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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
3
Spring fatigue and skin eruptions signal low blood and nerves. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to build blood, refresh the skin, and restore energy. Testimonials from Mrs. Sinclair describe pale weakness and improvement after two boxes. Pills marketed as non habit forming with blood cleansing benefits and address from Schenectady New York.
Locomotive engineers on fifty eastern railroads vote by a large margin to authorize officers to call a strike if negotiations for wage increases fail. The tally, revealed by Warren Stone, grand chief, shows a majority supporting the move as talks continue with the railroads managing the wage dispute.
An advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a medicine that strengthens the liver stomach kidneys and bowels while acting as a systemic tonic. It urges buyers to start with a money back first bottle and request the second from their druggist. The copy claims the product keeps the insides right and highlights the brand name LAX-FOS.
Horger Lumber Co located seven blocks south of the S P depot advertises a specialty of planked steaks served at the California Cafe. The notice emphasizes the steakhouse feature alongside the lumber yard's location.
General Frederick D. Grant commander of the Department of the East died at midnight at the Hotel Buckingham New York from heart failure diabetes and digestive disturbances death notes rule out cancer claims. He was with wife Mrs. Grant when he died and messages were sent to his son Captain Ulysses S. Grant III and the Princess Cantacuzene.
Washington reports that General Grant’s sudden demise prompts swift filling of the post of commander in chief of the eastern division. Major General William H. Carter, longtime assistant chief of staff and former Texas maneuver division commander, is viewed as the likely appointee, though changes may hinge on the emergency. Carter, a Tennessee native and West Point graduate of 1878, was expected to lead the Department of the Lakes from Chicago before the crisis redirected plans. News of Grant’s death brings sorrow to army and official circles.
An Asheville man credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with curing a long battle with stomach pain indigestion and pancreatic ulcer after doctors failed. He details meals and weight gain and claims restored health and better sleep. The letter is from the Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville pamphlet.
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