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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
12
Dr Ralph S Jackson physician and surgeon based at 3102 West Commerce with old phone listing 7422 in Prospect Hill.
A Marlborough advertisement warns that delaying treatment worsens catarrh and offers HYOMES inhalation as a cure within minutes. It promises relief from foul breath watery eyes and nasal congestion after daily use for a few days and guarantees satisfaction with money back.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm a 50 cent bottle to relieve nasal congestion, throat soreness, and foul breath from catarrh or head cold. Claims cleansing effect, no mercury or cocaine, easy application, and rapid relief within minutes. Urges immediate treatment and asserts it’s a wise investment.
The column lists public notices and society news including a start date for work, humane officer contact, Spanish War Veterans encampment plans for April 21 22 in San Antonio with a finance committee, a residence sale in Los Angeles, a poultry association meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, a dentist office address, a barn fire at 171 North Street destroying poultry with $1200 loss and no insurance, and a note on vehicles and feed losses.
The lecture by Mr. Richard Wyche of New York on The Place of Story Telling in Education was moved from Thursday to Friday evening February 9 at Carnegie Hall. Laurel Grove Dance, postponed from January 31, will take place on February 8 at the hall. Diaz Sisters' music program also noted.
A 48 year old Black man Levi Taylor died from exposure at his home 1049 Lake View avenue after three days of illness. Interment held in cemetery No. 3. Also a roof fire at 1621 Main avenue caused minor damage with sparks from a chimney. New officials G Quintana and Jack Lyons qualified as second assistant city marshal and fire marshal, filing bonds.
An advertisement claims Vinol restores sickly children with poor appetites in days. It cites a Brooklyn mother praising its effect on a two year old with weak lungs and blood needs, noting a book of instructions and a money back guarantee.
Leandro Losoya about 19 was fined 50 dollars after a Winchester bullet grazed him while Susan Bandy the negro woman claimed she acted in self defense following a late night dispute on Vargas street. The case involved alleged blows and a hatchet attack in adjoining houses before the shooting.
Justice Umscheid presides over an inquest into the death of George Eads 67 found dead in bed at his home 1312 Hamilton Avenue West End. Relatives say he suffered rheumatism and heart trouble earlier in the evening and may have collapsed after being called to supper.
Dr. F B Pearson head of the English syndicate building the irrigation dam and its Mexico holdings left Medina after a dam site visit and talks with Medina Irrigation Co officials. He was accompanied by director H Miller and would not discuss the Mexico situation.
Peace officers in Bexar county are told to locate a giant negro missing half a forefinger on one hand. Sheriff Tobin believes the fugitive is the man who escaped from Jailer Jack Fraser after a close hand to hand battle two months ago. Fraser fired at the fleeing prisoner and the bullet allegedly clipped a finger.
The American Home Life Insurance company will open a general office in San Antonio this week with H S Pincus arriving from Fort Worth to set up the local agency. The San Antonio branch will be the second largest after the home office, with the manager to be announced soon. Mr Pincus is staying at the Gunter hotel.
The license list includes Joseph Gira and om L. Michel, John C. Shaffer, and Margaret L. Reeves.
Holders of stock in the International Fair Association have ten more days to surrender their shares to the Young Men's Business League. Directors met to reaffirm the need for 66 2 3 percent control before assuming management of the fair. Notices were sent to all stockholders.
Hot Springs Arkansas touted as a world renowned sanitarium offers Hot Springs Liver Buttons for constipation sick headache sluggish liver and other ailments. The ad promises a perfect laxative and urges purchase of a 25 cent box from drug stores with a claim that tens of thousands nationwide prefer them.
Amid a ten year escrow proposal, most holders have not yet complied. Officials note slow uptake and ongoing negotiations to enforce the arrangement while evaluating future steps.
An advertisement praises Pale Delicate Women and Girls tonic for malaria prevention and system build up for all ages, priced 60 cents. It also promotes Cream of Rice as a top breakfast food and Staacke Bros delivery wagons as the best line sold in San Antonio.
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