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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
5
A general manager urges salesmen to save systematically, noting that saving at least 2000 dollars a year is feasible and beneficial. He advises setting a monthly expense plan, depositing surplus funds at Central Trust Company at 4 percent interest, and promotes a booklet titled Why You Should Save to encourage financial prudence.
A roster of visitors checks into local hotels including J J Ashu Dallas at the Menger Max Michelson Austin at the Crockett R F Wright Dallas at the Bexar J C Harris Beeville at the St Anthony J R Smith Laredo at the Gunter and other figures like W M Reed E M Wood Holland Tex at the Savoy W A McElroy Buda at the Crockett and more with Beal Mason and Harrisburg entries among the list.
In warm weather those with Consumption or weak lungs feel relief and tissues respond to treatment. A Swiss preparation called Sirolin has had success in treating Tuberculosis and weak lungs, with best results from cases begun in warm weather. Information from Sirolin Co. 228 West Broadway New York City.
The Kansas name origin from early Indian term Kans is traced to a proofreader error in a missionary text. A mistaken inverted n changed Kans to Kansas, a change attributed to Colonel Inman and noted by the Kansas City Journal.
-progress on the Medina irrigation dam accelerates toward a November finish, with about 37 500 cubic yards of concrete laid in August and July totaling 40 300. Officials expect the main dam and canals to be completed by November 20, enabling early irrigation for next spring. Fall rains are anticipated to fill the reservoir, ensuring water for crops.
After a Teachers' institute, county school trustees will meet in the Thirty-seventh district court on Saturday September 14 with Carlos Bee presiding. Prof. C J Lukin will lecture on cooperation between city and county schools. Bee aims for full teacher attendance to discuss country districts and school business agendas.
August permits for new buildings and improvements totaled 322 944 dollars up from last year. Eight month total surpassed 2 million with a 500000 rise, as San Antonio shows unusual construction in summer. There were 1925 permits issued in August. Russia plans a north pole expedition led by Captain Seedow to Franz Josef Land then sled to Greenland, naming any solid ground Nicholas Island.
Mrs W B McMullen of Campbell Virginia reports her baby’s scalp condition began soon after birth with pimples itching and hair loss. She says after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores healed and the baby slept better. She claims a month of use led to a complete cure.
To remove dandruff and prevent falling hair the ad promotes frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional Cuticura Ointment. It claims relief from itching and scalp irritation, supports hair growth, and notes product prices and free samples from Cuticura, Boston address.
Nineteen carloads of oil arrive this week as Bexar County prepares a fall road oiling campaign. Commissioner Frank Sommers states the mission loop and north loop will be oiled with a new Texas-made system, tested after earlier limited use. The team will repair defects and ready both loops for winter weather. The piece also notes Bertha Kruse Silesius, an octogenarian theater veteran, recently celebrated her eightieth birthday in Berlin.
Testimonials from Mrs May Wyatt of Ashland Kentucky and Mrs Ella Johnston of Camden New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for restoring health after female troubles and displacement. The ad notes years of use and offers confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offering personal female assistance.
Daughters of the Confederacy meet in the club house this afternoon. Alamo Methodist church hosts an ice cream festival this evening conducted by church ladies.
Youngsters from Laurel Heights prepare a dance at West End Lake with chaperones Mrs. George W. Johnson Mrs. Atlee B. Ayres and Mrs. W. L. Martin. The item lists many attendees, returns from travels, and social visits across towns including Seguin Kerrville Fort Worth and Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gerth hosted a morning breakfast at their Nevada street home in honor of Harold Morris who left for Cincinnati this morning. Attendees included Mildred Morris Antoinette Loefler Emelia Bongers Mrs. Johanna Bongers and Harold Morris Mr. and Mrs. H. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gerth.
Two additional carriers granted last week began work today at the San Antonio post office though final appointments are pending and substitutes filled in. The local office had sought five more carriers months ago to handle heavy mail volume, receiving word only recently that two were granted you.
In a satirical piece Daysey Mayme Appleton encounters a fringe cult the Ba-ba-as and a purple dressed leader. Daysey Mayme struggles to grasp the "Root Spirit" philosophy and craves plain Methodist faith while a motorcycle of religious jargon confuses her.
Pall Mall Gazette notes that St Michael's Mount in Cornwall is linked with legends of Jack and the Bean Stalk. It says Lord St. Levan allegedly bears the nickname Jack and his brother Major Edward St Aubyn the nickname Bean due to the tale.
In Russia last year 16,500 gray wolves were killed for pelts worth $6 each and 1,500 brown bears were slain for $7.50 apiece. The fur price has fallen as travelers now ride in warm, comfortable railway cars reducing demand.
An old ad copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour, gassy, upset stomachs. It claims five minute relief, gentle digestion, and easy restoration after meals, with a large case at fifty cents.
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