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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
5
The prompt questions if you will take steps to advance, do worthwhile work, and secure financial independence for a future when earning may be impossible. It urges planning and action toward self reliance.
The Orleans Express on the Southern Railway derailed 20 miles north of Greensboro North Carolina. Engineer W. A. Kinney was killed Fireman Edward Townes and several others injured. The derailment occurred between Greensboro and Reidsville with an engine turning over and multiple cars derailed. Cause unknown.
An old advertisement touts Winston’s Soothing Syrup as a sixty year trusted remedy for children. It markets relief for wind colic diarrhea and teething pain, stating it is harmless and urging buyers to request Mrs. W’s Soothing Syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
Special to The Light Pa Texas Nov 13 reports the Colorado River dam project has begun with about forty workers removing dirt from around the pen and cutting rivets to assemble the new dam structure. The new dam will sit about five feet below the old one.
About 100 city and county health officials from across the state attend the annual conference in Austin. State Health Officer Steiner presides as plans and addresses are prepared for the morning session and formal welcome.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston elevated to Earl of the United Kingdom and gazetted as Baron Ravensdale. In default of male issue, his eldest daughter will inherit Baroness Ravensdale and pass the title to her eldest son. Lord Ravensdale’s wife Mary Victoria Leiter of Chicago died in 1906 leaving three daughters.
The old Stateman building at Fourth and Congress in Austin was sold by John H. Kirby and the State Printing company to Wilbur P. Allen and Mrs. Josephine H. Allen for 50 000 dollars. Cash paid 29 050 with balance via unpaid notes. Kirby bought the property eight years ago for 25 000. Buyers reportedly plan to convert the site into a hotel.
The San Antonio International Fair ended with a dry norther and record low chill, drawing under 2000 visitors on the final day against 15,000 forecast. Overall attendance dropped from last year, with 48,360 in paid entries plus concessions versus 88,945 total in 1910. The Spanish War Veterans and Mexico Day activities highlighted the closing program.
Premiums and special prizes were distributed to winners in a kennel show yesterday. Kiowa Peacock led novice class with Heatherbloom Prince and Captain in close pursuit, while other classes honored Heatherbloom Mischief, Mountain Mascot, Bonair Beauty, and multiple Miller and Basil entrants across collie and bitches divisions.
In the event, Carr’s Miss Jean placed second and H Vinek’s Nigger won the class. Local open bitches saw Heatherbloom Mai den top, with Craig mour Countess second and Gain mour Chieftainess third. Kit Robinson also claimed best brace of collies. Bulldog classes awarded several prizes across puppy novice limit and open divisions with various handlers and kennels taking first to third or reserve placements.
The ad argues that a disordered stomach ruins mood and health and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure. It claims the tablets digest all foods, ease indigestion, and improve brain function, memory, and vitality. It urges sending name and address to request a free sample from A. Stuart Co.
The event awarded multiple prizes across breeds. Silver Countess and Pickles won in bulldog classes while Silver Heiress Hazelton Sassbox and Silver Senorita earned placements. Terriers saw Palmilla Nut Crack toping Alerdale classes. Bess and a novelce bitch won in puppy categories. Special prizes honored dogs from several sponsors including Mountaineer Scout and Robin Adair.
The document records numerous poultry award results with names and places. J. J. Weiss of Houston dominates several divisions including Blackwing Turbits Red Wing Turbits Black Fantails and more. Harold Savage of Belton and N. C. Rigg of Rock Island appear with multiple placements. The list also names Wilkes Rothmann A. T. Modlin Mushall and others with cock and hen distinctions across many varieties.
A strong norther struck the Midway at the fair grounds Saturday night tearing tents overturning small buildings and blowing a large zinc cistern toward the race track. Ladies fled in haste and bystanders helped mend damages so the shows could continue.
Johnny Bryant a 13 year old from Palestine is named state champion corn grower by Boys' Corn club judges after raising 114 bushels on one acre in Anderson county. His fair exhibit was sent by the Young Men's Business League of Palestine. Other prizewinners include Harry Schieberle and Lonn Carr Jr. for white dent corn and A A Logan for yellow dent corn. Laguna corn winner Charley Vittert and more.
Bishop William A. Quayle, attending the Methodist Episcopal Bishops conference in Denver, left on a late train after a telegram said his 18 year old daughter Alice Quayle suffered acute appendicitis in Guthrie Oklahoma and was being rushed to home in Oklahoma City.
Ideal conditions greet Houston's carnival opening with the arrival of King Nottoe and his suite at 10 a m. A grand parade follows featuring the Texas governor and staff, A M College and state university students, and local groups. The Park o Joy is busy as directors and officials gather to discuss mess hall fire consequences.
A sudden norther hit San Antonio Saturday night sending thousands shivering as a Dallas woman Mrs. Robertson reported two diamond ear rings belonging to her were lost from a room at the St. Anthony. Mr. Robertson lifted a window screen to fix an awning and the jewels tied in a handkerchief on a dresser vanished, with no trace found Sunday morning.
Eugene Cohen has obtained court approval to assume the surname Corwin in New York Supreme Court special term. He argued confusion with 2500 Cohens and 1000 Cohns and Cohans in the city directory, noting misdirected bills and mistaken telephone calls. Born in Missouri.
Willie May Sheffield ten year old girl died after being shot Sunday afternoon by two boys while out hunting in Fort Worth Texas. The youths two years older were released on bond and say the child ran in front of them while they shot at a tree with a target rifle.
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