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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1912

Page

9

Debate on initiative and referendum winners at Marshall School

A Marshall Training School team led by Charles Tinn and Carl Gibley won the debate on the resolution that Texas should adopt the initiative and referendum. Pea cock Military Academy was defeated, with P. E. Huff and Owen Covel presenting the negative.

Marshall School Texas Marshall Training School Charles Tinn Carl Gibley Peacock Military Academy P. E. Huff Owen Covel

Imperial Russian Dancers Impress Washington Audiences

Julia Murdock praises the Imperial Russian Ballet at the Belasco theater for a flawless Lac Des Cygnes. The reviewer notes their supreme motion poetry, acting, and the fusion of music and dance that captivated both society and common observers. They challenge Western views of Russian art.

Washington Belasco Theater Imperial Russian Ballet Lac Des Cygnes Lake of Swans Marius Petipa Tschaikowski Russia Paris Seine Julia Murdock The Washington Times

Kohr’s Leap Year Ball at Turner Hall This Tuesday

Kohr teaches dancing at Turner Hall hosts Leap Year ball this Tuesday. Gents 50 cents. ladies free to attend.

Kohr Turner Hall

Doctor Luter Moves Office to Gibbs Building Rooms 814 815

Dr. Wm. E. Luter relocates his practice to Gibbs Building suites 814 815. Telephone contact shifts from old 5757 to new 160. Includes notice of a mask ball event at M' , Marcy, on Thursday.

Wm. E. Luter Gibbs Bldg Marcy

Congressman John I Little Visits City from Kountze

Congressional candidate John I. Little of Hardin county toured the city yesterday from his Kountze residence. He opposes incumbent Martin Dies State Senator W A Colline and George B Terrell in the district race.

Congressional John I. Little Hardin County Congress Kountze Mr. Little Martin Dies W. A. Colline George B. Terrell

Doctor Forest Moves ENT Practice to 411 Main Avenue

Dr. N E Forest an eye ear nose and throat specialist relocates from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue recent relocation announced with new contact details and office in the city.

N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Bexar County Humane Society Office Details

Bexar County Humane Society contact notes list office at 211 Mackay Building and identify humane officer KE M Collins with day phone 2409 and night Sunday line 5877.

Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building KE. M. Collins

Griswold Quits Gunter to Start Fort Worth Business

E F Griswold, long time room clerk at the Gunter hotel, has resigned to strike out on his own in Fort Worth. He will depart in a day or two to form a personal business venture.

Griswold Gunter E. F. Griswold Sma Fort Worth

Make Your Own Cough Syrup With Pinex and Sugar Syrup

A regional ad describes mixing Pinex with plain sugar syrup to create a cheap, effective cough remedy. It claims rapid relief for severe coughing including whooping cough, with laxative qualities and a pleasant taste. The ad invites readers to obtain Pinex from druggists or mail order from The Pinex Co.

United States Canada Theinex Co Ft. Wayne, Ind

Griswold’s Successor Not Yet Named for City Office

In the report the current city official noting that Mr Griswolds successor has not been named yet. The article provides no further details on potential candidates or timetable for a decision.

Mr. Griswold

Yellow Taxicabs and Social Dance at M. W. A. Hall

A social event at the Dixie Social club features Artst music with dances priced at a dollar. Yellow Taxicabs announces phone lines 234 for rides and inquiries. The event is scheduled for a Saturday night at the M. W. A. hall.

Dixie Social Club M. W. A. Hall

Garring and Hatcher Osteopaths Advertised

Doctors Garring and Hatcher practice osteopathy at 206 Gunter building with old phone number 5828 listed for contact.

Drs Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building

Rosser Visits City On Business From Texas

John E. Rosser, once in the Texas newspaper field, now with a major book producer, is in the city on business. He stays at the Menger for several days to enjoy the climate and conduct his affairs.

Rosser John E. Rosser Texas The Menger

San Antonio Humane Society Officers Listed

San Antonio Humane Society officers George L. McCauley and Fred Davison are listed with contact numbers 4726 and 2782 for nights and Sundays while an old phone number 71 is noted for the 324 Hicks Building office.

