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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
9
A garbled OCR passage references a place in Texas and a church ceremony at a Presbyterian church with unclear names and events. The text is corrupted and many proper nouns are unreadable, yielding no resolvable facts.
A San Antonio testimonial touts Douns Kidney Pills for weak kidneys. Customer Mr Gros of 312 Delmar St reports relief from irregular secretions and back pain after using the product. Ad urges readers to ask for the same remedy at dealers for 10 cents per box.
An ancient patent style ad promises dandruff and hair loss remedies using resin and tonic oils. It lists instructions for scalp application, washing with hot water, and frequent repeat use, with a physician prescribed formula for Irish roots and Kennett products.
A festival dance featuring three debutantes, titled A Night in Old Japan, will be held at a temple setting with real cherry blossoms, incense, sacred candles, and a living Buddha in Kamakura Japan. Debutantes wear traditional attire from Kin ta and Rivhshaw regions, with Japanese performers and a vehicle procession. Local school representatives and numerous clubs attend, including Thomas School for Girls and West Texas Military Academy. The event, planned by the Guyter hotel directors, names orange green and white fiesta colors and designates a grand marshal to be chosen later.
Armed thieves used sulphur in a failed attempt to steal hens at 624 Rigsby Ave. Willian Sporn’s premises. Watchman Isaac Anderson confronted them with a .45 revolver at 11:20 PM Tuesday, chasing them through alleys. no poultry was taken and no injuries occurred. The thieves dropped a pot of sulphur and fled. Two weeks earlier Ah Syorn’s shoe shop reported half a dozen hens stolen, prompting renewed vigilance.
Vintage advertisement extols Caldwell's Serip Papen te as a gentle herbal laxative. Claims it eases constipation without harsh drugs and offers free trial samples from Caldwell, 482 Wel ingim At, Monilectio.
Wheeler becomes the first man to carry free tap as others gain and pursue a vacation trip. The report notes plans, standings, and rival figures with mentions of Rosey, Miss, Mrs Dodd, Burl Stein, and a staged tape event. It references rail fare, Pullman, roam meals, and a prize structure with a leading figure seeking a deluxe trip.
An ad fragment touts Q-Uanada hair dye claiming it darkens gray hair giving a soft, lush look. It promotes scalp health and reportedly prevents hair loss while offering a youthful, glossy finish. Local names and addresses appear in the surrounding material.
Madame Jtese, a noted figure on winter wildlife circuits, promotes a hair growth recipe in a Chicago interview. She claims rinsing with a water bag mix and scalp massage thrice weekly will boost shine and length, praising a “Mest hair crower” and noting celebrity attention to her long locks.
Captain William J. Merry of the army general staff recommends three Penosek Military College cadets for second lieutenants. Cadet Wesley Peacock IV, Cadet Captain William Townes of Powell Texas, and Cadet Captain Vernon Cox of Sauna Texas are highlighted for exceptional aptitude. Cadets recently left for field testing near Culghra bridge on Leonecreek under Merry’s instruction.
Alain Iron Works plans new construction on a Wyoming property, including a three story storage building next to the old stable site. The 15,600 square foot facility will store a large stock of structural steel, with modern handling equipment to cut costs, and will allow direct freight car loading.
A list of guests and new arrivals at the St Anthony and other hotels includes prominent figures and traveling professionals from Texas Georgia Alabama and Massachusetts. Names mentioned include Endels Feine, Worley Pravock, Daviau New Fork, Mike Munger, Waco Texas residents and many out-of-state visitors as they pause at the Gunter and St Anthony hotels.
In Luckhart Texas on April, Holand received a five year sentence after conviction on charges tied to an alleged robbery at Sunset Central. The case details reflect a single defendant and a formal court proceeding leading to the prison term.
An article from the American Medical Association discusses Beeman's Alterstive claiming to aid vitality and combat tubercle spacts and chronic throat issues. It asserts the remedy reduces weakness, supports energy, and claims to prevent disease progression, urging trial and noting availability via Fischer's Drug Store and mail orders in Philadelphia and San Antonio.
Three fifteen year old youths robbed W H Bradshaw Alamo and Gordon streets and Edward Fegnger 901 Antagorda street between midnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning. City Detectives nabbed them after a run from Dr Franger's, seizing tobacco candy and other items later returned to the shops. They were jailed and to be sent to county authorities. One revolver was found on one suspect.
Committees received bids at a special meeting of the building committee to examine proposals for improvements at the Hunsteck Avenue school and No 9 on Topes Street. The proceedure aimed to consider and present bids for acceptance by the board.
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