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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
5
A local retailer announces a major shift in pricing for men and children's apparel. The store pledges the lowest profitable marks, aiming to save San Antonio customers 25 to 33 percent on same goods often sold for 20 dollars elsewhere, with suits advertised at 15 dollars.
Bid by Armour Packing Co to supply the Texas department of the United States commissary was deemed late as their offer was not in the hands of post authorities by the closing time. The notice records the delay and the resulting impact on award eligibility.
The article argues motherhood is challenging and many women face health shocks after childbirth. It praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for helping women become normal and strong. It invites readers to write to Mrs. Matt Mass for confidential advice.
At Fort Sam Houston Texas a scrutiny of bids for the government half million dollar provision contract drew a large turnout from San Antonio and other Texas cities including Houston and Galveston. Captain Cusack who led the meeting voided a bid and the bids from Chicago and St. Louis were noted as well. Bids were read through noon and will be compared later with a winner expected to be notified tonight. Authorities asked merchants about Sunday deliveries for upcoming orders.
Advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Quinine and Iron tonic as a tasteless medicine for all ages. Claims it drives out malaria and improves health using a simple quinine and iron formula. Price listed as 50 cents per bottle.
Gustavo Madero, brother of Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco I. Madero, says an arms embargo across the border changes nothing for revolutionaries. He argues the United States may stop smuggling and move troops but should not back the Diaz government against the Mexican people. A. Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave.
Two year old child of Mr and Mrs M G Dean 628 South Presa street was badly sprained and cut when a Sap trolley car left the track at South Alamo and Garden streets the car derailed struck the sidewalk curb and the baby was thrown from a small go cart to be treated at Mission drug store before returning home.
The Texas senate passed amendments to the San Antonio charter without opposition, clarifying the changes will not affect ongoing election contests. A separate measure to create a new Bexar district court was withdrawn and expected to pass later. No immediate extra session is planned, with possible summer or fall action on an appropriation bill.
Dispatches from Columbus New Mexico report Maderos forces under Col Garcia renewed the assault on Col Cuellar’s federals at Casas Grandes. The town fell but fighting continues with heavy losses on both sides. 15 Americans killed and 35 captured by federals. Troops guard rail and wire routes as Col Rabago heads to Chihuahua to restore communications.
The Salem lies five miles off the Galveston jetty awaiting navy orders while her sister ship Chester diverged en route. Torpedo practice near Pensacola preceded swift movement under sealed orders. Brigadier General A L Mills arrives with troops to mobilize here and establishes headquarters at Fort Crockett. Colonel C J Bailey arrives from St Louis to lead the first provisional coast artillery regiment.
Alice Bristol files suit in the Forty-fifth district court against Paul Sbers for breach of promise seeking 20000 dollars. She requests 15000 dollars actual damages and 5000 dollars exemplary. The case is set for April 3 at the Forty-fifth District Court.
Caldwell county residents in Luling Texas prepare to vote on local option tomorrow as a hard fought campaign reaches its final phase with the outcome still in doubt.
A San Antonio committee of 100 plans a citywide stock subscription drive for a proposed railroad to Brownsville. They stress subscriptions are investments not bonuses, backed by city business leaders. Subscriptions exceed $250,000 so far, with more reports pending as the campaign prep continues at the Gunter Hotel.
Mrs James and Mrs Smith discuss an opera outing. Mrs James notes the curtain card and recalls the name Asbestos though the scene is described in playful fashion. The exchange reveals amusement at operatic titles and languagearia.
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