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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1912

Page

3

Peruna Credited by Civil War Veterans and Citizens

Colonel Arthur L. Hamilton of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers lauds Peruna for seven years of use and credits the remedy with fewer deaths in his regiment during the Spanish American War. Samuel McKinley of Kansas City says Peruna cured his severe lung illness after previous failed treatments.

Arthur L. Hamilton Seventh Ohio Volunteers War Department Army Corps Alger Meade and Bushnell Peruna Samuel McKinley Grand Ave Kansas City

Peruna Heals Chronic Catarrh of Head and Nose

Mr W J Harper of Lehigh Cleveland Co Arkansas writes of continual hawking and spitting from chronic head and nose catarrh. After ten bottles of Peruna he reports relief and regained sense of smell.

San Antonio Grocers Build Notable Market Reach

San Antonio serves as a major food and wholesale market embracing vast territory in the southwest. Local grocers carry a complete year round stock, underbid rivals to win government contracts, and supply Fort Sam Houston and other posts. The city ranks among the world’s largest for distributing Mexican products and chili exports, with strong ties to national and international trade.

San Antonio Southwest Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association Texas Commissary Department Fort Sam Houston Department of Texas Washington Commis Department Fort McIntosh Fort Bliss Mexico United States

Boston Pastor Arrives to Establish Unitarian Church in San Antonio

The Rev Henry C Parker of the Unitarian church in Boston arrived in San Antonio for a two month stay to conduct morning services at 11 o clock and evening services at 8 o clock at Odd Fellows hall. He will preach What Unitarianism Means and later Progressive Religion. He is highly recommended by the American Unitarian association and has served as Boston minister for twenty years.

Henry C. Parker Unitarian Church of Boston Mass San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall Parker American Unitarian Association Ministerial Association of All Churches

Great Welcome for King George and Queen Mary

London reports a grand return welcome planned for King George and Queen Mary as they arrive in English waters after more than three months away after their coronation. A formidable fleet of warships is ready to thunder royal salutes. The special cable notes expect a massive public reception.

London George Mary English Waters

Elegant all wool coat suit in Copenhagen navy

Distinctive style and elegance mark this tailored coat suit made from fine all wool French serge. The short coat features a large rolling collar and silk turn-up cuffs in a contrasting color, with a panel skirt and spiral pleat. Priced unusually low at 22.50 dollars.

Copenhagen

Royal visit to Brest and Spithead amid grand naval salute

The king and queen approach Brest and Spithead as the second division of the home fleet sails to greet them. Vice Admiral Jellicoe leads battleships including Colossus and Hercules with other vessels and escorting royal yachts. The Medina carries the royal party toward Spithead for a formal reception.

Emperor the Durbar Portsmouth Medina Channel Isle of Wight Spithead Brest France Channel Entrance John R. Jellicoe Herbert King Hall George Warrender Agamemon Colossus Hercules Lord Nelson Britannia Dominion Orion Bristol Falmouth Achilles Shannon Warrior India Natal Argyll Defence Cochrane Prince of Wales Princess Mary Victoria and Albert Alexandria Home Fleet Neptune George Callaghan Dreadnaughts Bellerophon Collingwood Dreadnaught St. Vincent Superb Temeraire Vanguard Gloucester Liverpool Indomitable South Railway

Catholic Church Bell Blessed in Jourdanton Dedication Soon

Services at the Catholic church in Jourdanton were led by Rev. Father R Prat of San Fernando and Father Virumbrales. The bell blessing marked a milestone for the first church in town with dedication events set for February 10 and 11 led by Bishop J W Shaw.

Jourdanton Father R. Prat San Fernando San Antonio Father Prat Father Virumbrales Jourdanton Church Vhumbrales J. W. Shaw

Spring fashion trends bring narrow skirts and bright linens

A local showcase outlines a silk season with striped silks foulards and shimmer taftas. Linens such as Yokohama and granite linen gain popularity with bold weaves while skirts lean toward narrow cuts and high waistlines.

ARE RUEF TO BE WITNESS FOR SCHMITZ TRIAL

San Francisco district attorney affidavited Abraham Ruef a thirteen year bribery convict is a material witness in the Eugene E. Schmitz trial. Superior Judge William P. Lawrie ordered Ruef brought to testify when needed, not immediately, but at a point in the case.

San Francisco Cal Abraham Reuf Salt Quentin Eugene E. Schmitz Francisco William P. Lawier Reuf

Poll Taxes in Yoakum Reported for Year

In Yoakum Texas on February 3 the city reports 701 poll taxes paid this year, down by three from last year. Total poll taxes due amount to 28769 dollars and 84 cents, up 3521 dollars 10 cents from the previous year as total taxes payable rose from 25248 dollars 74 cents.

Yoakum Yoakum, Tex

Wroe Improves After Appendicitis Operation

H A Wroe a prominent Austin banker and vice president of the American National Bank of Austin is rapidly recovering from an appendicitis attack and recent operation. He has been able to drive and move about but cannot yet resume active work.

Wroe Austin Tex H. A. Wroe American National Bank of Austin

I’ll Rid You of Your Asthma

A persuasive health pamphlet argues that traditional asthma treatments fail many patients and promises a new method that claims to end suffering and restore breathing for thousands seeking relief.

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Col. Hamilton O. U. S. Volunteer Infantry City Washer Co Court St. Binton Canada W. Co Yonge St Toronto George and King George and Queen Mary Bostetter’s Gees Nagecigieala Cen Saul Wolfson Vles Yokohama Venice Cuticurs Schmitz W. E. le Box Adams New York
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