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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1911

Page

2

Neal Institute cures drink problem for Houston family

A Houston couple credits the Neal Institute with transforming their home after the husband quit drinking. Their six year old son asked, “Papa, won’t you take Neal Cure?” The family cites quick, safe treatment with no delirium or hypodermics and a guaranteed appetite cure. Neal Institutes in Dallas and Houston invite inquiries with confidential correspondence.

Houston Neal Institute Papa Neal Neal Institutes Dallas Texas Neal Institute of Dallas Richardson Ave Richardson Neal Institute of Houston Pease Avenue

False alarms from boys disrupt city fire response

Local youths aged 10 to 12 caused two false alarms by breaking box 526 at North Palmetto and Van Ness. J Roberts narrowly escaped injury when a traction fire wagon hit a street car at Avenue D and Tenth. Fire engines 3 and 5, motor 7, and hose 10 answered both calls. Acting Chief McSorley blamed the parents for permitting the children on the streets.

North Palmetto van Ness J. Roberts Avenue D Tenth Street Motor Company No. 7 Hose Company No McSorley

Fraser Tailor Seeks Fall Suit Creations

Fraser Tailor announces new fall suit offerings. The shop invites customers to discuss custom fits and fabric choices for the season, highlighting tailored workmanship and quality materials.

Fraser

Road Tax Levy Defeated in Smithville Election

In a special election at Smithville Texas on September 16 the 15 cent road tax proposal failed 193 to 13. The county precinct now can vote soon on a bond issue for good roads, with plans to hold that election at an early date.

Smithville Tex

President Taft visits Syracuse to review farm and education policy

President Taft arrives in Syracuse for a visit centered on agriculture and rural education. He speaks on farming methods, soil conservation, and government expansion of agricultural programs while hinting at postal savings and parcels post ideas. The trip continues to Erie for talks on summer peace treaties and Senate prospects.

Syracuse N. Y Taft Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Fair State Fair Commission Club House Dix Spring Lake Post Office Department Erie Senate Fair Grounds Department of Agriculture

Agriculture Department Proposal Elevates Local Farmers Ranks

A speaker urges federal support for county agronomist programs. Trained county agriculturalists would conduct on site experiments, teach tilling and crop rotation, improve plant and livestock breed, and coordinate with high schools and colleges to boost farming efficiency while demanding fiscal prudence.

Agricultural Department of the United States

Flowers Bring Comfort to Hospital Patients in San Antonio

A reporter delivered bouquets from local volunteers to a San Antonio hospital. A recovering young man, initially bound by illness, relaxed into tears and a smile as roses calmed his fear. The act spread cheer to other patients, turning gloom into brief moments of joy.

The Light San Antonio

San Antonio Wins Permanent Exhibit at Washington Building

San Antonio will join El Paso and Port Arthur and a third Texas city to occupy a permanent exhibit in the Southern building in Washington DC. The four-city space will cost $360 yearly per city with one fourth of the rent funded by local groups. San Antonio plans to feature its history and climate, while El Paso promotes Elephant Butte dam and Port Arthur an oil exhibit.

San Antonio Texas Southern Washington, D. C Southern Commercial Congress South Jake Wolff G. Grosvenor Dawe Southern Commercial Conference el Paso Port Arthur Houston Dallas Real Estate Exchange Ad Club The Publicity League Chamber of Commerce Colonel Collier Paso Elephant Butte

Frank's Food Shop Delivers Fresh Smoked Delicacies

Frank's Food Shop at 231 Losoya Street advertises fresh smoked salmon halibut sturgeon and white fish along with imported Westphalian ham. The shop promotes itself as offering the best delicacies the markets afford and invites lovers of fine foods to visit just around the corner.

Frank Losoya Street

Hilton Leads After First Half in Haot Round

Harold Hilton held a 4 up advantage over Fred Herreshoff at the American golf championship final in Rye New York after the first 18 holes. Herreshoff struggled with his short game, falling behind as Hilton built a steady lead through the early rounds.

Associated Press Rye N. Y Harold H. Hilton Fred Herreshoff New York Hilton Herreshoff Evans

Frightful Suffering of a Woman in Vandervoort

Mrs. Dora Garrett of Vandervoort Arkansas describes a year of monthly pains and weakness. She credits Cardus and Cardui as effective woman’s remedies and urges others to begin treatment promptly, noting the tonic’s long use and advising readers to request information from Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Garrett Vandervoort Ark Dora Garrett Cardus Joe Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga

Three Celebrations Draw Large Crowds

Large crowds gathered for multiple Independence Day events across the area. The Market House celebration featured addresses in Spanish, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and songs by children, with strong Mexican American camaraderie noted. Bowen’s Island hosted the Junta Patriotica del Puebla program with band concerts, races, recitations, and a late night dance, led by Samuel Belden and a large committee.

