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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1912

Page

2

Pattinson Sees Rockport Port Potential in Texas Vision

Rockport prospects rise as Pattinson predicts prosperity driven by deep water harbor at Harbor Island. He views fertile lands, new railroad access, and immigration offices as keys to rapid development. Pattinson travels from San Antonio to New York and plans road construction start by April 1 with work underway on return.

Rockport Harbor Island Robert Battinson Penson San Antonio Es Gee D ’ Pattinson

Cardui credited by Mrs Mills for dramatic recovery

Wildomar California resident Mrs F B Mills says a mishap led to inflammation and intense pain, but after taking Cardui woman’s tonic she recovered in days. She urges others with female troubles to try Cardui and notes buying guidance from local drugstores. A Chattanooga Tennessee ad offers a 64 page book on women’s health.

Wildomar Cal Mills Pete Chattanooga Fole Kattanooga Tenn Pierce M. Martin Auburn Neébr Route 1 Frances Ga Ut Ongeen

Simple Adler i ka mixture touted for digestion relief

In San Antonio readers report wide use of Adler-i ka a buckthorn bark and gly serine preparation. It claims instant relief for constipation sour stomach and gas and is said to antisepticize digestive organs. H L Wagner Enug and Houston Street.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Enug Houston Street

Easter Time Is Clothes Time at Lentz Tailor

The ad encourages Easter clothing at Lentz Tailor with the lure of exclusive patterns, including new oriental dots, promising correct dress sense and tailored taste for customers seeking stylish, personalized outfits.

Lentz

Relicious Hotel Arrivals List At San A Lac Event

A garbled roster lists hotel arrivals from San Antonio to Chicago, including Van W Anderson Portiané E G Bowen and many others across cities like Dallas Houston New York and Mexico City. The fragmentary text names numerous individuals and places with no clear narrative or date.

St. Anthony van W. Anderson Portiané Ore E. G. Bowen Honeten I. &. Gang Chicago E. G. Meyers Dalles P Hart Pallas Paneon City A. Oe Ecort Gornee Gries Jet Louis Erpul Ristl Dallas Righet rotRaaise Igs Anna Yarnquist Mexico City Fort Worth A. Grader Andor Pe Usion Sronhouse Milam Austin James J. Durie Brooklyn H. Wolf Henderson F. H. Ray Houston Leonard Haynéa México B. &. Hatch C. T. Sutton Otert W. Prosser Connadson

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Ad in San Antonio

An advertisement urges San Antonio readers to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises a money back guarantee after 15 days and offers 26 cent boxes and longer treatments at one dollar. The copy touts quick relief and digestive benefits from Rexall remedies available at Wagner store corner BW Houston and Avenue C.

San Antonio Rexre Wagner Corner Uston Avenue C

Army officer Field condemned for unreliability and discredit to rank

Brig. Gen. Ramsey D. Potts forwards an order regarding Lieutenant Field. Potts states the sentence was inadequate but approved March 19 and that Field knowingly committed acts along the US Mexico boundary. He deems Field unreliabile, reducing the likelihood of reform and harming the officer’s standing.

Ramsey D. Potts Duncan Department of Texas Potts Lieutenant Field United States Mexico Field

Mexican peace talks continue with Emilio Gomez at home

Four member peace commission met at Senor Emilio Gomez's residence for hours as talks paused and resumed. Vasquez Gomez said conferences would continue that afternoon and a statement would be issued after final discussions, stressing informality and full discussion of all aspects of the Mexico situation.

Peace Commission of Four Senor Emilio Aoners Gomez Senor Vasquez Gomez Mexico

Unclear battle reports from Escalon between federals and insurrectos

State Department notes conflicting reports on the Escalon clash. By noon the fighting appears ongoing but authorities cannot determine if it is a general engagement or only continued outpost skirmishes.

Washington Escalon State Department

Union Hats at $2 sell at 321 Alamo Plaza

Local notice highlights Union made hats priced two dollars offered at 321 Alamo Plaza. The brief mentions dining at SAN-A-LAC for grown folks and a roast turkey, with White Horse Tavern and plumber A Collman connected to a phone listing for Theo Artzt's orchestra and Seth.

Union Alamo Plaza

Demonstration numbers barred as cars face police court ruling

Judge Buckley in the corporation court says demonstration license numbers on autos are not allowed. Fritz Reuter’s case shows cars with the number 224 operated by a garage with demonstration pads. Proceedings paused while council considers amending traffic rules to permit demo numbers, as police warn it hinders driver identity in crashes.

