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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
12
August Wilcox of Shiawasse county, long seeking $5.04 with interest from the U S government, receives the money after decades of effort. He formerly served as Bridgewater postmaster under President Tyler and is now recognized for finally securing his owed funds minus the interest.
Columbus Day was celebrated as a holiday in Smithville Texas with banks and the post office closing. Constable W. C. Walker of Precinct No. 5 has resigned and the commissioners will name his successor at their next regular session.
A chased convict collapses in a meadow but is saved when he dives to rescue a drowning bluecoat during a river pursuit. The three men then escort him back. he submits to capture, accepting handcuffs as he faces imprisonment. High class tailoring by Abrams & Koenigheim noted at Conroy Building.
Persuasive ad copy touts Cascarets as a better alternative to purgatives and salts. It claims Cascarets thoroughly cleanse the stomach, remove undigested food and toxins, reduce bile, and improve mood by morning. The 10 cent boxes are marketed as safe, non gpsy, and suitable for all ages.
Treasury guards nearby tense as the vault alarm triggered by a vault mechanism short circuit. Officials say the danger gong sounded in error and caused equal alarm before the fault was found.
Hoyle and Rarick Clothing Co announces a new credit plan not requiring an upfront payment. Customers may buy full outfits with shoes, suit, and hat for $15 via $1 weekly payments. The San Antonio store serves about 10,000 customers, with ten stores nationwide.
I Curtis of 643 Sherman place seeks the expressman who found his cork leg in an alley near Adams street to return it. He ran a local notice saying the leg is needed. A reporter found the leg owner at 643 Sherman place but could not get a reply. a lower flat caller said the loser is at home but cannot come to the door.
A dense table of train numbers and daily departure and arrival times covers Houston New Orleans Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Kerrville Cuero Victoria El Paso and other destinations. The list includes north south east and coast routes with departures ranging from early morning to late night and notes service days such as Sunday or occasional weeks.
An advertisement promotes HYOMEI as a guaranteed catarrh cure. It claims one day of use provides relief and mentions a hard rubber pocket inhaler and HYOMEL priced at $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents, guaranteed by Bexar Drug Co.
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