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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1911

Page

25

Cure for Baby Rash Promoted by Cuticura Products

Mrs Margaret Gunn reports a nine month treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured a widespread itchy rash on her baby after trips to Ireland and England. She claims no scarring and urges others to try the products with a free sample offer from Potter Drug and Chem Corp.

Boston England Ireland Baby Margaret Gunn Burrell Roxbury Mass Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Dept. 14A

San Antonio Dog Poisoning Suspected by City Official

James McManus, superintendent of the city garbage and street cleaning department, says dogs are being poisoned across San Antonio. Many dead dogs are hauled to the garbage pit daily, with several found in the same blocks each morning. He notes a sharp rise in the past ten days and urges vigilance. Also note three suits for the price of one at 102 W. Houston Street.

James McManus San Antonio McManus

Burial Permits List Individual Deaths by Address

A list of burial permits records several individuals who died on October 22 to October 28. The entries include names ages and streets such as Guadalupe Castillo 2 years at 211 Casanova street and Julie Moses 24 years at Santa Rosa hospital. Other listed victims include Maria Villaréal 2 years at 525 South Laredo street Manutla Morales 15 years San Fernando street and Arthur Barker 22 days at 308 Bowie street.

Guadalupe Castillo Casanova Maria Villaréal South Laredo Manutla Morales San Fernando George E. Williamson San Juan Road Calvin Cockrell Bexar County Willie F. Erben Delaware Street Arthur Barker Bowie Street Julie Moses Santa Rosa Hospital

San Antonio Carnival Seeks New Name For 1912 Festival

The San Antonio Carnival association plans a 1912 festival with many new features and a fresh name to replace carnival. A $25 prize will be awarded for the best title. contest closes December 1 with entries to Secretary J B Carrington. Committees were named to manage parade, displays, and attractions for the next spring event.

San Antonio Texas Carnival Association John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Roy W. Hearne H. L. Miller R. T. Pruitt L. B. Clegg Otho Budd J. W. Collins H. B. Craft G. Y. Yonker Paul Six Flags J. H. Fentiman Albert W. Huth J. B. Carrington

Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure Claim

San Antonio readers are urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills for backache dizziness and urinary issues. Fred Bader of San Antonio testifies the remedy cured his kidney symptoms for over two years after using it from Bexar Drug Co. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

San Antonio Fred Bader Dawson St Texas Doan Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Organization Committees and Leaders Named

The passage lists members of the finance executive tie advertising illumination and decoration and music committees with chairmen O O Woodman Atlee Ayres Emil Frank and others named. It details committee roles and personnel in a formal organizational roster.

John I. Fentiman Tie Emil Frank Fred Hummert W. C. Rigsby F. A. Chapa O. O. Woodman T. L. Brown A. V. Huth Charles Graebner Gust. Heye Lloyd Spencer John F. Fentiman

General Reyes Questions Guarantees From Madero

General Bernardo Reyes refused to accept guarantees from Francisco I. Madero before his presidency. Reyes recalled a Tehuacan pledge that allowed him to run for president yet led to a violent disruption of his political meetings. De la Barra, named Mexican financial agent in London, continues to outline the new government’s foreign mission and journeys to Chicago and Washington.

Bernardo Reyes Luis L. de la Barra Mexico Francisco I. Madero Madero Madéro Tehuacan Avenida Juarez de la Barra International & Great Northern Rodolfo Franco Europe

Notable Guests at San Antonio Hotels

In San Antonio several out of town visitors are listed as guests at local hotels. J W Harris a Galveston banker and his wife stay at the Menger alongside Dr H B Tanner of Kaukauna Wis. Numerous others including Lul ing businessmen at Losoya and St Anthony reflect a winter visit pattern with families and associates from Texas and Maine.

J. W. Harris Galveston Menger H. B. Tanner Kaukauna Wis Patrick Lee Margaret Lee James Lee New Britain Ann E. “L. Lock Luling Losoya C. B. Grant Wichita Falls Kan David Burbeck Gardendale A. Muenster Iss Clotilde Nagel Mexico City William Nagel Crockett Hotel John T. Bivens Pearsall Bexar N. C. Windrow Cotulla Louis ‘A. Laas Max Kell J. 8. Carter Uvalde Maverick A. J. McCullin Portland Maine

Birth notices list multiple newborns and parents

Birth record entries show several newborns with parent names and addresses, including a girl for Printz at 1704 West Commerce Street and a boy for Chas E Reamer at 2110 Durango Street. Additional entries note a girl for Jacinto Ardgndo at 421 Sherman Street and a girl for L A Thames at 2223 Nest Tree Road.

C. A. Printz West Commerce Street Chas E. Reamer Durango Street Jacinto Ardgndo Sherman Street L. A. Thames Nest Tree M Lachmann Warwick Pale

Mayor Receives Praise From Young Leaguers

The Young Men's Business League directors met Mayor Callaghan at city hall at 11:30 AM to outline aims and ambitions of the new organization in an informal courtesy visit. Members present included Albert Steves Jr and others. An unrelated advertisement for Hall's Texas Wonder kidney remedy followed the meeting.

Callaghan Young Men’s Business League San Antonio League Albert Steves Jr Esident Leon Goodman O. H. Muir A O. Meusebach BE. P. Bekeles Dr. Glover Johns L. A. Casey J. Frank Gallagher Wallace Newton Martin J. Arnold Ira C. Ogden Dick O. Terrell Clinton G. Brown

Mayor Encourages Youth in Commendable Undertaking

A brief informal conference with the mayor clarified two aims of the league and offered encouragement to the young men to persist in their commendable project.

Postal Bank at Fort Sam Houston Opens Monday

The federal savings bank at the post office of Fort Sam Houston will be formally opened Monday morning. The station operates separately from the San Antonio post office and is managed by Miss Lola Weand with two lady assistants. Banking hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Federal Savings Bank Fort Sam Houston Post Office San Antonio Lola Weand Infantry Post

Transportation Weighs on Troop Move to Former Stations

Washington plans order details for troop transportation and disposal of camp property. Major Arthur W. Yates remains in charge at the depot quartermaster, with Major Robert H. Rolfe to assume post quartermaster duties. Final dispositions await full advice expected within a week as General Joseph W. D. receives telegraphic removal orders for the maneuver camp at San Antonio. Colonel Alfred Reynolds and Captain J. R. Bene accompany inspection duties at Fort Sam Houston as travel continues.

S “Department Arthur W. Yates Robert H. Rolfe Depot Quartermastér Washington Harther War Department Yates San Antonio Joseph W. D Alfred Reynolds Houston J. R. R. Bene Twenty-second Infantry Hannay

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