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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1911

Page

11

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Instant Relief

A period advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as quick aid for indigestion. It claims the tablet provides digestion elements, rests the stomach, prevents souring and gas, and promotes overall stomach health. Druggists nationwide stock and recommend the product priced at 50 cents with free samples by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart Ean F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

New York Express Drivers Hit By Major Strike

Nearly 1000 drivers and helpers of the United States Express company in New York and Jersey City walked out today. No wagons were sent out as the dispute centered on appointing a three year driver to a money wagon. Ring New Phone 449 Taxicab.

Associated Press New York United States Express Company Jersey City

Thirty-Nine Ballots No Senator In New York Vote

Albany reports the thirty ninth ballot for United States senator produced no election. The stalemate follows a year of protracted efforts in the state capital as lawmakers failed to unite on a candidate amid tense partisan dynamics.

Associated Press Albany N. Y United States

Praetorians to Meet for Annual Session and Elections

The Praetorians plan a regular meeting at the Oda Fellows' hall tonight with large attendance expected. Officers for the coming year will be elected and a delegate to the Praetorian state senate biennial session in Abilene in April. The local council aims to attract the next state senate to this city in 1913.

Praetorians Oda Praetorian State Senate Abilene

Rock Island Employee J R Graves Dies in Dalthart

J R Graves a Rock Island railroad employee and grievance committee delegate of the Chicago Carmen's association died in Dalthart Texas last night. The death removes a noted union representative and longtime staffer.

Associated Press Dalthart Tex J. R. Graves Rock Island Railroad Chicago Carmen's Association

Newspaper Advertisement Saved His Life

In December 1905 I suffered severe kidney pains and sleepless nights. I was thin, exhausted, and nearing work stoppage at Cedar Creek Saw Mill Co. After trying many remedies I used Dr Kilmer Swamp Root following an advertisement. Three months later I passed a gravel stone and after a year of treatment was cured. I sleep well now and feel healthy. A M Williamson Brewton Alabama sworn 1909.

Cedar Creek Saw Mill Co Brewton Ala John Purifoy, Jr Escambia County State of Alabama

Sample bottle offer from Dr Kilmer Co. cited by San Antonio Daily Light

An advertisement promises a free sample bottle from Kilmer Co. of Binghamton New York to educate about kidneys and bladder. It also notes a booklet of information and mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold at all drug stores.

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

Detectives Cite Personal Safety Motive in Thaller Shooting

City detectives Stone and Green say 86 year old Frank Thaller shot himself in a pasture northeast of the city after a day of drinking and business losses. He is in the city hospital with a bullet wound that critics fear will leave him blind.

Frank Thaller Stone Green Thaller Corley Thailer United States Germany Alamo Street East Commerce Street New Braunfels Avenue Southern Pacific Thaliler

One Day Cold Cure Brom o Quinine Ad

Advertisement notes a laxative product Bromo Quinine used to cure a cold in one day. Mentions signature of E. W. Grove and price 26 cents. Claims global use and quick relief.

E. W. Grove

Dogs Head Saves Boy in Narrow Shot Noose

In Winnebago City Minnesota a loaded shotgun left by Floyd Mapsin was discharged when he pointed the gun at a dog in his lap. The blast blew the dog to death but shielded Russell Schermerhorn sitting nearby, saving his life.

Winnebago City Minn Russell Schermerhorn Floyd Mapsin Lee Mapsin Young Schermerhorn Mapsin Schermerhorn

Two Louis Weills in One Registry At Hotel

A Dallas Louis Weill and a New York Louis Weill registered in the same hotel ledger. The Dallas man is a hotelier while the New York man is a traveling salesman. both share the same name and adjacent rooms. The New York entry includes a W after Louis.

