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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
3
Mine Host Fred B. Achszehn of the Eighteen hotel at 320 Alamo street reports immediate relief from stomach and liver troubles after using Plant Juice. He credits it with a complete cure after two bottles and urges sufferers to try the purely vegetable remedy sold at Fischer's drug store amid widespread local endorsements.
Indications point to a serious car shortage nationwide as freight solicitors receive instructions from many railroads including the Pennsylvania lines to urge shippers to move traffic early to avert shortages later in fall. Debating Club Meets Athens members elect officers and discuss a planned winter program while an amusing children’s joke closes the item.
City electrician Claude E B Convers outlines a plan to bury underground fire alarm wires and add patrol call boxes on six foot uprights. The scheme aims to lower key rates, share conduits with Southwestern Telephone, and improve fire protection in the business district.
Hengley Ogden and Evers sue to rescind comptroller Lane’s closing order for saloons in San Antonio and Bexar County. Saloons on Houston Street and at Santa Rosa and nearby sites opened briefly. sheriff warned closures. Lawyers debate whether a single license revocation can shutter multiple establishments and if wholesalers may continue after retail licenses are revoked.
Mr C W Ruland nearing the century mark praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a life extending tonic and stimulant for general debility after a grip and catarrh years ago. He notes his age and health improved, and cites personal history including twelve children.
Dutty's Pure Malt Whiskey marketed as a gentle stimulant and tonic that energizes the body and aids digestion. It claims rare purity and world renown, calls itself more than a medicine, and notes the Spanish American War tax status. Sold by druggists and dealers at $1 a large bottle from The Duffy Malt Co. Rochester.
Judge R H Ward in Austin to confer on the Hewgley case after comptroller for forfeiture of San Antonio licenses. Citations served in two suits, with trial set after October 7. Hewgley also faces shutdown of another saloon on Houston Street due to linked forfeiture at Hot Wells.
City movers oppose Alderman Kenney measures requiring all haulers to report every load to the city engineer. Fines range from five to one hundred dollars for noncompliance. Merchants defend the move as aiding creditors and revenue.
Alderman Charles Fineham chairs the fire and police committee which will begin meeting at 11 oclock Thursday mornings to pursue more and better work, initiating tomorrow morning with the new schedule.
J Sanner sold a ten room improved residence on Dakota street to W BR Tuttle of Big Wells. The $13000 deal was negotiated by W B Ole. The property includes a 140 by 110 foot lot.
A fragment notes a Grove patent medicine claimed to drive out malaria and build strength in poor adults and children. The item reads as promotional copy for a tasteless chill tonic with grandiose health claims.
County workers began oiling both the Mission Loop and the north loop using old and new oiling plants. The Mission Loop had been oiled less than a year ago and remains in good condition, with oiling aimed to reduce dust and prepare for winter traffic.
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