San Antonio Humane Society George L. McCauley Fred Davison Hicks

Dr Harrison to Lecture on The Ku Klux as I Knew Them

Dr J E Harrison president of San Antonio Female College will speak at Travis Park church at 8 o clock Friday March 15 under Sunday school auspices. He will relate Civil War and Reconstruction era through a boyhood lens noting the Ku Klux Klan regalia will be shown and explained.

Harrison J. E. Harrison San Antonio Ku Klux

Dignowity Graduates From St Marys College in 1905

Dignowity completed his studies and earned a degree from St Marys College in this city in the year 1905.

Dignowity St. Mary's College

Superintendent Lukin Returns From National Education Meet

Charles Lukin, superintendent of public schools, has returned from St Louis after attending the National Educational Association annual meeting. He will report on his trip to the school board Wednesday night at the Washer building.

Illinois Editor Here Visits City For Several Days

E. H. Chil dress editor of the Wayne County Press Fairfield Illinois visits the city staying several days before resuming his travels to other mapped points.

Illinois E. H. Childress Wayne County Press Fairfield, Ill

County Awards Road Contracts to Beck and Barneberg

County commissioners awarded road contracts yesterday to Beck and Barneberg for Boregas road and Sutherland Springs road projects.

Beck & Barneberg Boregas Sutherland Springs

Veterans to Meet at Moose Hall on West Commerce

United Spanish War Veterans plan a meeting tonight at Moose hall 125 West Commerce Street. They may offer themselves for service if trouble occurs on the border.

United Spanish War Veterans Moose Hall West Commerce Street

Edward H. Dignowity Wins Harvard Mining Scholarship

Edward H. Dignowity son of Mr and Mrs Henry L Dignowity now studying at Harvard received a general excellence in mining engineering scholarship totaling 150 dollars.

Edward H. Dignowity Henry L. Dignowity Harvard

Itching Scalp Relief With Cuticura Soap and Ointment

Mrs J T Legg recalls severe scalp itchiness and hair loss years ago. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports rapid relief within a week and restored scalp health, with a past eczema outbreak also clearing.

N. Chester &J Baltimore J. T. Legg

Cuticura Cures Pimples After Months of Unhappiness

A New York City reader reports months of facial pimples that caused embarrassment. After failing with many treatments, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and saw complete improvement in fifteen days. Free samples and a 932 page booklet offered.

E. 10Th St New York N. Y

New B Y P U Organized At First Baptist Church

A new branch of the Baptist Young People's Union is formed at the First Baptist church with officers including President Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott and program chairman Ford Lehmann. Other leaders cover roles from vice presidents Swift Johnson and Mattie Crook to secretary Helen Linscott and treasurer Roy Porter, with committees for social activities sick visiting music and flower duties.

New B. Y. P. U Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Herbert B. Linscott Swift Johnson Mattie Crook Gay Hugo Myrtle Carr Arthur Baird Helen Linscott Roy Porter Portia Thweet Ford Lehmann Lookout Marie Porter Shirley Maus Clayton Dunham Sydney Williams Jr Flower William Winerich House Garnet Boon

Rochester man credits Foley Kidney Pills in recovery

A Rochester resident reports a long severe kidney illness healed by Foley Kidney Pills. He notes his backache subsided in days, kidneys grew stronger, dizziness and nighttime discomfort ceased, and he feels fully improved. Edwards King Drug Co., Suc.

Hotel Arrivals List From Diverse Cities

A long hotel arrivals column lists guests from New York City to Dallas and beyond. Names include W Floys Pierce, A J Houghton, T W Bennett, Royal Smith, Nill Barnes, R V Scudder, H N Ransom, F W Roy, J Wilson, and many others across American and international locales.