Weill Louis Weill Dallas Menger New York Louis

Conference on Interstate Freight Rate Decision Set

Washington DC March 3 the inter state commerce commission freight rate decision will be debated at a conference Monday between Eastern railroad presidents and the commission. President Brown of the New York Central arranged by telephone with Commissioner Lane for the meeting. Regular annual meeting of Central Trust company stockholders scheduled for March 14 1911 at 2 30 p m.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Railroad Brown New York Central Lane the Central Trust Company B. G. Barnes

Woman Injured in Army Post Car Collision

An automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Nat Lewis of 165 East Trenton Ave and Mrs Mina Wilkie of 135 Taylor St was struck by an army post car at 7:45 PM as it turned into post grounds. Mrs Wilkie had head and shoulder bruises while others were severely jarred. The right rear wheel was struck, causing a skid, with only a broken fender as damage. All occupants were moved to another car and brought to town where injuries proved minor compared with the inconvenience.

Nat Lewis East Trenton Avenue Mina Wilkie Taylor Street Army Post Wilkie

Girl finds parents rich after 38 years of separation

Mrs. Leon Dennery, wife of a San Francisco policeman, sought her Austrian parents who she believed were poor. A long letter revealed her father, a wealthy Budapest refrigerator manufacturer, had been seeking her for 38 years.

San Francisco Cal Leon Dennery Austria

Photo Aims to Prove Insanity in Murder Case

A Portland sister from the Philippines arrives to offer a photograph of Wm. J. Hassing's father as evidence to claim the accused killer resembles his supposedly insane father. The family plans to identify the image to support a claim of insanity as a defense in the murder trial.

Portland Ore Wm. J. Hassing Philippine Islands Hassing

Danish family ties shadow a later self-inflicted death

The fragment notes that while the family resided in Denmark, the subject later died by his own action. The text implies a suicide linked to the family’s Danish residence, but lacks full context or names.

Denmark

Elite Cafe Trial Promises Good Service and Meals

San Antonio talks praise Elite Cafe for a successful dining experience with dependable service and tasty meals. The notice invites patrons to try the venue, noting hours daily from noon to midnight.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

When Croup Attacks The Child Hyomei Guidance

Public notice urges immediate doctor contact during croup while using Hyomei inhalant. Recommends 30 drops in boiling water vapor for temporary relief and emphasizes keeping Hyomei on hand. Mentions 50 cent bottle, Bexar Drug Co. as seller, and guaranteed money back.

Bexar Drug Co

Bankers' Association invited to hold May convention

The Chamber of Commerce plans to invite the American Bankers' Association to San Antonio for the May convention with location to be decided by the executive committee. The Clearing House and railroad committees report on fostering the project to build a San Antonio to Brownsville line, including stock subscriptions and early construction progress.

Chamber of Commerce American Bankers’ Association San Antonio Clearing House Association Brownsville

Dallas Loses Hall Site Deal

Dallas reports the city government withdrew from a contract to buy a new city hall site from the Central Presbyterian church for about 1,000,000 dollars, halting the planned facility purchase.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Central Presbyterian Church

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Property Row Causes City Doubt

Forced to abandon the trade amid a split in the Cumberland Presbyterian church of the United States the city’s legal department questions the legitimacy of the faction now in control to transfer the property.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church of the United States

Dry Shampoo Craze Spreads Among Women and Men

A local druggist endorses visane orris root dry shampoo as a popular craze. He notes it quickly improves hair and scalp by transforming oily, dingy hair into clean, lustrous and fluffy hair. The preparation mix involves orris root and antiseptic powder used over hours before brushing.

Blackburn Casca Royal Pills Claim Health Boost

Mr Charles S Connor of Avalon Pennsylvania testifies he used Blackburns Casca Royal Pills and feels well after years of illness. He bought at R W Hendersons Drug Store in Avalon and notes the pills regulate the system by acting on stomach liver kidneys intestines and blood. A 10c or 25c price is listed with a free trial offer from The Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio.

Charles S. Connor Orchard St Avalon Penn Blackburn R. W. Henderson Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

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