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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1911

Page

3

WARRIED AND UNMARRIED LADIES LADIES PRAISE CARDUI FOR HEALTH

In Stephenville Texas Mrs Jay McGee recounts nine years of crippling womanly troubles and headaches that improved after using Cardui. She credits full treatment with curing her and urges others both married and unmarried to try it. The ad cites Cardui as vegetable and safe and offers a Chattanooga Medicine Co advisory letter and a 64 page home treatment book.

Stephenville Texas Jay McGee N, B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Brother Burns Sister in Iredell Incident

News from Charlotte reports a 4 year old brother set a torch to his 2 year old sister's clothing, burning her. The child died after being taken to a sanitarium. The event occurred in Iredell County, with details provided by Associated Press.

Charlotte N. C BH. G. Friday Iredell

Republicans Hold Primary in Second Kansas District

The Associated Press reports in Kansas City that the second district Republicans vote today to choose a successor to the late Congressman A C Mitchell with U S Guyear as the sole candidate. Democrats meet in Paola on Wednesday with Joseph Taggart and A P Helder as contenders.

Associated Press Kansas City Kans Kansas Congressional District A. C. Mitchell U. S. Guyear Paola Joseph Taggart A. P. Helder Ottawa

The Easiest Way To Remove Hairs

Since delatone powder was discovered for skin hair removal no woman needs to live with undesirable facial or neck fuzz. Delatone costs a dollar a small ounce and one application usually suffices. Mix with water to form paste apply two to three minutes rub off wash skin. no pain and skin becomes white firm and hairless with slight chance of regrowth.

Families of Officers to Panama Move with Regiment

The War Department will not provide quarters in Panama for Tenth Infantry officers families, but most will accompany the Kilpatrick from Galveston to Panama. Wives and children plan to seek Canal Zone quarters, while the Kilpatrick sails from Newport News to Galveston and then Panama by September 26. First Sergeants to Carry Sabers under new drill rules. warrants to be armed similarly. Winter clothing requisitions to depot Philadelphia only. San Antonio depot to be bypassed. Transportation contract for the Tenth Infantry to Galveston awarded to Galveston Harrisburg & San Antonio road at 4.50 per capita.

War Department Panama Tenth Infantry Kilpatrick Galveston Fort Benjamin Harrison Canal Zone Newport News Coast Artillery Marine Corps Navy Secretary of War Philadelphia San Antonio Washington Yates Galveston, Harrisburg Clem Central Division

Paving Nears Completion in Medina Area

West Houston street from Santa Rosa to Medina and Pecos from Commerce to Houston will be paved soon. Crockett Nacogdoches and Blum streets slated for asphalt topping under the street commissioner's supervision. City council introduced a $5331 paving appropriation on first reading with no objections. Crockett and Nacogdoches from Alamo plaza to Houston, Blum from Alamo plaza to Bonham.

Houston Street Santa Rosa Avenue Medina Street Medina Commerce Zavalla Street Pecos Street Crockett, Nacogdoches Blum Streets Crockett Street Nacogdoches Street Alamo Plaza Blum Bonham Street

Luling Lodge Honors Judge Millican Before Move to Lockhart

Special to the Light from Luling Texas reports Luling Lodge No. 211 I O O F held an informal banquet after a lodge meeting in honor of Judge A C Millican who plans to move to Lockhart next week after many years in Luling. Le 3 Kornstadt bought W B Walkers farm on the San Marcos river east of Luling for 35 dollars per acre.

Luling Tex A. C. Millican Judge Millican Lockhart Kornstadt W. B. Walker San Marcos River

Luling School Opens For New Term In Texas

Luling public schools opened Monday with large attendance. Superintendent is Professor J. W. Peeler. Teachers include Mrs. W. B. Walker principal and Misses Mamie Finck Hennie Meriwether Mary Lou Merriwether Ella Walker Vara Veazey Fannie Tiller. Preparations begin to organize an Odd Fellows Rebekah lodge.

Luling Tex Luling Public J. W. Peeler W. B. Walker Mamie Finck Hennie Meriwether Mary Lou Merriwether Ella Walker Vara Veazey Fannie Tiller Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge

Doctor Tells Cause and Cure of Wrinkles

Dr Elizabeth Blinn explains premature aging and malnutrition cause skin sagging. She advocates a facial lotion made by dissolving saxolite in witch hazel to tighten skin and remove wrinkles, claiming immediate firming and youthful appearance.

Elizabeth Blinn

Unhappy Princess Louise of Saxony Plans Memoir Expose

Exiled Crown Princess Louise of Saxony and her pianist husband Enrico Toselli clash as he seeks divorce litigation after she vows to publish memoirs. Toselli alleges scandal while she maintains a $100,000 advance from a publisher. Their daughter Monica was born after elopement and later placed in Saxony with other royal children.

Louise Saxony Enrico Toselli Toselli Rome Giron Monica Florence

Forged Bonds Used in Appeal Cases

Judge Shook and County Clerk Frank Newton investigated widespread forged bonds used to appeal corporation court cases to county court. Most cases involve vagrancy and predominantly affect black defendants. Deputies search for forged sureties and principals as officials consider charges.

Court House Shook Judge Shook Frank Newton Sheriff Tobin

Germany France agree on most points in Franco-German pact

Berlin correspondent reports Germany and France reached agreement on all points except one. The program secures Germany economic rights in Morocco and illustrates the rapid progress of Franco-German understanding.

