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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
4
The Chamber of Commerce canvass for the St. John's orphanage building fund will extend for a few more days. Five committees will be set up to raise 2000 dollars each, aiming to push total pledges beyond 25 000 dollars, with Frank likely to appoint the committees tomorrow.
Detroit beauty doctor Miss Alice Whitney shares a cheap home recipe to darken gray hair, promote growth, and soften locks. The formula uses bay rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine, and water, applied twice weekly for faster results and potential relief from itching and dandruff.
Seguin Texas residents report they have sent 322 dollars to the San Antonio St John’s orphanage fund as of today. The donation reflects local support for needy children in the region.
The Texas Land Renters' union, led by T. A. Hickey editor of the Rebel of Hallettsville, will hold its annual meeting in Waco this afternoon.
The Railroad Accountants Association met in Waco for a one day session. J. W. Terry of San Antonio serves as president as the group discusses checking of divisions during the morning program.
Fred H. Lancaster, San Antonio police chief, campaigns for the United States marshal position vacated when President elect Wilson takes office next March. A former deputy marshal for 17 years and a DOJ special agent for three, Lancaster is urged by supporters for his knowledge of the district and handling of neutrality violators.
The West End Improvement club meets at 8 tonight at the Presbyterian church to discuss street repairs and sidewalk work. J C Yantis presides R O Langworthy serves as secretary A committee may be appointed to enforce brush-clearing rules on vacant lots and confer with the council.
New farcers post law takes effect on January 1. Postmaster Stevens faces trouble as Uncle Hiram Perkins of Snodgrass Corners mails a dozen eggs to his daughter in San Antonio and the Chacacamata campano nests a brick.
Postmaster notes effective January 1 and a 5 cent first pound rate with 14 cents for each extra pound for local delivery. San Antonio merchants seek to benefit as the new system expands. Special maps show eight zones with varying charges up to 12 cents per extra pound in distant zones including the Philippines.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to combat malaria and build up the system. It notes the bottle shows the formula as quinine and iron in a tasteless form and targets both adults and children, priced at 60 cents.
A Menger hotel clerk notes Bird Martin of Douglas Wyoming tall at 6 feet 7 inches as he arrives to meet a Comstock Texas friend. Martin, originally from San Antonio, left fifteen years ago for Douglas to become a successful ranchman. He plans to buy Texas cattle and ship them to his ranch, staying in the city a few days before returning.
San Marcos Texas November 8 J M Cope postmaster here has sold his farm of 847 acres near Martindale to Bruce and Robert Martindale for 100 dollars an acre cash.
A fragmented passage describes a man who says I feel like a fighting cock as he dedicates himself to work. The line suggests relentless effort and consistent success, with the speaker emphasizing tenacity in tackling tasks.
Advertises Tutt's Pills as widely used with satisfactory results. Claims benefit for various stomach and digestion concerns. Promotes sugar coated and plain forms for consumer choice.
The board of health discussed plans for a health luncheon on Wednesday November 18 at the St Anthony hotel to mark two months of the clean up campaign begun September 13. The event will feature three minute talks by the mayor ward chairmen council members and health officials.
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, an exile from Mexico living in this city, sent a telegram to President-elect Woodrow Wilson in Princeton praising his election and hoping for a successful administration. The message was signed by Emilio Vasquez Gomez and forwarded by A. Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave.
Michael Regan of Buffalo police wires Chief Lancaster about Robert E. Malina known as Castro in custody for passing forged railroad tickets. Regan asks if he is wanted in San Antonio while Lancaster suspects Edward E. Molina, wanted for passing worthless checks, and forwards Molina’s description to Buffalo authorities.
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