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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1912
Page
7
An advertising note promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a quick, direct treatment for cold symptoms and catarrh. It claims fast relief from sneezing, runny nose, coughing, sore throat, fever, and headache by applying balm to nose and throat areas. The piece touts safety and a 69 cent bottle price from H. L. Wagner.
In Attania Georgia Mrs King, a member of a prominent family, is charged in a municipal case after allegedly harassing and assaulting red headed men she encounters. Witnesses testified her dislike of red hair was extreme, leading to insults and sometimes physical threats in public spaces. Her latest act involved entering a cafe and denouncing every red headed man present.
A Bethel Methodist Church project reports hundreds of workers constructing a new building in a single day. The event drew about 5,000 visitors with many seeing the rapid erection and interior finishing completed by night. Motion picture equipment showcased the process to the crowd.
A vivid tour describes the German capital during imperial review days at Tempelhofer field where the emperor reviews troops in brass parade. Berlin emerges as a modern, cosmopolitan hub with grand streets, bridges, and museums alongside growing garrison life and civic transformations.
An alienist assesses William Twiman a Beottevilla Negro awaiting trial for murdering Deputy Sheriff Bermingham. In a bizarre mental test he plays a craps-like game, using pieces rather than pennies, showing focus and strategic aim as officials discuss a water plan for Santa Monica and Glendale districts.
A moral essay urges women to lead in marriage, argueing the home is the wife’s realm and urging courtesy, restraint, and firm standards. It warns men may fail in business without support and calls wives to cultivate patience, dignity, and independence within partnership.
A damaged OCR fragment indicates a voter plan to back Champ Clark at the national Democratic convention in Baltimore. It mentions Mrs Pitver from Colorado and a kinship tie to St. Uathons Kinsmen, with unclear details and names distorted.
An experiment at Tempstead with aviator George W. Beatty and passenger Wilbur Kimbail used two telephones to enable pilot and passenger to converse during flight. Initial failure gave way to success after instrument adjustments, allowing real-time spoken communication aboard.
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