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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
13
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, prevents sour risings and belching, and finishes with large sixty cent cases that cure most stomach disturbances.
The Mexican government struggles to fill the San Antonio consul general post as Manuel Esteva notes an official appointment of Raphael P. Aguirre was withdrawn. No appointment to Arriaga has been confirmed and Mexico views the post as highly important requiring care and experience. A new appointee is expected soon.
Readers are invited to view Braons' comet at about 6 o clock in the morning, low on the eastern horizon. Gus Ruepler, owner of a large telescope, reports varied views and notes the best observing time between five and six thirty in the morning as the sun rises.
In Houston a Medina county Ohio banker Charles Hf Gumikelman remains jailed on embezzlement charges while extradition papers are sought. His former bookkeeper's wife, now employed in a department store, cannot return to Ohio. Local counsel prepare to resist extradition if papers are located. The report also includes unrelated notices and an advertisement from Mexico.
The McBea murder trial in Gpelousas enters its fourth day with three jurors chosen and approved. The court aims to complete the panel today, seeking twelve unbiased jurors to hear the case. All three selected jurors are married under 40, two have children, and many potential jurors indicated a desire to avoid service.
Advertisement touts Danderine as a hair growth product that makes hair long heavy and lush while improving scalp health. It claims rapid results with daily use then reduced frequency and promises removal of dandruff itching and shedding with continued application. A 25 or 26 cent bottle is advertised at Knowton's Dandeline drug stores.
Members of the Real Estate Exchange will meet tonight to act on plans for the coming year. Committees on public service transportation taxation and rental Mayer will be announced as part of the sessions. A fire at a residence caused by a faulty flue destroyed the home in about an hour.
Delayed eleven hours at New Braunfels due to a broken differential, J. B. Wood's car led the San Antonio detachment to Dallas for the Good Roads congress. A sixteen hour run, about 10 cars in the parade and over thirty San Antonio delegates traveled via Waco and Ballas, with return plans set for Saturday.
A fire destroyed a residence on Tvatod Avenues in Boerne, causing an estimated loss of 8000 dollars. Mayer Sitalus Toss reported the event to Hoorn and stated the fire may be linked to an insurance claim filed from Ban Air.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a revolutionary foot treatment that quickly soothes sore, swollen and sweaty feet. It claims to unclog pores, draw out poisons, and provide lasting comfort without powders, with a money back guarantee and pricing of 25 cents per box or two boxes for a mitten offer.
The Lone Star Poultry association meets at Chamber of Commerce to urge U S government support for a poultry department linked with the agricultural experiment station at Corpus Christi. Treasurer Root resigns from the club and honorary president role, pledging support for the upcoming poultry show in January. A publication with premiums and circulars is distributed for the Dallas fair and the Inter national fair in November. Judge McCord to judge the exhibit. a Mexican supper is arranged for November 7 in his honor.
An explosion from gas in a four story house in Reavin lyn destroyed the building and damaged nearby structures early today. Residents feared casualties as the blast injured several and caused a window to be shattered with people leaping to escape. Police and rescue crews inspected the scene at daybreak. Royal orchestra and meals noted at the Sara MEA restaurant with oyster offerings listed.
A 12 year old boy, J A Nelson, living with parents on River avenue, was struck yesterday afternoon by an automobile while en route to a store to arrange for his mother. He sustained back and right leg injuries. Dr. W H Hargis attended and had him taken to his home on 102 Winston street for treatment. injuries not believed serious.
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