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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1911

Page

7

Cotton Market Closes Higher Amid Bullish Cables

The cotton market opened steady and rose 1 to 8 points on bullish weekend figures from Texas and Manchester advices. May prices touched around 14.51 amid short covering and bullish talk, with new crop trading easier on cooler weather forecasts. close showed gains, futures steady before the session end. The report also lists varied regional price movements and a social event at Beacon Hill School.

Press York Manchester Texas Us Southwest

Weather Forecast and Obituaries from San Antonio

The forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness tonight with a cooler Sunday. Eastern districts remain unsettled with no significant precipitation expected. William Howe 67 died at his home on Denver Boulevard with funeral at St Marys Church and burial in National Cemetery. Fanny PerrenoUd 74 died at her Zavala Street home with funeral at Cemetery No 2 officiated by Rev Arthur Jones.

San Antonio Tex East Texas Misssippi Great Storm Area South Dakota Howe William Howe Denver Boulevard Canada 186Th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry St. Mary's Church National Cemetery

Frisco Executive Party Tours Texas and Oklahoma

Rich B. L. Winchell president of the Frisco lines with Mrs Winchell and the Singers of New York toured San Antonio and planned to proceed to Oklahoma. They praised Texas prospects and Brownsville area while declining to discuss a proposed line to Brownsville. The party joined by Vanderlip and others toured the city and left for California after brief speeches at the St Anthony hotel. An tiseptic Laundry.

B. L. Winchell Frisco Lines Middle West New Orleans Brownsville San Antonio Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Winchell Chicago Singer New York Lackawana Steel Company Texas Houston National City Bank of New York Vanderlip A. P. Risch Higgins National City Bank California South Rasen St. Anthony Hotel Mr. Vanderlip Mr. Singer Mr. Winchell Nat W. Washer T. C. Frost Edwin Chamberlain N. S. Graham W. F. McCaleb Frederick Terrell Frederick J. Combe J.P. Withers J. N. Brown F. Herff Jr J. Muir Jr W. W. Collier R. Houston Walter Napier J. H. Bell Charles W. Ogden St. Anthony

Informal Reception Hosted by Mrs. Seamands

Mrs. A. G. Seamands entertained at her home 1621 Buena Vista street with roses and ferns placed around. Progressive games provided evening fun with prizes to Miss Annie Lee Kerr Mrs. Joe Lodovic Mrs. Thomas Lodovic and Walter Martin. Refreshments including mints salad punch and cake followed assisted by Mrs. H. A. Wilkinson and Mrs. F. Beynon.

A. G. Seamands Buena Vista Street Annie Lee Kerr Joe Lodovic Thomas Lodovic Walter Martin H. A. Wilkinson F. Beynon Earnest Kerr Virginia Evans Alice Lathrop Tarburton Louise Sloan Hugo Hichenroth Robert Colter Mil

Cardui touted as remedy for long womens ills in Purcell

Mrs May Henson of Purcell Oklahoma credits Cardui with curing nearly eight years of womanly pains after trying many doctors. The ad promotes Cardui as a superior treatment for female ailments and lists accompanying remedies Thedfords Black Draught Velvo and Cardui Antiseptic with purchase and mail order details from Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Cardui Thedford Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Stock market openings show a dull and firm tone

The opening on March 11 in New York featured small moves with Missouri Pacific, Canadian Pacific, and Reading advancing while National Railways of Mexico second preferred and American Car and Foundry declined. The market closed easy with prices near last night’s close and a parity overall. Separately, Mr and Mrs B C Wandell announce the marriage of their daughter Gertie to William O Rieden at 9 this morning at the bride’s home.

New York Missouri Pacific Canadian Pacific Reading National Railways of Mexico American Car and Foundry Espely New York Stock Exchange Orthwein Marthette Company Baltimore Avenue Kansas City Amalgamated Copper American Seeesee American Locomotive Bid American Smelting Ecomeewe okOe American Sugar Refining Anaconda Mining Company Pion Cates Jie Cuiva Deste Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Colorado Fuel and Iron Cccvele Colorado Southern Cressescen FM C. Wandell Gertie William O. Rieden

Alamo Lodge Event at Modern Woodmen Hall

A description notes a gathering by Alamo Lodge No. 34 Royal Achates on Saturday March 11 at Modern Woodmen hall with Theo Artzt providing music and admission set at 25 cents.

Alamo Lodge No Royal Achates Modern Woodmen Hall

The Woman Beautiful The Woman Beautiful R E J

A reader warns against frequent peroxide use for hair as it robs gloss and makes hair look hay like. The advice favors chamomile tea made from flowers to preserve blonde tints without bleaching.

Switzerland

Home Shampooing Secrets and Cold Cream Advice

Advice on home shampooing hinges on thorough rinsing with steady water. A spray method with a large receptacle for warm water may help remove all soap. Suggestions on greaseless creams versus oil-based products and an offer to mail recipes for an inexpensive shampoo jelly and a good cold cream.

Jen

Expert Dyeing at Home Often Fails, Seek Pros

A reader warns that dyeing a switch at home seldom succeeds and advises taking it to a professional. Though pricier, the results will be far superior and more durable.

Reducing hips and abdomen through exercise and diet

Advice on safe weight reduction urges exercises and Berlin dietary plan under physician guidance. Warns against anti fat medicines. Provides tips for foot care and circulatory health with home remedies and a tonic formula for rest and energy.

Berlin

Local grocer wins first Fort Sam Houston provisioning contract

W. E. Smith of San Antonio secured the government half million dollar Fort Sam Houston provisioning contract for March items and Army post deliveries. The award covers navy beans, matches, syrup, salt, beans, borax, currants, and condensed milk plus immediate orders for army post supply.

