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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1912

Page

4

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Honored For Children Trial Package

An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe for children and adults, sharing testimonies from mothers in Hoboken and Erie County. It claims improved growth and appetite in babies and urges writing to F. A. Stuart Co. for a trial package.

Stuart Wei Whee Stuart G. H. Crossley Washington St Hoboken New Jersey N. Y W. T. Dethlope Henry Karis Potery Public In and For Hire Co F. A. Stuart Co

Indians Ask Taft for Representation in Congress

A petition from the Brotherhood of North American Indians was presented to President Taft urging Indian delegates in Congress to approve or veto legislation affecting Indian lands and to extend public instruction for Indians. The group notes Indian owned property worth $701000 and compares their status to the original thirteen states at independence.

Washington Congress Brotherhood of North American Indians Taft

Reset Hearing on Depot for Sweetwater Citizens

The railroad commission reset for Tuesday February 13 the petition of Sweetwater citizens seeking better depot facilities on the Kansas City Mexico Orient line. The petition has been pending for over a year.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Sweetwater Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway

Cure eczema promises and free trial offer from Dr Jd E

An advertisement asserts a guaranteed cure for eczema also called tetter and related names after ten years of experience and claims to have treated a quarter of a million cases. It offers a free trial by mail from Dr. Jd. E. at 1426 Park Square, Me, urging readers to write today.

Eantime Jd. E Park Square Third National Bank Sedalia Poe Robbins Boston Endian A.C. Feldnee New Orleans Ana Yiger

Bond Issue Subscribed for League Control of Fair

Albert Steves Jr announces Young Men's Business League will take over management of the International Fair for ten years via escrowed stock control. A $75,000 bond issue toward a $100,000 offering secures a second mortgage, with $25,000 first mortgage and $15,000 for operating costs. The league aims to place two thirds of stock in escrow to enable by law changes and improve the fair into San Antonio playgrounds.

Albert Steves Jr Young Men's Business League The Fair Association League Sam Berliner Berliner Steves San Antonio

Banquet Planned by Kerrville Merchants Club

Kerrville hosts a large banquet on February 22 as Alvin Dille superintendent of Kerrville schools announces. Merchants from Comfort Boerne Bandera Fredericksburg Center Point Harper Rock Springs Ingram are invited. State President W M Morgan from San Antonio and San Antonio Retail Merchants Association leaders Nic Peters and Adolph Grasso will speak.

Merchants’ Club of Kerrville Alvin Dille Mountain City San Antonio Mr. Dille

Medina Highway Rated Excellent For San Antonio Excursion

D H Colp reports the San Antonio to Medina dam route is in excellent condition aside from city limits dents. About 150 to 200 cars, carrying around 5600 residents, will depart Thursday for a dam picnic, returning Friday evening after a 75 mile loop via Castroville.

San Antonio Medina Dam D. H. Colp Mr. Colp Culebra West End Medina Castroville Colp

Carl Declines Candidacy for Texas Attorney General

J F Carl assistant district attorney for Bexar county formally announced he will not run for attorney general due to private business pressures. In a written statement to the democracy of Texas he says he cannot sacrifice personal affairs and expresses appreciation for friends offering support across the state.

J. F. Carl Bexar County Carl Texas

State Treasurer seeks bids for district depository

State Treasurer Sam Snarks will open bids on the first Monday in March 1912 to select a depository for state funds in the Eighth congressional district. Notices are being sent to all banks in the district announcing the process.

Depaeito Austin Tex Sam Snarks Eighth Congressional District

Simplicity of Hair Dressing Becomes Fashionable

The article promotes Hay’s Hair Health tonic as the solution for thinning hair. It claims tonics improve scalp health, prevent dandruff germs, and stimulate growth for soft, lustrous hair. Availability noted at druggists for 50c or 1.00 per bottle from Philo Hay Spec Co Newark NJ.

Philo Hay Spec. Coe Newark N. J

William Negley Dies After Long Illness in San Antonio

William Negley aged 58 a prominent San Antonio citizen founder and president of the San Antonio Country club and Carnegie Library trustee died after a month of illness. Funeral 4 o'clock from 421 Howard Street with Rev Philip Cook officiating interment in Dignosity cemetery. He had lived in San Antonio 17 years after moving from Eagle Pass. He was born 1854 in Hagerstown Maryland and married Susan Jones in 1885. He leaves three children.

