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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1911

Page

2

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From San Antonio Reader

Anastacio Rodriguez of 217 S Flores St San Antonio Texas endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney disorder relief noting first box reduced acute back pain and dizziness. Ad claims nationwide availability with FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents and price 50 cents.

Dean San Antonio Anastacio Rodriguez S. Flores St Tex Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Protect Home Industry Texas Rail Commission Lowers Rates

The Texas railroad commission, at Austin, orders lower freight rates for iron window frames and sashes and pumping jacks produced in Texas. Under the decision, shipments in carload lots fall to third or fifth class rates, benefiting Texas manufacturers led by T. P. Walsh of San Antonio and the Axtell company of Fort Worth. Several San Antonio firms also produce pumping jacks.

State Railroad Commission Texas North Austin T. P. Walsh Axtell Company Fort Worth Walsh San Antonio

Battleship evolution traced in U S navy program

The article lists progressive naval ship classes from Delaware and North Dakota to Texas and New York, detailing tonnage and main battery changes. It notes which ships hold the latest 12 or 14 inch gun armaments and records seven battleships still missing from a pageant, including Oregon. It highlights rebuilds of older vessels and the shift to heavier main batteries across steps in the program.

Delaware North Dakota Taft Meyer South Caroline Michigan Utah Florida Arkansas Wyoming New York Texas Oregon Cervera Santiago Indiana Massachusetts Iowa

The Fleet by Percy Shaw

A poem describing national pride in a naval fleet marching to sea and inspiring patriotism. It contrasts taxes and shorebound citizens with gleaming ships and masts. The verse emphasizes collective pride, spectacle, and readiness for war or play.

Next step beyond Connecticut class dreadnaughts

The passage notes that the Connecticut class ships are lighter and shorter, giving less symmetry and making them appear as if they are all guns due to their battery arrangement. It then states that the next advancement from the Connecticut class was the move into dreadnaughts.

Ohio Maine Missouri Spain Virginia Nebraska New Jersey Georgia Connecticut Louisiana Kansas Minnesota New Hampshire Idaho Mississippi Teries

Giants pitcher Gene Paulet wed in Argenta before Cuba series

Eu gene Paulet of the New York Giants married Elizabeth Mahoney in Argenta across the river from Little Rock. The couple met in Little Rock and married last night before Paulet returns to join the Giants for the Cuba series.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Eugene Paulet New York Giants Snodgrass Ar-genta Elizabeth Mahoney Paulet

Deer Trophy Near City Satisfies Hunters

J A Clopton and his son James bagged a 239 pound buck near the Lady of the Lake gardens after a late afternoon chase. Using a Savage 30-30 rifle he felled the animal with two shots, the horned head yielding eight prongs. The deer was the only one sighted during the hunt.

Ed Wolff J. A. Clopton Lady of the Lake Gardens James Mr. Clopton Mr. Clepton

Opening Day Promise for San Antonio Exposition

The opening day of the fair in San Antonio pledges a larger, better exposed event with new buildings and Riverside park improvements. Citizens are urged to buy 50 cent tickets to fund a famed city institution, with highlights including a vast land show, naval and fisheries displays, Maine relics, and global midway exhibits.

San Antonio Riverside Park United States Naval United States Fisheries United States Maine Floral Hall India

International fair race meet opens tomorrow at 2 30 afternoon

The International fair race meet opens at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon featuring some of the fastest horses visiting the Texas circuit.

Texas

San Antonio Labor Temple Association Plans Formation

A Trades Council committee led by William L Hoefgen John Stennett A O Stouck F X Semmelmann and L a H Lamm will organize the San Antonio Labor Temple association to erect a labor temple for city unions. The group aims to start with $5000 capital stock issued to in good standing union members and estimates construction costs between 46000 and 50000.

Trades Council William L. Hoefgen John Stennett A. O. Stouck F. X. Semmelmann L. A. H. Lamm Trades Council Hall San Antonio Labor Temple Association

Horse race entries and speeds listed for five events

The record lists five races with entrants and speeds. First race at 2 30 pace includes J A Hutten Dan Honest Boy Lady Cauthen General Alcoyon. Second race inaugural dash five eighths mile shows Animual Interest 112 The Fadt 119 Free 96 Arch Oldham 129 Prying Pearl 132. Third race selling five eighths mile features El Pato 116 Calethampian 110 Gun Hartridge 210 Dog Star 105 Sam Connor 105. Fourth race selling seven eighths mile lists Battle Ape 122 Dixie Dixon 119 Wisehand 119 Oblivion 114 Pipe Vision 114 Nila 119 Travis Edelman 114. Fifth race purse three eighths mile includes Little Joe 122 Frank O Neil 119 Red Fox 119 Tom Love 119 Texas Chief 122.

