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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
3
An outlaw known as Amer Bandit recalls his fifteen year, four month, eighteen day prison term and bullet wounds as he prepares to describe the sordid life to boys during a forthcoming lecture.
An advertisement touts D. D. D. prescription icing liquid for eczema. It promises immediate relief and offers a 50 cent sample with a money back guarantee, urging a trial on the seller A. M. Fischer in Gibbs ing for a personal guarantee sale.
A Druggist in the Hicks Building promotes Adler-ika as a quick remedy for chronic appendicitis and related stomach issues. He claims a single dose provides instant relief, urging sufferers to try buckthorn bark glycerine and similar preparations.
George Sontag once a life term train robber now tours the Wigwam theater delivering three lectures. He describes early robberies in 1892 and later escapes from prison with a Gatling gun battle and seven bullets. He urges boys that life of crime does not pay and shares his hard learned lessons.
Riebe Undertaking Co. offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce. Phone 341.
Postmaster J J Stevens was informed that Portugal’s monetary unit changed from milreis to escudo with the same value. Future money orders on Portugal will be written in escudo. Declarations of intention were issued to Peter Ludwig Rasmussen, Danish native who emigrated April 28 1910, Francisco Patino and Amadeo de Leon Mexicans.
Sufferers from consumption or weak lungs should not fail to secure Sirolin to assist recovery. Sirolin has shown remarkable results in the United States after success in Europe. Information available from the Sirolin Co., 228 West Broadway, New York City, with many leading druggists distributing the preparation.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board is expected to endorse a bond issue at 4:30 PM, possibly for an adequate amount rather than a fixed 5,000,000. The Publicity league recommended an early action and a meeting of the executive board will decide the proposal. The city may need up to 5.6 million dollars for needed municipal improvements.
In honor of Miss Ruth Huffmeyer soon to be married, the money order department at the post office entertained eight guests at a dinner party last night at the St. Anthony. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Ogden Webster Mrs. Coleman Smith Miss Marjorie Breeding Miss Cecile Smith Miss Loretta Pigott Miss Ruth Kilgore and Miss Louise Colegate.
Former outlaw George Sontag plans a 15 minute talk at Wigwam No 2 each Friday and Saturday. Shows run from 3 PM to 11 PM with seven bullets in his body as claimed by the item.
An old advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from the Wyeth Chemical Company of New York. It claims Sage and Sulphur prevent premature grayness, improve color and vitality, and aid scalp health. A fifty cent bottle is recommended, with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
An advertisement extols Protone as a science based flesh and strength builder that rapidly increases weight and vigor. It targets thin people with claims of improved appearance and health and offers the regular $1.00 size for sale by druggists or via mail from The Protone Co Detroit Michigan.
Listing in San Antonio by A. M. Fischer 523 E Houston St W C Kalteyer 410 E Houston St Adolph Dreiss 119 N Alamo St J W Talia ferro 120 E Houston St Schwab McElroy's 4 Drug Stores No free packages from druggists.
Meetings in Ward 8 Precincts 42 46 47 48 49 lead to permanent civic clubs under ward chairs and precinct heads. Tomorrow a Ward 7 meeting at Herff school chaired by Mrs. H J Spillman seeks to organize a ward 7 civic club with talks by Dr. W A King and Ray Mackey. Additional sessions planned at Hutchins house for Precinct 46 and at Ward 7 Precinct 42 to establish ongoing sanitary and civic improvement efforts.
County Judge elect James R. Davis filed two bonds with County Clerk Frank R. Newton as the commissioners court considers them. A $3000 faithful performance bond and a $5000 county funds bond were signed by A. W. Houston A. B. Storey and Leon Walthall. Civil Judge elect John H. Clark could not qualify due to an ongoing civil case. Once the case ends Judge George W. Huntress will vacate and Clark will be sworn in.
Chief Justice Gudger of the canal zone supreme court refused a writ of habeas corpus for Gen Luis Mena and Col Daniel Mena held at Ancon. They were brought aboard a U S warship after surrender to marines and detained pending Nicaragua’s return to stability under presidential authority.
Mrs. J R Rice of San Antonio testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased her constant backache and loins pain after using them four years ago. She notes family members with similar kidney troubles found relief. Advertising copy states price 50 cents and urges purchases from local dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
S O Huddleston files suit in Fifty third district court Austin claiming personal injuries from an incident with Carmichael Company and seeks 5075 dollars in damages. The filing occurred yesterday afternoon.
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