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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

7

Fiesta committee seeks military help for city carnival

Atlee B. Ayres presides over Fiesta de San Jacinto meeting as Charles Graebner and others urge Gen. Joseph W. Duncan and Mayor Bryan Callaghan to discuss plans for the spring carnival. Fort Sam Houston troops likely to join in larger parade, with city support expected.

Atlee B. Ayres Fiesta de San Jacinto Charles Graebner Joseph W. Duncan Bryan Callaghan Fort Sam Houston Duncan Callaghan

Tell It To The World Cardui for Women’s Health

A Texan reader praises Cardui, claiming it saved her life after a severe confinement and cough. She urges suffering women to try the tonic, noting its vegetable ingredients strengthen female organs and nerves, with a decades long record.

First woman naturalized in district receives papers

Louisa Caroline Willig, a trained nurse living at 501 Morales Street, was naturalized yesterday at the federal district clerk's office. A native of Essen, Germany, she came to this country at age nine and has resided in the city since 1879.

Louisa Caroline Willig Federal District Clerk's Office Morales Street Essen Germany

San Antonio Hosts S S Torrey Erie Agent on Business

S S Torrey commercial agent for the Erie railway based in Dallas is in San Antonio today conducting business with local merchants and railroad men.

S. S. Torrey Erie Railway Dallas San Antonio

Parisian Sage Hair Grower Ad Promises Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a rapid hair growth and dandruff erasing remedy. It claims the product cleanses the scalp, adds life and luster, and sells for 50 cents a bottle from American made Giroux Mfg. Co. with a customer testimonial from Newark.

America Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y E. A. Widman Norfolk St Newark N. J

No Agreement Reached On Alamo Restorations

A Chamber of Commerce committee vote failed to reach consensus on Alamo property plans in a morning meeting at J N Brown’s office. Two members favored park grounds while three supported Governor Colquitt's reconstruction proposals. A further meeting will be arranged to craft definite plans before reporting to the chamber directors.

Chamber of Commerce Colquitt San Antonio Alamo J. N. Brown Charles Graebner

Charity reform urged to curb juvenile crime in San Antonio

Mrs Sadie Haley of the Associated Charities spoke to the Self Culture club and other groups, urging preventative measures to aid the poor. She pressed for training schools for dependent women, day nurseries, and laws guaranteeing education to at least the fourth grade, arguing the state should step in to help children early.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities Reform School Rio Grande San Antonio Mexico Corral

Hotel Arrivals List Realigns Several Cities

Long roster of hotel guests includes Charles A. Armstrong from Clinton Iowa Mrs W L Aldwell Sonora James J Neill from San Angelo R J Whitaker of Austin J W Scott from Houston A J Rowell C W Bay and D F Bay Detroit T C Blakely Richmond E Dean Detroit L Bureau Mexico City J W Dowell New York Paul H Kimball and Mrs Charles Kimball Parsons James Town N C Mr and Mrs Alfred Steel James Grady Chicago etc. Substantial cross section of national and regional visitors noted across hotels in various cities including Detroit Chicago Dallas New York and San Francisco.

St. Anthony Charles A. Armstrong Clinton W. L. Aldwell Sonora James J. Neill San Angelo R. J. H. Whitaker Austin J. W. Scott Houston A. J. Rowell Denver C. W. Bay D. F. Bay Detroit T. ¢. Blakely Richmond T. E. Dean L. Bureau Mexico City J. W. Dowell New York Paul H. Kimball Charles H. Kimball Parsons Kan Gunter Alfred Steel Jamestown N. C C. J. Reynolds O. H. Brown San Francisco E. E. Cole Saginaw Mich Paul G. Meyer Chicago J. He’ Zouchy Uvalde E. E. Whitmore Dallas John A. Phelan Milwaukee H. H. Jollette O. B. Robertson Waelder John Powers Spokane J. J. Grady Menger C. N. Bowen and Son Ouston Ed. Entzenroth M. M. Decker Manila P. I A. Hipsham J. F. Ruff Port Huron Thomas Henry Gerald M. Dunne William A. Nelles William F. West Frank H. Smith Boston Bexar J. P. Darby Beeville Brockett Kansas City Brady St. Joseph C. M. Mars Corpus Christi L. H. Thomas B. E. Noune Eagle Pass C. W. Gardener A. D. Baldwin Waco Shaw J. T. Shaw Fort Worth Savoy Harry N. Seamore Dubuque Ita James A. Parks Peru Ind N. Magruder Baton Rouge Jack Smith Lancaster Sterling Crystal City Harratt Crystal S. M. Read Rosebud L. G. Baldridge W. E. Guise

Vita Nuevo Mineral Water claim for cure all diseases

An advertisement promotes Vita Nuevo Mineral Water claiming it cures rheumatism Bright's disease diabetes catarrh anemia malaria gall stones eczema and numerous nerve bladder stomach skin and blood diseases. It cites high mineral content and twelve body salts with a San Antonio address and new phone number.

Vita Nuevo Bright Nature Vita Nuevo Minera Water Co Avenue E San Antonio Tex

Sirolin Publicized as Consumption Remedy

A U S claims Sirolin, introduced in the United States, has European medical endorsements and years of use abroad. The remedy reportedly increases appetite improves digestion relieves coughing and reduces mucus in the lungs. People urged to request full information from the Sirolin Company at 228 West Broadway New York City.

United States Europe Sirolin Company West Broadway New York City

Best Remedy Liquid Provides Immediate Relief

The product offers instant effects when taken as directed. Available in bottles priced at 10 cents, 25 cents, and 50 cents at drug stores.

New Manager for Gunter Takes Charge

Charles A. Gonder, newly elected manager of the Gunter hotel, assumed duties this morning and outlined plans for improvements. He promoted R. W. Stephens to chief clerk and assured staff stability. A San Antonian by background, he noted growing business focus on Houston street and the Rand block development.

Charles A. Gonder Gunter Hotel Houston Street Rand Block

Notable Hotels Spanning the Nation Highlighted

The article notes many renowned hotels across the country, among them the Chicago Beach, the Rice in Houston, the Arlington in Marlin, and the Albany in Denver, underscoring their prominence in hospitality.

Chicago Beach Houston Arlington Marlin Albany Denver

Attorneys Begin Arguments in Kimmel Identity Case

In St Louis on February 29 attorneys opened arguments in U S District Court over the Kimmel identity case tied to the payment of a $5000 life insurance policy. The matter centers on who qualifies as the rightful beneficiary in the policy and related identity questions.

Associated Press ST. Louis United States District Court

La Grippe to Bronchitis Relieved by Honey and Tar

Mrs. W. S. Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that developed into bronchitis causing persistent coughing and sleepless nights. A bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief and led to a permanent cure, per Edwards & King Drug Co. notice.

W. S. Bailey McCreary Foley Edwards & King Drug Co Suc

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