Buckley Corporation Court Fritz Reuter H.C. Pfannkucke Houston Street

Plan to oil roads in Bexar County underway

County commissioners plan an earnest drive to oil frequently used roads in Bexar County. Trials on the Mission loop show soil accepts oil well and hardens to a smooth surface. A road program will coat well traveled routes before summer.

Bexar County Phil Shook Snoak

Weather promises warm spring across the region

Forecasters say spring weather is arriving with milder temperatures and no frost in sight for several key cities including San Antonio. The AP notes a nationwide pattern with normal temps rebounding and continued cold spells in parts of the north and Midwest during the transitional period.

Thermie San Antonio Texas Vesteraat United States South Barthwest Blaise Aire

Truck Crops Not Harmed By Cold Spells

Corpus Christi Texas March 26 Truck farmers report crops were not injured by the recent cold snap. The mercury stayed above 49 degrees and there is no danger to tender truck crops from the wind sleet or cold seen in other state sections. Harvesting readiness remains high across the area.

Corpus Christi Tex Senet

Light Frost Hits Houston Area March 26

Reports from railway offices indicate a light frost across the south as far as Palestine with potential damage to fruit on tracks. The frost touched tender garden vegetation in the Houston area this morning.

Houston Associated Press Tex Ligne Freeze Ag Palestine

Fort Worth Sees Frost Touch Orchards But Do No Damage

Heavy frost hit Fort Worth last night but farmers report no damage to fruit trees or crops. Orchard owners assess impact while awaiting further weather updates.

Fort Worth Associated Press Tex

Frost Leaves Fruit Largely Unhurt in Texas Orchards

Waco Texas reports that despite a sharp frost overnight fruit appears almost undamaged. A cloudy morning after the frost should help minimize potential injury to crops.

Freeze Impact On Trust Crop Lies Yet Undetermined

Marshall Texas March 25 The town reports glaze on crops from last night with general belief the trust crop avoided damage yet some experts warn several days may pass before any effects become clear.

Marshall Tex Marearch

English investor Bosworth plumbs Texas soils for cotton venture

T O Bosworth of London and former British Geological Survey man visits San Antonio to study Southwest Texas soils for Lancashire spinners eyeing cotton farming. He seeks land values labor costs machinery and returns data, aiming to gauge if Lancashire investors may back a cotton cultivation scheme in America. He plans soil tests across Southwest Texas and will report findings to a chamber of commerce contact at the St Anthony hotel.

T. O. Bosworth London British Geological Survey San Antonio Texas Bosworth Chamber of Commerce Lancashire Mr. Bosworth Ammarica Conbridge ‘University St. Anthony Hotel

Pat Stevens Recovers After Operation at Kenney's Sanitarium

Pat Stevens of 609 Burnett Street is recuperating at Kenney's sanitarium after a successful operation performed a few days ago.

Pat Stevens Burnett Street Kenney's Sanitarium

Sight and Unseen Tailor Ad Promotes Lentz Suits

A vintage ad invites readers to have suits made by Lentz at 812 West Commerce Street. It emphasizes pure wool quality and tailored cut fit and style, appealing to boys old enough to sew words on.

Lentz West Commerce Street

Prosecution Near End in Packer Trial Over Monopolies

Special Counsel Butler wrapped final remarks in the Chicago packers case arguing the government must prove a combine existed rather than prove profits. He contends Armour Swift and Morris hold a de facto monopoly and asserts defendants evade truth while on the witness stand. The defense counters deny restraint and Butler presses that the law should define the antitrust violation.

Associated Press Chicago Butler Armour & Co Swift & Co Morris & Co Oliak Rewa Fighy Wingate Fife Atornes Luigi Tal

Ad Men Dinner Draws Texas Delegates to May Convention

Attendees expected at the Anthony hotel for a dinner of the advertising association in San Antonio. Speakers include Frank Holland and Frank T. Crippen Tenden, with nine and Figlements in plans for entering delegates to the National Advertising Convention in May. J. B. Marshall of Dallas and others from Dallas will speak on publicity and advertising developments.

Py Anthony Frank Holland Philp Dallas Frank T. Crittenden Ee Veeren

Surprise Endurance Run Hint Promises Delightful Route

A cryptic notice outlines an endurance run plan with a surprise for San Antonio motorists. Officials along the proposed route of The Light Inn are inspecting highways and arranging amenities. A Port O Connor contact offers a checker-in and night watchman for the event while awaiting final route details.

Light Inn

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