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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1912

Page

2

Obituaries for Zimmerle Uhr Jeffries and Hart appear in city notices

Obituary notices report Fritz Zimmerle a 70 year old farmer who died at home on Castro street. Elizabeth Uhr 68 died at a hospital on Mason street survived by eight children. Miss Grace H Jeffries 17 died at Iowa street with remains to be stored at Mission burial park. Mrs A E Hart died at Town street survived by son William. funeral at Shelley Loring and burial in Typographical Union cemetery.

Zimmerle Fritz Zimmerle Castro Street Germany San Antonio San Fernando Mason Street Hermann Sons Grace H. Jeffries John Lee Jeffries Iowa Street Youngstown Mission Burial Park Hart A. E. Hart Town Street

Light want ads begin soon for ten day run

Classified notice offering light want ads starting soon for a ten day period with two Sundays included. Rate is one half cent per word per insertion. Refunds available for unused time if ads end early. Call to place ads. bill mailed later. Telephone numbers 176.

Spring Chicken a La Creole at the Gunter

A menu note lists Spring Chicken a la Creole with nervous, and Turkey Hash with Sweet Peppers at the Gunter.

Gunter

Mexicans urge US intervention as Juarez embargo bites

As Mexican factions gain ground after Col Blanquet’s withdrawal, Zapitistas and Salgadistas are labeled marauders by observers. Juarez merchants and El Paso businessmen petition Taft to lift food and clothing embargo deemed munitions of war, while Orozco and Ponce insist there is enough corn and beans for soldiers and embargo harms civilians.

Juarez General Orozco el Paso Taft United States Mexico Steever Pascual Orozco Sr Ponce

Plan to retake Juarez by Madero prompts federal advance

A Vasquirta sympathizer claims Madero plans a coup to retake Juarez using covert federal troops moved from Laredo to San Antonio and El Paso. He says trains bring Maderista soldiers to Juarez across the river after crossing into the United States. Authorities fear a hasty attack on Juarez with rebels preparing to resist.

Madero Mexico Juarez Laredo San Antonio el Paso Secret Service International & Great Northern Maderista West

Want Food Embargo Raised Protests Against Action

Protests erupt as critics urge lifting a food embargo imposed by U S customs officials. Ambiguous text from El Paso report notes public demonstrations and calls for policy change amid ongoing trade restrictions.

Burn Villages in South By Associated Press

Mexico City March 22 Federal forces in the south destroy a strip of country in the ongoing conflict. General Robles army razes villages along its line of march sparing no hut or hacienda. Zapatista shelters evacuated as women and children are sent to guarded points after a brief engagement at Huautla.

Associated Press Mepxico City Juveniero Robles Emiliano Zapata Jojutla Huautla Zapatistas

Alarmists Are Condemned By American Colony in Mexico City

The Society of the American Colony council prepared a resolution for Minister Catero asking aid to prosecute authors of untruthful reports about Mexico City. The preamble cites interviews alleging anarchy and mob violence as fabrications. Separately, Rio Grande, Hacienda Fuerte and Sombrerete in Zacatecas state have fallen under rebel control in two days.

Associated Press Mnepxco City Council of Administration of the Society of the American Colony Today Catero Foreign Office United States Mexico City Rio Grande Hacienda Fuerte Sombrerete Zacatecas

Rebels Take Two Towns In Chihuahua Conflict

In Chihuahua March 22 insurrectos seized Rosario and Santa Barbara after Parral fell to rebels. A brief exchange at Rosario caused no casualties. The Minero bank plans to accept most of a $1,200,000 bond issue by the new revolutionary state administration. Juan Creel, Enrique Creel’s brother, leads the bond acceptance. Internal revenue stamps valued at $100,000 will be issued immediately.

Chihuahua Parral Rosario Santa Barbara Minero Bank Juan Creel Enrique Creel

Intensity of Cold Broken Fruit Saved in East Texas

The Jacksonville area escaped major damage from a cold snap as temperatures fell to 36 yesterday but did not reach further south. Prospects for a large tomato and peach crop remain, though tomato timing is delayed and acreage may shrink. Local fruit leaders report no harm from the freeze and rain helped prevent further injury.

Jacksonville East Texas Association O. D. Jones Jacksonville Club A. K. Dixon Bolton

Weather Reports From Abilene and Snyder Texas

Abilene reports 29 degrees above zero at 7 am with moderating temperatures. Rain and melting sleet may have benefited crops while garden plants risk slight damage. fruit crop unaffected. Snyder records a severe Thursday freeze at 22 degrees above zero. likely fruit injury and early garden losses, with light rain and gradual warmup today.

