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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
14
An advertisement extols Danderine as a miracle scalp solution that stops dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It claims hair will appear thicker, stronger, and shinier after weeks, with new growth emerging softly from the scalp and improved overall hair quality. The copy uses enthusiastic endorsements and features generic product language.
A Harrisburg woman recounts severe headaches, soreness, and pain nearly defeating her until Cardui improved her condition. After two bottles she felt stronger and healthier, with continued improvement after four bottles. The testimonial notes many others also report benefits and urges readers to try Cardui at druggists.
In Butte Montana the January prohibition impact reshapes local economy. Miners lose wages as copper demand drops and mines idle, yet retail ads surge. The piece notes displaced workers, shifts in spending toward banks and merchants, and a political debate over restoring nominating conventions amid a tense primary system. The report mentions Lawrence and compares national figures, with references to England, Germany, and postwar economic strain.
A newspaper sale notice lists linens and fabrics available on second and first floors. Items include silk shower sizes 64x80 and 18x48, mercerized cotton damask cloths, sheets 81x99, spreads, towels, ruffles, organdie, parasols, handkerchiefs, embroidery cloths, dresses, and hosiery with Saturday sale prices and regular prices noted. Many fabrics feature markdowns and varied colors.
A garbled wire service style crime item describes a man in a white van and a suspect named Kee peemadiow, with detectives Greem and Une involved. The text mentions a hangar of pockets and a Manila created scene, plus a gun incident and residence on Sunth Det, all in a confused, partial account.
Dr W A Womble a well known physician died in a local hospital after living in San Antonio fifteen years. He was born in Georgia and is survived by his widow Mrs Kate Womble and one son, UW Womble, both of San Antonio, plus three brothers Magruder and Charles Womble of Georgia and Chirk Womble of Texas. Funeral services will be held at 110 Collar Street with Father Pletcher officiating. interment at Trial Park. Pallbearers listed.
Reported in Malvern, a child died late at night after burns suffered in a residential fire on Delmar Street. Authorities described the blaze as rapid and fatal, with witnesses noting smoke and flames in the rear of the dwelling.
Fragmented obituary and funeral notice for a Lamarine family member. The text references a funeral Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. P.O. Wooster at Denens Tonessed Presbyterian, with several relatives named including a father, brothers Ban and Charlie, a sister Frenrt, and grandmother Mrs. Tau i S. Malvern. Also includes unrelated garbled lines about lectures and tests.
A garbled local voice hints at a maritime disaster with unclear names and places. The readable bits mention a ship sinking and a distant location or publisher name, suggesting a brief report on a recent sea incident without full details.
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