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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1912

Page

3

Eucharistic Congress Opens in Vienna Under Emperor

In Vienna the twenty third Eucharistic congress opened under Emperor Francis Joseph with up to 150000 delegates and visitors from the United States South America Canada Europe. Cardinal Van Rossum arrived from Rome and a mass will cap the week long events ending Sunday with a procession and low mass at the Hofburg.

Vienna Austria Francis Joseph United States South America Canada Europe Cardinal van Rossum Rome St Stephen Hofburg St. Stephen’s St. Stephen's Ringstrasse

Mrs Greaton’s Awful Experience With Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Natick Massachusetts woman Marion Sweet Greaton narrates a change of life experience. She details nervous symptoms and insomnia blamed on a tumor but credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. The letter promotes the remedy and offers confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Lydia E. Pinkham Natick Mass Marion Sweet Greaton Jefferson St Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn

Senor Collado Seeks School for Daughters in St Louis

Sr. Muell Rivero Collado arrived in St Louis with three daughters left behind at Maryville convent while scouting schools in the city. After visiting San Antonio and San Francisco he settled on a St Louis option and hired a dentist here. The family, en route to San Luis Potosi, occupies eight rooms at the Menger hotel.

Muell Rivero Collado San Antonio Maryville St. Louis San Francisco United States Sr. Collado Collado Menger San Luis Potosi

Texas Sunday School Association Convention in San Antonio

The Texas Sunday School association plans a district convention in San Antonio from October 14 to 16. W. N. Wiggins, now general secretary, leads the interdenominational effort with Dallas headquarters. Proceedings mirror the last Dallas state convention and invite all Protestant Sunday schools. County officers schedule a 5:30 pm meeting at the YMCA for pastors and workers to plan the San Antonio event.

Texas Sunday School Association San Antonio Texas W. N. Wiggins Dallas Young Men’s Christian Association

Firemen Selected for City Department Replacements

Fire Chief Wright announced the department staffing is complete with only possible minor changes. Eight or nine firefighters were replaced by experienced replacements, and several transfers and promotions were made. no further changes are expected beyond three or four potential moves.

Wright

Dr W A King Named to San Antonio Board of Health

Mayor A H Jones announced on Monday that Dr W A King would take the place on the board of health vacated by Dr T T Jackson who faced railroad connections with the Southern Pacific Railway. The move followed a conference with Dr W B Russ board president who recommended Dr King to aid in promoting a healthier San Antonio.

A. H. Jones W. A. King Board of Health T. T. Jackson Southern Pacific Railway Company Jackson Dr. King W. B. Russ Russ San Antonio

Russian ride test at post injures officer and delays finish

Twenty one officers took the Russian ride test on a special maneuver course at the post this morning. Lieut. Harvey M. Hobbs was thrown when his horse fell, suffering a head wound and unconsciousness before hospital care. He later recuperated as his wound dressed. Hobbs injury caused two other lieutenants to miss the time limit while others completed the three mile course in nine minutes and five seconds.

Third Field Artillery Harvey M. Hobbs Post Hospital Hobbs Kirkwood Walker Third Artillery Currie Myers Merrill Third Cavalry Scott Brown Tate Conrad Williams Winters Read Bristol Somerville Partridge Nelson Warden Stearns J. B. Johnson

Negro Delegates Carrying Train To National Baptist Meet

A special train along the International and Great Northern lines will transport Negro delegates from San Antonio Austin Taylor and other points to the National Baptist convention opening Wednesday in Houston. The San Antonio delegation plans to depart Tuesday at 7 30 am joining a North Texas train from Waco carrying more delegates. San Antonio arrangements committee includes S G Sutton O J Carter the Rev J H Kelly G F C Curry J H Rowland and O Edwards. About seventy five or one hundred delegates are expected from San Antonio.

International & Great Northern San Antonio Austin Taylor National Baptist Convention Houston Wacoo North Texas S. G. Sutton O. J Carter J. H. Kelly G. F. C. Curry J. H. Rowland O. Edwards

Texas crops seen bumper in all regions after trip

EB L Dennis Jr returns to San Antonio from a 1500 mile Texas tour. He reports visiting North Texas and East Texas and states crop conditions are at their best ever with predicted bumper yields across the state.

Texas EB. L. Dennis Jr San Antonio North East

Kerrville Schools to Open September 16

Kerrville public schools will open September 16 with Prof. Alvin Dillie as superintendent. Fifteen teachers will staff the different departments and the new addition to the school building is nearly completed.

Kerrville Tex Alvin Dillie

Cuticura Soap Advertises World Distribution and Free Samples

Tender-faced men share in comfort with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with liberal free samples and a 32p book. Address Cuticura Dept. 31 Boston. Shaving stick priced 25c. liberal sample offered.

Boston

Immense Showing of Cream Storm Serges in San Antonio

A local cloth shop touts an extensive Cream Storm Serge display with many widths and prices. 36-inch at 50 cents, 12-inch trims at 75 cents, 44-inch at 75 cents, 46-inch at 1.00, 60-inch at 1.50, 44-inch Whipcard 1.00, 54-inch at 2.00, 56-inch Chain Diagonal 2.50, 54-inch Fancy Suiting 2.00 or more.

Development plans for San Antonio surrounding territory

The Chamber of Commerce realty division begins formal plans to aid development around San Antonio with a $600 appropriation from a county fund of $1,000. A meeting at the Crockett hotel discussed by laws changes, agricultural improvement near the city, and the need to boost rural development beyond the 100 mile radius. Charles C. Austin urged civic focus on farming improvements, noting only 18.07 percent of the area within 100 miles is developed, with two thirds used for cotton and corn. The bylaw changes and officer elections are scheduled for September 26.

Bexar County Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Crockett Hotel Charles C. Austin

Williams Kidney Pills Offer Kidney Relief

Advertisement claims Williams' Kidney Pills cure nervous system strain affecting kidneys and bladder. It lists symptoms such as loins back and bladder pain and a pale face under the eyes and promises relief. Sold by all druggists price 50 cents. Boresie by A. M. Fischer.

Williams A. M. Fischer

Hold Real Spelling Bee at Wilson County Institute

Sutherland Springs Texas September 10 1912 Wilson County Teachers Institute convened for a week long session led by County Superintendent J E Swift. Seventy five Wilson county teachers attend a reception and old fashioned spelling bee with social events planned including a banquet at Hotel Sutherland.

Wilson County Sutherland Springs Tex Wilson County Teachers’ Institute J. E. Swift Sutherland

Beauties Seek Healthy Liver for Lasting Youthful Looks

A renowned actress promotes liver health as key to beauty and happiness. Dodson's Liver Tone, sold by Renfro's three drug stores, is touted as a safe calomel substitute that eases constipation and biliousness. Buyers can get 50 cents back if not satisfied.

Renfro Dodson

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