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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

3

Swamp Root Featured by Life Insurance Expert

An examining physician from a major life insurance company notes that kidney disease causes many insurance rejections, with many unaware they are affected. He highlights Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a highly effective herbal remedy and urges readers to try it, noting it is sold in stores or available as a free sample from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio

Bexar County Tops State in Hunting License Revenue

Bexar County leads all counties in non resident hunting license revenue for the past season. Chief Deputy Game Warden Jeff D. Cox notes a $632.50 check from Bexar County Clerk Frank R. Newton as the highest collection by any clerk in the state and in the department’s history.

Frank R. Newton Austin Tex Bexar County Jeff D. Cox Newton Cox

Certificates of Authority Granted to Texas Insurers

Certificates of authority to do business in Texas were issued by the department of insurance and banking to several insurers including Missouri State Life Insurance of St. Louis Security Insurance of New Haven Phoenix Insurance of Hartford Germania Fire Insurance of New York Concordia Fire Insurance of Milwaukee South German Re-Insurance of Munich Bavaria London Assurance of London Aetna Insurance of Hartford.

Austin Tex Texas Department of Insurance and Banking Missouri State Life Insurance Company St. Louis Security Insurance Company New Haven

Good Roads Meetings Plan County Clubs

Corpus Christi March 13 Farmers in Nueces County cheer the new good roads community project and three meetings are set this week to form farmers clubs. Each joining farmer pays 5 dollars or labor annually to maintain good roads at Sunshine Alta Vista and London school houses.

Corpus Christi Tex Nueces County Sunshine Alta Vista School House London School House

Edwards Launching Campaign as Texas Treasurer

J M Edwards, who takes office as Texas treasurer on April 1, plans an active campaign to win reelection. He aims to build broad support across the state and highlight his record in the role.

Austin Tex J. Mdwards Exas

From the North Country A Postum and Grape-Nuts Testimonial

A reader from a cold, snowy region describes quitting coffee and tea due to nervousness and insomnia. He credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with stabilizing health, improving sleep and eyesight, and enabling continued mail service work. The letter promotes Postum Co.'s products and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.

David Harum Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Miners and Operators Seek Wage Talks as Strike Threat Lingers

In New York and London talks may steer toward settling a world coal dispute touching a million British miners and a US strike threat. Officials report premiums offered on anthracite while weather and car shortages delay shipments. President White says miners are ready to quit if needed. operators expect to refuse demands.

Associated Press New York London Great Britain United States England Seaboard John P. White United Mine Workers of America White

Striker Killed as Westphalia Coal Strike Escalates

West Phalia coal strike turns deadly in Herne as police battle strikers. A marcher crowd attacked an armed police detachment with stones and gunfire, killing one striker. Reinforcements moved into Hamborn, bottles and stones rained on escorts, gas lamps toppled, and many stores barricaded. Police protected non union workers and dozens were arrested.

Associated Press Berlin West Phalia Herne Hamborn

Distress in Wales Grips Coal Regions Amid Strike

Distress spreads across England Scotland and Wales as coal strike keeps output low. Cardiff reports 700 families in need of relief while many miners and railway workers face layoffs as strike pay is cut. government and miners discuss a national settlement with joint district conferences.

London England Scotland Wales Cardiff Miners’ Federation Asquith

Chicago Faces Impending Coal Famine

Chicago on the verge of a coal shortage as big eastern coal companies and local dealers dispute the severity of the crisis. The report notes that practically all the supply lines are strained and awaits further details on deliveries and demand.

Chicago Associated Press

Anthracite Coal Shortage Spurs Dealer Alarm

Anthracite coal mined in Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee and West Virginia has been consumed. April weather conditions and a threatened strike furnish additional apprehension on the part of the dealers. It is stated too that the great strike in England is adding to the alarm.

Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee West Virginia England

Castoria Rubber Ad from Staacke Bros Offer

An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria for children and claims Staacke Bros offers rubber repairs with Kelly Springfield rubber, presenting it as the best option.

Staacke Bros

Abbott Begins Dallas Campaign to Inspect Diseased Cattle

Pure Food Commissioner Abbott has gone to Dallas to start a campaign of investigation into diseased dairy cattle. He will inspect North Texas points and then move to the western section near San Angelo. He expects opposition but will press ahead and test the statute if blocked.

Abbott Dallas Austin Tex Texas San Angelo

Cattlemen Protest Cavalry Reduction Across Texas

Texas cattlemen and chambers of commerce oppose reducing the U S cavalry from fifteen to ten regiments. The Panhandle and Southwestern Cattlemen’s Association led a telegram to Senators Culberson and Bailey urging a large frontline force, citing border needs and patrols during the Madero revolt. Fort Worth leaders back the stance and similar actions spread statewide as the bill awaits the Texas Senate.

United States Texas Panhandle & Southwestern Cattlemen el Paso G’hambers Tughout Madero W. B. Slaughter Ike T. Pryor San Antonio Association Culberson and Bailey Congress Panhandle & Southwestern Cattlemen's Association Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth House of Representatives Senate

Weimar Bank Granted Texas Authority to Operate

At a special state banking board meeting, T. A. Hill State Bank of Weimar was authorized to do business in Texas with capital stock of 40 000 It adopted the bond security plan to protect depositors.

Austin Tex State Banking Board Texas T. A. Hill State Bank of Weimar Capital Stock

Burleson Endorses Investigation Of Texas Coastwise Traffic

A Burleson Texas congressman endorses Rufus Hardy’s resolution seeking an investigation of the alleged coastwise traffic combination at Texas ports. He promises to assist its passage when committee reports the measure. Railroad Commissioner Williams had raised the issue with the Texas delegation and has received favorable replies.

Austin Tex A. 8. Burleson Vining Austin Business League Burleson Rufus Hardy Texas W. D. Williams Congress

Unhealthy Millions Treats Catarrh With HYOMES

An early 20th century advertisement touts HYOMES as a cure for catarrh and related symptoms. It promises relief within days and full cure after weeks, offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The tonic is described as containing Australian Eucalyptus and free of opium or cocaine, priced at $1 with extra bottles for 50 cents.

Rambler Cross Country Featured by Woodward Carriage Co

The Saturday Evening Post this week highlights the Rambler cross country model from Woodward Carriage Co, noting its performance and design features. The feature emphasizes the car’s suitability for long runs and rugged terrain.

Kane Declares Candidacy For Texas Primary Ballot

Commissioner of Agriculture Kane announced his candidacy by submitting his name to Chairman Sheb Williams of the state Democratic executive committee for placement on the July primary ballot in Texas.

Kone Austin Tex Kane Sheb Williams Democratic Executive Committee

Collision of planes at Johannisthal injures passenger

A collision today at Johannisthal aerodrome near Berlin involved two planes. Schade's aircraft with passenger Badowski struck another aeroplane flown by a pilot named Tinger. Both planes crashed to the ground. the passenger was injured while the two airmen escaped unharmed.

Associated Press Berlin Johannisthal Schade Badowski Tinger

Cold Remedy Ad Signals Headache Relief Claim

A vintage advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine claims to remove the cause of colds and headaches. It includes a prompt to call for the full name and look for a signature, referencing BK. W. Grove and a 26c price.

BK. W. Grove

Roast Duck at White Horse Tavern Highlighted by Practitioners

Dr. Littrell and Dr. Stone of KIRO PRACTIC and Osteopathy are linked to a dining mention at the White Horse Tavern on the third floor Conroy Building with roast duck noted.

Littrell Stone Kiro-Practic & Osteopathy Conroy White Horse Tavern

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