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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

24

Is This Why English Beauties are So Fair

London Herald reports mer corized wax as a popular cosmetic for cleansing and preserving complexion. Women pay high prices for potions, while chemist shops across the British Isles and American druggists offer the material. A typical use involves applying like cold cream at night and washing off in the morning. saxolite lotion for wrinkles and facial contour also gains favor with a simple preparation.

London Herald British Isles

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis Treatment

An advertisement extols Eckman’s Alterative as an effective remedy for tuberculosis and other lung ailments. It cites a testimonial from Weldon Illinois and urges use alongside fresh air and nourishing food. It lists benefits, asserts no poisons or habit-forming drugs, and directs readers to Fischer’s drug store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for a booklet and evidence.

Eckman Weldon Fort Worth Texas Colorado Arthur Whbb Fischer Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Roosevelt Speaks to Vermont Farmers on Stamping Tour

Colonel Roosevelt drove from Burlington to St. Albans and spoke to farmers on the public square. He attacked Standard Oil head John D. Archbold and Senator Rose, declared the new party, and outlined plans to aid agriculture, lower consumer prices, and improve rural life through roads schools and YMCAs. He continued to Morrisville Barton and St. Johnsbury on the day’s circuit near the Canadian border.

ST. Albans Burlington Roosevelt Public Square John D. Archbold Standard Oil Company Penrose Republican Party Lincoln Canadian Vermont Morrisville Barton St. Johnsbury Progressive Party Burington Congress Democratic Party

Why Have Nerves This Is The Reason

The article argues that nervous symptoms in women often stem from female organ issues and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Lotion Tablets as rational treatments. It cites a patient, Mrs. Lina B. Hawkins, praising the medicines after two years of illness and inability to work.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Lina B. Hawkins Zeus, Va

Emperor and Empress Leave Wilhelmshohe for Berlin

The German emperor and empress departed Wilhelmshoede castle for Berlin today in good spirits. Accompanied by their daughter Princess Victoria Louise, they left Cas sel in Hesse Nassau.

Cassel Hesse-Nassau Wilhelmshoede Castle Berlin Victoria Louise

Will Preach Farewell Sermon at Taylor

Dr. John A. Held, pastor of the First Baptist church of Taylor for two and a half years, leaves next week for a new field in San Marcos. He will deliver his farewell sermon here Sunday. A special Labor Day train to Sutherland Springs departs at 9:30 a.m. round trip fares are 50c and 25c.

Taylor, Tex John A. Held First Baptist Church of Taylor San Marcos Labor Day Sutherland Springs

Visitors and hotel guests fill city with notable names

Dallas and surrounding cities figure prominently as Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hendry register at the Gunter while Mike Collins stops at the Savoy and John E. Frost arrives at the Menger. Others include W. Nail at the Crockett and B. Rehfeld at the Gunter, with notes on travel and plans among guests.

C. C. Hendry Dallas Gunter Mike Collins Flynn, Tex Savoy John E. Frost Plattsburg, Mo Menger W. Nail Crock R. A. Parkinson Cleveland Mexico J. R. Long Big Wells A. Bartoni Monterey Mex E. D. Wooldridge Mart, Tex Crockett B. E. Garrett Nashville B. Rehfeld Omaha Gunter, Lee H. Lytton Fort Worth Guy Patterson Boston St. Anthony Dr. G. Sculze Shiner, Tex Bexar HH. J. Blakeney A. B. Ruter Gonzales Christine Siros Laredo F. Ochulto Durango B. K. Pugh New York Rufus P. Neely Fort Worth & Denver Lance

Obituary notices of Mrs Lucy Wallace and Robert F Conly Jr

Mrs Lucy Wallace wife of Dr Wallace government physician at Fort Clark Texas died at a local hospital at 1 30 this morning aged 37 She came to San Antonio for treatment Survived by her husband The body will be taken tomorrow evening to her former home in West Virginia Arrangements for services will follow in this city Robert F Conly Jr baby son of Mr and Mrs R F Conly Asherton will be buried in San Antonio this afternoon at four in Mission burial grounds Died last night in Asherton and funeral will be held from Waters undertaking parlors A note mentions the first temperance society started in Germany in the year 1617.

Wallace Lucy Wallace Fort Clark Tex San Antonio Jis Shelly-Loring Company West Virginia Conly Robert F. Conly Jr R. F. Conly Asherton Mission Robert Jr

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