Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1911

Page

3

Onion thrip seen but not a menace to Laredo farms

Mackin of the Laredo Board of Trade says the thrip pest on onion farms is damaging some plants but not a dangerous industry threat. Farmers expect little impact next year. crop conditions are good and experts may find a remedy. In other notes, Theo Arts Orchestra and Postal Telgraph dates appear, while Mackay Postal plans five new Houston to Dallas wires by Oct 1 with F C Lacey as Houston manager.

Mackin Laredo Associated Press Houston Tex Mackay Postal Company Dallas F. C. Lacey Southern Pacific

Foley Kidney Pills Promise Help for Kidney Bladder Trouble

advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills will reach individual cases of kidney and bladder trouble or urinary irregularities and urges trying them, attributed to King Pattison Drug Co.

FOLEY King Pattison Drug Co King-Pattison Drug Co

Locomotive Purchase Aims to Run 85 Miles Line

C. J. Granger vice president and general manager of the Bartlett and Western railway, in Houston, closed a deal for another locomotive. He says the 85 mile line should be in operation soon.

Associated Press Houston Tex C. J. Granger Bartlett and Western Railway

Pale Clinic Outgrows Facilities In San Antonio

San Antonio Free Dispensary and Hospital association plans a new modern hospital to serve the indigent in a radius of hundreds of miles. The lunch hour clinic operates without pay from twelve to fifteen physicians at 1219 South Laredo Street aiding thousands yearly.

San Antonio South Laredo Street San Antonians Association Free City Hospital Corpus Christi Mexico Oklahoma

Cure by Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ends Baby Eczema

A Mill Hall Pa mother recounts her eight week battle with severe eczema on her baby spreading to scalp eyes and ears. After trying doctors she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and says the child was completely cured four weeks later with restored hair. She endorses the remedies and notes the firm offers samples and a skin book.

T. B. Rosser Mill Hall Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Dept Boston

Ramona Wrecked Off Alaska After Spokane's Loss

The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer Ramona was wrecked on Decision Island near Juneau Alaska. The Ramona had replaced the Spokane which was wrecked in Seymour Narrows British Columbia in June.

Seattle Wash Pacific Coast Steamship Company Decision Island Juneau Alaska Spokane Seymour Narrows B. C

Clash in Bilbao as guards clash with strikers

In Bilbao on September 12 a clash erupted between strikers and civil guards. Eight people were wounded and two died. The unions have declared a general strike in the city.

Associated Press Bilbao Spain

Houston to issue school bonds for new buildings

Bids for the $560000 school bonds voted to erect additional school houses will be received by the city administration up to September 25. The expenditure is expected to give Houston school facilities second to none.

Associated Press Houston Tex

Judge censures police over pool hall gambling arrests

In Houston on September 12 Judge Kirlicks censured two police officers for arresting men who played pool and bet on the outcome. He indicated the time could be spent more effectively and hinted he might remit the fines later.

Associated Press Houston Tex Kirlicks

Marriage Licenses Issued in Twenty Four Hours

Marriage licenses issued in the twenty four hours ending at noon today include Ernest H. Bolton with Mrs. Myrtle Hurd Aboundio Barrientiez with Maria Ramos Truman J. Reneberg with Pearl Alice Giolo Noah Louis Scott with Tillie Marie Kottler and Farl Taylor with Katy Morgan.

Ernest H. Bolton Myrtle Hurd Aboundio Barrientiez Maria Ramos Truman J. Reneberg Pearl Alice Gi Noah Louis Scott Tillie Marie Kottler Farl Taylor Katy Morgan

Osler Right Youth Succeeds Age in Business World

An article touts youth over aging in business, citing Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a solution for gray hair. It claims the product darkens hair and prevents dandruff, with a money back guarantee and sale by W. C. Kalteyer at 408 E Houston St.

Osler Wryeth Wyeth W. C. Kalteyer E. Houston St

Gillespie County Fair Opens At Fredericksburg

The Gillespie County fair, one of Texas' oldest farmers led exhibitions, opens its twenty sixth annual show in Fredericksburg with larger and higher grade exhibits. Livestock and track horse events promise strong participation and premiums are listed in the association catalogue. Visitors will enjoy open houses, camping grounds, side attractions, and racing cards under American Trotting association and racing rules.

Gillespie County Fredericksburg Tomor Texas American Trotting Association

Lord Campys Betrothal To Mrs Mildred Sherman

Lord Campys, visiting his fiancée Mrs Mildred Sherman at Newport Society, discusses the engagement with the American heiress and declares the match admirable.

Lord Campys England Mildred Sherman Newport

Taft to ride in motor car in Sedalia visit

President Taft will not ride to town in a mule drawn chariot during his September 30 Sedalia visit. The reception committee, after unofficial word from Beverly, shifted plans to a motor car ride. One member quipped that Missouri mules could not match a motor, though others praised the mules.

Associated Press Sedalia Taft Beverly Missouri

Ministers condemn lambert for Astor marriage

Chicago Sept 12. A resolution condemning the marriage of Col John Jacob Astor to Miss Madeleine Force and the Rev Joseph Lambert was tabled for a week by the Congregational Ministers association. Objections to singling out the Astors were raised though Lambert was deemed a proper subject for action.

Associated Press Chicago Col John Jacob Astor Madeline Force Joseph Lambert Congregational Ministers’ Association Yesteray Astors Mr. Lambert

State Inspectors Busy In Houston Arrest Drugs

State Pure Food and Drug Inspectors R. H. Hoffman E. H. Goals and M. Anthony from Austin pursue complaints heard today in Houston. Several charges involve unrestricted sale of cocaine and morphine by druggists with inspectors acting as alleged buyers.

Pure Food Commission Houston asSucia AwBby O Weh Tex Pure Food and Drug R. H. Hoffman E. H. Goals M. Anthony Austin

Lax-Fos Way Promises Liver and Bowel Health

An advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a tonic that strengthens the liver stomach kidneys and bowels while acting as a systemic booster. It urges buyers to start with the first bottle on a money back plan and later request a second bottle from their druggist. The copy repeats the brand name and claims unique efficacy.

Breaks Canning Record on Puget Sound Pink Salmon

Seattle estimates the pink salmon pack this season will reach 750000 cases, nearly double prior highs, as canning ends this week. Pinks called humpbacks run on alternate years with 1909 365156 cases and 1907 448730 cases in past records.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Puget Sound

Portugal Recognized by Major Powers

The republic of Portugal was formally recognized yesterday by Great Britain Germany Spain Italy and Austria. Royal orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.

Republic Associated Press Lisbon Republic of Portugal Great Britain Germany Spain Ialy Austria Royal Orchestra Saratoga Restaurant

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Bros Alamo Plaza Theo Artzt Bathphonea Che Thames London Daily Mirror Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Pale Clinic Eczema THE Adler Rochester Kirschbaum America Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Alamo Commerce Street Lopie CO. Alr A. Collman Astor Fraser San Francisco Lancaster Presidio Waco, Tex Texas Nurserymen’s Association J. R. Mayhew Waxahachie Ayer
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication