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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
3
Public health notice urges against ignoring consumption and promotes Sirolin as a leading European preparation imported for use in the United States. It claims lung tissue cannot regrow but remaining tissue can be protected, and directs readers to the Sirolin Company in New York City for information.
The Governors’ Special arrived in Chicago from Minneapolis as part of a 4000 mile tour. Officials from Oregon Washington Idaho Wyoming Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Illinois spoke of boosting western ties and jobs, while addressing jobless relief amid wartime uncertainty.
Attorneys in the Stokes shooting case begin selecting a replacement juror after one member was dismissed for remarks about guilt. Both sides agree to keep the current jury and read prior testimony to the new juror. Examinations of witnesses are planned to resume tomorrow.
A Texas telephone company asks the city council to authorize poles along the dam boulevard near the dam site. The company wants to run a line under a heavy transmission line and has just bought the telephone company from D Johnson, which handles rebuilds. The issue was referred to the city attorney for opinion due to potential suits over proximity to city wires.
News from Peking states Wu Chang capitulated to imperial troops, ending resistance as Feng Kwo Chang reports occupation of Han Yang at 4 pm. Rebels seek compromise while government aims for immediate ceasefire at Nanking amid rising jubilation and hopes for restored order and foreign safety.
Hong Kong dispatch reports the West river remains unsafe for mercantile and passenger traffic due to ongoing pirate activity. Attacks on vessels continue, keeping navigation perilous for ships and crews.
The Texas state case against Claude Hamilton and others is under way in Fifty third district court. The dispute centers on 9000 acres valued at about 30 dollars per acre totaling 270000 dollars. Defendants claim the land sits under the Joaquin Galan grant, while the state contends the tract is public school land.
For coughing dryness and tickling in the throat hoarseness and all coughs and colds take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Contains no opiates Edwards King Drug Co.
Rev. A. E. Carraway and family arrived from Hubbard City and are housed in the Taylor Methodist parsonage. He is the new appointment of the Central Texas Methodist conference to the First Methodist church, succeeding Rev. E. P. Williams who moved to Mexia. Also noted are pastors S. D. Perkinson and Dr. John A. Held returning from recent events and T exas Methodist conference activities in Fort Worth and Waco.
A long claim directs readers to Dr Card s Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation. Testimonials from Ella Butler of Texas and W G Kameyer of Galveston support gentle action without griping. A sample bottle offer is available by mailing name and address to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Advert asks readers to keep Papes Diapepsin for indigestion and stomach trouble. Claims quick digestion within five minutes, relieves sour stomach heartburn belching and gas, and counters nausea headaches and other symptoms. Warns against misdiagnosis and promotes reading the formula on the package.
In College Station Texas Dr Cr W Stiles reports 250 students examined with hookworm symptoms found in only two. He credits daily calisthenics for uniformly strong abdominal muscles and overall health. He noted exceptional fitness compared with other colleges after visiting for ten years.
J. E. Parker of Ft. Smith Arkansas recounts prior kidney medicines failing until Foley Kidney Pills. The ad promises quick and permanent benefit for kidney trouble and urges immediate use through Edwards King Drug Co.
A reader suggests replacing an old wood panel door in the bedroom with a mirror door as a Christmas surprise. The mirror door is in stock at Ed Steves and Sons.
Louisville reports that the National Model License league distributed a folder titled What the Dry Wave Has Done for Temperance. It features a table of census and revenue figures showing per capita liquor consumption rising from 17.44 gallons in 1893 to 22.29 gallons in 1911, despite the Anti-Saloon League.
Captain Charles Schreiner of Kerrville heads the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Texas. A meeting will be called soon to choose a representative to advocate a protective wool tariff in Washington during the new Congress. The group urges maintaining high tariffs to keep sheep men in business and notes some lawmakers lack understanding of wool producers' needs.
West End Improvement club will petition the city council to fund paving and repairs on eight street blocks in the densely populated area near the schoolhouse. The plan follows a previous failed bid to pave Zarramora Street and names Kentucky Avenue, Colorado Avenue, Texas Avenue, Cincinnati Avenue, Garza Street, Hamilton Avenue, Bandera Street, and Virginia Avenue as priority sections.
A woman describing coffee’s “coffee heart” reports rapid pulse and illness relieved by Postum. She credits Postum with curing indigestion, liver issues, and a rickety heart, noting improved complexion and vigor after six months. The letter, from Creek Mich and tied to Postum advertising, hints at testimonials.
San Antonio Sunday school workers are urged to organize and train as other institutions. The campaign by the Texas Sunday School association led by William N. Wiggins has drawn strong local participation at Travis Park Church with state leaders outlining plans for a statewide effort.
Ash barrels are banned in Berlin streets. Ashes and garbage are collected on scheduled days and loaded into tightly covered wagons to prevent any dust from escaping.
Houston Nov 28 The jury in J E Pye charged with embezzling 8000 in land notes and liens is still out at criminal district court. Pye former president of the General Bank and Trust company now liquidated. he is on bond pending appeal from Brazos county conviction and faces additional pending cases related to the bank collapse.
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