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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

Page

2

GetS-IT promises painless corn relief the safe way

Advertises GETS-IT as a safe painless corn and wart treatment that shrivels corns until they drop off without harming surrounding flesh. Claims thousands used daily and guarantees satisfaction. Sold nationwide for 25 cents a bottle with multiple San Antonio druggists listed as sellers.

E. Lawrence & Co Cage San Antonio Edwards King Drug Co A. M. Fischer Schwab Drug Store W. C. Burns & Co Bexar Drug Co W. C. Kalteyer Dreiss Drug Store

Italian general thanks American consul in Tripoli for loyalty

Gen Caneva commander of Italian forces issues official note praising American consul Mr Wood for loyal conduct in Tripoli. He thanks Wood for deciding not to leave Tripoli and for reporting to Washington that all was quiet and the foreign colonies faced no danger.

Associated Press Tripoli Caneva Wood Italy Chester Washington

Awards Given to Exhibitors in Main Exhibition Hall

Blue ribbons and diplomas awarded today to exhibitors including Oriental Oil, Gebhardt Chili Powder, La Constancia of Mex, blankets and shawls, H. B. & H. Co of Jersey City and New York, display of burned leather, fur rugs by B. Fells Lost, Saltcon Salt display, and Weymouth Co for best display of face powder.

Oriental Oil Company Gebhardt Chili Powder Company la Constantia Aes Oo H. B. & H. FP. Rog Oi Company Jersey City New York B. Fells Spmytes

Cure Rheumatism with Blood Balm from Owl Drug Store

An ad for Blood Balm B B B claims to cure rheumatism and related pains by purifying the blood and delivering warmth to affected nerves and joints. It promotes the product as a safe botanical remedy available in a bottle with directions, sold at Owl Drug Store, 226 Commerce Street.

Owl Drug Store Commerce Street

Woodmen of the World Leader Praises Fraternalism and Women

Congressman Sheppard spoke at a Woodmen of the World event praising fraternalism and the mothering role of women. He cited 850,000 members, over 50 million in death benefits, 650,000 protected homes, and thousands of monuments. A drill team performed and a log cabin reception followed at the Fair grounds.

Sheppard Sam Houston Camp Oodmen Annie Naylor Myrtlegrove No. 1 Woodmen Circle Congressman Sheppard Belton

Awards in needlework honor many in women’s department

Yesterday afternoon the women’s department awarded top prizes in numerous needlework categories including embroidered fabrics, hats, garlands, quilts, and lace. Recipients include Mrs. R H Talbert, Miss Mattie Hall, Miss Lela Human, Miss Hazel Human, Mrs. C B Nichols, Mrs. A M Bennett, and many others across a wide range of crafts.

R. H. Talbert A. Elias Maggie Johnson Miss Mattie Hall Mattie Hall Mra Cc. B. Nichols A. M. Bennett C. Hartman Moufit Milliek Miss Matie Hall J. S. Barber Miss Lela Human Miss Mamie Hall Miss Hazel Human Mamie Spillman D. T. Williams Virgie Hogan Lela Human Hazel Human M. H. Smith R. L. Taylor Belle Robards F. H. Bradord A. T. Warden Miss Hathaway Christine Werner W. E. Coffey W. Bell O. H. Lehman Polling C. W. Vance China W J. Beely Willis Kellar Walter J. Beely Wey P Ainting Beely

Valuable Suggestion on Kidneys and Swamp-Root Remedy

Physicians urge kidney care during indoor winters as low activity and rich foods strain filtration. Signs of trouble include backache, urinary issues, brick dust, or rheumatism. an herbal kidney bladder remedy by Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted with a free sample offer from Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio

Chief of Boy Scouts to Attend San Antonio Fair

Ernest Thompson Seton author and chief scout master of America will visit the San Antonio troop for the fair tomorrow. He will be met at the depot by Scout Master G S Chessum and escorted to the fair grounds for a program of scout stunts. Seton will lecture at Carnegie hall tomorrow night.

Ernest Thompson Seton San Antonio G. 5. Chessum Fair Fair Mr. Seton Carnegie Hall

Awards in china painting honor Mrs Beely and Miss Robards

The record lists multiple awards in china painting with winners including Mrs Beely capturing several firsts in paintings on china and related items such as toliet sets chop sets tankards and pitchers. Miss Belle Robards earned a miniature on porcelain prize and Miss Willie Mathews won the miniature on china with a second for Mrs Turner.

W. J. Beely China Willis Kellar Beely Belle Robards Willie Mathews C. J. Turner Willis Kel Ey Beely Willis Kelar Pauline Muehlendorff Keller Jardiniere Kellar

Mike Goggan’s Great Show Puts Pianos on Texas Fair Stage

Col Mike Goggan showcases the finest piano and automatic music exhibit at the San Antonio fair. The display includes Wurlitzer electric pianos and orchestrals priced up to 3500, plus $300 to 1500 models at his East Houston street showroom. He also sells sheet music and small instruments from his residence.