Associated Press Frankfort ON Germany Berlin Frankfurter Zeitung France Mrocco Ace

Tailored Suits Gowns and Millinery on Display

A showing of fashion features tailored suits and gowns for fall and winter. New coats in 28 and 80 inch lengths present fitted styles with various collars and satin accents. Fabrics include rough weaves and serges in many colors. Prices start at 15 dollars, 20 dollars, 25 dollars and up.

Peter Thompson

Docket of Criminal Appeals Sets October 4 and 11

The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin releases its first term settings listing 185 unsubmitted cases and 84 submitted and indisposed, totaling about 275 on the docket. Ex parte cases set for October 4 include Parvin Callaghan county and others. October 11 settings include Corbett Walker and multiple others across Texas counties.

Associated Press Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals George Parvin Callaghan County Eugene and Antonio Ogden Bexar M. G. Dena

Davis Hosts Luncheon for Ad Club Work

J Frank Davis of this city represented 8S A Hopkins oil operators San Antonio and Boston and hosted a 12 30 luncheon at the St Anthony hotel for Hopkins business friends not in the Real Estate exchange. The talk centered on building toward the Associated Ad Clubs of America national convention planned for Dallas next year. Hopkins and Davis seek to grow the San Antonio Advertisers' club membership.

Coleman Guest of Fort Worth Ad Men Dinner

President Coleman of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America visited Fort Worth for a luncheon at the Saddle and Sirloin club after a car interception by local ad men. He attended a 12 30 dinner at the Worth hotel with about 300 prominent business leaders.

Coleman Fort Worth Associated Press Tex Associated Advertising Clubs of America Dallas Saddle and Sirloin Club Worth

Changing Her Face

A home remedy promises to refresh complexions by removing lifeless skin. Apply mercolized wax at night like a cream, wash off in the morning to absorb dead skin and improve appearance. It claims to erase freckles tan moth patches sallowness liver spots and pimples for a younger look.

Minor liquor sale charged in county court

Complaint filed in county court today against W. L. Neal for operating a saloon on Corpus Christi road selling liquor to minors. Sheriff Ora Baird alleges five minor purchases, with a deputy sending a boy to test the law and returning with whisky. A warrant was issued and arrest planned this afternoon.

W. L. Neal Corpus Christ Spouts Ora Baird Neal Baird

Cool Wave Reaches Texas As Heat Breaks Across State

Reports say the first real break in the summer heat is advancing across Texas. Abilene logged 64 degrees at noon, a 20 degree drop in hours. Vernon had rain and a norther while other West Texas points felt refreshing cool air and occasional showers. The cold front entered the Panhandle and moves southeast.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Abilene Vernon West Texas Panhandle

Ingleside Gun and Red Club Formed on Corpus Christi Bay

A state granted charter creates the Ingleside Gun and Red club of Ingleside, an organization of local sportsmen. The group controls miles of coastline including the McCampbell tanks, offers a top club house for about 100 guests, an upcoming 18 hole golf course, and facilities for duck, goose, and quail shooting. Governors include A. H. Danforth J. J. Stevens Col. O. C. Guessar A. B. Story Frank Holland and C. M. Hubby, with many local businessmen joining the initiative.

Nimrods Ingleside A. H. Danforth J. J. Stevens O. C. Guessar A. B. Story San Antonio Frank Holland Dallas C. M. Hubby Waco

Ladybugs Deployed to Fight Cottony Scale Pests

Australian ladybugs are released on Gates farm at St Arthur to combat cottony cushion scales harming orange trees. State Entomologist Scholl travels to Port Arthur with a box of ladybugs to begin the campaign.

Beaumont, Tex Gates Farm St Arthur Scholl Port Arthur

Pioneer Widow Clara Dunlap Dies in Hobart Oklahoma

Mrs. Clara O. Dunlap widow of Hobart's first mayor and a pioneer settler in Oklahoma died suddenly at her home. She leaves several children and was heavily involved in local financial matters.

Oklahoma Associated Press Hobart Okla Clara O. Dunlap Dimland

Maine election remains undecided on repeal question

Augusta Maine Sept 19 Governor Plaisted and his counsel reconvened to tabulate other questions and allow town clerks with disputed returns to present error evidence. Last night’s figures showed a 26 vote lead for repeal but the governor cautioned that results are not final and clerks have twenty days to correct any errors.

Associated Press Augusta Maine Governon Plaisted Plaisted

Opposition to Municipal Plant in Waco Heating Up

Negotiations between Waco city commission and the Waco Gas and Electric company for a new lighting contract were practically declared off this morning. The commission has not yet decided to build the municipal light plant, but there is strong opposition among many citizens.

Waco Tex Waco Gas and Electric Company

Trolley Wire Breaks Halts Traffic on Houston Street

A Traction company trolley wire split between Avenue C and Avenue D on Houston street at 8 40 creating sparks and blue flames. Pedestrians and drivers fled the area with no injuries reported as crews repaired the wire and service resumed on affected lines.

Traction Company Avenue C Avenue D Houston Street

Edwards Family Thankful Note for James Liberty Edwards

In gratitude for the kindness shown during the death of their son James Liberty Edwards, William L. Edwards and Fannie Edwards acknowledge the attentive friends and the many beautiful flowers.

James Liberty Edwards WM. L Fannie Edwards

Dechman to Travel Central America to Study Coffee

T. M. Dechman, local coffee roaster, left yesterday for New Orleans and will sail for Panama Guatemala and other parts of Central America later this week. He plans two months away, mainly to investigate coffee fields and growing facilities.

Dandruff Cure Claims Dramatic Hair Revival

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss promising immediate effects. It claims hair regrowth new fine hairs and a lush lustrous look after weeks of use with a 25 cent bottle sold at drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton

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