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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1912
Page
17
A festive Valentine guide describes party planning with invitations shaped like padlocks, heart themed decor, and a sequence of games. It details recipes and centerpieces such as a crimson rose centerpiece, heart fortunes, and Cupid themed treats plus a series of heart shaped foods and desserts for guests.
Prominent Dr. F Turner reports fat loss of over 100 pounds without drugs or strenuous exercise. He credits a Japanese inspired method, studied after travel and interviews, and says the approach can help others shed fat at about one pound per day. A free booklet titled How I Reduced My Weight 100 Pounds is offered to readers who request it with a two cent stamp.
Ensign John Borland of the U S Navy, returning from Cuba’s Atlantic fleet, arrives home to a bouncing baby boy. He is the son of Mrs John Borland of New York and Newport, a prominent and wealthy social figure. Mrs Borland, junior, before marriage, was Miss Erminie Marie Clark, an actress.
Edison, 65 tomorrow, believes Roosevelt would accept the nomination if offered and would sweep the country as he discusses his views at his lab in West Orange New Jersey. The report notes a sash lock as a substitute for a bolt on a flush door casing.
Washington reports 1911 exports passing through gulf ports rose to 443 million dollars from 270 million in 1900, while northern border port exports grew to 98 million, up 184 percent. Atlantic port share fell to 58 percent with gulf rising to 22 percent and northern ports to 14 percent. New York remains leading import/export hub. Galveston rises to second in exports, with cotton forming about 90 percent of its shipments.
Advertisers urge shoppers to try Cream of Rice as the top breakfast choice sold at local grocers. Company marketers emphasize its quick serving time and dependable morning nourishment.
Wade H. Witt longtime frontier figure and Confederate veteran died in El Paso at age ninety Born in Illinois he moved to Dallas in 1845 and to El Paso in 1883 He funded a cavalry troop during the Civil War and served in Colonel Darnell’s Eighteenth Texas mounted volunteers Twice he grew wealthy and lost it but later recovered some fortune He leaves many Texas relatives.
Fort Leavenworth commandant Colonel Daniel Cornman issues a general order requiring officers to exercise at least five days a week for one hour to stay fit for active duty. Outdoor sports such as tennis golf polo count, with indoor options like riding hall or gym acceptable in bad weather.
B G Slining, chief engineer for the Colorado River Power Co, says Texas offers vast irrigation opportunities and capital will quickly drive projects. He is visiting San Antonio, plans to stay, and may join Alexander Potter to study water company assets. Two Orphans Monday Pike theater.
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