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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1912

Page

7

Home Hat Making Taps Parisian Style For Readers

A breezy notice praises crafting hats at home inspired by Paris fashion houses. It invites readers to study world trends and apply stylish techniques locally.

Paris

Subscriptions Drive Tightens for Amalgamated Chamber Campaign

The Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce funds drive nears its $75,000 goal as the Réel Tie brigade expands canvassing. Committees led by A. B. Speakley Ed Melcher J L Strohm Rowe and B F Nicholson Rev Kaslan Thomas Lyons organize lists of city office buildings tenants and cross references to locate San Antonio producers. Bexar County Highway League sets March 14 as citywide solicitation day at 9 30 AM to boost subscriptions and memberships.

Busicenus San Annio A. B. ‘Eakley Ed Melcher Rowe B. F. Nicholson Kaslan Cen Tral Christian Church Thomas Lyons Bexar County Highway League Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce Highway League Lee

Poll Tax Receipt Mandamus Sought in West Texas Suit

John Riley and seventy West citizens filed a writ in Fifty fourth district court asking County Tax Collector Lee Davis to issue poll tax receipts. They say payments were made January 31 to an agent at West, but receipts arrived after the deadline. The case promises an interesting development.

Associated Press Waco Tex Fiftyfourth District John Riley West Lee Davis Davis

Death of Moses Masor in Luling Texas

Funeral held for Moses Masor a longtime Luling resident who died Sunday night from heart failure. He leaves two wives and several children and was widely known throughout South Texas.

Moses Masor Luling Tex Texas

Balloonists Ready to Fly After Weather Wait

Balloonists J. H. Wade and J. Cowan Hulbert have waited three weeks for favorable conditions and expect to start Wednesday pending tonight’s forecast. Forecaster says he will know soon.

J. H. Wade J. Cowan Hulbert

Capudine Headache Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure

An advertisement touts Capudine as a universal headache remedy targeting heat cold grippe and stomach issues. It claims quick relief from fevers aches and nervousness with Capudine said to act immediately in liquid form and sold at 40 25 and 50 cents.

Balloon Buckeye Ready to Ascend Amid Weather Hopes

The big balloon Buckeye nears rope-cutting on Wednesday as Hulbert meets Major Buell, the weather forecaster. Buell promises no definite forecast yet but expects to decide tonight if conditions suit a dawn start tomorrow. Hulbert says he is eager to lift off and hear a distant cock crow from about 5000 feet.

Buckeye

What does your motor car guarantee

A Rambler advertisement in this week’s Saturday Evening Post asks readers to check what a motor car guarantee covers. It highlights the model and implied warranty terms in a period-appropriate sales pitch.

Saturday Evening Post

Rain Delays Planting In Texas Fields

A heavy rain over Monday and yesterday delays planting in El Campo Texas. Some corn has been seeded and will be aided, but most planting remains undone.

EL Campo Tex

Woman Drowns After Fainting in Washing Tub

Mrs. William McClintock aged 21 fainted while washing and fell headfirst into a tub of water in Mansfield Ohio yesterday and drowned. The incident was reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Mansfield William McClintock

Hotel Arrivals at San Antonio and Nearby Cities

A long list of hotel guests visits in San Antonio and surrounding towns includes Miss Florence Hutchinson and Mr. Dubois from Kansas City and Chicago respectively, along with many others from Dallas, Waco, New York, St. Louis, Galveston, and Mexico. The roster spans states and nations, featuring numerous couples and individuals staying at prominent hotels.

St. Anthony Florence E. Hutchinson Kansas City William A. Dubois Katherine Dubois Chicago H. B. Wells Dallas C. P. Clifford John C. Ray Waco O. H. Browning New York F. R. Wulff Torreon Mexico J. W. Halsted M, EB Hudson Syracuse N. Y J. Lee Boerne Alice Mead Otto F. Witel Louisville Gunter Gus Bassett New Orleans Monkhouse Hondo Charles Stanley M. Knight St. Louis J. F. Agnew Herz Charles H. Shook Boston KR. J. Parsons J. P. Holland Alpine Charles O’shaughnessey W. E. Gresham H. W. Selorer L. J. Selorer John W. Selorer William Selorer Bexar W. K. Jameson Bonnieville Robert Paller Galveston J. T. Armstrong Sanderson R. W. Moore Marathon A. H. Mayer Fort Worth H. Richter Cuero W. P. Watkins G. F. Hatherigg Crystal City P. E. Pearson Richmond Tex Savoy J. B. Rowan A. B. Deen Galva Aine Koepel Seguin N. B. Ware Jr Nixon Fr. G Wood Sabinal M. Barnhill Uvalde E. P. Dalff W. H. Kuykendall Liano R. H. Taylor W. D. Flynn Yorktown Ed Anderson Duluth John Marsbach New Braunfels Crockett W. B. Everett Houston E. L. Lamaraux P. H. Peterson Beaumont J. A. Sargent and Son Lincoln, Neb T. J. Davidson M. Stowler F. D. Hood A. Patterson H. N. Thomaston Monterey

Training School for Sunday School Teachers Continues

The Second day of the Training school at First Baptist church opened with advanced normal work led by Rev. H Beauchamp. Afternoon sessions on Sunday School Method and History were led by L P Lavell and a Bible lesson by Rev Beauchamp, drawing strong interest.

First Baptist Church

Teachers and Visitors Attend Midday Classes in 1912 Education Event

Hundreds of students enroll as visitors attend from Floresville Pearsall Seguin Dallas and Austin. After lunch at 6 15 to 7 00 pm lectures begin with The Teachers Tools for 1912 and Their Use by L P Leavell The B Y P U and Missions by EB E Lee and The Beginners Department by Miss A L Williams.

R. W. Langham Floresville W. A. Pitkin Pearsall L. W. Miller Austin Ll. M. Vale Aransas Pass T. L. Baykin Smiley A. F. Allen Seguin J. R. McGill Dallas W. E. Foster L. P. Leavell B. Y. P. U. and Missions EB. E. Lee A. L. Williams

Recipe for weak kidneys from leading authority

This notice promotes a simple treatment for kidney and bladder trouble with a fluid extract of buchu and murax compound mixed in gin. It claims the formula, taken after meals and at bedtime, will quickly restore weak kidneys and other organs and urges readers to obtain ingredients from drug stores.

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