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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

3

Old Remedy for Blood Poison Swift Specific Co. Ad

An old remedy for blood poison, S. S. S., is advertised as curing contagious blood poisoning in all forms. It purports to strengthen digestion, purify blood, and be made solely from roots herbs and barks with no strong drugs. The ad claims permanent cure and offers a free home treatment book from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga, with over forty years of use.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta. Ga

University of Vermont to Install Dr Guy Benton Tomorrow

Burlington Vermont October 4 prominent educators clergy and leaders gather for the installation of Dr Guy Potter Benton as president of the University of Vermont. The ceremony Friday includes morning addresses by college and scientific society representatives and an educational conference with national authorities. Dr Benton born 1865 in Benton Ohio has held numerous educational and religious posts including president of Upper Iowa University and secretary treasurer of the National Association of State Universities.

Burlington Guy Potter Benton University of Vermont Benton Ohio Ohio Northern University University of Wooster Berlin Fort Scott Kans Upper Iowa University Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church Southeastern Kansas Eachers’ Association Kansas State Board of Education Ohio Conference of Ohio College Association Ohio Conference of College and University State Young Men's Christian Association of Ohio National Association of State Universities

International Cattlemen Call for Meeting on Mexican Cattle Import

Henry M. Taylor secretary urges legislation to allow Mexican cattle for American consumption. Meeting announced for November 10 at 8 p m in Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Future meetings planned in Laredo Worth and St Louis to discuss North American trade relations.

International Cattlemen's Association Chamber of Commerce Henry M. Taylor America Laredo Worth St. Louis

Austin Dam Break Sparks Editorial Call for Safer Dams

The Austin dam failure prompts engineer Fward Weggman to inspect the site in Austin Pa as Engineering News urges state supervision of dam construction. The article says the dam was in use with about 40 feet of head water and asserts no precautions were taken to strengthen it. It declares the disaster without excuse and emphasizes proper safety measures.

Associated Press New York Fward Weggman New York Aqueduct Commission Austin Engineering News Austin Daster

Governor Tener Inspects Flooded Austin District

Governor John K. Tener arrived in Austin Pennsylvania amid rain to inspect flood damage and the Bayless Pulp and Paper dam. State officials dispute liability and prior dam safety checks while crews clear wreckage, search for bodies, and ration food.

Associated Press Austin John K. Tener Pennsylvania Bayless Pulp and Paper Company General Fleitz State Water Supply Commission Baldwin Tener Keating Summit

Haitien Gunboat Abandoned in Kingston Harbor

The Haitian gunboat Decentaire has sat in Kingston harbor for months, abandoned by its government. Most of its crew lack money and food and are nearly starving. The vessel had been sent to Kingston by Former President Simon for repairs.

Hai Associated Press Kingston Decentaire Simon

Chinese Cruiser Hai Chi Arrives in Havana Harbor

The Chinese protected cruiser Hai Chi reached Havana on October 4 and exchanged salutes with Cabanas fortress. A flotilla of Chinese steamers greeted it with bombs and firecrackers while enormous crowds lined the seawalls to view the harbor passage.

Havana Associated Press Cabanas Fortress

Delegates Head to Morgan City for Inland Waterways Convention

Hundreds of delegates from Southeast and South Texas traveled through Beaumont today bound for Morgan City Louisiana to attend the Texas Louisiana Interstate Inland Waterways association convention opening tomorrow for a three day session. Twenty delegates from Beaumont and as many from Port Arthur are part of the delegation.

Dei Morgan City Associated Press Beaumont Tex Texas Texas-Louisiana Interstate Inland Waterways Association Port Arthur

Stomach Sufferers Urged to Try Stuart’s Digestives

An appeal denounces physicians and drugs for stomach troubles and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid. The ad claims over eating and poor food choices cause dyspepsia, with the product providing pepsin and ferments to aid digestion. It promises recovery as the stomach regains function and offers a 50 cent box or a free trial from F A Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Pellagra Linked to Corn Meal Use in Tennessee Victims

Tennessee specialists report that 95 percent of pellagra victims use corn meal and that the disease was present fifteen years ago. The study shows higher susceptibility in women, with housewives comprising about half of patients and married individuals forming 204 of 316 cases. Poor living conditions and pest exposure linked to the ailment are noted.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Tennessee State Board of Health Baptist

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Drink Promoted

An advertisement extols Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a superior wholesome summer drink. It claims the beverage is more wholesome and satisfying than lemons or limes, and that it refreshes and invigorates.

Horsford

Changed Schedule of Train Reaches Bay City

The Collegeport branch of the St. Louis Brownsville & Mexico railroad changed its schedule to have the train arrive in Bay City at 10 30 a m instead of stopping at Buckeye junction. It will lay over until 2 50 p m before returning to Collegeport.

Bay City Tex Collegeport St. Louis, Brownsville Mexico Buckeye Junction

Wuppermann Plans Galveston Move of Earthenware Company

Seguin Texas October 4 Special to the Light R L Wuppermann a Seguin importer of earthen and crockery ware from Germany will open in Galveston the largest distributing house for imported ware in the state His brother owns a major German pottery factory and Wuppermann may move his business to Galveston from Seguin

Oo Distributing Seguin Tex R. L. Wuppermann Germany Galveston

Ecumenical Methodist Conference Opens in Toronto

The fourth ecumenical conference of Methodism begins in Toronto with delegates from American and Canadian churches, including three from the negro Methodist Episcopal church. Lead speakers include Rev. T. J. Moppins of Nashville Rev. I. S. Person of Jackson Tenn and Rev. C. L. Bonner of Atlanta Ga.

