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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1911

Page

10

Free hospital plan urged by San Antonio medic

Dr. G W Sims reports to the Free Clinic Association proposing a free hospital to meet city needs. He cites extensive studies in northern and eastern cities and will outline recommendations at the November 9 meeting. Sims argues charity and private hospitals should not be run separately and favors a hospital started on a charitable basis. The article notes the vast length of U S pole lines, as an ancillary fact.

G. W. Sims Free Dispensary and Hospital Association Sims San Antonio Ity New Orleans Memphis St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland New York Free Clinic Association Berrey

Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure

A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Dandeline is advertised to make hair grow longer thicker and more lustrous. The claim states Danderine cleanses the scalp prevents itching and hair loss and can sprout new hair within weeks with daily use then reduced to several times weekly for maintenance. It encourages buying from drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton’s

Delegates Named for Trans Miss State and National Congresses

San Antonio appoints 28 delegates to the Trans Mississipp i congress in Kansas City November 14 to 17. J B Carrington named state delegate at large by Gov Colquitt. Delegates cover men from local business and law sectors. Also listed are delegates for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington December 6 to 8 and the American Road Builders association meeting in Rochester November 14 to 17. County health officials report smallpox control measures and detention camp readiness with strict isolation and fumigation plans.

San Antonio Jake Wolff Chamber of Commerce Kansas City J. B. Carrington Colquitt Frea W. Cook N. &. Graham Ji. Owens W. . A. Petty Alfred Saner A. W. Staite Marshall Terrell W. G. Tobin George W. Westervelt Herbert A. Wood C. J. Woodhull American Road Builders’ Association Rochester N. Y H. E. Hildebrand H. G. Stascke Charles Gr

County Health Officer Seeks Zero Smallpox Cases This Winter

County Health Officer D Berrey pledges to prevent smallpox in Bexar County with inspection and sanitation after reporting only one case in the previous winter. He urges vigilance this winter to avoid any outbreak.

Bexar County D. Berrey

Jewelry Stolen From Mrs Waters Home in San Antonio

Jewelry valued at 400 to 500 dollars vanished from Mrs Lilly Waters home at 510 South Presa Street yesterday afternoon. A sneak thief entered by the front door while she was away about thirty minutes. Items included three diamond rings a large set brooches a diamond watch a gold band ring turquoise and topaz rings. Police and detectives are investigating. Royal Orchestra M performs daily at the Saratoga restaurant.

Lilly Waters South Presa Street Waters

Dan Hubbard Contempt Case Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals

The court refused to entertain a writ of error and remanded the relator Dan Hubbard a negro who must serve one day in jail and pay a $50 fine for contempt by Judge M. F. Buckley. Hubbard faced charges of discharging firearms within city limits and impeded witnesses from testifying.

Dan Hubbard Court of Criminal Appeals Huubbard M. F. Buckley Corporation Court Hubbard Buckley

Rates for Baptists Convention Set in Texas

Railroads announce reduced travel rates for attendees of the Baptist pastors conference Baptist Women Mission Workers and Texas creation meeting in Waco November 21 to 23. A one and one third fare is offered from points within ninety miles. beyond that distance one fare plus 20 cents. Organizers hope the rates set a record.

Wiassorratry Dallas Tex Baptist Pastors’ Conference Baptist Wommen Baptist General Creation of Texas Waco

John Gregory Arraigned in Mail pouch Robbery Case

Joan Gregory arraigned before U S Judge Laydis on a charge of robbing a mail pouch. He claimed no touch of the pouch and said he would plead guilty. The court noted the knife found on him and sentenced him to thirteen months at Leavenworth penitentiary.

Associated Press Chicago Joan Gregory United States Laydis Gregory de Polch Leavenworth

New Police Ideas Debut Under Waldo In New York

New York on November 2 reports ongoing policing reforms as Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo launches new ideas daily to modernize crime prevention and public safety in the metropolis.

New York Pythy Associated Press Metropolis Rhinelander Waldo

Notable Ladies Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna

The pamphlet extols Simp of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle cleansing laxative ideal for ladies and children. It notes its wholesome cooling effect and quick relief from indigestion and constipation, warns about imitations, and urges buyers to verify the California address on every package.

Chas. H. Fletcher Senna California Up Co

City police removed from elevated Brooklyn Bridge stations

The latest directive removes all city police from the elevated Brooklyn Bridge stations forcing traction companies to hire special officers at their own expense. The commissioner adopts militia tactics with officers replaced immediately upon leaving posts and station duty policemen stationed at hundreds of street intersections.

Brooklyn Bridge

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