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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1912

Page

20

Crowther Gas Field and New Oil Wells Boost Local Prospects

Crowther Texas in McMullen County benefits from an oil and natural gas discovery as Boston and Texas Corp develops a field rumored to rival Spindletop. Gas found underground powers heating and lighting locally while oil drilling continues, with output controlled to meet town needs and machinery operation.

Crowther McMullen County Boston and Texas Corporation Beaumont San Antonio

Crowther Oil Field Poised For Rapid Growth With Rail Link

Crowther, once a remote wilderness, shows oil and gas output as twenty wells strike the same strata. Transportation waits on the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railway, with tanks storing fifty to seventy five barrels. Kaolin beds and a strong artesian water flow bolster prospects for a thriving Southwest Texas city once the railroad arrives.

San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway Company Chamber of Commerce Crowther Mexico Texas

Free Rheumatism Cure Offered by Syracuse Advertiser

In 1893 I suffered three years from muscular and inflammatory rheumatism. After failed remedies, I found a cure and claim it works for others too. Mail your name and address to Mark H. Jackson in Syracuse, New York to receive it free, with payment only if fully satisfied.

Mark H. Jackson Alhambra Bldg Syracuse N. Y Mr. Jackson Pub

Elderly Lady Attended Theater With Twenty-One Sons

An elderly woman Mrs Corfield of Lincolnshire sat in Kensington theater with twenty-one sons and four in uniform. They gathered around her as the curtain rose, drawing notice from the audience due to the large party and warm applause.

London Kensington Theater

Unrest in Angola reported with violent uprisings

The Seculo claims northern Angola tribes have risen in revolt and control the area. Portuguese victims are described, including executions and mutilations. a British merchant and his servants were attacked. five Boer wagons were burned. A punitive expedition and European protection are requested.

Berlin Angola Seculo Lunda

Gunter Sunday Dinner Draws Early Reservations

The Gunther dining room offers a Sunday dinner from six to eight thirty, priced at one dollar, and many tables are reserved each week. The venue has become a mecca for people who know how to live.

Gunter

Rubber tires for carriages by Staacke Bros

Staacke Bros offer carriage and buggy rubber with Kelly Springfield tires. Dr. A R Beal in the Gunter Building advises lung and nose care, noting the location as 308, but the primary service is installing rubber tires by Staacke Bros.

Staacke Bros Kelly Springfield A. R. Beal Gunter Building

Railroad timetable shows mixed and local trains to north and east

The notice lists train numbers and times for routes including northbound No 1 9:65 am, No 7 from Palestine 10:45 pm, No 12 local from Laredo 6:00 am, No 4 and No 6 northbound, local Palestine 7:30 am, Express Special No 10 north 3:20 am, Mexico No 6 7:30 am, Local Laredo 9:00 pm, arrivals from Houston Dallas Fort Worth and coast trains, Kerrville and Kerrville Sunday restrictions, and departure times for No 16 for the north 8:20 am and other northbound services.

Norton Palestine Laredo North Mexico Houston Gal- Presse Ciba Dallas and Fort Worth Thee Coast Kerrville Sun Gry el Paso Wweat West San Francisco New New Orleans East Ccccese Sunset Victoria Cuero Santa Fe

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