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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1914

Page

2

Vitalitas touted by notary public in Sanford miss

W W Charleston a New Orleans born notary public in Sanford Mississippi endorses Vitalitas as a life restoring tonic. He claims two bottles healed debility and improved vitality, describing it as a natural earth derived remedy free of harmful ingredients and useful for liver kidney and blood ailments. Wagner's Drug Store advertises the product.

W. W. Charleston New Orleans Sanford Miss Ium Wagner's

Cattle Bring Good Price In Cuero Sale

Cuero Texas April 23 The largest cattle deal in the area for over a year saw William Buehrig of Cuero sell 1020 head of three year old steers to Moore Bros of Uvalde at a round price of 45.50 per head The cattle were bought eighteen months ago at 18 per head and wintered on ensilage and were in good market condition at shipment.

Cuero Tex William Buehrig Moore Bros Uvalde Buehrig

Mexicans Enlist to Fight Reported From San Diego

Four thousand Mexicans have enlisted at a secret station in San Diego in recent days and departed for service below the border. Police report the chief has prohibited firearm sales to Mexicans.

San Diego Cal

TIZ Foot Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes TIZ for sore feet with bold claims of quick relief from burning swelling and pain. It touts shoe size reduction, promises a 25 cent box without druggist or department store access, and mentions a dubious foot care guarantee.

Aviators Miss Stinson and Terrill Open Fiesta Flying Contests

Miss Katherine Stinson, a San Antonio aviator, and Frank J. Terrill of Boston will launch a series of flying contests at the Fair Grounds race track Thursday afternoon as Fiesta visitors enjoy aviation feats. The meet runs through Sunday with potential city flights if weather allows.

Katherine Stinson San Antonio Frank J. Terrill Boston Fair Grounds Miss Stinson Fort Sam Houston Terrill Dallas

San Jacinto Day Exercises At Main Avenue High

The San Jacinto Day exercises held at Main Avenue High were presented by the Hayne Debating Club on Wednesday afternoon in the school auditorium. Principal W. D. Williams opened the program and handed control to club president Gilbert Lang. The event featured Hayne quartet and orchestra, district debating champions Henry Lee Taylor and Gilbert Taylor, district senior declamation champion Robert M. Field, a vocal solo by Erwin Lange, and an original patriotic oration by Henry Lee Taylor.

San Jacinto Main Avenue High School Hayne Debating Club W. D. Williams Gilbert Lang Hayne Quartette Hayne Orchestra Henry Lee Taylor Gilbert Taylor Robert M. Field Erwin Lange Texas Battle of Robert Field

Filipino Midgets at Fiesta Charm Military Plaza Audience

The 36 year old man stands 24 inches tall and his 40 year old partner is 21 inches high. They are described as physically perfect and mentally bright entertainers. Brought to the St. Louis world’s fair, they won gold medals, and are shown at Military plaza.

St. Louis World’s Fair Military Plaza

Yellow Robe shines as St Marys seniors stage lively comedy

St Marys college senior class presented The Yellow Robe or My Friend From India at the Grand Opera House. The entertaining production featured a strong cast led by Leon Kaufman, E. Walter Tynan, Merlin T. Miller, John T. Bowen, and Gilbert N. Deitzel, with the choir opening the program on a high note.

St. Marys Co India St. Mary's College Grand Opera House San Antonio Leon Kaufman Kansas City Louis F. Vogel Clarence O. Wetherell Harry C. Powell Richard T. Aldworth Ralph W. Kingsley

Presbytery Meeting in Llano Texas Opens Third Day

Central Texas Presbytery continued in Llano on April 23 with over forty ministers and elders present. Rev. Dc. T. Caldwell of Waco preached yesterday morning, Rev. Mr. Junkin the China missionary spoke last night, and Rev. J. H. Cadwell of the Austin Theological Seminary delivered the presbyterial sermon this morning.

Presbytery Llano Tex Central Texas Dc. T. Caldwell Waco Mr. Junkin China J. H. Cadwell Theological Seminary At Austin

Good Rain Reported at Blanco Texas

Good rain fell here last night and this morning and looks like it will rain all day. Precipitation up to 7 o clock this morning about one inch.

Blanco Blanco, Tex

American Casualties at Vera Cruz Listed by Navy

The Navy Department released the casualty roll for Vera Cruz dated April 22, naming dead, seriously wounded, and slightly wounded sailors and marines. Among the dead are R. Percy and W. I. Watson. wounded include L. O. Fried and J. L. Bennet. note also Lieut. J. P. Lannon among the slightly wounded.

Washington D. C Navy Department Vera Cruz R. Percy Marine Corps W. I. Watson F. P. Deloway Stream C. A. Smith Cc. A. Deafabia Frank Devorick L. O. Fried

Officials Express Sorrow Over Vera Cruz Sailor Deaths

President Wilson and Secretary Daniels expressed condolences to the families of four sailors and marines killed at Vera Cruz. Letters recall Lincoln era grief and promise to transport bodies to relatives or bury them in a national cemetery at U S expense.

