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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

2

Lost days of pain I need relief now

Everyday I suffer more and write to S T Delano at Delano Building Syracuse New York for help.

S. T. Delano Delano Bldg Syracuse N. Y

Amundsen's Fram Reaches Hobart After Arctic Crossing

Amundsen completes the northwest passage from the Bering Strait aboard the Fram and reports locating the magnetic pole position. The Norwegians, three years away from Norway, used Siberian dogs and skis on a Antarctic ready expedition. The Fram, long used in Arctic work, returns after a voyage beginning in 1910 with no damage reported.

Bathurst Bering Strait Northwest Passage Norway Amundsen Fridtjof Nansen Arctic Ocean Buenos Ayres South Pole Fram Hobart Tasmania

Amundsen Reaches South Pole as Scott Expected

Herbert L. Bridgman secretary of the Arctic Club of America reacts to Roald Amundsen's successful dash to the south pole. He notes years in exploration have trained him to expect such a breakthrough and predicts confirmation from Scott in coming days.

Associated Press New York Herbert L. Bridgman Arctic Club of America AmundSen South Pole Scott

Harmless Way to Darken the Hair Ad in Sage and Sulphur Remedy

An ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from Wyeth Chemical Company New York. It claims Sage and Sulphur improve color vitality and scalp health and sells a fifty cent bottle through W C Kalteyer with a money back guarantee if not as represented.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth W. C. Kalteyer

Cardui praised for womanly ailment relief in Clinton

A Clinton Kentucky woman credits Cardui with lifting six years of suffering from severe cramps and weakness. She reports rapid improvement after one bottle and urges other women to try the purely vegetable tonic. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. offers a free Home Treatment for Women book on request.

Clinton, Ky M. C. McElroy Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Amundsen Wins Pole Race Near End of Polar Feat

Anthony Fiala predicts Amundsen wins with Scott possibly reaching the pole a week or two later. Henry Fairfield Osborn endorses Amundsen’s claim and dismisses controversy, while Captain Osborn backs Amundsen as the superior polar veteran. Dr. Frederick A. Cook speculates Scott and Amundsen may have met at the pole.

Anthony Fiala Explorers’ Club North Pole Amundsen Scott Polar Henry Fairfield Osborn American Museum of Natural History Frederick A. Cook Dr. Cook Captain Scott

Amundsen Says He Knows Nothing of Captain Scott

The New York Times received a Hobart dispatch from Roald Amundsen stating he knows nothing about Captain Scott or his expedition. The message responds to a Times inquiry and follows a London report claiming Scott discovered the south pole. Another dispatch from Henry D. Baker, U S consul at Hobart, echoed the claim.

Scott Associated Press New York New York Times Roald Amundsen Hobart Tasmania Captain Scott the Times Amundsen London

Torreon to Be Scene of Next Battle

Report from Torreon describes civilian arrivals and military movements with Consul General Arnold Shanklin observing inspections. Immigration and customs authorities examined 98 male peons in second class, while American residents in the area were limited and many left Torreon. An English couple left town over hotel dog policy as distances and tension rise in Gomez Palacio and Torreon.

Boucharde Arnold Shanklin San Antonio Goodman Shanklin Customs and Immigration Torreon Smelter and Rubber Company Gomez Palacio

Refugees From Mexican Republic Arrive in San Antonio

A party of refugees from El Oro, Mexico, reaches San Antonio and stays at the Menger hotel. The women and children plan to relocate, with Mrs. B P Andrews headed to Boston and others to New York or back home as border tensions rise.

Mexican Republic San Antonio Menger Hotel el Oro B. P. Andrews Boston May Minot E. J. Craig L. A. Whittaker C. F. Jenkins R. F. Couch Cyril Rech New York

Vasquita arms shipment halted by U S troops at Juarez

United States forces along the Mexican border blocked a consignment of sixty carbines and ten thousand rounds of ammunition bound for a Vasquita rebel faction at Juarez. The items were held at the immigration station pending War Department guidance after operatives identified the recipient as a fictitious person. Previous shipments of 200 rifles and 36 000 rounds had been allowed. The stoppage stems from neutrality-law concerns linked to the Madero era unrest.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Vasquita Juarez Steever United States Mexican James Smith Departments of State and Justice United States Immigration Station War Department Washington

Authentic spring models at Emporium Millinery show new arrivals

An exhibition of authentic spring styles at Emporium Millinery features fascinating new arrivals approved by the most exacting dressers. Theo Artzt's Orchestra provides musical accompaniment during the event.

Emporium

Red Tie Workers Near 50000 Mark in Campaign

About one thousand hours since February 1 have been donated by city business leaders to the Red Tie brigade fund seeking 75000 for the year. Nearly 50000 has been raised and a luncheon Saturday at the St Anthony hotel is hoped to push the total past 50000 with around 200 expected attendees.

Red Tie Brigade Thomas L. Conroy St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce Conroy Charles Graebner San Antonio Medina Dam Guadalupe Texas

Ivy H C Ivy dies after arranging Texas trip

Ivy H C Ivy, 23, died four hours after arriving in the city from Sherman. Remains to be buried in Honey Grove after transfer by Zizik Undertaking. Burial plans filed with Shelley Loring in Waco and return to Honey Grove for services.

Castroville Honey Grove Zizik Undertaking Company Ivy H. C. Ivy Sherman Texas Shelley-Loring Company Waco

Spring Hats Show Highlights From Top Designers

A display at the Emporium Millinery presents newest spring hat designs from famous designers in a wide array of styles.

Emporium

Miss Elsie Janis Play Opens at The Slim Princess

Seat sale for Miss Elsie Janis in The Slim Princess at 416 Main Ave and 221 E Commerce begins Monday at 9 o'clock. Riche Undertaking Coe and A Coleman plumbing listed in the ad.

A. Coleman Main Ave Elsie Janis

Obituaries for Olive Talbot and C E Tyler Jr

Olive Dorothy Talbot 38 died after long illness at her parents’ home 1910 Buena Vista street after coming from Jacksonville Fla with parents. Funeral 3 PM at Sloan Hagg chapel Rev Phillip Cook St Mark’s Episcopal officiating. Interment Mission Burial Park. C E Tyler Jr 27 died at Castroville after a long illness. He was a school teacher by occupation.

Talbot Olive Dorothy Talbot A. H. S. Talbot Buena Vista Street Miss Talbot Jacksonville Fla Sloan & Hagg Phillip Cook St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Mission Burial Park

HYOMEI Claimed To Cure Catarrh By Inhalation

An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a direct inhalation cure for catarrh and related ailments. It claims to destroy germs sore membranes and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The complete inhaler kit sells for $1.00 through pharmacists.

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