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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

3

Papes Diapepsia Endorsed For Quick Stomach Relief

A promotional text touts Pape's Diapepsia as a safe candy like remedy that digests food, prevents indigestion and sour stomach symptoms, and promises relief within five minutes. It recommends a 50 cent case from the pharmacist to ensure meals taste good without stomach misery.

Cascaret

West Texas Military Academy appoints new principal

Diocesan board of West Texas elects Prof. Jack F. Howard to lead the academy. Rev. A. W. Burroughs named business manager and St Marys head continues. Howard to assume duties in June replacing Prof Angus Mc Crawford after several years.

Jack F. Howard West Texas West Texas Eld Jack Foward Everal Mainvenue A. W. Burroughs St. Mary's Hall Westexas School For Girls Helso St.ary's Johnston Focus On Mercerohnston Hool Howard Ill Angus McCrawford

Bryan and Hobson Invited for Roads Convention

New Orleans reports invitations sent to William J. Bryan and Congressman Echmond P Hobson of Alabama to deliver addresses at the National Road Congress to be held May 16 to 19.

Bryan Hobson New Orleans William J. Bryan Echmond P. Hobson Alabama

Flood records broken in Lower Valley as levee holds

Baton Rouge reports the Mississippi river levee in front of the city holding with 500 state convicts and black laborers aiding citizens in sand bagging. Major Kerr orders Pontchartrain protection work to be completed within 24 hours to avert a breach.

Baton Rouge Frank M. Kerr Louisiana State Board of Engineers Pontchartrain

Floods worsen along lower Mississippi with crevasses threaten levees

New Orleans reports rising river levels south of Red River with forecasters predicting higher stages. Crevasse at Torras widens threatening levee, while Batchelder relief crews aid starving victims. Bayou Sara remains flooded, rail and telegraph cut off as Baton Rouge faces mounting danger.

New Orleans Mississippi Valley Red River Louisiana Mississippi Torras Batchelder Baton Rouge Bayou Sara St. Francisville

Syrup of Figs Promise Gentle Cleansing for Children

An advertisement urges mothers to give Syrup of Figs to sick children with stomach liver and bowel issues. It claims quick relief from constipation without nausea or griping and markets the product as safe, tasty, and uniquely effective. It also cites the full name and manufacturer the California Fig Syrup Co. and advises refusing alternatives.

California Fig Syrup Co

Staacke Bros. Rubber Repairs Use Kelly Springfield

Staacke Brothers apply Kelly Springfield rubber to carriages and buggies. The service emphasizes quality rubber and durable fittings for vehicle wheels and tires.

Staacke Bros

Grand Meeting Place Showcases Music and Photos

The Grand emerges as a hub for gatherings with top photos and popular music. It promises a cool, comfortable setting for guests seeking style and ambiance.

Janitors Win Prizes for Clean School Yards

Six cash prizes totaling $25 were awarded yesterday to public school janitors for maintaining the cleanest yards over the past year. First prize went to Dan Penaloza for $7.50, with Seragosa Morales, Enoch Passany, Albert Englehardt, Gus Merbeth, and John Peterson taking the remaining awards.

F. A. Chapa I&the Women's Club Woman's Club Dan Penaloza Seragosa Morales Enoch Passany Albert Englehardt Gus Merbeth John Peterson

Panama Exposition Commission Presents Plans to King

John Hays Hammond leads the Panama-Pacific commission in presenting building drawings to King George at Buckingham Palace. The king inquired about the exposition plans and praised California's rebuilding spirit after the 1906 disaster, predicting overall success.

John Hays Hammond Associated Press London King George Buckingham Palace Reid California San Francisco

Revivals and Picnics Color Busy San Antonio Week

A week of religious revival meetings and May devotions fills San Antonio. Union gospel services start tomorrow with Prospect Hill and Government Hill tents, Sutherland in Spanish at 1822 Jones avenue, and picnics at Sutherland Springs for Travis Park. Multiple churches schedule sermons, Sunday schools, youth groups, and special services through the week.

San Antonio Prospect Hill Methodist Church Government Hill Alexander H. Sutherland Christian Missions Mexico Jones Avenue B. H. Nuckols Cypress Street J. E. Green Carson and Pine Streets First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter D. D Baptist Young People’s Union Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society South Side Baptist Church Nathan and Johnson Streets T. C. Long Madison Street C. A. Smith J. A. Cook Ladies’ Aid Society Hillcrest Baptist Church Elsie Avenue South Flores Street Post Avenue South Flores Cc. E. Humphrey Elsie ‘Avenue M.S. Humphrey Smithville Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets Nolan R. F. Stokes Nolan Street Katie Shaw William Eaton Crider Bible Robert D. McGee Senior Baptist Young People’s Union R. C. Stokes Junior Baptist Young People’s Union Walter Biard Stokes Ben Overton Mesquite Lamar Streets Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place J. D. Young W. D. Williams South Heights Methodist Church South Palmetto Porter Streets E. C. Jolly C. B. Cross Epworth League Alamo Heights Methodist Chapel Broadway and Paco Streets W. M. Carter J. T. Curry West End Female College Church of Good Cheer Buena Vista and Cibolo Streets Z. V. Liles B. Johnston McKinley Avenue L. B. Haines Johnston Travis Park Methodist Church Travis and Navarro Streets W. A. Godbey John W. Shoemaker J. W. Woodson Sutherland Springs Government Hill Methodist Church A. B. Davidson Carson Army Post John B. Green Epworth J. Floyd Smith Methodist Episcopal Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street South Side Leonidas H. Harbord Tommins Avenue Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan East French Place Page Fred Jones Harris Ashford Wilson Mr. Shields Mary Jesus Old Hall West Commerce North Presa Streets Joske’s Friedens Church Main Avenue Elmira Street Carl Saenger St. Mary’s Catholic St. Mary’s Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn O. M St. Joseph's Catholic Church Third Order St. Ann’s Society Father Fuhrwerk Evangelical Association First Evangelical Church C. A. Arnold Marguerite Fisher Smyrna City of Life Mayme Wellner Burnet Chestnut Streets Burnet Street Church of the Nazarene Avenue William B. Fisher Kadesh-Barnea International Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street W. H. Dunn Tobin Hill Layer Street Texas American Bible Society Republic of Mexico Sutherland

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