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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1912

Page

2

Protone Gains 30 Pounds in 30 Days

Protone touted as a remarkable flesh builder promises rapid weight gain. It claims to build up flesh fast, making users plump and strong within a month.

Protone

Protone Promises Healthful Weight Gain for All Ages

An advertisement touts Protone as the best scientific flesh and strength builder. It claims it makes thin people plump and healthy, with better color and poise, selling a regular one dollar size through druggists or by mail from The Protone Co in Detroit Michigan.

Protone Protone Co Detroit Mich

Free Protone Coupon Offer from The Protone Company

The Protone Company offers a free 50 cent package of Protoné to anyone who fills a coupon and sends 10 cents in stamps or silver to cover postage. The package includes full instructions and a book titled Why You Are Thin. Address: 5043 Protone Building, Detroit, Michigan.

Protone Company Protone Bldg Detroit Mich

For Sale in San Antonio Businesses on East Houston Street

List of properties for sale in San Antonio including A. M. Fischer 523 E Houston St W C Kalteyer 410 E Houston St Adolph Dreiss 119 N Alamo St J W Talia ferro 120 E Houston St Schwab s 4 Drug Stores No free boxes from druggists.

San Antonio A. M. Fischer E. Houston St W. C. Kalteyer Adolph Dreiss N. Alamo St J. W. Taliaferro Schwab

Young Lochinvar Refused to Be Foiled in Elopement

sensational tale from Bristol Tennessee describes Arthur Hagey eloping with Myrtle Moore after her father objected to the match. A party of Hagey's friends seized the girl from a seminary, transported her to Johnson City where she married Hagey, while the pursuing officer fired at the car in Abingdon, Virginia, missing the bride.

Bristol Tenn Lochinvar Arthur Hagey Hagey Myrtle Moore Myrtle Miss Moore Johnson City Abingdon Res Arthur

Additional Funds Sought for Carlsbad Tuberculosis Colony

The Texas tuberculosis commission reports state colony capacity is inadequate to admit all applicants. It urges the 33rd Legislature to approve a further appropriation of 90,475 dollars to expand facilities in Carlsbad.

Austin Tex Carlsbad Tuberculosis Commission Thirty-third

One Way Out Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement

San Antonio resident Mrs. M Rossmann testifies to the enduring efficacy of Doan's Kidney Pills for her weak kidneys and related symptoms. The testimonial notes prior endorsement in 1908 and cites Bexar Drug Co as local supplier with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents.

Dean San Antonio M. Rossmann Montana Street San Antonis Texas Doan Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United R

Endorsement of Aransas Pass Port Project by Congressman Slayden

Congressman Slayden praises the Aransas Pass port project as a world world trade asset, urging rail and water link development and lower freight costs. He notes Galveston’s disaster, calls for American flag ships, and emphasizes ports, railways, and cross-state cooperation for Texas growth.

Aransas Atlantic Aransas Pass Wheeler Texas West Gulf Coast Gulf Stuyvesant Jeish St. Paul Minn Galveston New Orleans Waco Great Britain Europe

Wilson and Dix vie as party meets at hotel

Democratic leaders gathered to greet Governor Wilson and discuss the ticket for the October 1 state convention. Governor Dix, seeking renomination, reaffirmed his bid while some leaders oppose another term. No rapid fixing of the slate. talks proceed after the Saratoga GOP naming. Wilson and Dix will speak at the state fair. The meeting also named two presidential electors at large and chose a temporary state convention chair.

McAdoo Norman E. Mack Dix Democratic State Committee Democratic Wilson Saratoga Charlies F. Murphy Tammany Up State

Woman Speaks for Wilson in Georgia Speech

Miss Ella Powell of New York and Atlanta became the first woman to speak in Georgia for Woodrow Wilson. She addressed the Daughters of the Confederacy in Gainesville, invited by the group. Wilson had lived in Gainesville during his early married life and two of his daughters were born there.

Wilson Atlanta Elaiae Powell New York Georgia Woodrow Wilson Daughters of the Confederacy Gainesville

Bryan to Begin Tour of Western States

William J. Bryan notified the Democratic National Committee he will start a speaking tour of the western states next Saturday, September 14, at his own expense. He opens in Denver, follows Roosevelt, and returns to Lincoln by October 2, then campaigns in the middle west and east under the party speakers bureau.

New York William J. Bryan Democratic Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Denver Lincoln Neb Middle West East The National Committee

Sheriff Collects for Wilson Campaign Fund

Sheriff W. T. Jackman collected 1091 dollars for the Woodrow Wilson campaign fund and sent it to National Committeeman Cato Sells in San Marcos Texas on September 12.

Wilson San Marcos Tex W. T. Jackman Woodrow Wilson Cato Sells

Baldwin Is Renominated by Democratic State Convention

Hartford Sept 12 Governor Simeon F Baldwin was renominated without opposition at the adjournment session of the Democratic state convention. The nomination included other state officers seven presidential electors and a platform was adopted.

Baldwin Hartford Conn Simeon F. Baldwin

Madero Rushes Troops to Save Agua Prieta

Federal forces pulled back to the hill as combat raged with many killed and wounded on the plain. Reports say fighting continues. Ojinaga evacuees and a Presidio relief effort seek ammunition for the beleaguered garrison as the Mexican consul heads to Marfa for aid.

