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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1912
Page
7
A promotional message extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as reliable for stomach distress. It claims the product eases indigestion gas belching and other symptoms, notes the stomach endures poor eating and that many sufferers have found relief, and states tablets are sold by druggists for 50 cents per box.
Florence Webber, star of Oscar Hammerstein's Naughty Marietta, charms the Grand audience with a sunny disposition and playful spirit. Her pranks during rehearsals amuse the company, prompting a committee lead by tenor John Cardo to request restraint. Cc. H. Farrell of Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain tours San Antonio today.
A long list of visitors checks into San Antonio hotels for the Harvest Jubilee. Names include A Caswell Ellis Austin, Mack Jensen Crockett, F N Morley San Marcos, Dr. W W Contins Mexico City, J P Millar Huntsville warden, George Langhoff New Orleans, Dan Vance San Marcos, and many others from Houston Dallas Memphis and beyond.
Dr A P Howard charged with murder faces opening day proceedings in Clarendon with more than a hundred witnesses and lawyers from across the state attending. The Dallas plumber Harry Burns was shot in the Vernon post office lobby in September 1916 after dispute over Burns allegedly harming Howard’s child. The case has moved from Quanah to Clarendon after two mistrials and a venue change, making this the fourth trial. H C Webb of Illinois Central is in San Antonio on department business.
The Bull Moose progressives of Bexar County pass a resolution endorsing the Democratic county nominees chosen by primary on July 27 1912 while remaining loyal to Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson and the Progressive state ticket. Ex Postmaster E A Russell dies suddenly in Paris Texas.
A vintage ad asserts strong people rarely catch colds while coughs persist when the body is run down. It cites Olivia Parham of East Durham North Carolina who recovered from a two year cough after using Vinol, claiming added vitality. The elixir is described as cod liver oil with tonics and iron to rebuild a weakened system. Money back guarantee if Vinol fails. Saxo Salve offered for itching and burning skin.
Ada Patterson reflects on a theatre scene where a famed leader battles illness in public. A Parisian-like meditation follows on paying too much for success, romance, or vanity, urging wiser choices and valuing true talents, friendship, and health over prestige.
Ed Toler aged 18 shot Sam Marzullo, a delivery driver, after Marzullo allegedly insulted Toler’s mother. Toler then surrendered at a police station. Marzullo was bitten on the arm and not seriously injured. Toler released on bond to await examining trial.
Superintendent White reports serious damage to shade trees on hospital grounds from an insect plague. The state entomologist to investigate and protect the trees. Professor E. E. Scholl will travel from Austin to San Antonio to inspect the site.
Riverside restaurant advertises an extra special supper evening with a one dollar meal option. Limited time offer.
At a 1 30 am meeting the Ministerial Union endorsed a resolution to abolish or relocate the red light district from the San Fernando area. Ministers backed closing theaters and picture shows on Sundays. A committee led by Dr Porter and others will work with the Women's Missionary Society to push city council ratification. Regular monthly meetings planned at 10 am the Monday after the first Sunday.
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