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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
8
H Surkamp manager of the San Antonio waterworks was thrown from a frightened buggy when a government pack train spooked the horse on San Pedro avenue. The horse jumped the park fence tearing the shafts. Surkamp sustained several bruises though none serious. A Black attendant also fell but escaped with slight injuries.
Mrs. Beckey Barrett of Sasakwa Oklahoma describes years of pain and failed treatments before using Cardui. She reports five bottles restored her strength, enables daily chores and two mile walks, and she endorses Cardui as life saving. The ad urges women to try Cardui and request home treatment information from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
A town calendar blends social events and civic updates. Grand ball by Concordia lodge No 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor at Muth’s garden is set for Wednesday November 29. Morrill Chapel pupils plan a Thanksgiving entertainment at the school grounds opposite Harlandale bath house, also November 29. John Souter Orchestra performs at Muth’s garden. Jeffersonians win a debate at Main Avenue High School on annexing Cuba. Board horse at LeCompte’s stable. Dec federal court term may adjourn to January per Judge Maxey’s request to avoid Christmas session. Sterett visits as state game fish and oyster official.
Ad encourages readers to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion with a money back guarantee. Offers 25 cent package covering 15 days, plus larger sizes 50c and 1.00. Located at The Rexall Store, H. L. Wagner corner BE, Houston and Avenue C.
Community announcements list events at Turner hall and Modern Woodmen hall, a Thanksgiving ball, and a masque by the Telephone Operators union. Business notes note Breckenridge Jones of St Louis visiting for hotel financing and the Katy railroad appointing F8 Fisher as traveling agent based in Waco.
The American Bankers association party travels in four steamers off Gulf of Mexico with delightful weather and calm waters. A spirited race among three ships occurred, and each vessel publishes a daily four-page newspaper with an extra reporting Savannah auto races. Wireless interest centers on Yale Harvard Army Navy games and a reception in Panama City hosted by President Aencesmena.
Assistant Attorney General Walthall travels to Washington to argue Gaar Scott & Co vs Shannon in December before the U S Supreme Court. The Texas 1905 franchise tax on foreign corporations bases tax on capital stock and faces challenges over time, domicile permits, and higher rates than domestic firms. In Vernon, Nichols brothers suspected slayers of Constable Holloway were jailed after surrendering at Frederick Oklahoma. Holloway's pistol found with them.
A Fort Worth meeting of over 300 citizens in the city hall discussed December 12 votes to issue bonds totaling 1.6 million dollars for a Trinity River bridge and county road construction. County Judge Young and engineers spoke on road funding waste and needs.
An old advertisement touts MI-DNA stomach tablets to cure indigestion and related symptoms. It claims relief from belching heaviness and sourness in five minutes and guarantees relief for seasickness car sickness morning sickness and sleeplessness. Sold by Bexar Drug Co. and druggists.
Seth Low, leader of the National Civic Federation and former New York mayor, urged the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to license all interstate corporations. He favored a national charter system and proposed a federal trade committee to oversee multistate companies.
Bob Barker says he will win the Democratic nomination for comptroller now that Senator Paulus has withdrawn. He predicts solid anti vote support and says he is not listening to others while focusing on his own campaign, confident of victory.
Special to The Light Seguin Texas November 28 a Mexican was found dead in a field near Clear Springs. A second man was found nearby and the body bore several cuts. It is thought the man killed himself. He has not been identified and was buried by the county.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a dandruff remover that purports to stop itching and shedding within minutes. It claims the scalp becomes purified and hair grows finer, later appearing new and luxuriant with sustained use.
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