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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1911

Page

3

Cure for Severe Eczema Promoted by Cuticura Remedies

A Kentucky resident reports a years long battle with a burning itchy skin eruption described as boils and a wheat grain like rash. After trying three doctors the patient found relief using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for four months, remaining cured for a year. The ad invites readers to request free samples from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. in Boston.

E. L. Cate Exie Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Dept Boston

Trained nurse arrested in New York shoplifting case

Ellen Watson a 24 year old trained nurse from Chicago was arrested after police found jewelry silverware and silk dresses in her room valued at 5000. The theft involved items from Walter Devereaux of Mamaroneck and his late wife. Watson was held on a 500 bail and claimed she aspired to be a professional violinist.

Associated Press New York Ellen Watson Chicago Miss Watson Brooklyn Walter B. Devereaux Mamaroneck N. Y

Can a Couple Live on Twenty Dollars a Week

A newspaper contest asks readers to prove if a family or a young couple can live well on 20 dollars weekly. Mrs. A S Z asserts a seven member household survives on 20 dollars with careful budgeting. the Light offers 5 dollar prize for best answer and 2 for second, with entries due by Friday noon.

Mothers’ Congress

Taylor to Host Talks on New County High School Law

J A Hudson of Georgetown Williamson county school superintendent will address Taylor teachers and trustees today about the new county high school law. Taylor trustees meet Tuesday to pick a site for the new building as repairs near completion and the school opens next Monday under Superintendent John F O Shea.

Taylor Tex J. A. Hudson Georgetown Williamson County Texas John F. O’shea

Doctor touts Postum as coffee aid in Ohio tale

A doctor who quit coffee to cure his own health advocate and a patient explain Postum’s benefits. A woman with indigestion and heart and nervous issues reports better sleep, clearer skin, and improved wellbeing after switching to the coffee substitute. Other friends reportedly share similar results.

Postum Ohio Shoe Wellville Dkge

Chinese contraband smugglers captured near Los Angeles

After a midnight running clash C T Connell and a deputy seized an automobile ten miles from Los Angeles containing three contraband Chinese. Authorities say a well organized ring used autos to move victims from the Mexican boundary to Ventura with several arrests expected. A search light exposure helped locate the smugglers and the chauffeur, believed to be a ring leader, was arrested.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal C. T. Connell Southern Immigration District Ventura

International club hears letters from Mexican leaders

Prominent Mexico residents and President de la Barra’s letter praised the club’s course during the crisis. A strong financial report encouraged further effort as fifteen new members were approved, including seven residents and eight non residents.

President de la Barra Hanna Mexico International Club Irvine W. Biggar Biggar Bros D. C. Burt Moore Building Ss. W. Jarratt W. W. Searcy Jr T. E. Huffman W. H. Sartain E. A. Schuh W. T. Merrill Sabinas Coac T. F. Martin Tampico E. G. Brown A. T. Mills

Foley Kidney Pilos Advertises Treatment

An Edwards King Drug Co. ad promotes Foley Kidney Pilos as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary irregularities urging readers to try them.

FOLEY Edwards King Drug Co

Knights of Pythias muster forty eight members in meeting

Forty eight members of Company No. 4 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias were mustered as Dr J M Cain led the ceremony. Officers elected to serve until January 1 include J M Nix captain William Schlesinger first lieutenant C H Fatoff second lieutenant H J Ford R O Whiteaker H C Arno sergeants and A L Ludwig treasurer. Regular army tactics used in drills and swords issued as members prepare to requisition rifles. Uniforms are black broadcloth with Texas on the shoulder. Attendees listed.

Knights of Pythias J. M. Cain J. M. Nix William Schlesinger C. H. Fatoff H. J. Ford R. O. Whiteaker H. C. Arno A. L. Ludwig Texas John Ahr F. Pollard L. Anderson William Capurro B. C. Hamilton 8. Alexander E. J. Jackson E. B. Flowers Dr. F. Fanning J. A. Berry I. Arbetter A. B. Reilly H. B. Hurt E. Goeglin Carl Rees L. T. Waters W. L. Schlesinger J. M. Mix J. D. Nordhaus C.S. Smith H. Wagner Jr P. Catalini Will Jensen Charles Troilo C. H. Fator

Edwards King Kidney Remedy Promotion

Edwards King Drug Co promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy Liquid as a proven medicine for acute and chronic kidney and bladder ailments. It emphasizes its tonic and reconstructive qualities for the elderly, claiming permanent relief and comfort.

