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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1913

Page

7

Castoria and Its Uses Across Generations

Castoria is a harmless substitute for castor oil Paregoric drops and soothing syrups. It contains no opium morphine or narcotics and has been used for over thirty years to relieve constipation flatulence teething troubles and diarrhea. It regulates the stomach and bowels aids digestion and promotes restful sleep. Known as the Children's Panacea it bears Charles H Fletcher’s signature and has been supervised since infancy. Beware counterfeits and imitators claiming to be Just-as-good or safer for infants.

Chas. H. Fletcher

Walker Whiteside Sees San Antonio While Promoting Typhoon

Actor-producer Walker Whiteside visited San Antonio during a National tour for Typhoon at the Grand. He discussed balancing acting and producing, noting one person cannot do everything alone, and emphasized team effort behind success. Whiteside cited his Indiana birth, Colorado ranch years, and strong outdoor endurance shaping his drive.

Othes Whiteside Mr. Whiteside Veral Indiana Colorado

Winnie and Iron The Most Effectual General Tonic

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic combines quinine malaria remedy and tonic strength builder. Suitable for adults and children, it is recognized across the South as a standard malarial chill and fever remedy with tasteless formula that dissolves in the stomach. Guaranteed by your druggist. 60c.

Winnie Iron Grove

Buys Big Gas Well Near Caddo La From Central Producers

One of the Souths largest gas wells is brought in by Central Producers Company led by San Antonio stockholders. The well near Caddo Louisiana now produces 15,000,000 feet of gas daily. Officers include J H Kirkpatrick president Charles Schreiner vice president A C Dauchy secretary treasurer J A Henry sales agent J L Hill attorney. Other stockholders named include A J Moore W W Sloan G W Hagy and J M Dobie.

Central Producers’ Company San Antonians Caddo San Antonio J. H. Kirkpatrick Charles Schreiner A. C. Dauchy J. A. Henry J. L. Hill A. J. Moore W. W. Sloan G. W. Hagy J. M. Dobie

Connecticut river dam bill heads for Senate vote

Dam bill discussion continued in Washington as the Senate prepared to take up the measure, seen as a key step in federal control of water power. Supporters press the bill as an opening wedge, while opponents claim it infringes state rights and intensify the dispute.

Washington Senate Connecticut River

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Wonders

Relieves pain and heals wounds burns and sores claims the Wonderful Old Reliable Dr Porter antiseptic healing oil. Discovered by an old BR surgeon it prevents blood poisoning and treats ulcers carbuncles sore throat and skin diseases. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with druggist guarantee.

Porter BR. R

Bromo Quinine Laxative Box Signals Signature

An OCR fragment notes Only One Bromo Quinine as the laxative, claims E W Grov signature appears on every box, and promises cold cure in one day for 25 cents.

E. W. Grov

Innocent Burro Triggers Night Burglary Alarm

Policemen aid T. Sutor in an eerie midnight search at 218 South Leona street after a shout of burglars. A stray burro wandered the yard causing commotion and alarm, leading to the eventual discovery that no thief was present.

T. Sutor Leona Street Sutor Law Suter

Elections Called For March 10 In Two Districts

Governor Colquitt issued a proclamation scheduling elections March 10 to fill the seats of Thomas McNeal and Lee Killingsworth in the 86th and 126th districts. Caldwell county forms the 86th, Gregg and Harrison counties form the 126th. The notice period must be twenty days. The governor plans to leave Austin briefly for rest amid a taxing session. The penitentiary committee reported, with 11 members each preparing a separate report to the chairman. Representative Roger Byrne criticized cost savings and the Huntsville houses for officials, urging reductions to three.

McNeal Killingsworth Austin Tex Colquitt Thomas McNeal Lee Killingsworth Caldwell County Gregg Harrison House Roger Byrne Sevn Huntsville

Patterson Head of Cash Register Firm Is Jailed

John H. Patterson president of the National Cash Register Company and 28 other officials were convicted of criminal violation of the Sherman law. Patterson received a fine of 5000 dollars and one year in jail. Others drew nine months to one year terms and costs in the Cleveland St. Louis Cincinnati area case. The judge denied a new trial and set aside three months of the secretary’s sentence while bond for Patterson was raised to 10000 dollars. Formal appeals were filed.