Madero Agua Prieta Ojinaga Texas Presidio Marfa M. del Toro

Fall backs recognition of rebels to solve Mexican problem

A. B. Fall United States senator from New Mexico says recognizing rebel belligerency would allow the U S to offer good offices and act as umpire to settle the Mexican crisis without armed intervention. He spoke after returning from the Pacific coast as part of a foreign relations sub committee inquiry.

EL Paso Tex United States A. B. Fall New Mexico Pacific Coast Fall

Rebel commander Escoboza hanged by order of General Rojas

El Paso reports that Escoboza, who terrorized the El Tigre mining district and Nacozari, was captured after looting and hanged by rebels under General Rojas who demanded his joining the main force. Rojas aims at stabilizing border towns as his forces threaten the area.

EL Paso Tex Rojas Escoboza el Tigre Nacozari

Central credit bureau urged to shield bank credits

Richard L. Crampton of Chicago told state secretaries at their convention that a central bureau of credit should be created to protect bank credits from assault. He urged universal registration of commercial notes and open market borrowings, plus regular borrower condition reports to widen legitimate short term paper markets. Ralph Van Vechten of Chicago was elected president and John K. Ottley of Atlanta vice president of the clearing house.

Detroit Mich National Convention of American Bankers’ Association Richard L. Crampton Chicago Illinois Bankers’ Association Central Bureau of Credit United States Clearing House Section Ralph van Vechten John K. Ottley Atlanta, Ga

Oscar T. Taylor elected commander in chief of Spanish War Vets

Oscar T. Taylor of Pittsburg was elected commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans, defeating C. Albert Gasser of Paterson by 341 to 57. Buffalo was picked as the encampment site for next year.

Atlantic City N. J Oscar T. Taylor Pittsburg United Spanish War Veterans C. Albert Gasser Paterson Buffalo

Red Men End Council In Charleston Session

The executive session of the great council of the Improved Order of Red Men concluded its business on the Isle of Palms. The Daughters of Pocahontas were treated to a steamer excursion as guests of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Red Men Charleston S. C Isle of Palms Great Council of the United States

Women Named 10 Aid in Wilson Campaign

Dallas Texas September 12. The Texas Women’s Wilson and Marshall clubs announce chairmen for congressional district committees. Districts one through six list Mrs. Vaughn, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Buckner, and Mrs. Jest er, with others named for districts seven through sixteen including Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. Crane, Miss Burleson, Mrs. Spell, Mrs. Ousley, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Bee, Mrs. Wells, and Mrs. Bartholomew.

Dallas Tex Texas Women's Wilson and Marshall Clubs Texas William F. Robertson Horace Vaughn Texarkana W. H. Pope Beaumont Cone Johnson Tyler Cecil Smith Sherman Murrell Buckner Lina Frost Jester Corsicana Thomas N. Campbell Palestine John H. Kirby Houston Frank Crane Austin Emma Burleson W. BE. Spell Waco Clarence Ousley Fort Worth A. D. Rodgers Decatur Carlos Bee San Antonio James B. Wells Brownsville W. T. Bartholomew San Angelo

Young Couple Wed At Death Bed Of Father In Louisiana

Miss Peyton Croom and Howard Sims Cox wed under an improvised altar beside the death bed of the bride’s father W H B Croom in Mooringsport. The wedding date had been Sept 17 and plans were altered at the father’s request. Croom, 16 years a member of the general assembly and a prominent banker, was reported alive but fading this morning.

Shreveport Peyton Croom Howard Sims Cox Mooringsport W.H. B. Croom General Assembly Croom

Auto Runs Over Boy In Suburban Crash

A five year old riding in a wagon fell from its perch and was run over by a car owned by John Kerr and driven by Charlie Brooks. The boy suffered a broken leg and internal injuries and was taken to Physicians and Surgeons hospital where doctors expect recovery.

John Kerr Charlie Brooks Fifth Street Physicians and Surgeons Hospital

Trains Delayed from Panhandle Washout Near Amarillo

Heavy rains cause washout near Amarillo and delay all Panhandle trains today. The rain fell last night disrupting Panhandle routes into Fort Worth Texas.

Fort Worth Tex Panhandle Amarillo

San Antonio School Opens With First Day Reports

The article notes teachers facing the new term and students reporting to classrooms, receiving cards and lists, with enrollment data to be summarized at Brackenridge High School Saturday at 10 am. Prof Charles J. Lukin, superintendent, issued the meeting call.

Brackenridge High School Charles J. Lukin

Night School Opens At Brackenridge High In San Antonio

San Antonio public night school opens tonight at Brackenridge High School on South Alamo. Programs aid working students with shop mathematics and practical mechanical drawing taught by Adolf Uhr. Night sessions run Monday Wednesday Friday for vocational classes and Tuesday Thursday for commercial work if enrollment meets 12.

San Antonio Brackenridge High School South Alamo Street Adolf Uhr Lukin Roark Don A. Bliss Mike Goggan John F. Fentiman

Social Democrats to Rally in Berlin and Saxony Gathering

Sharp contests are anticipated at the Social Democrats annual general meeting in Chemnitz starting September 15 with officers to be elected and a campaign plan for the year. The party, nearing one million members with 130000 women, holds 110 Reichstag seats and 225 state delegates.

Berlin Chemnitz Saxony Social Democrats Reichstag

School Board Special Meeting Sets Night School Plans

A special meeting of the school board is held this afternoon at 4 o'clock to ratify night school plans and decide the location of a two room portable school building, likely on Beacon Hill. Bids for oil to finish school room floors will be opened.

Beacon Hill

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