Edwards-King Drug Co

Hurr Elected School Trustee in Flatonia

Henry Hurr was elected to fill the vacancy left by resignation of H. H. Harrison at a regular school board meeting. Cotton shipments were slow this week as most pickers work in North Texas and farmers continue with harvests.

Flatonia Tex Henry Hurr H. H. Harrison North Texas

Luling Tax Official Resigns to Move to Lockhart

A. C. Milmean tax assessor and city collector of Luling and justice of the peace for Caldwell Precinct No 2 has resigned and will relocate with his family to Lockhart to establish his home there.

Luling Tex A. C. Mil- Mean Cald- Well County Lockhart

Diegel Confession Awaited by State in Ohio Case

Rodney J. Diegle former sergeant at arms of the Ohio senate lies in Dayton awaiting a circuit court appearance. He faces a three year term for bribery in the legislature. Attorney John E. Egan accompanies him as the pair prepare a written statement for prosecutors and defense.

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Rodney J. Diegle Ohio State Senate Diegle John E. Egan Diegel Egan Columbus

Diegle Wife Leaves Sandusky for Dayton in Bribery Case

In Sandusky Ohio on September 14 authorities believed Rodney J Diegle might be in the city amid legislative bribery probes. Mrs Diegle bought a ticket and left for Dayton indicating she will join her husband there today.

Sandusky Associated Press Ohio Rodney J. Diegle

Auto Races Set to Revive Atlanta Meet with Glidden Guests

Auto mobile racing returns to Atlanta this fall with Glidden tourists arriving September 14. Notables Bob Burman John Aitken Herbert Lytle and Disbrow are secured for the meet at the Atlanta speedway. Motocycle races are planned with top riders already engaged and the event slated to begin October 21 during the Glidden tour.

Atlanta Bob” Burman John Aitken Herbert Lytle Disbrow Atlanta Speedway New York Jacksonville Fla

County School Board Meeeets on Consolidation Plan

Guadalupe county board of education fixed per capita apportionment at 7.25 dollars. Trustees from Tei mann Mill creek and Eden districts discussed consolidation east of Seguin. Board favored consolidation but scheduled local meetings at school houses to consult patrons.

County School Board Mee Epiclal Ionr Seguin Tex Board of Education Guadalupe County Teimann Mill Creek Eden

Plan Railroad to Harbor Smithville Texas

At a Ten Thousand club meeting, W. M. Cobb and W. R. Searcy were named to gather data on a proposed 160 mile rail link from Smithville to Aransas Harbor. The club plans to form a local capitalist construction company to build and operate the line within two years, with Dutch bonds ready.

Smithville Tex Ten Thousand Club W. M. Cobb W. R. Searcy Aransas Harbor Texas

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed as Top Cough Remedy

Edwards King states the product remains the best household remedy for coughs and colds for all ages. It prevents serious outcomes from a cold and should be used without substitutes.

Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Law firm weighs constitutionality of governor veto

T B Franklin of Denman Franklin and McGown said the firm was asked to review the constitutionality of Governor Col quitt's veto of the bill extending the codifying board. An Austin report notes R.

T. B. Franklin Denman

American Authoress Elizabeth Payson Evans Dies in Bavaria

Elizabeth Payson Evans born Newport New Hampshire 1822 died in Aibling Upper Bavaria age 98? She resided in Europe since 1870 and was the wife of Edward Payson Evans author. She contributed verse and prose to newspapers and magazines and wrote novels and works on religion and history including Laura an American Girl Transplanted Manners Confession A History of Religions The Story of Kasper Hauser The Story of Louis XVII and The Christ Myth.

Elizabeth Payson Evans Associated Pre Aibling Upper Bavaria Newport N. H Europe Evans Willard Putnam Lucia Field (Williams) Gibson Edward Payson Evans Remsen N. Y

Governor’s veto dispute over eight hour law and adjournment

Judge Minor would challenge the veto ruling that bills vetoed within twenty days after adjournment become law without the governor’s signature. The governor argues Sundays are excluded from the period. Minor declined to comment on the report.

B. Minor Campbell Minor

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.P. Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan Corsair Financiers Fraser Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich K. of P Foley’s San Antonio Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co Alamo Commerce Street Fraser, Taylor Bavaria Ayer J.s Fuillyer Jarratt Company South Flores Street Ameer West Commerce St
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