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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

3

Infantry Move to Fort Benjamin Harrison Induction Transfer

The Twenty third infantry battalions from Fort Bliss McIntosh and Clark train today for Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind Replaced by three cavalry troops Companies A B C D led by Major Charles B Hagadorn left Laredo at 1 pm for Harrison routed via the International Great Northern Texas Pacific Iron Mountain and Baltimore and Ohio lines Companies I K L M at Fort Clark entrain at Spofford this afternoon Headquarters and Companies E F G H proceed from Fort Bliss today Three special trains will be used.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind Twenty-third Infantry Charles B. Hagadorn Laredo International & Great Northern Texas Pacific Iron Mountain Baltimore & Ohio Fort Clark Spofford Fort Bliss

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Distress

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as fast and harmless relief for indigestion heartburn sourness and belching. It claims rapid stomach regulation and urges households to keep a fifty cent case on hand for daytime or nighttime stomach derangement.

Young Men's League Poised to Take Over Fair Affairs

San Antonio reports the Young Men's Business League near success in acquiring the International Fair Association. With only $10,000 remaining to reach a $75,000 bond total, the league plans to assume management, appoint a new slate, and renovate fair buildings. A 5:30 PM directors meeting on West Commerce Street aims to finalize the takeover and stock transfer.

Young Men's Business League International Fair Association San Antonio Fair Association League West Commerce Street Young Men’s League

Our Personal Guarantee to All Skin Sufferers

A Gibbs Building notice from A. I. Fischer advertises D. D. D. Prescription skin remedy. It promises a full size bottle with no cost if it fails to work, claiming instant relief from itch and lasting cures. The seller notes long-standing service in town and urges trials of eczema psoriasis and related conditions.

D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago Im. Fischer Gibbs Building

Poll Tax Day Sets County and City Records

County tax collectors reported a new high daily poll tax total for the period with 6 333 paid countywide and 6115 at city hall by January 23 1912. Yesterday saw record attendance with 633 registrations in the county and 587 in the city. Today’s afternoon turnout remained uncertain as officials hoped to surpass 450.

Boge Wat Roger Bitter

Oriental Opera to Be Staged Here in San Antonio

San Antonio will host an Oriental grand opera led by E H Coates of New York for charity. The 400 person cast includes society women and leading roles by Thelma Gilmore Eli Hertzberg and Mrs J B Cunningham. The production aims to unite city charities with Pastors union backing.

San Antonio E. H. Coates New York American Amusement Company Houston Thelma Gilmore Henry Savage Grand Opera Company Eli Hertzberg Free Clinic J. B. Cunningham Coates Frederick Bowen Pastors’ Union Houston Press Tokio Orient

Ad Men Discuss Dishonest Advertising at Luncheon

A. W. Houston Jr. urged the Advertising Association to focus on the legal status of dishonest ads at a luncheon meeting. The talk claimed current law offers no real remedy and urged industry self policing while noting Lloyd B. Cooley, William Moore, and a guest attended the event at St Anthony.

America A. W. Houston Jr Met Advertising Association Lloyd B. Cooley Log. Anse Es William Moore White

Great Kidney Remedy Saves Two Children in One Family

A mother from Dothan Alabama testifies that Swamp Root improved her two children with kidney trouble and diabetes after trying several remedies and a doctor. After two large bottles they showed marked improvement and were well on the road to recovery. Notarized statement dated July 2, 1909 confirms the affidavit.

A. W. Lisenby

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You

Letter promoting Kilmer swamp root product urges readers to request a sample bottle and information booklet about kidneys and bladder from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY mentions San Antonio Daily Light and available regular bottle sizes at drug stores. Also includes note on PAZO ointment curing piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio Daily Light

Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Obituaries report Martha Anthony 73 died after brief illness at her son's home on West Myrtle Street. Charles H Hayes 32 died suddenly in his apartments on South Alamo Street. Libreda T Cisneros 53 died at home on Labor Street after forty years in the city. W Q Cook 39 died in Dallas. funeral held under Spanish War Veterans. Delmar Emmons 25 died on South Flores Street en route to hospital. widow survives. Funeral arrangements pending.

Anthony Martha Anthony O'Elock W.s. Anthony West Myrtle Street Washington County Missouri W. 8S L. A. Anthony St. Louis Emmons Delmar Emmons South Flores Street San Jose Ohio Shelley-Loring

No Meningitis in Smithville Report

Smithville Texas reports no meningitis case in two weeks despite schools remaining closed. Three deaths from the disease occurred locally, all among children.

Smithville Tex

Health improves after long struggle with woman’s ailments

A Virginia woman Mrs Martha L. Hottoway reports years of severe illness during menopause with hemorrhages back pain and insomnia and credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for her recovery enabling her to do hard farm work again. The ad notes wide endorsement and long-standing use of the remedy. Also mentions a confidential inquiry to Lydia E Pinkham Co. and a political note about Taft. An irrigation order from Medina Irrigation Co amounts to 80000 for Hess Plume Co Denver to supply flume material for main canal spanning arroyos.

Odd Lydia E. Pinkham Martha L. Hottoway Lydia Pinkhang Lydia E.pinkhant Lynn Mass Bie Medina Irrigation Company Hess Plume Company Denver

Duke of Connaught Tours New York on Social Visit

The Duke of Connaught and the Duchess with Princess Patricia and the entourage began a second day of social and sight seeing in New York. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid hosted a luncheon followed by a Reid house dinner a musicale and a large reception with dancing. The duke plans more motor rides and strolls through Fifth Avenue and Central Park and will meet President Taft in Washington before a dinner hosted by Ambassador Bryce.

Associated Press New York Duke of Connaught Canada Duchess of Connaught Patricia Whitelaw Reid Reid House Fifth Avenue Central Park Washington President Taft Ambassador Bryce

Physicians Praise Consumption Remedy

A remedy called Sirolin claims to treat consumption with European endorsements. It is said to restore appetite aid digestion and reduce coughing and mucus. The message invites readers to contact the Sirolin Company at 228.4 Broadway New York for information and notes leading druggists recommending it.

Europe Sirolin Company Broadway New York Didlin

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