Lujan Puebla Hortensia Cisneros Lydia Valtre F. D. Dufoo Guadalupe Ocho Ana Diaz Master G. Vallejo Mexico M. E. Valfre Esteva Patriotic Committee Texas-Mexican Society Mexican Brotherhood of Workers Juan Alvarez Juan Eaparte Juan Morales I. M. Garza Louis Cervantez Canuto Diaz Manuel Zerticho Hario de la Pena Matio Cisnero Market House Mr. Garza Fowen’s Bowen's Junta Patriotica del Puebla Jose A. N. Flores Don A. Bliss Maria Gomez Miguel Oliveira Antonio I. Villarreal Samuel Belden Junta Patriotica del Pueblo Lino Sanchez Sebastian Trevino Tomas Roma C. C. Smith Victor Beze Alejos E. Perez Aurelis Carvajal Antonio B. Gonzales J. A. N. Flores Modesto Torres

Mexicans Celebrate Independence Day in Austin

Mexicans in Austin and Travis county observed Mexican independence day with picnics across the area. The governor pardoned about six Mexicans serving terms in the penitentiary, each lacking influential friends to intercede. The governor’s pardons were mailed last night.

Austin Tex Travis County

Celebration of Mexico Independence Day Parade Reviewed by President

Mexico City marked the 101st anniversary of independence with a peaceful parade led by President de la Barra. Officials and diplomats visited the palace and then proceeded to Chapultepec for formal exercises amid a festive, orderly atmosphere.

Associated Press Mexico City Mexico de la Barra Chamber of Deputies Supreme Court President de la Barra Chapultepec

Quiet in Piedras Negras On eve of state election

In Piedras Negras Mexico saloons and all drink places were closed from Thursday night until Monday while the town observed the sixteenth. Plainly calm overall with troops in unsettled districts though travelers warned of possible trouble on election day.

Mop Eagle Pass Tex Piedras Negras

Photographers to image San Antonio homes for ads

Circulars sent to San Antonio residents announce dates for photographing houses as Traders' Exchange of Houston expands into the city Beginning today a photographer from the exchange tours San Antonio to secure pictures of property for advertising to attract homeseekers The Houston exchange lists some properties for sale

San Antonio Traders’ Exchange of Houston Exchange Houston ® Exchange

German open door policy in Morocco copied from France

Berlin reports reassure that German reservists will be dismissed within three days after maneuvers. Germany proposes permanent open door guarantees and equal tariffs, with a shared contract clause similar to French ideas. Boundary of French Congo cession remains unsettled. Temps notes optimism in German press but finds no near agreement after talks.

Associated Press Berlin Morocco Foreign Office M. Cruppi Germany Reichstag French Congo Herr von Eiderlen-Waechter M. Camp

France seeks guarantees on secret Spain Germany treaty

Paris dispatch says France requests assurances that no hidden treaty exists with Germany about selling or transferring Spanish territory in Morocco or Canary Islands. Germany’s foreign minister told the French ambassador in Berlin that a response to France’s latest note on Morocco would not be ready before Monday.

D Press Paris Gilblas France Germany Spain Morocco Canary Island Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter Berlin M. Cambon

Stolen Auto Recovered and Suspect Arrested

Hicks A Woods real estate man reported his car stolen from behind his building. A police search led to recovery near Alamo Heights and the arrest of a young man identified as the thief. The suspect was bound and turned over to officers, offering no statement.

Hicks A. Woods Hicks Justice Court Woods

A Great Advantage to Working Men

J A Maple of Steubenville Ohio testifies that Foley Kidney Pills cured his weak kidneys and bladder trouble. He reports relief from backache and restored kidney function enabling him to work with ease. Edwards King Drug Co endorses the remedy.

J. A. Maple South Seventh St Steubenville Foley Expressman Edwards-King Drug Co

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless candylike digestive aid. It claims rapid relief from indigestion sour stomach belching gas headaches and stomach discomfort and suggests a 50 cent case cures even worst dyspepsia.

Falls from second story injures Texas pioneer

August Santleben, 70, a Texas pioneer, fell from the second story porch at his home 1130 North Flores Street while searching for dropped coins. He suffered head, shoulder, and limb injuries but no broken bones and was resting easily. once a freight and stage line operator, he authored The Texas Pioneer about his experiences.

August Santleben Texas North Flores Street Sandleben Santleben San Anton Old Mexico Texas Pioneer

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