St. Anthony W. Floys Pierce New York City A. J. Houghton Worcester Mass T. W. Bennett St. Louis C. Bullock J. F. Maxwell Chicago Royal Smith Dallas A. J. House Kansas City E. P. Spalding Spokane Neill Barnes and Family Detroit Mrs. R. V. Scudder W. H. Williamson Richmond H. N. Ransom F. W. Roy W. Waldo Houston Lord Leitrum Ireland John Wilson Mrs. Charlies W. Smith Cincinnati Carrol Helmick el Paso W. H. Lincoln Wabash Minn A. G. Berhmann Austin Menger G. W. Nuere M. F. Hahn Harry Diamond A. J. Sterne F. T. Taylor D. V. Martin T. P. Leigh Harry J. Sternberg New York L. Taylor Philadelphia J. Terguem Paris France Reinach Pierre Chas. Bargler Wife Leadville Cole Reinach Girard Fred L. Dutton Indianapolis W. E. Graham W. H. Briggs G. Wimmer St. Paul G. W. Hoskins San Francisco F. G. Kersting W. M. Payne A. F. Barnes Vancouver Gunter H. A. Gerson William Thompson F. H. Wilhelm Fort Worth P. Thomas Abilene T. H. Pace F. H. Leake Newark H. L. Munter M. W. Pitts Luling W. 5. Hawthorne J. H. Moorman Denver W. T. London Denison R. A. Griffin Washington Tom Walker Hoquiam Wash Ruth Luton Big Wells L. J. Hogan W. Newton Smith Springfield Charles R. Joseph W. K. Newton Corpus Christi E. Reed Knox W. V. Miller Silver Creek N. Y Zeller Sioux Falls E. H. Flagier Bexar R. Simril Arlington Tex J. R. Betamont Valentine Martinez Charles F. Ramedell J. W. Ramedell G. E. Daugherty A. P. Carr E. T. Hughes Asherton Eugene Swain St. Scott Kan R. C. Wright William Huber Donora St. Louia C. Eeeee M. R. McNulty Rcos Ward Kinzel Fort McIntosh W. H. Pairous Uvalde

Physician Report Praises Eckmans Alterative For Tuberculosis

A physician reports success using Eckmans Alterative in tubercular neck glands costing $50 with operation avoided. Mrs Garvin of Idaho Falls says she gained weight and her baby is healthy with no coughing. Eckmans Alterative is promoted for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and is sold by Fischer's drug store with a booklet and evidence available from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Eckman M. H. Garvin Fischer's Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

French Aviators Criticize Tariff Hinder Progress in Aviation

French aviators J Ter guem Reinach Pierre and Reinach Girard visiting San Antonio say high import duties on foreign built aeroplanes retard aviation progress. They believe without duties they would bring Bleriot machines to the United States and foresee slower Atlantic crossing unless tariffs ease. They tour the Alamo and Spanish missions before continuing to the northwest and then home via Canada.

J. Terguem Reinach Pierre Reinach Girard San Antonio United States Alamo Great Northwest France Canada

Foley Kidney Pills Strengthen the Kidneys Tone Urinary Organs

Partly by drawing blood from the surface and congesting the kidneys and partly by throwing too much work upon them Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys give tone to the urinary organs and restore the normal action of the bladder They are tonic in action quick in results Try them Edwards-King Drug Co Suc.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co Suc

Wildfire Hats Roost at The Em porium Opening Week

A new shopping sweep highlights unlimited exclusive hat designs from top designers at The Em porium during opening week alongside roast goose offerings and a showcase at White Horse Tavern.

Emporium White Horse

Charged with Assault John Bigleben on Trial in Corpus Christi

A special 125 jurors were exhausted to seat a jury for John Bigleben charged with assault. Seven jurors were chosen, with another 100 venue sought. The alleged offense occurred December 24, 1910, and the prosecuting witness Maude Sargent has been in a San Antonio rescue institution. The state will seek the death penalty. Women’s clubs aid District Attorney in the prosecution.

John Bigleben Corpus Christi Tex Hopkins Maude Sargent San Antonio Klieberg

Plans for Battle of Flowers Parade at Menger Hotel

The Flower Battle association met at the Menger hotel to finalize the Battle of Flowers parade. Mrs. S. G. Newton was absent, with Mrs. T. A. Coleman presiding. Carrington predicted a beautiful, elaborate parade with lily decorations. Automobiles were approved for use, and no advertising or hunting decorations would be allowed to maintain the floral scheme.

Flower Battle Association Menger Hotel S. G. Newton T. A. Coleman Carrington Portland Chamber of Commerce

Staacke Bros Offer Best Delivery Wagons in San Antonio

Staacke Bros. advertise the best lines of delivery wagons ever sold in San Antonio, highlighting quality, durability and value for local merchants seeking dependable transportation.

Staacke Bros San Antonio

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