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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
10
Mrs. Dewitt Sincebaugh of West Danby New York praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nerves and female troubles saying it cured her lifelong nervousness and sleeplessness and now she keeps it handy for family use. The ad touts the remedy as a forty year old tonic derived from roots and herbs.
Racing in France will resume soon at Chantilly and Maison Lafitte but only for breeders. No betting allowed and the public will not be admitted.
The ad extols Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home remedy to darken gray hair naturally, claiming quick results by morning. It also notes it is not a disease treatment. A long list of social events and gatherings follows, with names and hosts.
Advert says people can live to a hundred by bowel and liver health. Promotes Van Lax as a gentle substitute to calomel, claiming it prevents sickness, relieves constipation, reduces intestinal poisons, and improves circulation. Endorsed by user letters. available 50c at druggists or from Van Vleet Drug Co., Memphis.
Social events include a Bailey Merienda at the Menger from 4 to 6 pm, City Federation meeting at 3 pm at the Gunter for Mothers Day, Children of the American Revolution picnic at Brackenridge Park, Texas Historical Landmark Association at 3 pm at St Anthony, Ella Goodwyn Carter Philatheta Class meeting at 3 30 pm in the classroom.
An elderly broom-maker and his wife seek legal aid seeking a contingent-fee case. They describe 29 years of strenuous labor and saving only $500 after cold, hungry nights, hoping justice can help improve their plight and fund a legal fight. The attorney Stayman considers taking the case.
An elderly man Dorn recounts losing his savings to Albert Klein who sold Aurora Development stock that collapsed. Stayman confronts Klein, helps Dorn recover money, and rewards Dorf with a hefty settlement and a new partner in Marie Lent, Klein’s former stenographer.
A vintage ad from Nichols Grocery at 209 Avenue C promotes 13 1 2 pound granulated sugar for sale at one dollar cash with other parch and groceries. The notice also hints money and goods becoming scarce and urges readers to buy now.
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