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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
9
The article describes catarrh beginning with inflamed head and throat membranes and a watery discharge caused by impurities in the blood. It states the cure lies in removing the cause by purifying the blood.
Edgar D. Miller a Southern Pacific dining car conductor witnessed the Juarez battle between insurrectos and Mexican federal troops. He found several 30-30 bullets in the commissary a mile and a half from the fight. Miller reports Madero forces hold the city and El Paso volunteers await arms to join the rebels.
Chicago May 12. Executive committee of the Western Passenger association reaffirmed a rule to tax trunks over forty inches. The Central Passenger association also supports the forty inch limit, predicting nationwide adoption by railroads.
Mothers increasingly agree that keeping a baby’s bowels open is essential for health from infancy onward. The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Burow solution and Syrup Pepsin as mild, safe laxatives for children, dismissing pills or strong cathartics. Readers are urged to seek free samples and advice from Dr W B Caldwell at 541 Caldwell Building Monticello.
New York May 12. Colonial gowns and millinery of revolutionary times are now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. The display shows old bonnets, hats, and caps with embroidery and lace, plus time worn bandboxes. A green trimmed hat resembles modern spring millinery and could still be worn with little alteration.
A short note describes obtaining a 1355 blue phone from An tiseptic Laundry. It mentions activation steps and basic usage, with no further details on model or features.
Chicago merchants report larger and more varied stocks of flags and decorations as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July approach. The wholesale review notes growing demand amid a safety minded shift away from fireworks, with open stocks showing broad displays. Dr. Sarah F. Herdmann, osteopath, Gibbs building.
An 18 year old office boy Joseph Saporana is dying after a basement fight with Joseph Brarada over a girl. Brarada won the struggle and the girl, then a fatal blow felled Saporana whose skull was fractured. Brarada is in custody. Riebe Undertaking Co. arranged ambulance services.
The International and Great Northern bridge gang repairs the burned freight depot. Roof set to finish tonight and building sealed by Saturday. About $1000 spent on new lumber to replace burned portions. Depot to resume regular business Monday. Officials review freight loss. exact figures unavailable.
The annual smoker of the Retail Merchants association in Beethoven hall drew 250 members and friends despite bad weather. Nat M. Washer led as toastmaster, Nic Peters gave an welcome, and W. M. Morgan reviewed the state association and future Wichita Falls convention. Discussion covered legislation, organization, and retailer protections including a credit rating system and opposition to the parcels post bias.
The Rathskellar in San Antonio operates from noon to midnight offering good service and a choice of delicatessen items and short orders. Elite establishment advertises its extended hours and menu variety.
In the Chicago district about three thousand corporations may pay roughly 30000 in penalties for not filing schedules with Internal Revenue Collector Fitch by June 1. Fitch will urge suits against delinquents. final notices have been sent. The penalty ranges from 1000 to 10000 dollars per case.
Architects Bente and Boelhauwe operate from 228 West Commerce Street. The brief notice places their office in that location, indicating their presence in the local architectural scene.
A London gem dealer found that radium can alter jewel colors after placing emeralds rubies and pearls in a safe with radium tubes. Emeralds and rubies gained amber tones while pearls turned smoke colored. Diamonds showed rainbow hues fading after sunlight exposure.
Mason City Iowa May 12 Congressman Gilbert N Haughen announces a contest with Ames extension department offering a free Washington trip and expenses to the boy who grows the biggest and best acre of corn in the Fourth Iowa district. Side trips are included.
The American Bible Society marks its 96th year by announcing a 500000 gift, plus a conditional $500000 from Mrs Russell Sage, and a third 500000 from John S Kennedy estate, lifting trust funds near 3 million. At Annapolis a bronze tablet honors Revolutionary War seamen, unveiled with Secretary Meyer attending.
The Boston branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Negroes says Boston is the hardest city to find respectable neighborhoods and accuses local hospitals of discrimination. The group opposes a proposed YMCA branch for negroes, arguing it would promote segregation.
Mortimer F. Plant of New London Conn paid 3200 dollars for Bills France of the Hogue an 83-year-old bull that won first prize at the Canadian exposition last year He also paid 2600 dollars for Bills France Lady Gazelle a 4 year old cow bred Yves Lance of the Isle of Guernsey at Villano Va sale May 12.
A six year resident Miss Lillian Sygert, now with $6,000,000 from an uncle in Germany and $30,000 in hand, continues to teach in a mill district school in Atlanta. She inherited $16,000 from her father and $14,000 from her half-sister, plus additional sums from another relative.
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