Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

Page

3

Indecisive Returns in Louisiana Governorship Primary

Early returns from Louisiana's Democratic state primary show a second primary likely for governor between John T. Michaels and Luther E. Hall as results hint at a split vote. Broussard leads the senatorial race but not enough to deter a runoff, while J. E. Ransdell leads for the other Senate term. Ewing loses his ward while backing Aswell.

Associated Press New Orleans John T. Michael Luther E. Hall Good Government League Michel Hall Aswell Broussard Baton Rogue Shreveport Robert F. Broussard J. Y. Sanders Pujo J. E. Ransdell M. J. Fosters Ewing Robert F. Ewing Dr. Aswell Colonel Ewing State Central Committee

New Dispatcher's Office Opens in Hillsboro Texas

Since the Katy time card took effect a dispatcher's office opened in Hillsboro. Dispatchers H. E. McGee E. R. Keifer and E. L. O Connell were transferred from Smithville to Hillsboro a report says the change is temporary. E. P. Curtis vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors returns home from a long business trip north.

Smithville Tex Katy Hillsboro H. E. McGee E. R. Keifer E. L. O'Connell E. P. Curtis The Order of Railway Conductors

Hay's Hair Health the Favorite

A hair tonic promises safe scalp cleansing and new hair growth while preserving a natural color and skin cleanliness. A New York customer testimonial from Mrs. Fred Gompart asserts bald spot restoration after seven weeks of use, with continued growth and color match. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar per bottle from Philo Hay Spec. Co.

Hay Fred Gompart West 148Th Street New York City Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark, N. J

Irish Unionists Rent Ulster Hall for February Demonstration

Belfast January 24 The city corporation agreed to let Ulster Hall to the unionists for a February 20 demonstration. Churchill and Redmond are announced to speak the next day for home rule, with the unionists seen as seeking to retain hall possession to bar nationalists' event.

Associated Press Belfast Corporation of Ulster Hall Winston Spencer Churchill the Admiralty John E. Redmond House of Commons

English MPs Lead Peer and Bishop Delegation to Russia

A distinguished group headed by Speaker Lowther left London for Russia to deepen Anglo Russian ties including railways and Persia enterprises. Critics denounce the trip as ill timed amid alleged Persian mistreatment, while some invitees claim the aim is economic rather than friendship.

Associated Press London Lowther House of Commons Russia Edward Grey Persia

Free land offer in Mexico for five acres bananas

The Rio Tonto Land Co announces a Mexican land grant with five acres of bananas planted within five years by an authorized Improvement Co. Shares yield about $200 per acre. No travel needed. address Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Mexico Rio Tonto Land Co Block 174 Greensburg U. S

Poll Taxes Issued In Halted Texas Voting Window

Three thousand four hundred eighty two poll tax receipts have been issued to date about nine hundred fewer than last year. Seven days remain to pay and be eligible to vote. Tax collector Mr Bennett will not return to Yoakum due to quarantine rules limiting travel.

Hallettsville Tex Bennett Yoakum

Tasteless Grove’s Chill Tonic for All Ages

An ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as as strong as the bitter tonics yet tasteless in the mouth. It claims quick dissolution in stomach acids and suitability for both adults and children, noting it as the original tasteless child tonic and standard for 30 years priced at 60 cents.

GROVE

Comet Believed to Bring Fine German Wine This Year

German wine makers expect a superior crop and flavor this year, aided by a comet as Bruno H. Saarbach of Mainz notes strong U S demand for Germany’s best wine in fifty years. Saarbach cites pressings in Germany and shipments to the United States, with renewed faith in the comet’s influence.

Germany United States Bruno H. Saarbach Eduard Saarbach Company Mainz Mr. Saarbach St. Anthony Hotel

State Treasury to gain one new official after Sparks resignation

Austin. Jan. 24. The Texas state treasury will add only one new member to its staff following the resignation of Sam Sparks. J. M. Edwards has been appointed to succeed Sparks, according to officials.

Austin Tex State Treasury Department Sam Sparks J. M. Edwards Sparks

Suffering Fort Wayne Woman Praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla

Mabel F. Dawkins of 1214 Lafayette St Fort Wayne Indiana describes three years of catarrh and blood disease and credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla with a complete recovery after two bottles She urges others to try the medicine in liquid form or Sarsatabs.

Mabel F. Dawkins Lafayette St Fort Wayne Ind Hood

Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promised for Female Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as remedies for dull heaviness dizziness nervousness and bearing down pains in women. It cites Mrs Dana M Martin of Auburn Nebraska praising the remedies and mentions The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser along with the offer of a cloth bound edition upon payment of stamps.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Financial Eea Ee American Bank 4 Trust West Texas Bank & Trust CO Avenue C A Guarantee Fund Bank W. F. McCaleb Joseph F. Green J. H. Savage Leon N. Walthall W. B. Hamilton, Jr Ett Iit Bank and Trust Company State Bank & Trust Company San Antonio Texas Ientists Maverick-Clarke Litho Coq Derma Viva Joske, Wolfson, Wolff & Marx, Wagner, Bexar Drug Company Fischer, W. C. Burns and Milburn Bros P. J. Owens Lumber CO Flores Street Mitchell Street Cer Roosevelt Ave Wwebster Louisiana Walter H. Whisenant Gunter East Houston St West & Gutzeit Bedell Adler-Rochester Kirschbaum Saul Wolfson Cluett Shirt Cluett Ulster Town Hall Speaker of the Commons Havo Halley Wanderer Fective O' W. Finger Arlington Tarrant County General Land Office Edwards Sam H. Carter Belton Mr. Edwards G. N. Holton Rosse Limestone County Carter St. James Hotel the Menger J. F. McGowan, Mgr San Antonio, Texas Bexar Alfred Sanner Prop Mountain Terrace School Kerrville, Texas Cirls Sarah C. Scofield Mas, Martin F. M. Swearingen & Son Antaoy St. Anthony Biggar Bros. Furniture Co Gunter Hoted Company Hotel Savoy Imall Robert A. Coquille St Charles New Oreamay Palace San Francisco
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication