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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
6
An old testimonial claims Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment fully cured rough chapped hands burning dermatitis and nail conditions after cold agony and ineffective remedies. The reader is offered the Cuticura book and prescriptions from a May 19 1012 source.
Dec. 2 report says the Supreme Court found that publishers and regular booksellers who refuse to sell to discount buyers violate the Sherman antitrust law. Justice Day notes copyright benefits do not excuse the violation. Macy & Co. is cited in the decision amid a broad market impact. Aust in Tex notices death of J. Jones aged 82 a minister and Travis county pioneer with many survivors.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for kids and adults. It claims a coated tongue, fussiness, stomach ache, and constipation can be relieved in hours, praising its pleasant taste and urging buyers to demand the genuine product.
City council reviewed twelve bids for paving materials and services from firms led by Texas firms and Kansas City vendors. Prices ranged from about 2.00 to 4.40 per square yard with guarantees of five years. City Engineer to tabulate bids ahead of Thursday adjourned session while payroll and staff updates were approved.
Before adjournment Alderman Lambert introduced a first reading to regulate weight of water pipe for making connections to water mains. Complaints cited light pipe causing water waste and street excavations. Finance committee chair Steves presented ordinances approving 342.45 for publishing pond record copies and 208.60 for expressage on 500000 dollars in bonds sent to Chicago. both passed unanimously.
HD Parker and W B Fitzgerald returned from Quanah where they inspected the Quanah Acme and Pacific railway property. The line runs Quanah to Roaring Springs and a new section from Vaducah to Roaring Springs is open. They praised the property and noted planned extensions and bond applications.
London reports Winston Spencer Churchill, now a volunteer aviator, taking lessons and piloting a biplane with Captain Ashington. He reached 600 feet and piloted for about 45 minutes in strong winds covering 30 to 40 miles. In Texas, carnival floats from New Orleans arrive for a Colorado River flood celebration.
The American Institute of Architects opened a three day convention in New Orleans with Waltersink of New York as president calling the meeting to order. Committee reports and the annual address of the retiring president were major items. candidates for officers were to be announced before adjournment today.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio adds several new acts to the minstrel show at the Grand Opera House on December 8 and 9. Mil ter and Richmond arrive on tour and join the program, with songs like Peg O My Heart and Kiss Me Good Night. Brown, Haezis and Brown perform a comedy routine at the Majestic next week, and manager Edward Raymond may add another act if time allows.
The 1913 14 city directory reports a population gain of 6602 since the last issue. Waco now totals 41 075 residents in Texas.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepain as a rapid cure for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims many avoiders suffer from belching, acid, and nausea, and urges readers to buy the remedy from stores or pubs to banish misery and restore comfort.
The grand jury returned ten indictments under Judge W. S. Anderson. Only two cases were publicized. arrests were made in those matters. One bill accuses Julian Lopez of murder for severely beating a woman to death. Another charges H. Sipple with a attempted statutory offense.
Howard Elliott of the New York New Haven and Hartford railway met with Attorney General McReynolds and aides at the Justice Department to discuss voluntary reorganization proposals. If unsatisfactory, the department may act on investigators’ recommendations and pursue court action.
Great Sachem W G Syren of Avatin, a leader of the Red Men of Texas, was saluted on a fraternal visit. The gathering included musical numbers and refreshments after an evening program ofaddresses and a talk on Fraternalism by Mr Spres.
An army of 2800 visitors organized and drilled over three weeks to canvas San Antonio on Tuesday afternoon. They sought cards with name residence and religious preference for each household to tailor faith outreach. Organizers claim data will improve community betterment and will not be public or used for comparisons.
Advise taking Hot Springs Liver Buttons to purify the blood boost appetite and energy, relieve headaches and sleeplessness, and aid elderly people. Claims relief for women, cautions against overeager use and recommends a one week course with a 28 cent price and free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co in Hot Springs Arkansas.
A historical ad describes Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for nasal congestion, head colds, and catarrh. It claims instant air passage relief, soothed membranes, and a disappearance of headaches and throat irritation after application. The copy targets stuffed noses and breathing difficulty with urging to buy a small bottle.
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