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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

5

Local Driving Club to Award Cash Prizes at Matinee Races

San Antonio Driving Club members approve a cash prize plan replacing cups and ribbons. A two member committee will draft a formal resolution and report next Monday. The plan would direct 60 to 70 percent of gross receipts to the pure fund with the rest for contingent needs. The club also set a date to reschedule postponed matinees, with February 26 as the new race afternoon for last Friday’s program.

San Antonio Fair Grounds

Club Adds Four Members and Forms Recruitment Committee

The organization announced the addition of Merino Buratovich James Stevens J M Krakauer and W A Menger to its rolls. A committee of Dave Harmon F W Patton and Ralph Green was named to secure new members.

Merino Buratovich James Stevens J. M. Krakauer W. A. Menger Dave Harmon F. W. Patton Ralph Green

Kidney Pills Earned Satisfaction, Bremen Man Says

J. T. Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports high satisfaction with Foley Kidney Pills. He states they give more relief than other kidney medicines he has tried and endorses them for kidney and bladder trouble. Edwards King Drug Co. notes the testimonial.

J. T. Shelnut Bremen Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Suits in Bankruptcy Filed By Local Contractors and Firms

Hiram Riley McCaslin a city contractor files a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities listed at 217 841 including 100 monthly alimony and assets at 28 148 mostly real estate. Several local creditors named and other petitions follow as Alonzo Nolte Mrs B V Samuels San Antonio Machine and Supply and Southwest Texas Newspaper Union seek Foote Roloff Machinery adjudication.

Hiram Riley McCaslin Federal District Court Alonzo Nolte New Braunfels Baker B. V. Samuels San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Southwest Texas Newspaper Union Foote-Roloff Machinery Company Nolte

Tobin to Run in Citizens League Ticket in Texas Politics

Sheriff John W. Tobin announces re election bid under the Citizens league tying his stance to past political debts with Mayor Callaghan. The move aligns multiple candidates for county offices and signals a push for commission government in San Antonio with poll tax debates shaping early primaries. Otto Wahrmund also declares intent to run for re election as Bexar county representative.

John W. Tobin Citizens’ League Mr. Tobin Callaghan Tobin Sheriff Tobin Jim Stevens Stevens Ray Lambert Lambert Shook-Coy-Newton Court House B. D. Lindsey James R. Davis Davis George Huntress League John H. Clark J. Frank Gallagher Andres Coy Gallagher Clinton G. Brown I. C. Baker Thirty-seventh W. C. Linden R. B. Minor Thomas O. Murphy Frank Wash Minor Dan Lewis Tom J. Newton Bexar County Commission Government League San Antonio Austin Chester Terrell Otto Wahrmand Commission Wahrmund Ieee

Leave to Print Definition by Senator Sorghum

The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum explaining leave to print as a device that lets a man pretend he has delivered a speech and lets friends pretend they know its contents.

Senator Sorghum Washington Star

No Trouble to Rid The Skin of Hairs

Science notes a powder called delatone from Professor von Kahlier. When mixed with water to form a paste and applied to the hairy surface for a few minutes then rubbed off, hairs are removed. The method is painless and antiseptic, often needing only a single application despite costing a dollar an ounce.

von Kahlier

Quick Relief Trial Package Mailed Free in Plain Wrapper

A relief trial package was mailed free and discreetly in a plain wrapper to recipients seeking guidance. The mailing aimed to reduce stigma by avoiding identifiable branding while delivering help resources.

The Rosary at the Grand this week

Edward E. Rose's "The Rosary" staged by Rowland and Clifford at the Grand. A family succumbs to subtle discord then finds harmony through a higher spiritual note. Produces happiness for the American home with a Chicago run and bustling New York success. Highway league benefit planned. regular matinee Friday. school children guests Saturday.

Edward E. Rose Messrs Rowland and Clifford Chicago New York City Garden Theater Highway League

Naughty Marietta to be staged at Grand Theatre

San Antonio audiences will see Naughty Marietta at the Grand next Friday night and Saturday matinee and night. The operetta follows a convent-escaping maid who seeks life in New Orleans with a pirate plot and a credited villain, ending happily with Captain Dick Warrington pursuing the buccaneer. The score by Victor Herbert and libretto by Aida Johnson Young are praised, with Mlle Florence Webber starring and a notable supporting cast listed.

Oscar Hammerstein Victor Herbert San Antonio Italy New Orleans Louisiana Marietta Dick Warrington Mr. Hammerstein Aida Johnson Young Mlle Florence Webber Madam Cara Crendelli Blanche Latell Viola Garrick Juan Cardo Edouward Beck Sid Braham George Burke Scott John Hern Walter P. Hearne R. J. Mulligans

Plaza Theater Presents The Get Away Comedy and Sun Minstrels

The Plaza Theater features Nat Leffingwell's The Get-Away a witty trio led by Dorothy De Shelley depicting actors' woes and a stern landlady. Gus Sun's minstrels deliver most of the program with top quality vocal and musical turns to please audiences. Thursday evening the Bexar County.

Plaza Theater Nat Leffingwell Dorothy de Shelley Gus Sun Bexar County

Rennee Family Headlines Royal Show in San Antonio

The Rennee family five lead a European comic opera feature at the Royal praised as the best in San Antonio. A bargain matinee Wednesday offers 10 cent admission, with father mother and three daughters showcasing quick change and strong voices. The program includes five scenery sets, lively acts, moving pictures, and a patriotic finale that draws applause.

Kaufman the Royal San Antonio Rennee

The Delhi Durbar at Empire Captivates San Antonio Audience

A Gaumont film titled The Delhi Durbar screens at the Empire for a two day run. It depicts the Delhi coronation of King George V as emperor of India with lavish oriental pageantry, including 200 Indian princes and 1000 elephants, praised as the best ever shown in San Antonio.

Empire Delhi San Antonio

Burglars loot Pons store on Iowa street

Burglars pried open a door at James A. Pons general merchandise on Iowa street early Monday and stole $10 in cash a bolt of silk and several articles of clothing. No arrest has been made.

James A. Pons Iowa Street

Rexall Orderlies Promise Relief for Constipation

An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe gentle bowel regulator and tonic that reestablishes nature's functions with no griping or nausea. It claims complete relief or medicine free, highlights suitability for all ages, and lists prices 10 25 and 50 cents with store location H. L.7er at Avenue C and E. Hin Street.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall H. L Coroner Avenue C E. Hin St

Real Estate Exchange Urges Careful Review of Listing System

Members of the Real Estate Exchange are asked to examine the exclusive listing system prepared by a special committee and submit changes before Thursday’s vote. Secretary Mackey says not to rush the amendments and asks members to share ideas on proposed rules and listing forms.

Real Estate Exchange Mackey

Starving Russians Sell Children to Survive Hunger

A telegram from a doctor in Orenburg reports severe famine in the Orenburg government along the Ural River. Peasants sell their children to Khirger Nomads in Saratov to obtain food as hunger and typhus claims many lives.

London Russia Orenburg Ural Saratov

The Perfect Laxative For Elderly People

An elderly audience plagued by chronic constipation should avoid violent purgatives and adopt a mild laxative tonic. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a stomach and liver strengthening remedy, with testimonials from San Antonio and Crockett residents and an offer for a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St. Monticello Ill

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