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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap hair treatment that cleanses the scalp, stops itching, and dissolves dandruff. It claims hair becomes soft, glossy, and fuller within minutes and weeks later new hair will sprout all over the scalp, asserting it never fails to stop shedding.
Lester Allen 12, son of Sergeant Allen, became the first depositor in the Fort Sam Houston postal savings bank. He sat hours before opening, deposited ten silver dollars earned selling The San Antonio Light to troops. Born in Manila in 1899, he has traveled widely and now attends No. 17 public school. Royal Orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.
Rumors that the Citizens League would endorse J. R. Davis for county judge were denied by temporary chair Judge J E Webb. The meeting at 8 pm in Knights of Columbus hall will organize the group with A H Jones as proposed permanent chairman and the election of a secretary and several committees.
Captain Guy Cushman and Captain Frank P. Amos of the Eleventh cavalry returned from a Ingleside hunting trip with 16 geese and 47 ducks after two and a half hours of shooting. They were hosted by A. H. Danforth of Ingleside and San Antonio at an inland fresh water lake near the sea shore.
Eighty applicants, the largest number yet, will take civil service examinations tomorrow at the San Antonio post office. Candidates include many women and both black and white applicants. Miss L. M. Lytle, secretary of the city civil service system, will direct the exam.
Capudine claims to quickly reach headache causes whether heat cold grippe or stomach trouble and cures sick or nervous headaches. It says fevers aches and nervousness vanish and normal conditions return. Capudine is a pleasant liquid and acts immediately offered at 10 25 or 50 cents in drug stores.
The Publicity League launches a campaign to raise 20000 dollars plus 10000 from railroads to advertise San Antonio in national media this winter. Committees canvass districts citywide, seeking subscriptions from property owners and businesses to fund a large advertising drive.
By noon today three Publicity league committees reported 800 raised toward a 20000 goal to fund winter city advertising. Committees led by Fred Reutzel with J B Flannery and by T N Smith with R H Wester, and by T L Conroy with J H Savage, praised business support and optimism about the league’s plans.
Judge James B. Wells of Brownsville says Judge John C. Townes will be elected to the Texas Supreme Court. Wells notes Townes has broad support from judges and lawyers and many former UT Law students will campaign for him. He also predicts a fight for the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals vacancy after Justice Neill’s death and T D Cobbs’ potential candidacy.
An advertisement claims MIDNA tablets relieve stomach distress and also renovate stomach walls to improve digestion. It guarantees relief from indigestion dizziness biliousness sleeplessness and headaches, with a 50 cent large box at Bexar Drug Co. and druggists. Booth's MI ONA offers a free trial booklet and mail orders from Buffalo NY.
Mrs. Sarah Dillinger of West Baden testifies that for about four years she suffered a common ailment among women. After using Cardui the woman’s tonic she is now strong enough to work all day and recommends it to others. Her daughter is also trying Cardui and appears helped after one bottle. Cardui is claimed to be the best medicine for women and has been before the public for 50 years. The notice invites readers to write to the Chattanooga Medicine Co. for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.
Judge Edward Dwyer in criminal court takes the Buckholz case under advisement after defense moves to quash the indictment for a faulty count. Buckholz faced theft by bailee before dismissal at the DA’s request and a new trial for theft over $50 began, with questions over jeopardy and charges.
J R Davis of Houston Boyle Storey Davis plans to run for county judge to succeed Phil Shook. George R Gillette H E Hildebrand and Dan Lewis consider runs. Huntress may seek the post. Davis tied to Mayor Callaghan. Gillette relies on Citizens League support. Dan Lewis counts on Nat Lewis aid.
Charles Klein presents The Third Degree at the Grand with Grace Lord Ida Root Gordon Raymond Wells Frank Patton and others. The play set in New York exposes urban ills and police tactics in a compelling social drama aimed at stirring public sentiment.
San Antonio lodge No. 216 B P O E plans a members night at the Plaza theater Thursday with two tickets per member. The program adds amateur acts including Ed Mumford and Frank Thompson from New Orleans Orpheum, Gus Edwards Kountry Kids, six acts total, Plazascope films, and music by Director Zimmer's orchestra.
At the Royal theater this week audiences enjoy a rich program with the Gypsy Trio featuring strong baritone, a top whistler and graceful dancer. The Simple Little Quaker Girl offers music and original songs with vivid scenery. Five Gardeners provide constant humor and pace while the Parisian magic maker entertains with modern tricks.
Newman's Theater at 514 East Houston Street reports full houses for Dante's Inferno with weekday showings added to accommodate San Antonians. The producer says over 50 000 dollars was spent on the grand moving picture production featuring lavish scenery. Dante, born 1265 and died 1313, presents expansive visions of the infernal realms.
A prominent Madero supporter from Piedras Negras and a former Piedras Negras resident now in San Antonio due to the downfall of his hero exchanged blows in the lobby of the St Anthony hotel last night. The brawl ended without arrests as friends intervened and the fight was described as a regular bout.
A persuasive appeal promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle cure for chronic constipation. It cites widespread belief among Americans, varied testimonials, and mild, gradual effects that aid nature without harsh laxatives. Free sample offers invite readers to mail their address for trial bottles.
Funeral services for Rev. James Tafolla, pioneer Mexican Methodist missionary, were held at 9:30 AM at the Mexican Methodist Episcopal church in San Antonio. Survived by wife, six sons, one daughter, and forty eight grandchildren, Tafolla served in Texas missions after enlisting in the Second Texas Cavalry in 1855 and died delivering a sermon in Seguin.
The funeral for Mrs. B B Ingram aged 41 of 1111 Denver boulevard was held from her residence at 4 pm yesterday. Interment followed at Odd Fellows cemetery. A native of Alabama she had lived here four years and is survived by her husband three sons and a daughter.
Grace Walker died in New Roswell New Mexico on Sunday night. She was survived by her husband Platt B Walker two daughters her parents Mr and Mrs C S Goodloe and two sisters in the city two brothers in El Paso and one brother in New Mexico. Interment will be at Roswell.
Dr. H. S. Sullivan of Llano is registered at the Bexar. Mr. and Mrs. E. Berglin of Ashe rton are guests at the Maverick. Mr. Berglin is a business man in that section. They are doing fall shopping in San Antonio.
An advertisement promotes D D D Prescription for Eczema claiming germs spread skin diseases and rapid relief. It touts a 25 cent bottle offer, personal success anecdotes, and a money back assurance if the first full size bottle fails, urging readers to visit Fischer's Drug Store in the Gibbs Building.
The Chamber of Commerce plans a factory movement to raise capital for new plants and will study local factories. Directors meet at the St Anthony luncheon to discuss methods and visit operating plants to learn conditions and offer inducements for new locaters. Attendees include Kirpatrick Savage H B Savage Aubrey Sities Graebner and Carrington.
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