Abilene Associated Press Tex Snyder

Blizzard Dims in Brenham No Crop Damage Seen

Brenham Texas March 22 The blizzard was headed off by rain and temperatures stayed above freezing so no material crop or fruit damage is believed. Corn already sprouted remains uninjured.

Brenham Associated Press Tex

Rain Benefits Crops in Columbus Tex

Crops in Columbus Texas benefited from last night's norther as the rain aided vegetation. More rain was expected today keeping favorable conditions for crops in the area.

Associated Press Columbus Tex

Sleet storm causes damage to wires in Waxahachie

Sleet and ice last night damaged telegraph, telephone and electric light wires in Waxahachie Texas. Many telephones are out of service after the storm.

Waxahachie Associated Press Tex

Tuberculosis Medicine Saved This Man's Life

A testimonial promotes Eckman's Alterative as a cure for lung troubles following pneumonia and a serious abscessed lung. It highlights a patient who recovered after treatment, noting weight gain and long term health, and lists conditions the product claims to help.

Eckman Dist Philadelphia THOS Rhilly

Wires Down Disrupt Service From Waxahachie South

Wires breaking cut communication between Waxahachie and southward areas with toll lines down near Hillsboro. Several poles lay across the Katy tracks between Waxahachie and Hillsboro, forcing trains to run under precaution orders.

Waxahachie Points South Hillsboro Katy

East Texas Orchards Report Safe After Cold Night

Marshall Texas reports show fruit orchards in East Texas were spared damage after a night of freezing temps. The thermometer fell to 356 degrees above zero then leveled off around 4 PM yesterday as a cold rain continued through the evening.

Associated Press Marshall Tex East Texas

Fear Frost Hits Mississippi Crops in Early Spring

Jackson Miss March 22 fears rise that clear skies will bring frost tonight damaging early vegetation and fruit as temperatures drop 35 degrees from yesterday.

Mississippi Associated Press Jackson Miss

Snow in Missouri and Illinois Mildly Impacts Areas

Snow fell across Missouri and Illinois with lingering travel effects in major cities. Reports note accumulating snow and preparations as crews clear roads and monitor conditions for further disruption.

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee

A Rexall store ad claims Rexall 93 Hair Tonic grows hair and prevents baldness in 98 of 100 cases with proper use. It guarantees refund if unsatisfied and notes it stops dandruff, nourishes roots, and is non greasy. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes at H L Wagner corner East Houston Street and Avenue C.

Rexall H. L. Wagner East Houston Street Avenue C

Vapor Treatment For Catarrh Hyomei Inhaler Remedy

The HYOMEI vapor treatment is recommended for chronic catarrh and is used nightly. Pour a scant teaspoonful into boiling water, breathe the vapor under a towel for several minutes, then sleep. A bottle costs 60 cents and the complete outfit with inhaler is $1.00.

Floods Rise, Halt Transport as Rivers Swell in Midwest

Heavy rains and melting snow swell the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Southwestern Illinois and Missouri. A Cairo gauge shows 44 feet, up 1.7 feet in 24 hours, with water within ten inches of the danger mark as wind worsens damage and farmers move livestock and belongings to higher ground.

Illinois Missouri Mississippi Ohio Cairo Ill

Elgin Weather Brings Norther and Rain to Farmers

A norther hit Elgin Texas with slow drizzling rain on March 22. Farmers had been busy but the rain will slow and check their work.

Elgin Tex

Rain Falls Across Jourdanton Vicinity

Good rain continued in the Jourdanton area with another steady shower during the night and light drizzle reported the following morning.

Jourdanton Tex

Cold Weather Helps Fruit in Plainview Report

Plainview Texas March 22 The recent cold snap helped fruit crops by slowing growth and aiding ripening early reports indicate improved yields for nearby orchards and farmers awaiting further weather updates from agricultural officials.

Associated Press Plainview, Tex

Injury to Fruit Section Halts Sap Flow in Cold Spell

A cold snap caused sap flow to halt in a fruit section without damaging crops as temperatures fell to 25 degrees above zero. No crop damage beyond slowed sap movement was reported.

Sleet Continues at Vernon Texas

Sleet and rain continue to fall in Vernon Texas on March 22 as weather worsens. Residents monitor roads and travel advisories while authorities report icy conditions and possible delays.

Vernon

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