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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1911

Page

2

Advertising club meeting discusses home reader impact

L A Hopkins letter notes plans for national convention next year. O S Thomas of G A Stowers says the home paper reaches buyers and urges honest ads. Dallas guest Lewin Plunkett outlines San Antonio visit for the May event. Hopkins praises Texas and calls for active entertainment planning in San Antonio. A rheumatism remedy notice closes the item.

O. S. Thomas G. A. Stowers Furniture Company Advertising Association Dallas Lewin Plunkett Dallas Ad Club San Antonio J. Frank Davis Association S. A. Hopkins Boston National Advertisers’ Convention Pilgrim Publicity Association New England Mr. Hopkins Texas Hopkins

Hair Scalp Disease Cleared By Cuticura Treatment

Miss Alva Gustafson of New York City describes a persistent crustlike scalp infection that itched severely, caused sores, and hindered sleep. After trying various remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and within two weeks was completely free of the trouble.

Alva Gustafson Second Ave New York City

Girl of 12 Cured of Pimples by Cuticura Ointment

The 12 year old Miss Maorash in Davee Wee N G reports pimples that disfigured her skin cleared within a week after using Cuticura Ointment. She cites a positive transformation and mentions sample offers from Betterbed & Chem Corp Boston.

Miss Maorash Davee Wee N. G Betterbed & Chem, Corp. T Boston

Pioneer of Texas dies at Floresville

Isabella I Wiseman, a southwest Texas pioneer born in 1822, died at her son J E B Wiseman’s Floresville home after seven weeks illness. She helped settle Lavernia, Wilson County, with husband W R Wiseman who died in 1888. She was about 89, a longtime Presbyterian member. Funeral at Lavernia’s Rector Chapel Cemetery conducted by Rev Arthur Jones.

Isabella I. Wiseman Texas J. E B. Wiseman Floresville Wiseman W. R. Wiseman Lavernia Wilson County Rector Chapel Cemetery Arthur Jones First Presbyterian Church

The Gamblers praise in New Orleans Times- Democrat

The Gamblers by Charles Klein receives high praise for its moral complexity and sharp business intrigue. Led by Charles Mackey and Lillian Kemble, the cast delivers restrained, convincing performance with dramatic climaxes and notable stage presence. The Grand Opera House presents the production tonight through Thursday, highlighting a strong company and a virile, realistic drama.

Lillian Kemble Catherine Darwin Charles Mackey Wilbur Emerson Charles Klein New Orleans New Orleans Times- Democrat Dauphine Theater James Darwin Emerson Klein Miss Kemble Mr. Mackey Sol Smith Russell Darwin Catherine Joseph Adelman T George Coper Franklyn George George Cecil Kingstone Frederick Tooker Grand Opera House

Shook character trial testimony in Clive Shook case

Testimony focused on Clive Shook's character with several witnesses recounting altercations and threats. Police reports mention Shook firing on C W Derrington and incidents involving an old man De vine. Rebuttal and further character testimony anticipated.

Plaza Theater Show Highlights Mary Norman's Sister Act

Mary Norman headlines at the Plaza this week. The review notes her strong grasp of her sister's persona and dedication to the performance.

Are You Free From Headaches to Indigestion

A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, effective laxative for headaches colds indigestion and stomach woes. It urges buying genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product with the company name clearly printed on the front of every package.

California Fig Syrup Co

Witnesses Describe Saloon Shooting Scene at Stock Exchange Saloon

Testimony places Shook and Norton in a scuffle outside the Stock Exchange Saloon the night of the shooting. Witnesses saw a large man in shirt sleeves draw and fire a pistol then flee west on Dolorosa to South Flores. Mrs Shores reported a man waiting in the alley before the shot. A. Collman, plumber, Both phones.

Shook Ora Baird Devine Baird J. L. Miles Cotulla Norton Miles John Portis Stock Exchange Dolorosa Street South Flores Street H. B. Myers Uvalde T. J. Nezbit Atascosa County Emmet Paschal Paschal South Flores H. C. Shores

Burglars Steal From Clapton Home on Dwyer Avenue

Burglars pried open a kitchen window at J. A. Clapton of 408 Dwyer avenue and took 6.25 in cash. A later attempt to enter Albert Friedrich’s Buck Horn saloon residence nearby failed. 1.25 was taken from Clapton’s kitchen drawer and 5 from his trousers. Clapton found his hat in the yard. Friedrich heard a noise but nothing else was taken.

J. A. Clapton Dwyer Avenue Albert Friedrich Buck Horn Clopton Mr. Clopton Clapton Friedrich

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Relief for Kidney Ailments

An old advertisement asserts backache headache nervousness and rheumatism signal kidney trouble. It urges stopping progression with Foley Kidney Pills claiming urinary regulation and tonic fast results from Edwards King Drug Co.

Edwards- King Drug Co

Dr W. Hamilton Skin Specialist at Moore Building

Dr W Hamilton dermatologist advertises at 527 Moore Building with Theo Arts t Orchestra contact details and both phones listed.

W. 8. Hamiton Moore Theo Artzt

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted by Omaha Readers

Mrs. Anna Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson St South Omaha Neb recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a sure cure for coughs and colds stating it cured her daughter and neighbor Mrs Benson and her family. Edwards King Drug Co reports neighborhood praise and a plumber A Collman adds his endorsement.

Foley Anna Pelzer Jefferson St South Omaha Neb Benson Edwards King Drug Co

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AD Club L. A. Hopkins Eimer & Amend’s N. Y Sual The Pioneer Isabella E. Wiseman Isabella R, Wiseman Hewgley’s Houston St Gunter Hotel Mm. M. Hewgley Durbin Clive Shook W. H. Yoakum M. H. Hobbs Milam County Marie Sparrow Miss Sparrow Josh Dale Peters O'Neil DR. W. S&s. Rice A. Collman Lodge OF Perfection Scottish Rite Club Sam P. Cochran Grand Lodge Waco St. Anthony Hotel Nat M. Washer Tom Vander Hoeven A. W. Houston J. M. Strayhorn Main Ave Theantsgiving California Maryland Paul Provie East Commerce Street Das County Stewart Title Guaranty Company West Homer Jones
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