William Negley San Antonio Gage Lockwood B, Chandler T. Franklin J. N. Brown George C, Vaughan William Aubrey H. M. Aubrey Duval West Winchester Kelso D. K. Furnish John A. Fraser O. J. Woodhull J. T. Woodhull Dascomb George R. Gillette Alex Y. Walton Jr Carlos Beer B. Palfrey T. W. Campbell A. W. Seeligson B. C. Tarrant Mr. Negley Wagle Pass Texas Vaughan & Co Carnegie Library Maryland Negley Hagerstown Cornell College Eagle Pass Vaughan Lumber Company

Cut This Out Recipe That Breaks a Cold in a Day

A home remedy advises mixing Concentrated Pine with glycerine in whiskey to treat colds and coughs. Take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at night, with smaller doses for children by age. The method claims reliability and originates from a doctor, noting availability of the Pine compound in a seal-tin bottle.

Negley Family Resides in Hagestown Area

Richard Van Wyck Negley of this city, Walter Negley at school in New Hampshire and one daughter Miss Gertrude Negley also of this city. Other relatives reside at Hagestown.

Richard van Wyck Negley Walter Negley New Hampshire Gertrude Negley Hagestown

Meeting of Clark Men in Chicago Sets Headquarters

B E Campbell of Alton Illinois closed a deal with Hotel Sherman in Chicago to open headquarters for Champ Clark. He called a meeting of Clark supporters for next week with Downstate editors and leaders to form an executive committee. Campbell notes Clark’s long standing power and rising presidential stock.

Chicago B. E. Campbell Alton Ill Sherman Champ Clark Campbell Alton Daily Times Missouri Speaker Clark Cleveland Congress Illinois East West

San Antonio business men push for consolidated Chamber of Commerce

Business leaders plan a swift fund drive to finance a federated Chamber of Commerce formed from five civic bodies. A $75,000 budget is needed. about $12,000 has been raised so far. J. L. Conroy leads the soliciting committee as the campaign resumes Monday after completing railroad subscription efforts.

San Antonio Franklin Road Consolidated Chamber of Commerce Federated Organization Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce T. L. Conroy

Marriage Licenses Listed for Various Couples

The notice lists several marriage licenses including Eugene B. Mergele with Louise Craig, Joze Villareal with Narcisa Villareal, Henry Mitchell with Mary Moore, Irvin M. Smith with Alita Clark, William B. Parker with Callie Collins, Horace Lewis with Birdella Bolton, Ricardo Castan with Victoria Truill, Sabino Rubio with Genoveva Perez, and Jackson with Sallie Mayne.

Eugene B. Mergele Louise Craig Joze Villareal Narcisa Villareal Henry Mitchell Mary Moore Irvin M. Smith Alita Clark William 8. Parker Callie Collins Horace Lewis Birdella Bolton Icardo Castan Victoria Truill Sabino Rubio Genoveva Pereza Jackson Sallie Mayne

Congress Debates Army Bill and Government Express Plan

In Washington on February 3 the House opened general debate on the army appropriation bill worth about 89 million dollars amid partisan clash. Rep Lewis argues for government ownership of express firms and an express package post while critics denounce the proposed five year enlistment term and other Hay plan reforms.

Washington, D. C House Lewis Maryland Jackson Judiciary Committee

Lawmakers Move on Sherman Antitrust Reform

Representative Henry introduces a sub-resolution to probe the money trust and seeks uniform commodity prices. Stephenson’s attorney speaks as John F. Fitch testifies on steel plant worker conditions for the Stanley steel investigation. Shelby M. Harrison is to testify on convict labor February 7. Charles E. Littlefield argues for Stephenson election validity. committee goes executive on Stephenson report. Heyburn criticizes spending. Senate adjourned until Monday.

Henry Stephenson John F. Fitch Russell Sage Survey Stanley Steel Stanley Shelby M. Harrison New York Charles E. Littlefield Maine Senate Heyburn

Poll tax totals for Bexar county delayed this week

County Tax Collector John Bitter says only after processing property tax payments will he total poll taxes and exemptions for the year ending February 1, 1912. He expects little change from early figures, noting a decline of about 3000 voters from last year due to reduced turnout.

John Bitter Bexar County Mr. Bitter

Texas Bottlers to Meet in Austin February 20 21

The Texas Bottlers association holds its annual convention in Austin on February 20 and 21. Over 100 delegates from across the state are expected, with committees named to arrange entertainment for visitors. The full program will be announced shortly.

Austin Tex Texas Bottlers’ Association

Slim figures promised by flesh-builders exposed

An advertisement derides cheap flesh-builders claiming to perfect the figure. It touts a long standing public service offering a free treatment plan, with testimonials and photogenic proofs, asserting real results for healthy complexions and shapely bodies, urging cautious optimism over vague promises.

Papa Cles Suvgrior Rior Tata Ahance Denke

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