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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1912

Page

15

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Ad Claims Health Boost

An age of testimonials extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a blood purifier and health booster. It cites Mrs Jack Clark of Medicine Lodge Kansas who reports relief from nerves, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia after using the pills. It advertises the product for anaemia chlorosis rheumatism and general debility and notes pricing and free booklet availability.

Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady

Petition in Bankruptcy and Hermann Sons Meeting Notices

A voluntary bankruptcy petition is filed by Vincent Flores Miller of San Antonio listing debts of 2129.58 and assets of 5486.18 with 825 exempt. first creditors meeting set for August 16 before referee Guy B. McFarland. Separately, Hermann Sons Home Association invites members to the July 27 primary election returns at their Garden Street hall, with lighting and a return to be given.

Vincent Flores Miller South Pecos Street San Antonio Texas W. F. Miller Hermann Sons’ Home Associaton Garden Street

Community Figures Seemingly Tied to Hicks Building Address

George T Botsford and Fred Davison listed at 324 Hicks Building with old phone numbers 71 2341 and 2782. Entry appears from Antonio Human Society Office details.

George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks Eo Antonio Human Society Dr. Shropshire Moore Building

Discharge in Bankruptcy Granted to Tailor Charles Hummel

Charles Ernst Hummel a tailor doing business at 317 West Commerce Street San Antonio has been issued a discharge in bankruptcy by Judge Maxey of the United States district court.

Charles Ernst Hummel West Commerce Street San Antonio Maxey United States District Court

Bustling City Notices From Texas Daily

Bexar County Humane Society lists office and contact numbers. Declaration of intention to become U S citizen filed by Ernst Willie Richter of Elmendorf. Dancing lessons at Exposition Park and nightly dancing at Electric Park. For services, Pike theater orchestra and local osteopaths named. Forgery case against R A Campbell noted. he denies charges amid public confusion. Two small fires reported near Alamo Iron Works on Santa Clara Street.

Ernst Willie Richter Hamburg Germany Elmendorf Texas United States Alamo Iron Works Santa Clara Street

Fire on Simpson Street Sparks Brief Blaze

Oil leaked from a tank on Simpson Street near the Southern Pacific crossing ignited at 9 20 last night. The fire caused neighborhood excitement but the department extinguished it before damage exceeded five dollars.

Simpson Street Southern Pacific Crossing

Orchestra at Wigwam to Perform for $5000

Kohr teaches dancing. Electric park hosts a Hermann Sons Juniors Dance on Saturday July 27 at Hermann Sons Hall Garden Street with Artzt's music.

Kohr Electric Park Hermann Sons Garden Street Artzt Math’s Garden

Automobilist Fined After Street Car Collision

L McDaniel was arrested by Policeman Jackson after his car struck a street car at Main plaza and Dolorosa street yesterday afternoon. In court he claimed the gear clutch jammed. He was fined $5 for recklessly operating the vehicle.

Automobilists L. McDaniel Jackson Main Plaza Dolorosa Street McDaniel

Civil Service Exam for Plant Pathologist Position

An examination will be held at the federal building to fill a vacancy in the plant pathology bureau of the agriculture department. Candidates must have a thorough training in general botany and in plant pathology to be eligible.

Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C

Want ads and notices in The Light issue

Classified items include Egg and Produce ads offering stock from single cases to carloads with telephone submission, ten day runs, and half cent per word for ten or more days. Also notices for Cotton Expert civil service exam on August 21 in Washington, D. C. and a biography of Ned Flynn joining Chicago hotel circles. Public dentist and chiropractor listings follow with local contact details.

Flynn Chicago Ned Flynn Gunter Hotel San Antonio New Galt House Louisville Grand Pacific Hotel

Vote for James R. Davis County Judge

Citizens' League Campaign Committee urges voters to cast ballots. Political ad promotes James R. Davis for county judge, warning that over-confidence cost two battles and urging timely participation.

Citizens’ League Campaign Committee James R. Davis

San Antonio Loan and Trust Co Financial Snapshot 1913

The informally presented figures show resources totaling 2 576 264 65 with cash on hand of 364 458.00 and bank balances 2 340 335 76. Accrued interest receivable 31 500.00. Capital in stock 100 000.00. surplus 50 000.00. undivided profits 5 156.93. taxes reserved 524.00. Trust funds paid 1913 2 576 264.65.

Treasury to shrink dollar bills size for savings

The Treasury plans to reduce U S paper money from about 3.25 by 8.25 inches to six by two and a half inches. News notes expect annual savings around $615,000 plus longer note life, easier handling, and reduced engraving, ink, and labor costs.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department Treasury Uncle Sam Bureau of Engraving and Printing Philippines

Ramsey supporters call for vote counting at polling places

The notice invites Ramsey’s friends to man polling stations in Bexar County and have voters reveal their names and ballot numbers after voting. It pledges to prosecute election irregularities regardless of outcome and targets recording voters’ race or political faith in the Democratic primary.

Judge Ramsey Ramsey Bexar County

Wilson Campaign Adviser Named From New York Progressive Democrats

The proposal designates United States Senator James O Gor man of New York as an adviser to Governor Woodrow Wilson. O Gorman is a notable figure among progressives and often cited as a successor to Charley Murphy as Tammany Hall leader. He will serve in Wilson’s campaign against Taft and Roosevelt.

United States James O’gorman New York Charley Murphy Tammany Hall Woodrow Wilson Taft Roosevelt

Classified ads accepted for Sunday Light until Saturday night

The paper offers ad acceptance up to 10 o'clock Saturday night with convenience options by telephone and a mailed bill later. Contacts listed as both phones 176 for placing ads.

Marshall Gets Busy

INDIANAPOLIS Ind July 26 Gov Thomas R Marshall democratic nominee for vice president who returned to his office after a vacation began work on his notification speech No time has been set for notifying the governor officially of his nomination.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas R. Marshall

Jacobs Jr. 2nd in army officer exams at San Antonio

J R Jacobs Jr of San Antonio ranked second among all applicants in the War Department final examinations for commissions. He lacked formal military training but excelled in mental and physical tests. He departed for Fort Leavenworth to study tactics and was assigned to the 20th Infantry at Fort Snel. He is the son of Rev J R Jacobs, pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church.

Board of Examiners The War Department Army J R. Jacobs Jr San Antonio Jacobs Fort Leavenworth Kaw Twentyth Infantry Fort Snel J. R. Jacobs Pine Street Presbyterian Church

WANT ADS FOR SUNDAY LIGHT SERVICE VACATION

Telephone your want ads for Sun day s Light any time Saturday up to 10 p m Both phones 176 A ten day run takes in two Sundays at a cost of one half cent a word each insertion Have the Light follow you on your vacation.

Bureau of Engraving

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Cowles Auto Pike Theater Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building EB. M. Collins Bond & Co Mrs. Archer Exposition Park Rs. Garring Archer Gunter Building Travis du Campbell R. A. Campbell Edwards West End Lake Neufchatel Bond's Houston St Bartlet Bond Dr. Theo. Y. Hull Friedman Kansas City C. E. Tinkham Littrell Conroy Eld San Antonio Loan & Trust Co Washington Benjamin Harrison Harrison GROVE Wilson Marshall J. R. Jacobs Jr San Dalkowitz Bros Antonio
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