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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1914

Page

7

A Staple Medicine for Every Family

A promotional notice touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for colds, headaches, nervousness, and various stomach and bowel troubles. It claims safety for all ages, urges families to try a free sample by mail, and notes prices of fifty cents to one dollar with availability at pharmacies.

C. A. Wright Pasadena Ave Long Beach Cal Lawrence W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Opposition to Slayden in July Primaries Grows

Report says opposition to Congressman Slayden is forming in his district due to his vote stance on the Mexican crisis and his defense of Wilson, with San Antonio leaders and prominent politicians weighing a challenge as the race develops. The district includes San Antonio and Bexar County, home to Fort Sam Houston and a sizable voting bloc.

Slayden Wilson Carnegie Peace Commission Shayden House San Antonio Bexar County Fort Sam Houston Texas City Taft

No Race To Watch As War Looms In District

With a Mexican war looming, the report notes little interest in the forthcoming race. It suggests Congressman Slayden cannot satisfactorily represent the district due to sentiment clashes with local interests.

Slayden

Lower Brick Rate via Denison Route to San Antonio

A 15 cent per hundred brick freight rate to San Antonio is announced by routing through Denison Texas with rebilling. This rate matches Houston and Galveston prices but excludes Kansas sources. The through rate from brick plants to San Antonio is 20 cents, leaving a 5 cent advantage only if brick is available at Boynton. limited supply hinders use.

Boynton Okla San Antonio Denison Tex Houston Galveston Kansas Alderman Warren

Plover Are Protected Says Federal Law Guards Birds

Chief Game Warden Jeff D. Cox of the Texas game department says a misimpression exists about plover killings. He notes state law lacks a close season while federal law protects all plover migrating through Texas for five years, with unprotected birds not entering Texas. Cox cites plover's historical value as an insect destroyer under federal statute.

Austin Tex Jeff D. Cox Game, Fish and Oyster Department Texas Warden Cox

PoDoLax and Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad

An old time remedy promotes PoDoLax as a gentle bile starter using Podophyllin. The ad cites Podophyllin’s history and contrasts it with harsher past cures. It also suggests Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cough and cold relief option.

Clence Dr. Bell

Austrian Antarctic Plans Unchanged Despite Dispute

Vienna April 22 Plans for Dr Felix Koenig leading the Austrian Antarctic expedition remain unchanged with the Weddell Sea chosen as starting point. Koenig plans to sail from Trieste in July with about 30 men aboard the Oesterreich to base operations in the Weddell Sea by January and stay at least two years. The $150000 forecast includes preparations for three sledge parties to map ice barriers and reach Graham Land, Enderby quadrant, and the Queen Maud range, using rations in individual tins and extensive dog assistance.

Vienna Felix Koenig Ernest Shackleton Weddell Sea Antarctic Koenig Buenos Aires Tropics South Georgia South America Oesterreich Queen Maud Range Amundsen Filchner Graham Land West Antarctic Enderby Gratz Styria

Cooperative plan sells fifty player pianos at discounted price

The offer matches the piano deal with a four hundred forty nine dollar co operative price for standard 88 note player pianos. Buyers pay two dollars weekly for 195 weeks with a thirty day money back guarantee and one year exchange privilege. Death cancels unpaid balances and a bench nine rolls music are included. Open evenings until 9 oclock.

Texas Officials See Benefits From Denver Irrigation Meet

J C Nagle chairman of the state board of water engineers cites the Denver irrigation conference as likely to bring substantial gains for Texas. Seventeen states attended the gathering called by Franklin K Lane to foster western needs in land reclamation. Texas delegates included Nagle Burgess Barstow and McCurdy from El Paso and Barstow respectively.

Austin Tex J. C. Nagle State Board of Water Engineers Denver Mr. Nagle Texas R. F. Burgess el Paso George Barstow Barstow S. C. McCurdy Franklin K. Lane Department of the Interior

San Antonio Picture Exhibition Coming to Local Tour

Publicity League of Chamber of Commerce invites residents to view the San Antonio picture featuring the city and its people before it travels. Last chance to see it at home. displays at 235 East Houston Street with Johnson's clothing line advertised nearby.

San Antonio East Houston St

French Remedy for Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors of France have used a prescription of vegetable mils for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. One dose may work within hours for severe cases. Many people report surprising results from this remedy sold here by A. M. Fischer's drug.

France A. M. Fischer

Ministers Form Group to End Sunday Theaters

Rev C E McStravick heads a new permanent committee formed after a Ministerial Union meeting to press for Sunday closing of theaters and moving picture shows. The group will seek enforcement of state Sunday closing laws and may pursue prosecutions with county and city attorneys.

C. E. McStravick Sheriff Tobin Trainer Brown The Min Isterial Union McStravick

Vinol touted as strength booster for elderlys

A man near seventy from Jackson Michigan credits Vinol with restoring strength after a period of decline. The ad claims Vinol combines cod liver oil components with tonic iron to create vigor and urges trial with a money back guarantee if no benefit. It also promotes Saxo Salve for burning skin and names A M Herter as San Antonio Texas druggist

John Widmayer Jackson, Mich San Antonio Tex

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