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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

Page

7

New Frisco Tourist Hotel Planned in Kingsville

The Commercial club reports the Frisco Tourist hotel contract was signed in St Louis. The reinforced concrete L shaped building, about 290000 dollars, will have 48 outside rooms with private baths, a lunch room dining room lobby library and verandas. A new passenger station and tropical lawn project accompany the plans by Louis Curtiss of Kansas City. Construction starts immediately.

Kingsville Tex Commercial Club St. Louis Louis Curtiss Kansas City Harvey

Classified Ad Rates and Payment Options Notice

One-half cent a word each insertion for ten time want ads and a refund if you discontinue before expiration. Start tomorrow and take in two Sundays. For your convenience you may telephone your ads and pay later. Both phones 176.

Letter Gallot a Sensation in Young Trial

The Galveston trial of E. H. Young features a bank letter by Galveston National Bank president T. J. Groce. He takes sole blame for the bank's collapse and urges immediate demand on E. H. Young for on hand products.

Associated Press Galveston Tex E. H. Young T. J. Groce Galveston National Bank United States Bank Examiner Grace Galveston National Mr. Young Comptroller’s Department F. H. Young

Sirolin Promoted as Aid for Tuberculosis Cure

Fresh air and nourishing food help lung diseases but must combine with preventing tubercle bacilli. Sirolin, a Swiss remedy recently imported, is said to aid digestion, suit weak stomachs, and be endorsed by European specialists. The Sirolin company lists 228 West Broadway, New York, for information.

Europe Sirolin Company West Broadway New York City

Illiterate voter eligibility debated in Texas action plan

Senator John G. Willacy urged repealing or amending the Terrell election law to bar illiterates from suffrage. A convention led by Representative Joseph E. Boehmer in Del Rio on February 16 and 17 will push for ballot purity and education requirements, tying literacy to voting rights.

John G. Willacy Portland Willacy Joseph E. Boehmer Fagle Pass del Rio Terrell

Amalgamation Plan to Be Discussed by District Chamber Leaders

Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 4 PM to review a proposed federation plan uniting the Chamber Real Estate exchange Jobbers league Manufacturers' league Publicity league and Fiesta San Jacinto association. B. Ricaby of Los Angeles will advise on consolidation. A joint committee will reconvene to consider the charter and by laws before seeking member approval.

Chamber of Commerce General Chamber of Commerce

Judge Buckley Warns on Disorderly Houses in Vagrancy Case

In police court Judge Buckley warned that women in respectable neighborhoods who run disorderly houses or bother neighbors will face the maximum $200 fine. He then fined two black women $50 each after they were arrested on North Mesquite Street on vagrancy charges following neighbor complaints. This is simply a warning.

Buckley North Mesquite Street

Front of Bennet building moved to align with sidewalk line

The Bennet building at Houston street between Navarro and St Marys is being shifted back to match the sidewalk line set by the Gunter Hotel and Fenstermaker Theater projects. The renovation costs several thousand dollars and improves the block.

Bennett Building Houston Street Navarro and St. Mary’s Streets Gunter Hotel Fenstermaker Theater

District attorney returns after private trip to Austin

The district attorney went to Austin yesterday on private business and returned to the city last night. The Health Board will meet at 6 this evening to review reports from health department branches and show work accomplished during the past week.

Austin Health Board City Board of Health Health Department

Pharmacy Board wraps up 113rd work and sets Waco meet

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adjourned at noon after completing 113 examinations, with Waco chosen as the next meeting site. The second exam period begins May 14. In executive session, H C Jackson criticized urban rural license disparities and suggested a statewide pharmacists meeting to address unequal protections.

Waco State Board of Pharmacy

Local notices and ads from the Light newspaper

The column lists business ads for Drs Garring and Hatcher Osteopaths and N E Forest Eye Nose and Throat specialists moving to 411 Main Avenue. It promotes placing want ads in the Light with low rates and refunds. Community events include a Muth Dance and two masquerade balls with times and venues. A note records the Simms Pollock wedding and a baby found in a stove adopted by Mrs Eisenbach.

N. E. Forest, Eye, Ear, Nose and Root Specialists Frost Building Main Avenue Buenos Vista Street P. P. Eisenbach West Houston Street

Sell Reyes Automobile At Private Auction In San Pedro

The motor car used by General Bernardo Reyes during his failed Mexican revolution attempt will be sold Saturday at Miguel Quiroga's home 817 San Pedro Avenue. Auction goes to highest bidder, Dr. William E. Luter of 228 Pecan Street. Baggage transfer and contact numbers listed.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Proven Effective

An Omaha Nebraska note from the Schlitz Hotel manager James McCaffery proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures in every case. He says he used it and recommended it to many others who report it helps throat and lung diseases. Edwards King Drug Co. endorses the product for all coughs and colds.

