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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1913

Page

7

German geologist studies Texas soil in San Antonio visit

Dr. R. Lachmann of Breslau University arrives in San Antonio to study soil landscape and geology. He will report to his university, then inspect Beaumont oil fields and Louisiana salt mines, before attending a geology congress in Toronto. He notes San Antonio’s climate and landscape as unexpectedly welcoming.

R. Lachmann University of Breslau Germany San Antonio Toronto Canada Ferdinand Roemer Bressiau University Texas Geology Lachmann Austin Marble Falls Colorado Center City Colo Netherland Denver Scientific Society of Silesia Prussia

Feel Readachy Clean Your Liver Ad

Sick headaches traced to lazy liver and fermenting food in the bowels. Poisonous matter reabsorbed into blood irritates the brain. Cascarets stimulate the liver and move bile and poison out of the bowels. One 10 cent dose relieves by morning. keeps head clear and stomach sweet for months. Children need Carcarets too.

Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Safe Calomel Alternative

The advertorial urges dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver remedy available from A. M. Fischer for 50 cents a large bottle. It claims calomel is unsafe and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied, asserting benefits for both adults and children and protection against headaches and biliousness.

Dodson A. M. Fischer

Opportunity to Spend a Day or Two Here

A reader notes the chance to spend a day or two at a local venue, hinting at a brief stay or visit. The comment suggests exploring activities and enjoying time in the area.

Kendall County Fair Opens in Boerne With Packed Grand Stand

The Kendall county fair opened at 9 this morning in Boerne with large attendance and a racing program scheduled for 3 pm featuring three horse races and notable purses. Activities include boys foot and sack races and a best boy rider competition for riders under 15. Nearly all of the 120 Fair Association members are on site to supervise exhibits as crowds anticipate a record turnout tomorrow.

Kendall County Boerne The Fair Association

Writ of Error Filed in Medina Irrigation Case Appeal

The Seekatz et al vs Medina Valley Irrigation Co decision from July 27 was appealed yesterday in Austin. A writ of error will be reviewed by the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans with no date set. Judge A P McCormick of Dallas signed the citation. The papers were received by A S Campbell in the U S clerk of court office. Bailey jury discharged in Midland murder case after disagreement.

Medina Irrigation Company F. P. Seekatz

San Antonio Fashion Show Draws Record Crowds

Merchants call the first fall show a smashing success with thousands swarming stores on Commerce Street. Shoppers filled Saul Wolfson’s Dry Goods and other millineries while buyers praised the simultaneous openings as better than individual events and urged a repeat next spring.

San Antonio Saul Wolfson Mr. Wolfson Margaret Summers Edna Polhemus J. E! Winters Timnetea Alkemeyer Jones Millinery Company Edwards Millinery Company Commerce Street Joske Bros Wolff & Marx Washer Bros Emil Blum Company Sam L. Harris Frank Brothers Company Fomby Fomby-Jones Harris

Sage Tea Darkens Hair With Wyeths Remedy

An old remedy using sage and sulphur to restore natural hair color is sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for 60 cents. A downtown druggist says it darkens evenly and leaves hair glossy, with benefits for dandruff and itchy scalp.

Wyeth

Ezell Named Successor for Ward on Seventy-Third District Court

William F. Ezell of San Antonio is appointed by Governor Colquitt to fill the vacancy created by R. H. Ward's resignation. Ezell, born in 1875 in Johnson County, has served 14 years with the Bexar county bar and six years as assistant division attorney for the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. He resides at 623 West Cypress Street and is unmarried.

William F. Ezell San Antonio Colquitt Seventy-third District Court R. H. Ward Mr. Ezell Ezell Ward Mr. Ezelli Johnson County Bexar County Galveston, Harrisburg

Rail line to Fredericksburg to run two trains daily

R A Love president of the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad announced two trains a day each way when the new road opens. Trains will connect with Kerrville branch passenger trains at the Guadalupe river junction two miles beyond Waring. Northbound service leaves San Antonio at 8 15 am and 6 06 pm. southbound at 7 05 pm and 9 00 am.

R. A. Love San Antonio, Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad Fredericksburg Kerrville Sap Guadalupe River Waring San Antonio

Hudson is Reserved Co R Hudson Mexico City official in town

Co R Hudson of Mexico City vice president of the National Railways of Mexico is in the city. He refused to discuss his affairs or comment on the Mexican situation saying he will not talk on any subject. He noted that talking less helps avoid trouble. The rest of the piece outlines cacao sources in the Philippines, Chinese knit garment exports to the United States, and German submarines with detachable bays for rescue via a cable telephone system.

Co. R. Hudson Mexico City National Railways of Mexico City Hudson

Examinations Continue For G H & A Train Crew

Dr R W Knox chief surgeon for Sunset Central is in San Antonio re examining G H & A employees whose sight and hearing affect their work. A hospital car previously tested trainmen and flagmen. follow up exams assess ongoing incapacity. Knox stays through tomorrow.

R. W. Knox Houston Sunset Central Lines San Antonio

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