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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
10
Two small fires were reported last night in Columbus. The first at 10:35 in the home of G Fritch at 720 Erie Avenue caused minor damage after an electric wire fault. A second alarm at 2:45 p m yesterday reported trash burning behind Wright Brothers store at Main Avenue and Travis Street with no damage.
Describes small dainty pills called Hot Springs Liver Buttons said to unclog the liver and expel poisons. Claims they aid constipation and nervous symptoms, with a sales pitch noting availability for 25 cents at San Antonio druggists and a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark.
The calendar girl Marjorie Hamilton set to travel to Europe to promote her fat reduction treatment Fat Vanishes a Pound a Day. Royals including Queen Wilhelmina Queen Amelie Empress of Germany and Queen Mary of England are named as potential clients along with European nobility eager for her weight loss method. Hamilton’s Denver office is noted as 2524A Central Bank Building.
A large party plans a Brownsville trade excursion starting from the San Antonio and Aransas Pass depot with an extra Pullman to accommodate boosters. The trip includes visits to Corpus Christi and San Benito with stops along three rail lines and a motor tour to inspect Rio Grande valley industries.
Charles Redding, 72, died at 3 30 this morning at 220 North Thirteenth Street. He was born in Indiana and lived in San Antonio 50 years, formerly a police officer and carpenter. Survived by widow, six daughters and two sons. Funeral at 4 PM tomorrow from his son William Redding’s home. Alfred D Malone, 34, died Saturday night at 159 Elizabeth Place Alamo Heights. Survived by mother Mary A Malone and a sister. Body to be taken to Milwaukee for burial.
A resolution from the Methodist Pastors Association of San Antonio bars burial fees for funeral services by local preachers. It states ministers should not accept such payments and directs pastors to announce this policy from the pul pits. Signed by Rev. A. Godbey and Rev. John W. Shoemaker of Travis Park Methodist Church.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks through The Light to friends and acquaintances for help during the illness and death of their beloved son Bruno Walter Jung. Special thanks to Mrs A J Miller and Dr Forest and wife for their kindness and assistance.
Public notice invites a large volunteer search for a yellow wagon expected to arrive soon. Call when located. Advertises Staacke Bros rubber for buggies with Kelly Springfield tires. Mentions Columbus Three Reels Wig Wam and Dr J R Cunningham osteopath.
Miss Arabelle Shefsbury keeps an antique watch linked to Lord Percival Winter and a doomed romance in Corsican exile. The tale follows his pursuit of a married noblewoman, a duel, a fatal shot, and a cursed heirloom that passes to his family after years of tragedy.
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate mixed in water with sugar as a superior, refreshing beverage far more delicious than lemonade. It markets the remedy as a tasty drink suitable for all ages and stresses its pleasant taste.
Burial permits show numerous May 16 to May 17 deaths across East Commerce Street Flores Street South Flores street and city, county and hospital facilities. Names include Margaret Miller T F Smith Nancy A Davis Edward Ruhnke Crag Velasquez Epimenio Romero Frank Bann John Bumberg Amanda Scott Emilio Villareal Cecelio Solis. Malaria claim noted with Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic advertised.
Staacke Bros. introduce a new delivery wagon fleet including bakery and laundry carts. The wagons are advertised as best quality at low prices. Roast duck and White Horse Tavern are mentioned along with Theo Artzt's Orchestra and Botu phones in the notice.
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