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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
7
An old advertisement extols TIZ foot bath as relief from corns bunions and tired feet. The copy claims immediate soothing happiness, likening it to mountain ozone, and urges purchase for 26 cents a box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. Chicago. It notes wide store recommendations.
R M Biard returned from Tampico with a display of a zapupe fiber necktie and cloth samples that resemble high grade silk. The items drew interest as locals examined the textile curiosity. Weekly food inspector reports will be read and filed and owners are urged to cut weeds after recent rains. Dr N E Forest moved his practice to 411 Main avenue from the Frost building.
Workmen string wires to illuminate the San Jacinto Fiesta Court House in Bexar County. Humane officer FE Collins notes office details at Mackay building and old phone numbers. Taxi services advertise 1 2 3 for day and night calls.
Sheriff Tobin announced a stock impounding measure to protect Terrell Well property. A deputy will enforce the law against livestock roaming on private land, with the company to establish a local pound. In a separate case Mat Goryman was fined $50 after a chestnut street shooting incident involving Lula Ruft. Both parties were described as Negro.
Pablo Sanchez and Jesus Garcia were arrested last night on theft charges after allegedly breaking into a local grocery store at Frio and Guadalupe. The affidavit filed in Justice Umscheid's court alleges the March 26 theft involved corn chops bran and cats valued at about $55.
Co A Grossnes of 4 Ontario St Rochester New York credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending a long kidney illness. He reports rapid relief from backache dizziness and nighttime discomfort and says he feels 100 percent better after use. Edwards King Drug Co Su c.
Dr Littrell Dr Store KIRO PRACTIC OSTEOPATHY Third floor Convoy Building Ride Undertaking Co auto ambulance service 221 E Com Phone 341 Red Roast goose White Horse Tavern
The narrator recalls founding a jaunty journal in Australia and an extraordinary encounter with outlaw Frank Gardiner. Gardiner defends his name in letters to newspapers, invites trust, gifts a gold watch, and is later jailed in Sydney. the narrator hopes for his early pardon.
An old time remedy promotes Sage and Sulphur for hair color and scalp troubles. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is sold by W. C. Kalteyer and other druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
Notice from the Office of the Collector of Customs San Antonio states on May 6 1911 in San Antonio Texas 753 pieces of jewelry from A Cramer and 60 pieces from W J Krueger were seized for entry from Mexico. Claimants must file within 20 days with Deputy Collector H C S Smith.
An old ad lists a $2 hat store at 321 Alamo Plaza and 402 E Houston. Staacke Bros promotes rubber fire for carriages with Kelly Springfield tires and claims to keep Houston Street famous.
The Imperial theater drew a vast audience for Verdi at Rigoletto as Alessandro Bonci as the Duke impressed with bel canto finesse. The Berlin Tageblatt lauds his voice and technique, while Bond repeats La donna e mobile thrice.
The Gilbert and Sullivan revival of Pinafore produced by Shubert Brady and Arthur will play at the Grand on Wednesday April 3 with a strong cast led by De Wolf Hopper Viola Gillette Eugene Cowles George MacFarlane Arthur Aldridge Richard Temple and Josephine Dunfee Seat sales opened this morning.
At the Orpheum this week the film Janice Meredith drew over 1400 women to a matinee with strong audience applause and praise for the players and management. Lively chatter in the lobby reflected delight as audiences attend again tonight and tomorrow night amid big advance sales.
George Cohen the Yankee Doodle comedian and Doc White of the Chicago White Sox headline a Plaza night show with Mabel Wayne as accompanist. Cap Leidy's Bronchos and White Sox players join for a baseball themed entertainment drawing strong crowds and a $3000 week.
This week's Royal bill showcases superior acts with singing dancing and comedy. The standout is the Cremation illusion by Friederich and company mystifying audiences as a master magic work. West and Ellicott of Melntyre perform alongside and enhance the varied program.
Heath calibre presents a comedy revue that wows a local audience. The Vans star with a seven year old boy premier juvenile buck and wing dancer. Russell and Bergen deliver singing and dancing with Bergen in boy disguise. Several character changes heighten the act. A ladies souvenir matinee is set for Friday.
R G Collins Barnegat New Jersey postmaster suffered severe la grippe cough. He states after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound his coughing fits ceased and he feels no exhaustion. Edwards King Drug Co. advertises a new five room cottage for trade for a lot and promotes SAN AN LAC as delicious.
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