Foley James McCaffery Mgr Schlitz Hotel Omaha Neb Edwards King Drug Co

Sanitary School Buildings Urged by UT Professor

Dr. A Caswell Ellis of the University of Texas says a new law regulating design and equipment of school rooms will be sought by the next legislature. He notes extreme temperatures in old rooms and argues for sanitary standards. Ellis and Dr Jis have been working on the subject. his illustrated talk at the YMCA tonight begins at 8 with no admission fee.

A. Caswell Ellis University of Texas Jis Dr. Lis

Automobile Fire Engine Bolsters Lockhart Fire Dept

The new automobile fire fighting apparatus purchased by Lockhart reached the city last night and was put in service this morning. It greatly boosts efficiency and makes Lockhart's fire department one of the most up to date among small Texas towns.

Lockhart Tex

This Book Worth Reading on Health by Adler Ika

A free short offer from H. L. Wagner at Col Houston Street and Avenue C promotes a book claiming easy prevention of appendicitis and rapid relief from constipation or gas. The item is presented as a limited time opportunity.

H. L. Wagner Col Houston Street Avenue C

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Central Trust Company Capital Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas American Bank & Trust the Bank ON Alamo Plaza West Texas Bank & Trust CO Inl Avenue A Guarantee Fund Bank W. Scaleb Joseph F. Green A, E. Savage Leon N. Walthall W. Bkb. Hamilton Cent Savings Department Eee Uereu State Bank & Trust Company Hicks Building Micks Maverick-Clarke Litho CO Examiner W. C. Hirzel S. A. Welding CO East Commerce St A. P. Track National Woolen Mills East Alicock Texas Mission Park A. R. Beal Gunter Building Hicks Capu Dine Eagles’ Ball Turner Hall Souter San Antonio Life Insurance Company St. Anthony Hotel Henry A. Hodge T. W. Lovett Cuero J. A. Fowlkes Amarillo R. EB. Dossey Pleasanton L. A. Kerr Cotulla T. S. Langford San Antonio Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building Eb, M. Collins Mrs. Ayres Atlee B. Ayres Fiesta San Jacinto Association Ayres Belknap Place William Basse Albert Arnstein Fred Hummert Harry L. Miller J. Emerson Smith Fred W. Cook T. A. Coleman J. H. Savage Emil Frank Charles Graebner John RB. Carrington D. J. Straus Otto Koehler J. H. Meier Gus Heye R. W. Hearne John F. Fentiman R. T. Pruitt J. R. Sprague Edward Goldstein Perry J. Lewis W. M. Morgan Marshall Terrell Alfred Duerler C. O. Woodman D J. Woodward J. H. Kirkpatrick Grand Opera House Werba & Luescher THE N. B Pharmacy Board H. C. Jackson Jackson Texas Pharmacists Drs Garring & Hatcher Muth Sam Houston Camp Artzt Louisa Schutze Beethoven Hall Dia Simms William H. Simms Justice Fisk C. B. Pollock Los Angeles Aubrey Street Pollock Pollock-Simms J. H. Rice Gibbs Building George N. McCauley Hicks Bldg Ralph 8S Prospect Hill Commerce William E. Luter Pecan Street Carolus Music Crowde Bob Jones Travis Park Methodist Church Kohr Seven Muscians Diaz Sisters M. W. A. Hall N. Flores St L. A. Fraternal League Elaino Garcia Consable John F§Ubira Justice Umscheid Joe Roquemore B. B. Lloyd Mt. Vernon Salado River Alfonso Newton James Galbraith Carl City FF Oscar Hammerstein Mlle Florence Webber Manhattan Opera House New York Wm. A. Brady Suns Minstrels With Tom Powell Ak Royal Kaufman Mer Renne Amil BO Gaynell Everett California Wald Paper, Paint and Artists’ Materials Store W. Commerce Jaby G. Baldwin Gunter Bldg Avey Moore DR. J San Antonio Loan & Trust Co West Commerce Street Gro. W Levey Denman Vie Suez M. BS Bsreok Mra Caro Xampmann Sk. Otel Srackeneidge Edwin Conomhastaee
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