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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1912

Page

10

Nervousness Cure Promoted By Pink Pills In Ad Claim

An advertisement declares Dr Williams Pink Pills cure nervousness and restore health. It features a testimonial from Mrs G E Nel of Elmwood Place Ohio describing anxiety dizziness headaches cold extremities and fatigue improved after using the pills. The ad notes sales by druggists or via mail at 60 cents per box or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

G. E. Nel Oak Street Elmwood Place Ohio Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y Atlanta, GA

Paving Talk For Commerce Street In Sixth and Seventh Wards

Property owners from the Sixth and Seventh wards met to push paving Commerce Street from the Sunset tracks to New Braunfels Avenue. City Engineer Pancoast indicated city aid possible if owners cover part of the cost with back taxes. A committee was named to negotiate with the mayor on using back taxes to fund the section east of the tracks. Asphalt favored to ease cemetery access at the street’s end.

Jones W. L. Goode F. L. Ripley Charles Lucas James Anderson J. L. Heck Otto Airkel Theo Magott C. B. Waters Commerce Street

Taft Endorses Militia Pay Bill In Congress Debate

President Taft released a letter to John W. Kirby of New York endorsing the militia pay bill now before Congress. The measure would permit militiamen to serve without sacrifice and receive a percentage of regular army pay, costing about $3 million yearly while the War Department says it would boost militia efficiency.

Taft Washington John W. Kirby New York Congress War Department

Sunset route to run new San Antonio Houston train

The Sunset route will operate a new train between San Antonio and Houston starting November 10. Time cards reflect changes in a few days. The local will depart San Antonio at 8:00 am and reach Houston at 4:00 pm, with the return leaving Houston at 7:30 am and arriving in San Antonio at 3:30 pm.

San Antonio Houston el Paso New Orleans

Jacksonville Street Car Strike Keeps City Paralyzed

Troops guard the streets in Jacksonville as the street railway remains shut down after a two day strike by motormen and conductors. The company says it may hire any workers it chooses and a settlement seems distant. Workers accuse the firm of firing 25 union organizers.

Jacksonville Fla Street Railway

Lydia Locke Injury From Auto Collision After Halloween Party

Opera singer Lydia Locke known in New York and London suffered potentially fatal injuries in an automobile crash in New York shortly after a late Halloween party. Chauffeur Dwight Dana was seriously hurt, with three other men and two women shaken.

Lydia Locke New York London Dwight Dana

Utica to Lie in State for Vice President Sherman

Utica gathers at the county courthouse today from 3 to 9 PM to honor Vice President Sherman with his body lying in state. A guard of honor and National Guard detail will protect the cortege, with services at the First Presbyterian church and interment in the For est Hill mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers include Utican figures and Senator Elihu Root from Clinton.

Utica N. Y Sherman County Court House Court House National Guard First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Sherman Forest Hill Cemetery United States Elija Root Thomas R. Proctor Charles 8. Symonds Williams. Doolittle J. Francis Day George E. Duncan Charles B. Rogers William T. Baker Henry H. Cooper Fayette H. Peck

Taft Leaves Today for Utica Funeral Trip

President Taft plans a trip to Utica for Vice President Sherman’s funeral with the congressional committee, traveling on a special train. He will spend tonight in New York with his brother H W Taft, then proceed to Cincinnati before returning to Washington.

Washington D. C Taft Utica Sherman Congressional Committee Mr. Sherman White House H. W. Taft New York Grand Central Station Cincinnati

Post Offices May Close For Sherman Funeral

Postmaster General Hitchcock authorized postmasters nationwide to close offices tomorrow due to Vice President Sherman s funeral. He said the president's proclamation closing executive offices extends to post offices. Supreme Court Justices Hughes and Pitney to attend the funeral. they will depart New York for Utica on the senate s special train. Treasury customs houses also ordered to close for the funeral.

Washington Hitchcock Sherman Supreme Court of the United States Hughes and Pitney New York Utica Senate Treasury Department

Farewell Reception For Prospect Hill Pastor

Members of Prospect Hill Methodist Church hosted a farewell reception for Rev. Co V Liles who is assigned to Lampasas. He led the church for three years during which the $25,000 sanctuary was built and the congregation grew. gifts were exchanged at the parsonage.

Prospect Hill Methodist Church M. Liles Co. V. Liles Lampasas Liles Prospect Hill

Simple at home mix darkens gray hair and aids scalp

A low cost home formula blends Barbo Compound bay rum and glycerine in water to darken gray hair and improve scalp health. Apply weekly then biweekly, aiming for glossy brown hair and reduced dandruff without sticking or staining.

Pasted Name on Ballot Aids Eidson Victory Bid

Acting on the attorney general's advice 29 000 pasters bearing Joseph Eidson's name will replace C W Taylor on the Democratic ballot next Tuesday in the Eleventh district. Taylor, still listed as Democratic presidential elector, withdrew October 18 and Eidson was named. Eidson backers urge voters to ensure Eidson's name appears on every ballot.

Attorney General’s Department Joseph Eidson C. W. Taylor Taylor Eidson Robert P. Coon State Executive Committee Marshall Hicks Woodrow Wilson Hudson C. E. Mead Mead

Arlington wireless station nears full power

Navy officials report rapid tuning up of the Arlington Virginia wireless station. Opening last Monday night used a quarter of full power and by today nearly half is active. Signals have reached Charleston Portsmouth and St Augustine with remarkable clarity.

Washington Navy Arlington Charleston Portsmouth St. Augustine

Eddy Estate Appraised After Mrs Eddy Death

Massachusetts appraisers place personal property at 82843.75 dollars and real estate at 155000 dollars for Mary Baker Eddy. The will is sustained by New Hampshire courts, with personal property to the Christian Science church and about two million dollars to be transferred. Reports note scarce quail in hunting grounds due to drought.

Boston Mary Baker Eddy The Christian Science Church Massachusetts Thomas W. Streeter Erick E. Jennings John W. Worthington Josiah I. Fornald Concord N. H

Hunters Desert Houston

Hunters face strong north wind as conditions shape a Houston contest on a November day. A coastal cold front influenced play and weather, affecting field events and efforts by local teams and participants. Officials monitor gusts and track timing while preparatory drills continue.

Hunters Desert Houston Tex

Dr J R Cunningham Osteopath Directory Entry

Dr J R Cunningham osteopath listed with address 449 and blog notes. Old phone number present but not shown.

J. R. Cunningham

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