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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1912

Page

10

Pink Pills Help Rutland Woman Recover from Anemia

Miss Julia V Monahan of Rutland writes she was run down by overstudy and diagnosed with anemia. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills her color returned, headaches faded, and she regained health. She urges others to try the medicine sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady NY at 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six.

Julia V. Monahan Granger Street Rutland Williams Dr. Williams

Ordinance Question Ties I G N Route Change to 1899 Rules

Prospect Hill residents seek to alter I G N streetcar routing. An unrepealed 1899 ordinance requires cars every 20 minutes on the line, risking a gap on Dolorosa between Military Plaza and Pecos if Houston Street route is changed. Attorney Forrest Campbell will present the issue at the Prospect Hill meeting with mayor and streetcar officials. Berwick Bay oysters two dozen for 25 cents at Riverside.

Houston Street Dolorosa Street Military Plaza Pecos Street Forrest Campbell Seation Prospect Hill

Campaign Committee Meeting Planned for Roosevelt Support

A Bexar county progressive party meeting is called for Friday at 8 in the Gunter hotel to map out campaign plans. W L Stiles notes many Roosevelt supporters in San Antonio and says the gathering will organize efforts to push the Bull Moose campaign more effectively.

Bull Moose Gunter Progressive Party Bexar County Gunter Hotel Roosevelt San Antonio W. L. Stiles Bull Moosers

Danderine Promises Dandruff Free Hair In Minutes

A bold advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and loose hairs within ten minutes of application. It asserts weeks of use yield new hair growth, then describes hair becoming light, fluffy, wavy with lustrous health and abundant fullness. A 25 cent bottle is offered at drugstores to prove the claim tonight.

Knowlton

Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed by Local Drugstore

A local druggist endorses Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe effective remedy for constipation biliousness and lazy liver headaches. The ad notes calomel risks and promises a full 50 cent refund if customers are not satisfied, with A M Fischer selling the product and guaranteeing results.

Dodson A. M. Fischer

MacManus at Lagt Achieves Flying Success

Captain Augustus F. W. MacManus, U S Army retired, reports success with a new aeroplane in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Five flights completed recently in a Curtis style biplane with 60 horsepower engine. Devices and patents exceed fifty, small side planes prevent tipping while steering.

Macmanus LAGT Augustus F. W. MacManus United States Army San Antonio Pine Bluff Ark Curtis Albert Dundyver Fort Sam Houston B. 1 Foulois Parmalee Coffin Wright Ely Curtis Camp Volunteer Service

Rice Institute to Open with Festival in Houston

Invitations have arrived in San Antonio for Rice Institute's opening festival in Houston. The four day celebration begins October 10 with an elaborate program and includes inaugural lectures by eminent European professors. The endowment nears 10 million dollars, and Dr. Edgar Odell Lovett leads the new university.

Rice Institute Houston San Antonio Europe William Marsh Rice New York Edgar Odell Lovett Princeton University

Free Baths and Settlement House Move in City Mission Plan

The city mission board discussed establishing free public baths and a southwest settlement house at Travis Park Methodist church. The plan aims to address inadequate water supply in that area and extend the board’s work after Miss Borden led efforts last year. J W Hole was fined $10 for speeding in the corporation court, with Officers Beck and Harris testifying he drove around Garden street near forty miles per hour.

City Mission Board Travis Park Methodist Church J. W. Hole Corporation Court Beck and Harris Garden Street

Interstate Commerce suspends freight rate increases

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed increases of about nine percent in commodity freight rates between Texas points and St. Louis and beyond. The suspension runs from October 6 until April.

Washingon D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Points St. Louis

Science Understands the Stomach and Remedies

Medical men claim to have learned why the stomach rebels under certain conditions and how digestive troubles arise. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are described as a scientific digestant that supplies digestive agents, prevent indigestion, and aid food digestion. They are sold by all druggists at 50c a box.

Stuart

Gray hair to brown with simple home mix

Old newspaper notice promotes a home remedy to darken gray hair to natural brown using Barbo Compound water bay rum and glycerine. Apply weekly until the shade is achieved then biweekly, and ask a druggist to supply Barbo Compound if not on hand.

Sunday Rally Day Observed At First Baptist Church

Sunday school Rally Day will be observed at the First Baptist church on October 6 at 10 oclock. Dr S J Porter pastor will give the welcome address. Former Sunday school members urged to attend. elaborate program includes songs recitations readings prayers and many solos by Philatheas and beginners.

First Baptist Church S. J. Porter Porter Aline Houston Helen Lewis Lucille Blair Reading Hallie Finshaw Bostelle Napier Eugene Darby Dorothy Hillie Margaret Johnson Charlotte Hendrickson Hazel Cannon Eleanor King Phil

Governor to Attend Fair Opening in Austin

J J Eckford of Dallas president of the State fair arranged details for Governor Colquitt and staff to attend the fair opening on October 12. Invitations were extended to all state officials to join the governor on opening day and become part of his party.

Austin Tex J. J. Eckford Dallas Colquitt Eckford

Mexican Aviators to Work with Army

Alberto and Gustavo Salinas, Moissant School graduates of Garden City L I, head to Muzquiz Coahuila to aid the army with reconnaissance. The Mexican government pays their expenses as three peers study aviation, aiming for 3000 feet altitude to avoid rebel guns. They plan scouting over bombing.

Alberto Gustavo Salinas Moissant School of Aviation Garden City L. I Muzquiz Coahuila Mex Horacio Ruiz Juan Pablo Aldasoro Eduardo Aldasoro Mexico Alberto Salinas

Adcrafters Ha nd Men Organization Forms In Austin

Austin group Adcrafters ha nd men adopts by laws and a constitution. Officers elected include W. G. Bell as president J. C. Fink as first vice president L. C. Mueller as second vice president and H. A. Turner as secretary treasurer.

Austin Tex Adcrafters Organization of Hand Men of W. G. Bell PrSident J. C. Fink Ix. C. Mieller H. A. Turner

Cascarets Cure Headaches by Regulating Liver Bile

A remedies advertisement explains headaches stem from foul bowels and liver delay. Cascarets stimulate the liver and promote bile flow to move constipation poisons from the bowels. It promises instant relief by morning and claims the candy-like tablets are safe for women and children.

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Berwick Bay Army Post A. F. W. Macmanus West Side THE House OF Honest Values Norfolk Frank Bros Alamo Plaza ARMY Moissant School Madero’s Men Ad Club
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