Vitalitas touted as pure remedy in early 20th century ads
An antiquated advertising fragment promotes Vitalitas as a pure earth sourced liquid remedy from Houston Texas. It claims to cure sickness by stimulating bodily detox and immune flow, targeting rheumatism malaria catarrh eczema and general ailments with claims of remarkable recovery. The piece notes June 30 1910 as a date and mentions Wagner's on Houston Street as the retailer.
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Ted
Liquid Vitalitas
Ing
Vital Remedies Ly
Houston
Texas
Dense Rainstorm Hits Denison Texas Deepens Flood Risk
Rain drenched Denison Texas on December 5 as additional showers pushed water levels higher in the Red River region The lowlands again faced rising flood threats and resumed warnings for nearby communities.
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Denison
Son. Tex
Colorado River Rise Threatens Austin and Area
At 10 o'clock the Colorado river stood 34 feet above normal at the dam and rose slowly with wires down hindering forecast. Rail service collapsed. trains halted across major lines while officials seek one San Antonio train. Governors and farm managers move stock and equipment to high ground as cane fields may suffer. University library pumps keep basement water out. power plant and women’s building report seepage. London clubs total 697 at 1911 start.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado
Houston & Texas Central
International & Great Northern
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railways
San Antonio
Colquitt
Ramsey
Imperial
Harlem
Clemens
The
State University
Ray Lambert
San Pedro
Arsenal
F. A. Chapa
Fincham
Levee Breaches Flood Brazos Basin Amid Rising Rains
Report from Texas describes a wide flood along the Brazos and tributaries with Brazos County Hearne and Waller affected. Columbia near the Brazos mouth is surrounded by water yet on high ground. Trains halted, bridges reinforced, and relief efforts mobilized as rivers rise and homes and farms go under water.
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Columbia
Brazos
Colorado
Guadalupe
North
South Texas
Antes
Ut Og
Bryan Requesting Aid for Flood Relief Boats
May or James T. Maloney of Bryan asked Galveston officials for motor boats to aid flood relief. Several boats will depart this afternoon and reach Bryan by midnight. The Southern Pacific railroad will transport the boats and crews free of charge.
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Bryan
Galveston
Tex
James T. Maloney
Southern Pacific Railway
Many Persons "Up a Tree" in Texas Floods
During central Texas floods residents sought refuge in trees and attics. West English family of thirteen hid in a tree house near Belton while Grand Prairie residents survived in an attic for 36 hours. Willis Monk aided seven women and children to safety in a hand car to Terrell. Red Saunders led aid from Smithville to a marooned family. Bell County reports about 100000 dollars in bridge losses and crop damage is noted as still unfolding.
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Brazos County
Hearne
Waller County
Brazos
Smithville
Colorado
Liberty
Victoria
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Belton
Grand Prairie
Willis Monk
Hetty
Texas Midland
Terrell
Red” Saunders
Bell County
Plant Juice lauded by Texas veterinarian surgeon
Dr John T Arnold a northern Texas veterinary surgeon calls Plant Juice the best tonic and restorative product. He claims it helps with indigestion biliousness constipation nerve fatigue and general exhaustion and notes many others report enthusiasm for its benefits. The sale is at a local Me doe store.
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John T. Arnold
Texas
Backache Gone Gained Fifty Pounds Swamp Root Testimony
A 34 year old store employee from Elizabeth City North Carolina testifies to weight gain from 110 to 160 pounds after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for a year. He reports persistent back pain and morning fatigue improving with the remedy and endorses it to friends. Notary J Kenyon Wilson dated April 10 1912 confirms the oath.
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Dr. Kilmer
T. H. Morgan
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. Kenyon Wilson
Kilmer Kidney Sample Request Advertisement
A letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular bottle sizes of fifty cents and one dollar available at drug stores and asks readers to mention The San Antonio Daily Light.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Flood Damage Hits Texas Farmland and Cities
Floods ruin extensive wheat, alfalfa, and cane crops. Frost risks worry wheat growers. Water and light utilities suffer. Dallas reports two gas blowouts and filtration plant shutdowns. Waco acts to stave off water shortage as Austin and Cameron drink muddy water. San Antonio streetcar service disrupted by yesterday’s flood floor issue.
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Dallas
Waco
Austin
Cameron
San Antonio
Waco merchant found dead amid flood in store
A 79 year old Waco merchant A M Bellman was found dead in his Elm Street shop two blocks from the Brazos river. He refused to leave his goods despite flood warnings and was the third known flood victim as East Waco faced looting patrols and water shortages.
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Waco
Tex
M. Bellman
Elm Street
Carven
James
Brazos River
Beirman
Katy
East Waco
John Collins
Mackey
Houston & Texas Central
Water Department
Here
Cotton Belt
Corsicana
Way to Stop Flood Damage Being Sought
City officials debated flood control options with suggestions to straighten the river and reduce bridge counts. Claude V. Birkhead favored diverting water via a new channel from Fourth Street to the Convent bridge and Bowen Island to Nueva Street while opposing a dam on the Olmos.
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Weller
B. Weller
Lt’m
Fourth Street
Convent Bridge
St. Mary’s
Crockett Streets
Kampmann
Bowen's Island
Nueva Street
Claude V. Birkhead
Olmos
Floods Wash Out Bridges And Damage County Farm
The December flood damaged Bexar County with five bridges washed away including four on the Leon creek and one on Rosillas creek. New county poor farm losses included about 2000 bales of sugar cane 23 pigs and over 250 chickens swept away and extensive corn damage. City bridges repaired after October withstood the surge but several approaches were washed out and county funds are strained for necessary repairs.
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Texas
San Antonio
Bexar County
Leon Creek
Salado Creek
New County
Salado
Southton
Newton-Lamm-Ray
Bould
Weather Bureau
North Texas
Davis
Medina
Rosillas Creek
Castroville
Applewhite
Frio City
Palo Alto
Goliad
Elmendorf
Klaus
W. W. White Road
Lamm
Castroville Road
Gutzeit
Meyer
Bexar County New Poor Farm
New County Hospital
Shel
Dominguez
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East
Houston Street
Ransom Outta
Ilsbee
Convenient Stores
Vitalitas
Wagner's
Ouston Street
City
County of
London
Razy
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Wyons Knight
Knight
Mchent
Knight Rotor
Avenue C
Crockett
Bayan
John W. Warren
Frank Bros
Holk’fs
Alamo Plaza
Frank Brothers
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