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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
3
The ad argues busy lines hinder business and urges readers to use Southwestern telephones to reach remote customers. It emphasizes that many potential clients cannot visit in person but can send their voices if lines are open. The copy compares Smith Jones to others and promotes telephone advertising.
In a ruling by the attorney general's department, San Benito cannot issue bonds for multiple municipal purposes in one election. The city plans a $35,000 bond issue for a city hall water sewer and improvements but must separate each purpose into its own issue, likely prompting a second election. The report also notes lettuce culture gains and mild fruit-tree impact this season in the region.
An advertisement offers a $3.50 recipe free to treat weak kidneys and assorted ailments. It claims rapid relief within a week and invites readers to write to Dr. A E Robinson at the Wack Building Detroit Michigan for a copied prescription mailed in plain envelope. The notice emphasizes a home remedy and no charge for the recipe.
Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered la grippe that turned into bronchitis causing persistent coughing and sleepless nights. A bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief and led to a full recovery as reported by Edwards and King Drug Co Suc.
William J. Bryan, in Denver, rejects renewed runs for the presidency. He says he is satisfied another candidate can poll more votes, but he will campaign vigorously for a true democrat.
Cold affects kidneys by congesting them and overburdening their work, risking serious trouble and Bright's disease. The text promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic remedy to strengthen kidneys and relieve pain, claiming cure for kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. Edwards & King Drug Co. advertises the product.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrives in Nashville for tonight's opening exercises of the city’s $400,000 YMCA building. The visit marks his first appearance here since rising as a presidential possibility, drawing political admirers from across the state.
Advertises Fimer and AMEND'S N Y 2861 as a remedy for rheumatism praised by users and sold by all druggists.
Washington reports a new Cuba crisis as the Cuban Supreme Court nears a ruling that could reinstate displaced officeholders and remove Spanish sympathizers. Veterans leaders threaten resistance, with officials awaiting developments and fearing U.S. intervention to preserve a republican Cuba.
Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and upset stomach. Claims five minute relief from gas belching and heartburn, digestion normalization, and improved appetite after one dose. Encourages readers to tell their druggist to get relief now.
Beirrut experiences a sudden Italian bombardment as a flotilla fires on the port city. Sixty killed and many wounded as Turkish gunboats are sunk and the customs house damaged. The American Protestant college in Beirut remains safe with Rev. Dr. Bliss’s institution unscathed.
In Austin Texas on February 24 approximately 400 patients at the State insane asylum were left homeless after storm damage blew off roofs of two wards. A heavy rain drenched interiors forcing patient relocation. Superintendent Preston met with the governor seeking a $10,000 deficiency appropriation for repairs.
Colombia sent a cordial invitation to Secretary Knox to visit its shores during his present trip. Knox, aboard the cruiser Washington, would decide whether to alter his itinerary to include Cartagena, as the Colombian move repudiates the action of General Ospina.
Wet and chilled feet can affect the mucous membranes of the nose throat and lungs and may lead to lagrippe bronchitis or pneumonia. Watch children closely and for stubborn hacking coughs use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound which soothes inflamed membranes and heals the cough quickly. Take no substitute. Edwards King Drug Co SUC.
Comptroller Lane appoints Croom of El Paso to take testimony on three complaints against each of two Fl Paso saloon keepers. Accusations include selling liquor to minors, Sunday sales, and allowing minors on the premises. Comptroller will rule on license forfeiture after testimony.
Dr. George Comegys returned from Chicago where he served on a committee of eight appointed by the grand exalted ruler to secure data for a tubercu losis sanitarium. The group visited Washington Pittsburgh Boston and New York and announced the sanitarium will be located in the west.
Alvin Frels aged 14 died at his parents home in Yoakum Texas from internal injuries after over exertion while jumping last Sunday. Funeral plans were not listed and no other details were provided.
The rules committee approved a money trust inquiry resolution for House passage. It orders a banking and currency committee inquiry into national financial affairs and any needed legislation, and it includes investigation of Henry charges that were rejected by the Democratic caucus.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cleanser and toning remedy. It claims the medicine purifies the body and strengthens the system, aiding a natural health process.
Staacke Bros advertise delivery wagons as the best line ever sold in San Antonio, promising quality and reliability for local merchants.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service from 221 E Commerce with phone 341 for rapid burial and transport needs.
Heavy rainfall last night extinguished remaining smoldering embers from the Wednesday fire in Houston. Relief work, insurance adjustments, and rebuilding plans proceed in satisfactory shape with adjusters from over a hundred companies coordinating the effort.
John K. Ross, a noted Travis County planter, lies in a local sanitarium recovering from stab wounds to the neck and face received in an altercation near Montopolis bridge. Robert Comer, another farmer, surrendered to county authorities.
Judge Howard B. Meek of Dallas presiding in the federal court was entertained by the Austin bar at the Country club. Leading bar members and most of the judges of higher courts attended the gathering in Austin.
Beirut faces a light defense with 500 infantry 250 cavalry and artillery detachments. The city hosts a large Christian foreign population with 38 churches. American Presbyterian missions run a church school printing office weekly paper and magazine plus 150 satellite schools. Seventh Day Adventists run four missionaries in Syria and the Syrian Protestant college in Beirut educates about 750 students in a faculty of fifty.
One hundred witnesses from six states are summoned for the murder trial of Thomas J. Gentry. J. K. Mackey admits presence at the killing, claiming Mrs Gentry and Maurice Weightman drew straws to decide who would kill Gentry with his revolver. The Gentry family hires detectives and Mason members assist prosecutors.
Judge William Van Sickle of Alpine Brewster county is in Austin on business with the attorney general's department. He says there is considerable mining activity in his county especially in the quick silver mines, with great quantities being mined to meet strong demand.
A Globe advertisement promotes Concentrated Pine and Glycerine to mix into a half pint of whiskey for doses after meals and at bedtime. It notes genuine Pine is essential and that smaller doses suit children by age. The formula is claimed reliable and, though many cheaper mixtures exist, warns against experimentation.
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