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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
6
The Light launches an energetic push for nominations in a Texas wide voting contest with fifty prizes worth $12,264. It emphasizes daily ballots and prepaid subscriptions to win grand or division prizes, including six automobiles, pianos, diamonds, and more, across eight districts and four divisions.
Miss Evalyn Cole aged 18 sues Frank S R Brown son of Maryland Governor for 50000 damages over alleged breach of promise after engagement. The case cites Brown’s divorce and a 25000 alimony payment. The article then outlines a local voting contest prize structure with multiple grand and district prizes including cars, a piano, diamond and cash awards, and detailed vote rates for subscriptions to The San Antonio Light.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend, an oily external emulsion aiding pregnancy comfort and recovery. It promises relief from common discomforts and urges purchase at drugstores plus a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co located in Atlanta Georgia.
The San Antonio Light announces a voting contest open to any white resident of the territory. Candidates may receive up to 5000 certificate votes per day. The contest runs from October to December 2011 with final decisions by a committee of business and professional leaders. Contact the Contest Manager for details.
W Be Behrend of Seguin asks for more information about the Real Estate exchange plan to develop unimproved lands by renting land rent free to farmers for two to three years in exchange for grubbing and cultivation. A landowner has offered a tract for such a program. The Light reports the question and the ongoing interest. The article also notes Nero Deep in the North Pacific as the record ocean depth at 5269 fathoms.
Associated Press reports Houston on October 19 marked by contract closings for extra structures at the William M project as part of ongoing expansion work.
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