J. A. Hutten Dan Honest Boy Lady Cauthen General Alcoyon Free Arch Oldham Prying Pearl el Pato Calethampian Gun Hartridge Dog Star Sam Connor Battle Ape Dixie Dixon Wisehand Oblivion Pipe Vision Nila Travis Edelman Little Joe Frank O'Neil Red Fox Tom Love Texas Chief

Unfavorable forecast for San Antonio fair opening

A special forecast for San Antonio prepared for the International fair warns of unsettled and cold weather with possible rain for Friday. The Weather Bureau in New Orleans also predicts unsettled conditions. Frost and cold clear weather are forecast for tonight, though morning temperatures reached 50 degrees.

San Antonio Light Willis L. Moore United States Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Weather Bureau New Orleans

Carload of Trenton People Headed to Fair

H L Wilson of Trenton Texas writes Secretary Vance of the International Fair association that he has chartered a car and will bring a full trainload of Trenton residents to the fair on a day to be chosen. Trenton will be represented in the agricultural department and its citizens are keenly interested in the exposition.

Trenton H. L. Wilson Texas Vance International Fair Association Agricultural Department

J San Pedro Zoo Sale In Kansas City Auction

Two minor heirs Frank and Bellwood Arrhein aged 15 and 8 watch as the estate administrator’s inventory values the moved city zoo at 1000 dollars. The sale lists many animals including two leopards two black bears jaguar gray wolf and more to the highest bidder.

Frank Bellwood Arrhein Bb. O. Terrell

City Zoo Sale Sparks Outcry From Local Business League

Members of the Young Men's Business League complain they were not informed of the zoo sale in San Antonio. They say they offered up to 2000 for the exhibit and urged a temporary stay while a permanent home was arranged. They accuse Mayor Callaghan of withholding council action and moving the zoo from city property.

Young Men's Business League San Antonio League Callaghan

Thin and Bloodless Treatment Promises Better Vitality

The article describes a regimen to combat thinness and pallor by increasing red and white blood cells. It claims weight gain of 10 to 30 pounds after months of use, with color and vigor improving early, and notes hypo-nuclane tablets sold by apothecaries for home use aiding digestion and nutrient absorption.

Blackburns Pain Away Pills Promoted as Safe Headache Remedy

Advertisement claims Blackburns Pain Away Pills are the best and safest headache remedy available at all drugstores.

Blackburn

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast acting relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief from gas belching heartburn and stomach discomfort with a large 50 cent dose, promising complete digestion and renewal of appetite.

Farmers Race to Gather Late Feed as Cold Weather Approaches

Farmers rush to cut late feed while stock remains high and a thermometer shows cold conditions this morning. The note continues a page one update on farm activity and winter preparation.

Coldest Weather Expected Tonight in Galveston

Galveston reports the coldest weather of the current winter with temperatures dropping to about 45 degrees tonight. Early evening readings show 51 degrees with a brisk north wind.

Galveston Tex

Prospect of Frost Tonight in Bryan

Today is the coldest of the season thus far as weather officials warn of frost or possible rain tonight in Bryan Texas with a brisk trend for the immediate future.

Bryan, Tex

Sleet Hits Hillsboro as Cold Front Moves Through

The Associated Press reports sleet in Hillsboro Texas with chilly air as the temperature sits at 47 degrees and continues to drop. Local observers note sleet across the area this morning amid a developing cold front.

Hillsbboro THE Associated Press Hillsboro Tex

First Freeze in Oklahoma Reported in Vinita

Associated Press reports the first frost of the season hit Vinita Oklahoma on November 2 as temperatures fell to 24 degrees signaling bitter weather for the region.

Oklahoma Okla

Severe Cold Grips Dalhart After Sudden Storm

Twenty Above at Dalhart Texas reports a rapid temperature drop with a severe storm in the area. The current temperature is 20 above zero and the excerpt notes a sharp fall from the prior day.

Dalhart Dalahart Tex

Texas Nips Norther Sweeps Through Northwest Texas

Snowy cold front moves across Claren and Odessa with inches of snow reported in Claren Texas and heavy fall near Am where snow has persisted twelve hours. Wichita Falls and other northwest points report snow and cloudy skies while Odessa Monahan see cold rain.

Th.aric Dallas Tex Claren Tex Texas Wichita Falls Northwest Odessa Monahan

Snow Report From Vernon Texas

Snow fell in Vernon last night marking the first snowfall here this season while none occurred in Vernon during the previous winter.

Vernon Vernon, Tex

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