Associated Press Toronto Ecumenical Conference of Methodism Canada Ocean Atlantic Negro Methodist Episcopal Church T. J. Moppins Nashville I. S. Person Jackson, Tenn C. L. Bonner Atlanta

Legal twist in will as San Antonio man found dead

John L. Jones 57 formerly with Western Union was found dead last night with a bullet wound after signing his will at the Masonic temple with E C Arnold and W C Freeman as witnesses. Mrs. Jones discovered the body upon returning from a drive with neighbor Mrs. Shaw. Jones, Indiana native, had been out of work since July and lived at 226 Warwick boulevard.

John L. Jones Warwick Boulevard Masonic Temple Losoya Street E. C. Arnold W. C. Freeman Jones Mrs. Jones Western Union

School Teachers 10 Get No October Pay

Austin Texas October 4. State department of education announced no apportionment of the school fund for October due to a very low balance. September collections were $27 000 and with 991 409 pupils the per capita share would be about 10 cents. A larger apportionment may be possible on November 1. Royal Orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.

Austin Tex State Department of Education Department of Education

City faults and futures debated at municipal league meet

Atlanta hosts the fifteenth annual League of American Municipalities convention with about 300 delegates from the United States and Canada. Mayor D A Brown of Kansas City opened with a principal address as sessions continue for three days.

Associated Press Atlanta United States Canada League of American Municipalities D. A. Brown Kansas City League W. M. Martin Harlingen Biological Survey of Texas Vernon Bailey United States Department of Agriculture Rock Springs Kerrville

Cascarets Cleanse Liver and Bowels Tip

Advertises Cascarets as a laxative and liver cleanse claiming torpid liver and clogged bowels cause bad breath indigestion and yellow skin. Promises overnight cleansing and a 10 cent box, noting millions use them and even children benefit.

Accused Duke Arrested in New York for Worthless Checks

A man identified as Philip de Clamency, claimed as the Due de Clamency, was arrested in New York awaiting Boston detectives over alleged worthless check dealings. Authorities found a consulate telegram about Count Marcel de Nevres’s alleged death aboard a fire fighting crew during the Liberdade incident, and a clipping titled Fake Duke Fools the Governor. He invited detectives to dine before transport.

New York Boston Associated Press Philip de Clamency Due de Clamency de Clamency Judge de Clamency Count de Nevres Count Marcel de Nevres Duke Duc Philip de Clamency Pothier Rhode Island State House

Duke of Clemency Sought for Passing Worthless Checks in Boston

Boston police seek the Duc de Clemency on charges of passing worthless checks at several Boston banks and merchants. Once an engineer at a Neponset valve factory he posed as a French royal, charming Mayor Fitzgerald and officials with fluent speech and European pretensions. He then moved to Providence where similar scams are alleged.

Wmetory Associated Press Boston Mass Duke Providence

Senator Real to Retire at End of Term in 54th Legislature

Kerrville man Julius Real, the lone Republican in the Texas Senate from the 24th district, announces he will not seek re election when his term ends. He says he has had enough of politics and would quit now if not a holdover to the 33rd legislature.

Senate Real Kerrville Texas Senate San Antonio General Land Office Austin Tex Julius Real Bexar County

Name Change Plea in Jamestown Court

John Anderson seeks a middle initial to distinguish himself in Jamestown New York where swede residents number forty six with the same name in the city directory. He asks the supreme court to grant the change so mail is not misrouted.

Supreme Court Associated Press Jamestown N. Y John Anderson John

Attorneys Sue for Fees in Schenk Case

In Wheeling on October 4 attorneys J J O'Brien Joseph O'Brien and O Boyce who defended Mrs ura Farnsworth Schenk in the previous winter's attempt to poison her millionaire husband John Schenk filed suit claiming 45000 in attorney fees from Schenk.

Associated Press Wheeling W. Va J. J. O’brien Joseph O’brien An. O. Boyce Ura Farnsworth Schenk John ©. Schenk Schenk

Baldheaded Beauty Waxes Philosophical on Dandruff

The text argues that baldness does not reflect intelligence but notes hair and brains could have survived if dandruff germs were destroyed early. It frames bald heads as a humorous truism about vanity and biology.

Parisian Sage Hair Preparation Ad Boosts Dandruff Cure

An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product stops hair from falling, eradicates dandruff, and restores luster, with the girl with Auburn hair featured on the bottle.

Bexar Drug Co

Fredonia Town Bans Sunday Band Music Ordinance

Fredonia New York town board adopts strict Sabbath observance ordinance prohibiting any Sunday band music including religious services. A Catholic priest requesting permission for an orchestra and a religious procession was refused.

Associated Press Fredonia N. Y

Taft To Travel To Hot Springs For Rest After Return

President Taft plans immediate travel from Washington on his return to Hot Springs Virginia for a few days of rest and recreation. Mrs. Taft will join him likely October 27. He also expects to visit Cincinnati Louisville and a few other towns before resuming duties in Washington.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Washington Taft Hot Springs Cincinnati Louisville

Sufferer Recovers After Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cure

Miss Mabel F. Dawkins of 1214 Lafayette St Fort Wayne Ind says three years of catarrh and blood disease vanished after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla two bottles. She praises the medicine and recommends it to others as a remedy in liquid or Sarsatabae chocolate tablets.

Mabel F. Dawkins Lafayette St Fort Wayne Ind Hood

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