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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
7
If your stomach rebels after meals causing sourness gas and upset, take Pape's Diapepsin. It digests foods quickly and safely, offering relief in minutes and costing about fifty cents for a large case at drug stores. Millions rely on it to keep digestion regulated.
An article touts the guarantee policy at Fischers Drug Store for Dodson's Liver Tone. Any buyer who pays 50c and finds it unsatisfactory can have a refund immediately. The piece argues Liver Tone replaces calomel and is harmless and effective without diet restrictions.
R A Coquille reports Cuero preparing for a late month Turkey Trot festival with 15000 turkeys paraded through main streets. Substantial cash prizes offered for best flocks as Cuero claims status as largest turkey market in the United States. Wickersham awaits Supreme Court decision on bathtub trust civil case after Detroit trial ended in disagreement.
In Trenton on November 12 President-elect Wilson declined to discuss a tariff revision or a special session. Governor Wilson greeted a crowded office and received many gifts including six rabbits feet described as shot at midnight in a graveyard. He also got a housewife kit and hair tonic.
The Texas Railroad Commission refused the Texas Retail Merchants' Association and retail jobbers a hearing on banning apple peddling and other goods from peddler carts. A delegation of apple pedllers met today and left pleased with the commission's action.
Five people have been killed in hunting accidents across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Joseph Kuski, 15, was shot by Emil Jacobson near Sand Lake. Arthur Hill killed J. W. Nelson at Mountain Iron. August Marker, 14, was fatally shot in Knife Valley when his gun discharged. Carl Nelson and George Fehrabach drowned after the canoe they hunted ducks in capsized near Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Secretary Carter of the Chamber of Commerce uses phone books from various American cities to answer inquiries about San Antonio. The directories form a valuable library piled in a corner of the office and help him glean information from letters received from Chicago or other cities.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British minister in Stockholm, has not been officially informed of his U.S. ambassador appointment. He has a letter from Ambassador Bryce about the proposal and thinks Washington move may wait until the Panama question is settled.
The emperor reviewed 113 warships in Yokohama harbor yesterday. A notable feature was several airplanes flying over the harbor as part of the display.
Harold Clifton alias Harold Carrier faces trial in criminal court on a theft charge for allegedly taking $500 from Eva M. Gilmour. He is severely ill with a dangerous condition but the court proceeds. Three murder cases are set, with delays due to missing witnesses and state evidence.
Austin Texas November 12 An October penitentiary report shows 3804 convicts at the start of the month and 3800 at month’s end. October receipts totaled 111 with 65 discharged 30 pardoned 14 escaped and 4 died. State forces numbered 2817 with 394 spare 59 contract and 580 lease. Distribution across Huntsville Rusk Harte farm Clemens Imperial Ramsey Wynne Camp Goree and insane asylums is listed.
Harvest Jubilee association seeks all outstanding bills for a complete financial report. Secretary Rennett closed most accounts after the festival and moved to settle the rest. Bills not rendered by mid month will be outlawed as a last resort.
A board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is held at 4 30 this afternoon to act on the building committee report about constructing a Chamber of Commerce building. The committee proposes a plan after which members will approve and proceed with implementation. The chamber previously acquired a lot on St Marys street for the project.
Grandmothers used sage tea to preserve hair color and gloss into old age. The ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a scalp tonic that kills dandruff germs, cleans the scalp, and restores hair color and strength. A 50 cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee after a fair trial.
A long list of arrivals and guests fills San Antonio hotels including Mr. and Mrs. BE Lavender of Dallas at the Gunter. J C Brosner and W Joseph of Dallas and Austin guests at the Menger and St Anthony. Delegates from Fen trifss attend an Odd Fellows convention.
William Sydney Penley a renowned British stage comedian aged 61 died yesterday in London. He was celebrated for his work in popular musical comedies and plays and left a lasting mark on the country's theatrical scene.
A new remedial loan society called the Fidelity Loan Company forms to curb loan sharks in San Antonio. Capitalized at 50000, it will open in the Bedell building with J. J. Stevens as president and C. J. Finnegan as adviser. Barreda Turner, organizer, already has similar outfits in Philadelphia and other cities and aims to expand to every Texas city over 50 000 population.
A Swiss remedy Sirolin claimed to treat all lung diseases is promoted to American doctors. Endorsed by European physicians including Dr Hugo Tausig, the preparation is distributed by Jungkind's Drug Store and Wagner's Drug Store among others.
The piece notes over seventy percent of pawnshops closed their doors and argues for the need of substantial companies offering ready money. Rev. M. Babcock, a Philadelphia Presbyterian minister, cited the concept and praised loan societies that have succeeded in many American cities.
The post office starts its holiday rush as foreign residents in San Antonio send money orders to relatives overseas. Money orders are described as Christmas gifts by many senders. Extra clerks and carriers begin December 15, aligning with the peak season.
St. Petersburg November 12 naval climate for 1913 includes thirty four million dollars allocated for ship building and wartime preparations.
A three story brick dormitory and the college mess hall burned at Texas Chin university causing an estimated 40000 in losses. The dormitory owner De D Hudson was hospitalized and the mess hall belonged to T Brooks Pierson. The fire origin is unknown and these were the last campus buildings remaining.
The pension plan for employees announced last March by Theodore N. Vail of Western Union Telegraph and American Telephone provides life insurance and pensions. Those with twenty years service or more are eligible for pensions, while those with over two years of service who become incapacitated receive compensation from about months' pay to 5000 dollars, under various conditions. The Paris suburban system is being electrified.
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