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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1911
Page
6
The ad lists dozens of night gowns in mull and nainsook with lace ribbons and embroidery at $1.98 to $2.50, plus assorted gowns up to $3.95. White skirts priced around $1.19 to $1.75, described as fine muslin with lawn flounces and embroidery trim.
The Ward line steamship Merida was sunk by the Admiral Farragut off the Virginia capes. Estimated total loss about 3 million dollars including the ship valued at 1.45 million and cargo plus passengers. August Peon, a rich Mexican ex-empire fort, and family report personal losses totaling 160000 dollars. Current salvage prospects appear nil.
Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing five years of severe rheumatism. He says the medicine relieved excruciating knee pain that kept him from business and that he now considers himself rarely cured and urges others to try it. The note mentions Abbott Austin and officials in Texas discussing legal matters and a stock payment plan in Waco with a potential construction start to follow.
Friction between Bessie and Morine Miller erupted Friday evening at Bessie’s Second Ward home. Police testified to a volatile scene with jealousy and accusations as Morine claimed Bessie’s husband, while witnesses described furniture breaking and a woman restraining another on a bed. Judge Buckley set $10 bonds for each woman.
Seven hundred postmasters are slated to attend the Texas postmasters convention in San Antonio next May, with J J Stevens reporting a successful gathering. Four cities entered candidates before others withdrew. plans include stronger handling of second class mail and higher rates for magazines and periodicals. The meeting, hosted in Texas, features inspectors from Austin and Kansas, plus cost estimates near $2600 for city election expenses and related services.
Taylor wrestlers highlight a publicized handicap match between Dan Meads of Chicago the former heavyweight champion and Brown who beat Michigan grappler in two straight falls in the earlier bout Brown accepts to be thrown three times in an hour for a four side bout with McLeod agreeing to the terms in a May 1 light.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a universal remedy for headaches colds grippe fevers and nervousness. It claims Capucine Capudine is a liquid easy to take and promptly eases stomach troubles and fever symptoms. The text mentions prices 2 cents and 50s at drug stores.
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