Fort Sam Houston Texas W. E. Smith Military Plaza San Antonio

What Is Love and Why Matrimony Fails

In this essay Harry Nash argues love is universal and human nature is complex with multiple selves. He says changing desires and unmet ideals drive couples from passion to disappointment and divorce, noting unrealistic demands ruin marriage and no perfect partner exists.

G. A. Howe Love Harry Nash Mr. Nash Mam

Houston merchants profit as troops move through Texas

Houston reports strong troop movement impact with large shipments of coffee and supplies to Galveston and San Antonio. The Southern Pacific troop train from Washington area expected to pass through today to San Antonio. Associated Press notes March 11 market quotes for eggs butter cheese and produce with varied receipts and prices.

Associated Press Houston Tex Galveston San Antonio Harriman Line Southern Pacific Washington New York Mae Zome Americas

Pointed Paragraphs Duty Unadorned and Ironies

A concise, wry note from the Chicago News on blunt truths about vanity, restraint, and social pretenses. It compares failed seduction to a rebuked attempt and casts judgment on conduct and expectations with sharp humor.

Make Life Worth Living With Vinol Cod Liver Tonic

A promotional notice asserts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic restores energy by improving blood quality and vitality. It cites Henry Cunningham of Kinston North Carolina as proof of recovery from debility and vertigo after using Vinol. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to help.

Vinci Henry Cunningham the Baptist Church Kinston N. C Cunningham A. .M. Fischer San Antonio Tex

Death of C R Boles San Antonio Stockman

C R Boles a 56 year old stockman died at 10 30 am Saturday at a local sanitarium He arrived in San Antonio ten days ago for treatment The remains are held by Zizik Undertaking Company and will be sent to Garrison for burial tonight.

Boles C. R. Boles San Antonio Zizik Undertaking Company

Hodges Inman D Hodges 26 dies at Wills Point

Former Dallas resident Hodges Inman D Hodges died at his home in Wills Point on Monday morning at age 26 He is survived by a widow and one brother. Hodges had many friends in San Antonio.

Hodges — Inman D. Hodges Dallas Wills Point Hodges San Antonio

Mrs Jeanne Sanner Dies At 69 At Home

Mrs Jeanne Sanner aged 69 died at 11:45 last night at 823 Dakota Street. A native of France she had lived in the city for years. Survived by husband two sons Ernest Sanner of New York Alfred Sanner of this city and daughter Mrs Merklen Jr. Funeral 4 30 Sunday from the home. Pallbearers named and burial in Cemetery No 6.

Nat Villareal R. J. Fitzgerald Joseph Schultz J. M. Delhorn H. Schombers

Mrs Willie Henderson Dies At Home In City

Mrs. Willie C. Henderson died this morning at her home on 103 Ninth Street at 10 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Cameron Texas this evening for interment. She is survived by her husband J T Henderson and four children, three daughters and one son.

Guardsman in trouble in Crowell riot incident

Adjutant General Hutchings received a telegram from Captain Claude Adams reporting that a militia member fired a blank cartridge risking a riot and clashed with civil authorities. Hutchings urged prompt action and tact in handling the situation to prevent a repetition.

Austin Tex Hutchings Claude Adams Crowell Adams

Rancher Ben Bensdale Surrenders After Fatal Hiring Death

El Paso March 11 A rancher Ben Bensdale of Pecos territory surrendered to police after killing a man in his employ. The dead man's name was not released.

el Paso Tex Pecos High Bridge Ben Bensdale

Stabbing Ends In Tragedy At Waco Rooming House

Mrs. D. N. A. Floyd, owner of a Waco rooming house, was stabbed to death with a pen knife by her husband Dr Floyd. He then stabbed himself eight times with the same knife and is said to be near death. The couple recently moved to Waco from Suffolk Virginia amid family trouble.

Associated Press Waco Tex D. N. A. Floyd Dr. Floyd Floyd Suffolk

Burglars Take Gems From W. W. Mitchell Store

In Dallas on March 11 burglars stole from W. W. Mitchell at 1608 Main Street valued at about $800 including unset diamonds and jewelry tools. The heist occurred last night.

Associated Press Dallas Tex W. W. Mitchell Main Street

Hirsch Spends 1548 in Mayor Race Loss

Jules Hirsch files sworn statement with County Judge Ammarian detailing a $1548 campaign cost in the Democratic mayoral race. He was defeated by Mayor H Baldwin Rice.

Associated Press Houston Tex Jules Hirsch Ammarian H. Baldwin Rice

Allen's Foot-Ease Opens Comfort for Tight Shoes

Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease the antiseptic powder for the feet. It relieves swollen feet bunions blisters and sore spots and makes new shoes feel easy. It is a comfort discovery of the age and offers a free trial process.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

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Cotton Arly Orleans Liverpool Infouston Paula Hilgers Tulle Kunkle Else Meyer Lillian Muegge Gee. Dulliig E. EB. Dulliig A. F. Dignowity Lulu Dulliig M. Krueger Lee Krueger B. Staffle Kate Harrell Adolf Dulliig Annie Bolton Else Hofer Marguerite Krueger Helene Krueger Inez Alicia Dulliig Beacon Hill School J. A. Daugherty Jarvis Lepper U.S. Department of Culture Weather Bureau Willis L. Moore Chiet A. J. Singer Sees. Riches Sam Geraldine W. W Uncle Sam Ibsen Galveston Headquarters Bayou City Chicago News Says Elder Cunningham The Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co A. Collmen Main Ave Hirsch Petrigh-Saur Lumber Chestnut and Lamar
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