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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
11
City prisoners cleaned the mud smeared City Hall floors during ongoing wet weather with male inmates scrubbing floors and female inmates washing walls. Community notices include local ads for Diamond brokers and dentists, plus a police case where Fred Sergeant was fined and ordered to leave the city.
Health ad asserts rheumatism stems from weak kidneys and claims Croxone cleanses kidneys and neutralizes uric acid. It promotes rapid relief from joint pain and backache and pledges strong results with a money back guarantee. Three daily doses allegedly cure even persistent urinary issues.
A magazine advertises Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy to prevent backache and bladder issues. It claims four ounces daily in water before breakfast clears sluggish kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and supports overall health with a harmless, lemon grape lithia formula. Local druggists report strong sales to believers in early treatment.
Health office tallies show 28 deaths in four days with 18 Mexican parentage, 5 white, 2 negro. One burial permit issued for a body from a neighboring town. Public notices list local services and business ads including taxis and dentists.
A chronicle of property transfers from 1913 to 1918 in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Entries list multiple parties, dates, lot blocks, and prices, with transfers between individuals, banks, and companies. Notable names include Catherine Lieck, Albert Lieck, Gantt, Felbaum, Lopez, and the Terrell Well Company.
A compiled sequence of 1913 deeds shows transfers in Somerset and adjacent areas. Entries include executors selling Lot 4 Block 1 in Somerset for 250 dollars to F Rapeds. parcels in towns like Losoya and French Place changing hands for amounts from 50 to 500 dollars, with dates ranging from April to December 1913.
The notice lists license numbers and owners: No 4361 Charles E Wendel of 829 Wyoming Street, No 4362 Excelsior motorcycle Florencio Cadena of 406 North Pecos Street, No 43683 Apperson E B Chandler of 102 East Crockett Street.
Brownsville Texas December 5 J J Hainesworth civil engineer was shot and seriously wounded while walking near Elizabeth and Twelfth streets in the business district. A shotgun fired from the opposite side struck his body and legs. Bud Hildebrand was nearby and unharmed. A jeweler has been arrested. Large eggs from Prince Edward Island to Boston market after new tariff law took effect.
The hydrostatic level in San Antonio's artesian wells rose to 686 feet, with readings at 681 feet Friday morning and expected to hit the historical peak later. Officials say the flood months boosted pressure, and the city would not face a water famine despite the high water table.
An old medical ad promotes S S S as a blood purifier for skin boils and systemic illness. It claims quick penetration to cleanse blood and tissues, relieve pains, improve mood, and restore health. Ad advises visiting a drug store for the product or contacting Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
A long roll of visitors is shown staying at San Antonio hotels including E G Crukmere Fort Smith and E C Watson St Louis at St Anthony and Menger guests like Arthur J H Barbour Houston and H L Goodwig El Paso at the Menger. Other names include R J Stuart Houston at the Bexar and J W Shaper Goliad at the Gunter with many more listed.
A vintage health ad claims torpid liver and clogged bowels cause foul tongue bad taste and headaches. It touts Cascaret as a ten cent remedy to activate the liver cleanse bowels and sweeten the stomach by morning, warning to include children.
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