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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
15
The institution highlights women depositors in various roles and stresses long term security through well secured real estate loans. It promotes 4 percent interest and account opening with one dollar or more. Officers listed include J O Terrell as president and B G Barnes as vice president with J J Stevens.
John F. Ensign chief locomotive boiler inspector for the interstate commerce commission concludes the Southern Pacific boiler No 704 exploded from excessive steam pressure. His report aims to cover every detail and support future safety measures as public inquiry winds down.
OCR fragment discusses beauty and detection issues, mentioning FSCs, skin care, and biem style terms. No clear events, names, dates, or places are readable to anchor a full summary.
A political rumor says Callaghan supporters will skip the July primaries and run in November, reflecting shifts after the Bexar county Democratic executive committee change. Judge Phil Shook leads the November election slate, while Chambers of Co M eyes the district attorney race and claims he will not bolt primaries.
The article outlines laghan district candidates who must enter primaries or brand as non Democrats, while county officials face a different matter. The Citizens' party has nearly filled its ticket except constable. Callaghan candidates have announced only for county judge and sheriff, with other names lacking city hall sanction. The Citizens league plans active canvass within two weeks to push primaries and, if Callaghan adherents stay out, a general election outcome in November.
A courtroom quip opens with Mrs Cannibal warning not to eat a small missionary. The cannibal replies why not. She retorts it would spoil his appetite for dinner, provoking a judge to remark.
A 1900s style medical pitch promises relief after the first dose. It instructs to mix one ounce of Toris compound with one ounce of syrup of sarsaparilla in half a pint of whiskey, then take a tablespoon before meals and at night. The text urges obtaining the genuine sealed Toris compound from a druggist.
Bowen's Island to host a $152,000 San Souci Holding Company project led by H P Brundage and James Kapp. The plan includes a 12,000 seat coliseum, illuminated park, natatorium fed by an artesian well, and free public bathing. James L. Glass promotes the venture with a ten year lease option from island owners.
An advertisement extols Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, safe method to reduce fat quickly without hard exercise or dieting. It claims one large case costs 75 cents and promises uniform weight loss without health risks, urging readers to ask a local druggist or mail for the poemera Company in Detroit.
Trial opens Monday in the Thirty-seventh district court for the murder of Jacob Volz s wife with about 100 special veniremen and nearly as many summoned witnesses. The defense plans to rely on testimony other than depositions from Germany and the case may take the entire week.
In a courtroom anecdote Judge recalls Miller and a widow proceeding to the altar as lights failed. Miller notes they kept going, the widow guiding the way, illustrating steadiness amid mishap.
Public notice style advertisement extolls Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe natural digestive aids. It claims to supply missing digestive agents, stimulate gastric glands, and digest foods when the stomach fails. The piece cites expert support and promotes free samples and drugstore purchases.
Several southwest Texas towns have named their duchesses and maids of honor for the Fiesta queen's court. The selection rests with the Order of the Alamo with plans underway as out-of-town arrangements are coordinated.
Boston insurance underwriters believe the three-masted schooner James B Jordan captained by George I Holden from Jonesport Maine has been lost with all six crew members between Virginia and Suriname Dutch Guinea. She was due to reach Suriname six weeks ago with 1000 tons of coal and insurers say they will pay the policies.
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