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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1911

Page

11

Cuticura Remedies Pulled Child From Eczema Head Mass

A mother recalls using Cuticura Remedies to cure a child’s severe scalp eczema after a doctor’s treatment failed. She bought Resolvent, Ointment, and Soap, washed the head, applied the ointment, and soon the head was clear with hair restored. The advertisement notes Cuticura as a speedy, economical treatment and lists Potter Drug & Chem Corp as distributor.

Francis Lund Plain City Tah Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Cole Props Columbus Ave Boston

Citizens ticket crowds Alamo plaza in San Antonio rally

Enthusiastic audience at Alamo plaza backs the Citizens ticket and denounces Callaghan. Speakers allege unequal taxation and favoritism, call for an honest count, and predict a decisive Citizens victory. Francisco Ruiz urges Mexican voters to support Webb.

Alamo Plaza Citizens Callaghan San Antonio M. C. Shiner J. E. Webb Webb Citizens’ Ticket R. H. Ward Paschal Bryan Callaghan Davis C. Davis Victor Beze Jacob Klaus Charles Smith Francisco Ruiz Madero Surkey George Surkey D. J. Woodward A. J. Bell

Capudine Quick Remedy for Headache and Colds

Capudine cures headaches by addressing heat cold grip or stomach trouble and dries up sickness or nervous headaches. It treats colds feverishness aches and nervousness and restores normal conditions. The liquid medicine acts immediately and is pleasant to take available in 40¢ 25¢ and 50¢ sizes at drug stores.

Human voice carried 2000 miles for first time in history

The Associated Press reports a historic test where reporters in New York spoke with Denver Chicago and Omaha via a four wire system. Twenty two people exchanged messages by telephone and telegraph as sixteen operators managed the New York Chicago ends. The $100000 experiment required four months and 87000 poles.

Associated Press New York Denver Manhattan Colorado Omaha Chicago New York-Chicago

Chicago police drop military uniforms return to old style

Superintendent John McWeeney in Chicago ends the militarized dress code after a week in office. He orders shoulder straps and army styling removed and the department to resume the traditional uniform worn for decades.

Chicago John McWeeney Steward McWeeney Army Navy

Eggs Cause Downfall of Chicago Trader McAdam

Edwin L McAdam known for a butter and egg board battle was relieved of debts totaling 333396 in federal court. He faced insolvency after overstocking butter and eggs in cold storage, causing market collapse and his attempt to wipe out obligations.

Chicago Edwin L. McAdam Chicago Butter and Egg Board McAdam McAdams

Purported Laxative Jolts Readers With Remedy Pitch

An old advertisement promotes a fig syrup laxative claiming to cure headaches colds indigestion constipation sour stomach and dizziness. It touts gentle action and natural strengthening of the system and instructs buyers to look for California Fig Syrup Co. on the package.

Californ Fig Syrup Co

House Passes Democratic Tariff Bill On Free Agricultural Goods

Washington D C May report notes the first democratic tariff bill passed the house 286 to 109 after nine hours of republican minority attempts to amend. Democrats voted solidly with 24 republicans joining in support while Mann's amendments were defeated or ruled out. Several named representatives from multiple states supported the measure.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Mann Committee On Ways and Means Anderson Davis Lindbergh Miller Volstead Steenerson Minnesota Anthony Jackson Madison Murdock Kansas Haga Helgeson North Dakota Lenroot Kepp Morse Nelson Wisconsin LaFollette Warburton Washington Lafferty Oregon Kemp California Hubbard Iowa Morgan Oklahoma Norris Nebraska Morris Nevada

Stopovers and Sleeper Plan Discussed by Chamber Committee

The transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce reviewed stopover privileges through San Antonio and a semi weekly sleeper to the Pacific coast. A meeting with J. E. Hannegan of St. Louis is planned to urge action. San Antonio lacks stopover rights enjoyed by New Orleans and El Paso, causing delays for travelers to the Pacific coast.

San Antonio Pacific Coast Transportation Committee Chamber of Commerce W. C. Rigsby F. M. Swearingen J. L. Kapp M. L. Hutchins John B. Carrington J. E. Hannegan St. Louis Southwestern Traffic Association New Orleans el Paso San

Texas Guard In Shape With 2700 Enlisted Men

Adjutant General Henry Hutchings reports Texas National Guard and state militia well prepared with 2700 enlisted men. Infantry dominates with one artillery battery and four cavalry troops. Training at division camp improves efficiency with officers receiving instruction and sharing compiled reports among guardsmen.

Texas Henry Hutchings Austin Hutchings Texas National Guard

G. A. R. Protest Over Workhorse Parade Display

The Grand Army Hall and Memorial Association of Illinois adopted resolutions opposing being used as a tail end of a workhorse parade. They condemned large commercial houses advertising at patriotic observances and urged withdrawal from the Memorial Day parade if such a permit is granted.

Associated Press Chicago Grand Army Hall and Memorial Association of Illinois Harrison

Two Fatally Hurt in Crash in Westwood Mass

A semi convertibile electric car of the Old Colony street railway, crowded to capacity, was struck from behind by an open car last night in Westwood. Twelve people were injured, two fatally.

Associated Press Westwood Mass Old Colony Street Railway

Shirt Leave the Mystery City Laundry Try Them

Fragmentary notice mentions a laundry in Mystery City offering shirts and services with contact phones unclear.

Lots Sold at Auction Near Harlandale Addition

More than 1200 people attended the first sale by American Townsite Company on the Corpus Christi road near Harlandale. The auction grossed about 3500 with cash about 10 percent. Average lot price was 185 and the top bid reached 400. Mrs. B. F. Kleeman won a Jersey cow for best name choice for the new addition.

Yesterly Harlandale Addition Harlandale Line Corpus Christi Road 8. F. Kleeman

Tonic worth a try for weak blood and nerves

Mrs G P Boutwell of Clear Water Minnesota shares how Dr Williams Pink Pills revived her after months of debility. She suffered chills poor appetite and fatigue before noticing strength appetite and color return after a week of treatment. The pills are sold by druggists or mailed by the Williams Medicine Company Schenectady New York with a free booklet on blood diseases.

G. P. Boutwell Clear Water Minn West Union Iowa Tie Dr. Williams

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