Lincoln Bixby Boston Republic George Poinsett Philadelphia Florida Vera Cruz Worth Bagley Moore Pennsylvania Navy Department United States

Lecture on Christian Science at Grand Opera House

Free public lecture on Christian Science announced by First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio to be given Sunday afternoon April 26 1914 at 8 oclock by C C Eaton member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass. Ad.

First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio Texas Grand Opera House C. C. Eaton Boston Mass

See San Antonio Fiesta Picture At Publicity League

During Fiesta week the San Antonio picture is shown all week at 235 East Houston Street by the Publicity League of the Chamber of Commerce. Local ads promote shirts by Johnson the shirtmaker at 216 East Commerce and Perfection Lard.

San Antonio East Houston Street Publicity League of Chamber of Commerce

Recapture of Vera Cruz prompts U S possession

Historic Vera Cruz report details American troops maintaining full control after heavy fighting. Maj. Smedley Butler oversees post duty beyond the western limits while Captain Rush coordinates city defense under Rear Admiral Fletcher. Casualties mount on both sides with many prisoners taken and a dramatic naval siege featuring the Chester, San Francisco, Prairie, and other ships silencing Mexican fortifications.

Vera Cruz Gustavo Maas Puebla Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps Buter Rush Fletcher Hodses Naval Academy Chester San Francisco Prairie Benito Juarez Tower Maas San Juan de Uloa Navy Yard Stickney Carlos V Admiral Fletcher Badger College Hancock Michigan

Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney and Liver Remedy

An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It promises sworn purity with every bottle and offers a sample by parcel post from Dr. Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York for ten cents. Bottles come in sizes fifty cents and one dollar and the ad notes availability in drug stores and an San Antonio Daily Light mention.

San Antonio

Mrs Thomson Praises Lydia E. Pinkham for Change of Life Relief

Philadelphia woman aged 52 describes severe monthly pains during Change of Life. After trying several doctors she found relief with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits it with restoring her strength and ability to manage housework. She urges others to use the remedy and offers to share her experience.

Lydia E. Pinkham Philadelphia Lydia BE Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham

Seizure of Vera Cruz Customs House Ordered by Wilson

The sequence shows President Wilson ordering action after a German vessel carried ammunition for Huerta. Secretary Bryan, Tumulty, and Daniels notified, and by 10 a.m. Rear Admiral Fletcher received orders. Marines landed within an hour to occupy the Vera Cruz customs house confirming swift action.

Washington, D. C Wilson Vera Cruz Congress Senate Bryan Canada Huerta Mexico Tumulty Daniels Ammunitien Leir Pletcher Fletcher Customs House

Gunners Plan Their Work for Vera Cruz Shelling

In Galveston on April 23 army officers stated that U S Navy gunners have long charted Vera Cruz and surrounding areas with ranges worked out. If orders come to fire on Vera Cruz, naval gunners said they are prepared to execute accurate shell fire.

Texas City War College Washington Galveston Tex Vera Cruz

Yale Troop of Cavalry Moves Toward Mexico Enlistments

Yale in New Haven on April 23 held a rally to form a cavalry troop for potential Mexico service. Four hundred students attended led by Don Merkle, with three hundred signing enlistment cards. The pick of the university, including Seth Low Jr., heard remarks from Connecticut National Guard cavalry officers.

New Haven Conn Yale Mexico Don” Merkle Seth Low New York Connecticut National Guard

Polish Volunteers Offered to War with Mexico

Pittsburg April 23 Dr T A Starzayski president of the Falcons military alliance has tendered the entire membership of 30 000 trained men to President Wilson for use as volunteers if war with Mexico becomes necessary.

Pittsburg T. A. Starzayski The Falcon’s Military Alliance Wilson México

Mobilize State Militia In Maryland Urged

Adjutant General Charles F Mc Klin of the Maryland National Guard received a telegram from General Evans of the department of the east urging him to secure a site for mobilizing the state militia. Brigadier General Charles D Gaither ordered company commanders to recruit to the required strength tonight.

Baltimore Charles F. McKlin Maryland National Guard Evans Department of the East Charles D. Gaither

War Spirit Aflame in Indiana Politics

In Indianapolis on April 23 the war spirit surges across Indiana as top state leaders and residents alike pledge support to Governor Ralston should war with Mexico occur. Citizens from large to small communities offer aid and readiness.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Ralston Mexico

Troops to Move from Portland to New London

The War Department plans to move about a thousand coast artillery troops from Portland Missouri to New London Connecticut, with the Boston & Maine railroad instructed to prepare for the relocation. The消息 indicates these units are stationed at Portland harbor forts. A small advertisement notes chicken dinner for $1 at White Horse Tavern.

Boston Mass War Department Portland New London

Symptoms Mean What Physician Advises Men

Health ad claims a general organ decline causes many so called diseases and offers a home remedy with compounds to restore vitality. It promotes removing lack of poise and promises restoration to full health and happiness, listing various symptoms and advising self treatment.

The Home Beauty Parlor by Betty Dean

Betty Deans Home Beauty Book offers home remedies for skin hair and weight control. Readers receive recipes for almozoin jelly-cream eye tonic canthrax shampoo and spurmax lotion plus quinzoin hair tonic parnotis weight loss and general beauty tips attributed to Betty Dean.

the Home Beauty Betty Dean Mre. M. N. T

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