Texas Mike Goggan San Antonio East Houston Street Mike Goggan’s Mikeggan

Fritzins Burial Planned After Death at Home

The body of Edward Fritzins who died Wednesday morning at his home 1715 North Comal street was prepared for burial by Sloan and Hogg and will be taken to Kentucky for interment.

Anton Onst Austin Street Clara Seegar Rev O. Hartmann Hermann Sons Fritzins Edward Fritzins North Comal Street Sloan & Hogg Kentucky

Seven Races on Card for Tomorrow at Fair Grounds

Tomorrow's card lists seven races with purses from 75 to 100 dollars. Trotters and pacers include Harry Ziegler Davy Crockett Orphan Boy and Honest Boy Judge Lease General Alcoyon Amy Brooks Clemen tine Lady Cauthen. Six furlongs to 212 furlongs feature horses with varied weights and entries across selling and purse events.

Harry Ziegler Davy Crockett Orphan Boy Om Up Clear Coast Honest Boy Judge Lease General Alcoyon Amy Brooks Clementine Lady Cauthen Arch Oldham Colonel Austin Free Uncle Jimmy Gray Boana Earlscourt Duchess Philippe Little Bloom Nedee Sainfox Joe Butler Dixie Dixon Pipe Vision Black Domino Father Stafford Pedro Mamag Doe Allen Nila Regards

Ice Cream Makers Meet Plan Delegates' Entertainment

State Ice Cream Manufacturers' association members meet at the fair grounds at 4 this afternoon to arrange hosting 1500 National Ice Cream Manufacturers' delegates in Dallas next January. Efforts target tours to San Antonio Houston Fort Worth and other cities after the convention. A brief session preceded a city tour and banquet for visiting ice cream men yesterday.

State

Awards in Art Department Highlight Oil and Water Studies

Yesterday the art department announced winners across media. Names include W H Horn Worcester Mass for best portrait and Myra Van Hoogenhuyze for best still life and best flowers. Miss Olive Brock took best landscape in oil while Phyllis Field led water color from life.

W. H. Horn Worchester Mass Myra van Hoogenhuyze City EF. R. Henek Olive Brock FE. R. Henck Phyllis Field D. Bennett W. H. Horne Worcester T. L. Casner Annie Ore

Rambler Exhibit Highlights at Woodward Carriage Stand

The Woodward Carriage Company displays Rambler models with Hupmobile Overland and Columbus Electric at a major automobile building exhibit. John A. Rose of Kenosha Wisconsin heads the Rambler display detailing the 1912 Rambler line with four chassis and eleven models. The Cross-country Rambler is featured with a stripped example showing mechanical inner workings.

Woodward Carriage Company Rambler Hupmobile Overland Columbus

Obituary Notices for Stuve and Buchmiller

Frederick William Stuve 55 year old San Antonio resident died in Torreon Mexico last Tuesday night He came to Texas as a youth lived in New Braunfels before settling in San Antonio He was a traveling salesman then in insurance with Charles Florian He married Emma Boecker on September 27 1888 and lived at 115 Callaghan Avenue He left the city a month ago for Torreon Charles Buchmiller 22 died at 6 o clock

Stuve Frederick William Stuve Torreon Mexico Oscar Germany Texas New Braunferd San Antonio Charles Florian Emma Boecker Callaghan Avenue Mr. Stuve

Bad Complexions Removed By Absorption From Happy Homes

A 1920s style ad claims mercorized wax can absorb faded or discolored skin revealing a healthier under-skin. It promises painless removal of chaps freckles liver spots and fine lines as the outer layer flakes away. The product is described as a nightly facial treatment similar to cold cream and is said to require washing off.

Rea Aera

Manchus Lose Hope For Dynasty

Reported from Liang Tan and Chang Li a royal order summons women and children to depart. Other major cities in the province join the revolutionary movement. In all locations the revolutionaries govern peacefully.

Liang Tan Chang Li

Quiet in Amoy as rebels seize Fu Chow amid raids

Amoy China November 9. Fu Chow city placed in rebel hands after seizing the town and wiping out the Manchu district. Fires break out in native sections while pirates raid supply lanks and massacre crews. American cruiser Albany and a Japanese destroyer arrived to restore order.

Associated Press Amoy China Fu Chow Manchu 4 Albany

Kennel Show Opens Largest Ever in Texas

The International fair hosts the biggest kennel show in Texas with over 300 dogs on display. Judge Dr. W. Clayton of Chicago oversees, applying American Kennel Club rules. Dallas exhibitors led by Mr and Mrs J H Henderson bring the top number of dogs in a lavishly decorated setup attracting dog fanciers.

Texas W. Clayton Chicago San Antoni Kennel Club American Kennel Club Dallas J. H. Henderson

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