bailey McCreary Foley Edwards & King Drug Co Suc

Ranch Sale Nets Orient Railroad 900000 in Brewster County

J B Irving of Alpine Texas closed a deal with the Orient railroad for the sale of his Leoncito ranch in Brewster county for 900000 dollars The railroad plans to dam Mooske creek creating over 100000 acres of land in the area The item also notes Dr Sahra F Herdman osteopath Gibbs Building contact numbers for residents and visitors

Associated Press EL Paso Tex J. B. Irving Alpine Orient Railroad Leoncito Brewster County Mooske Creek Cavoe

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