Cincinnati Ohio John H. Patterson National Cash Register Company George Edgeter Dayton Bippus Alfred Romas J. B. Hayward New York E. W. Eads William H. Mazzy William Pflum Robert Patterson Thomas J. Watson Joseph E. Rogers A. C. Harned Frederick 8. High Boston Plincy Eves San Francisco Arthur A. Wentz Columbus George E. Morgan C. T. Walmsley Chicago Charles A. Snyder Elizabeth N. J Walter Cool Denver M. N. Jacobs Pittsburg M.L. Lasley Detroit Earl B. Wilson Los Angeles A. W. Sinclair John J. Range Washington M. G. J. Keith William Cummings Brooklyn J. C. Laird Toronto W. E. Howe A. P. Herson Minneapolis Hollister Patterson United States Circuit Court Hadgeter

Trust Busting Work Done by Wickersham

Washington February 17. A record in trust busting unfolds in Taft era as Attorney General Wickersham and James A Fowler filed five civil anti trust suits in the last week and two the week before. Sherman law prosecutions were also noted and the Great Lakes towing trust ordered dissolved.

Washington Taft Wickersham James A. Fowler Department of Justice Great Lakes Cash Register James A. Patten Standard Oil Harrison Cleveland McKinley Roosevelt

Commission Withdraws Orders On Freight Transit Privileges

The Interstate Commerce Commission withdrew all requirements and orders enforcing transit privileges today. The action leaves open the entire subject of transit privileges on all commodities, notably grain and lumber, raising questions about future policy.

Commission Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promotes Oysters and Nutritious Foods

An advertisement for Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House touts nutritious foods and finest half shell oysters at 25 cents a dozen.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Harbor City Promotes Art Drawings and Seaport Plans

A. D. Powers announces daily diagrams by a young artist to attract readers to Harbor City development. The town on Corpus Christi Channel sits 32 feet above water, five miles south of Aransas Pass and fourteen miles north of Corpus Christi, aiming to become a seaport. Investors may buy a Harbor City Terminal Corporation share for 100 dollars and receive free lots in Harbor City and Ingleside. office at 333 Alamo Plaza ready to discuss plans.

Harbor City Aransas Pass Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Channel Harbor City Terminal Corporation Ingleside Alamo Plaza A. D. Powers

Wakem and Divine Fined in Rebates Case

Harold R. Wakem of Wakem and McLaughlin Chicago received one day in jail and a 1500 dollar fine after pleading guilty to taking rebates from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. William L. Divine, foreign agent for Chesapeake & Ohio, was fined 15000 dollars. Local note mentions River side Restaurant ads and 1912 street accident tolls in New York City.

New York Harold R. Wakem Wakem and McLaughlin Chicago Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Mayer Federal District Court William L. Divine Chesapeake & Ohio

Troilo Finds Sums Under Weights in San Antonio Commerce

City inspector Charles A. Troilo warns buyers about under weighing in butter ice and hay. He urges specific legislation as cartons promise 16 ounces but often contain only 12 to 16 ounces. Ice sellers rarely measure by weight harming the poor while hay bales rarely weigh 66 pounds, undermining fair prices.

San Antonio Charles A. Trolio Trolio Jones Terrell Mr. Trolio

Address cow as a lady in Wisconsin dairy talk

Madison Wis. Speaking to cows as to ladies is the aim of Malcolm H Gardner of Delavan dairy group. He will address the Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders Associations meeting in February. Gardner issued humane milking injunctions and urges kindness to kine to boost milk output. He says treat the cow like a mother, with sympathy between cow and milker.

Madison Wis Malcolm H. Gardner Delavan Holstein- Freisian Association Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders’ Associations Gardner

May clear killing of Deacon Callahan explained

Winchester Ky Feb 17 Confessions detailing the Breathitt county murder of Deacon Ed Callahan were made by three alleged participants now jailed. Commonwealth attorney Crutcher issued the statement. Dozens of suspects faced trials as witnesses swore they were in other towns on the day of the crime. Perjury charges against those witnesses are pending.

Winchester Ed" Callahan Breathitt County Commonwealth Crutcher

Tex This Will Be The Only Place For The Best Meals

A brief note highlights Tex as the sole destination for the best meals in town. It emphasizes exclusivity and quality, positioning Tex as the premier dining spot for readers seeking top-notch dishes.

Riverside Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Castoria Fue Centaur Compans Albert W. Kahl Buffalo N. Y Gustave A. Eisengraeber St. Paul Minn B. J. Dennis St. Louis S. A. Buchanan Philadelphia J. HB. Simpson Chicago, Ill R. B. Eskildson Omaha Neb L. R. Robinson Kansas City Edwin F. Pardee New York City N. B. Sizer Astoria Ieee the Centaur Company Walker Whiteside Louisiana Sherman T Trust Gunter Railroad Crockett Troilo Kihlberg BATH South Wavarro Men's Department Deacon’ Callahan Wiqweqn
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