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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

14

Woman Recovers From Nervous Breakdown Says Dr Miles Nerve Cure

Mrs. Anna Kounz of Pueblo Colorado reports years of nervous prostration relieved after using Dr Miles Nervine. The notice urges treatment for appetite loss digestion weakness and sleeplessness and notes the remedy has helped for thirty years with money back if the first bottle fails. Sold by all druggists Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Peaper Anna Kounz Mechanic St Pueblo Colo Miles’ Nervine Miles Nervine Ner Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Fiesta San Jacinto Parades Discussed

Fiesta San Jacinto association directors discussed parade plans for the upcoming festival. They aim to boost the automobile parade with the San Antonio Automobile Club, award prizes for best decorated machines, feature the Bagmen of Bagdad, involve city school children in a massive parade, and decorate with electric lights after securing governor approval. A committee will handle buttons distribution and visits to Laredo and Monterey to study Mexican fiestas.

Fiesta San Jacinto Association San Antonio Automobile Club Auto Club Fiest Bagdad John F. Fentiman John B. Carringston Carrington Colquitt Texas Emil Frank Tom Brown Lloyd Spencer Laredo Monterey Albert Arstein A. V. Huth H. L. Miller R. T. Pruitt C. O. Woodman Thomas L. Brown John B. Carrington O. C. Schultz

Buford Weds Christine Littlefield in Austin House Ceremony

Miss Christine Littlefield and Robert A Buford were married at Maj. George W. Littlefield’s home in Austin. Rev. Dr. T B Lee officiated before relatives and close friends. The groom, state pension commissioner, plans to live in Austin after a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans.

Austin Christine Littlefield Robert A Buford George W. Littlefield T. B. Lee St. David's Episcopal Church Major Littlefield Henderson

Roosevelt Urges Labor Inquiry Across Parties

Theodore Roosevelt backs a federal commission to study industrial relations and labor grievances. He argues both parties and progressive and conservative wings should support the plan to prevent disputes and improve labor laws, with states and voluntary agreements playing key roles.

Associated Press New York Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Congress

Laxative Bromo Quinine Adverts Claim One Day Cure

An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative with the claim of curing a cord in one day. It notes signature by FE Grove and a price of 25 cents, marketed for wide, worldwide use.

Grove

Mass Meeting Calls For Insurance Rate Cut In Austin

In Austin on February 16 a mass meeting was organized by the Austin Business League and supportive citizens, with two city council members joining the effort. A plan to seek lower insurance rates is being drafted, potentially via injunctions against the state insurance board or insurers, citing a recent loss of 12,000 dollars as justification. Secretary Pollard of the insurance board declined to comment.

Austin Austin Business League Business League Pollard Insurance Board

Public playground to seek aid from chamber and civic groups

The Greater Chamber of Commerce and civic groups will be asked to fund improved equipment for the Buena Vista and Smith streets playground. The San Antonio Playgrounds association met at the original Mexican restaurant to revive interest and plan a community center style facility with April entertainment and an outdoor athletic carnival for boys. Speakers included J. P. Ward N. Tannenbaum and several civic leaders.

Greater Chamber of Commerce Buena Vista Smith Streets San Antonio Playgrounds Association Clinton Rogers Woodruff J. P. Ward N. Tannenbaum The Young Men's Christian Association

City tourist traffic eyed by Illinois Central VP

W L Park, vice president of the Illinois Central railroad, visited San Antonio and said the city rivals California in climate as a tourist resort. He aims to divert western tourist travel to the area and to induce more visitors to travel via southern routes while touring local points of interest.

W. L. Park Illinois Central Railroad San Antonio California Park

Tourist Resort Plans Attract San Antonio Visitors

He examined J. P. Withers private resort property north of the city and believes the implemented plans will create a strong draw for discerning tourists. He departed last night for New Orleans in his private car.

J. P. Withers Mr. Withers San Antonio New Orleans

More Liquor Cases Langston Pursues In Galveston

Assistant Attorney General C. E. Lane returned from Galveston where he has handled liquor cases. He has filed five suits so far and expects to file more, with plans to recover on bonds. Petitions will be prepared in Austin, eliminating another Galveston trip until trials. The state seeks $600 statutory penalties in each suit.

Galveston Austin C. E. Lane

Fidelity Insurance Company of Bay City Incorporation Approved

The attorney general's department approves the articles of incorporation for Fidelity Insurance Company of Bay City Mataorda County with capital stock of 200000. The department of insurance and banking licenses the firm. Incorporators are Henry Rugeley Fred S Robbins J M Moore and J W Poole.

Austin Attorne General's Department Fidelity Insurance Company Bay City Mataorda County Department of Insurance and Banking Texas Henry Rugeley Fred 5

City Gas and Electric Meet Over Arc Light Rates

A council meeting between the gas and electric light committee and W B Tuttle of San Antonio Gas and Electric is set for this afternoon to decide a new rate. The old contract paid 70 dollars per light per year, with 480 lights funded by the council, aiming to expand lighting with a lower rate. Victoria irrigation funding totals 33 500 000 under a U S led expert program.

Council Gas and Electric Light Committee W. B. Tuttle San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Tuttle United States Australian Victoria

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