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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
9
The ad argues that nourishment depends on pure blood and presents Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a quicker remedy. It cites Mrs E S Reynolds of Paris Missouri detailing stomach relief and overall health improvement after use. Pills build up blood, aid digestion, and are recommended for anemia and convalescence.
Resolutions honoring Mayor Bryan Callaghan were adopted by the Board of Health and by the Retail Merchants Association after his death. The Board expressed sorrow and called for the sentiment to be inscribed in minutes and sent to the bereaved family. The Retail Merchants Association extended regret and sympathy, noting his service and requesting copies for the family and minutes.
New York July 13 Mock Dock famed Hip Sing head retires after twenty years at the helm. He plans to sail to China soon to live at an estate near his birthplace with his associate Wong Geih, a partner in their business ventures.
Sixty one town boosters joined in Dilley to back a San Antonio La redo highway bond issue. A petition to call a special election was signed within twenty minutes. Cotulla will host the next meeting, with Beeville and Sutherland Springs slated for follow up events to drum up support and plan the bond vote.
C C McDonald will speak for Governor Colquitt at multiple Texas stops from July 15 to July 20. Appointments include Lindale Tyler Rusk Jacksonville Normangee Marquez Madisonville Conroe Corrigan Livingston Center Carthage and Marshall with times ranging from morning to evening.
The Katy system announces a two year contract with an option for twenty more with the International and Great Northern to continue using International tracks from Austin to San Marcos. The move accompanies plans to build a new Austin to Lockhart trackage and adds a Denison to Austin to San Antonio through train to operate soon.
The Colquitt headquarters announce list of campaign speaking events for a second term bid. Appearances include Austin July 15 8 30 p m and multiple Texas towns July 16 17 18 19 20 with varied times.
William Sproule announced a series of appointments at Southern Pacific. C. H. Reddington retires as treasurer after 45 years. A. E. Calvin becomes vice president in charge of operation and construction. H. A. Jones becomes assistant treasurer. G. W. Luce named freight traffic manager. Thomas A. Graham advances to assistant freight traffic manager. A. H. Rising succeeds Graham as assistant general freight agent.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy that drives out malaria and strengthens the system for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
At Seattle the Association of American Food and Drug Officials defeated a motion to endorse Dr. Harvey W. Wiley by 44 to 42. B H Rawl cast one dissenting vote. Llwellyn Davies of Seattle was elected president and Mobile Alabama selected as the next convention site.
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