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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
3
A garbled 19th century style pamphlet promises confidential medical letters to women with illnesses. It touts a private reply service from Pinkhen's storage post, stressing discretion and testimonials while urging readers to request advice and a hidden book for general medical guidance.
Fragmentary passage references a charity hall event at a convent, a gathering at Gunter Worek Cenere, and names that appear garbled. Details about attendees or purpose are unreadable, leaving only scattered mentions of a charitable occasion and an assembly in a hall setting.
A large charity event at the Gunter Hall in Austin features Mrs. Shayden and other hosts promoting a suffrage themed gathering. Proceeds fund a new Good Shepherd home, with plans for multiple charity parties and a Pink Ribbon banquet by the Gunter group.
A garbled report asserts that anti Kamata tablets cause periodic headaches tied to brain or nerve strain. The piece mentions alleged causes, care guidance, and possible relief methods, including rest and fresh air, while noting variability in patient response and potential side effects.
The clipping lists scattered social events and guests as Miss Alice Senders and Mr. Toschig with daughter Luise attending a Meri-Teamer event on February 2. It mentions Theodore Wl Sehull hosting Pedr house guests and Mrs Eldridge of Sararand joining in, with other names including Miss Huxe Cain and Mrs M. Watgh.
The Law Enforcement League of San Antonio adopted a resolution Sunday at Park Methodist Church calling for legal action against owners and operators of unlawful establishments. Chairman Rev McBtvavick named a five member committee to direct the effort. The move seeks to abolish restrictive district norms and target disorderly houses, with support from allied groups and local clergy.
January reports show a record number of fires in the central district with sixty fires in February alone. Fire Marshal McNeats notes funding limits hinder response as two homes burn and six people suffer severe burns. Julia Grundman marked her sixtieth birthday with a large gathering at 331 Mission Street, while local notices reference community events and school activities in Washington.
A faded ad-like piece argues a universal blood disease remedy exists, praising a price of cures and urging readers to contact The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia. The text claims the treatment defeats germs and promises quick, decisive results through its medicine and sales department.
Delegates from major lodges gather for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Beethaven Hall and the Grand Iynge. The event includes I United States themes, addresses by local officials, and entertainment by the Widows and Orphans band and girls orchestra.
Dr Chaydes and a Health Board member presented to the city committee on Monday proposing a temporary building on hospital grounds for surgical use. The plan awaits final specifications and an extension from ROAD Lo S4700, with funding details to follow.
An advertiser promotes Mustrole as a mustard plaster alternative for relief from coughs colds stiff neck and chest congestion. The copy lists broad uses for bronchitis asthma pleurisy and rheumatic pains and mentions a price of 3.50 and a hospital wine sample. It notes imitation concerns and urges readers to obtain Mustrole from The Mustorote Mommany in a city.
Enrollment at Lin High School for the new term approaches 900 with reports predicting a total surpassing 1000 before term end. Space constraints loom as rooms are rented in a nearby apartment building and additional rooms from a planned new building are delayed.
An Indianaplis report describes a lengthy hotel gathering with political fundraising at the Gunter hotel as officials discuss extended time limits for rates and a supper-dance. In Terre Haute, a federal grand jury overrules a demurrer in a case accusing mayor Don M. Rollins and others of conspiring to influence the November election.
A dubious medical diatribe claims that backache and kidney misery signal overworked kidneys from eating too much meat. It prescribes four ounces of salts, a water dose, and sedative tonics to flush and revive the kidneys, touting various proprietary remedies and inexpensive effervescent drinks as universal cures.
Amusements: The Shei Players Treblat perform at Genad in Samuel B Grossman's Yiddish star show with Living Orphan drama. Notables include Fanny Grows Annie Maxentel Louis Nusbaum and Jacob D Adler. Sukcess echoed in Chicago Philadelphia Boston with Disraeli and George Arliss material also featured.
Moving picture program at Empire theater in San Antonio features the Thomas B. Jeffery Quad motor truck used in European conflict and praised for army service. Standard Motor Sales and Woodward Carriage Company invite guests to attend the screenings on February 3 and 4 with cattle exchangeable invitations at the box office. The five reel Wishing Ring by Schubert will also be shown the same day.
An advertisement claims a treatment dissolves dandruff by applying four ounces of ordinary quid abrgen at night and rubbing into the scalp. It promises rapid improvement within a night and complete results after several applications, including relief from itching and visibly improved hair.
George Kuenly reports theft at Sanitary meat statxer where a cash register was opened and $1 in change taken after a burglary early Sunday. Nearby Bareot Pharmats also broken into, with $4.70 stolen. FR Blumberg reports harnesses razors and items taken during Saturday night break in. The text omits clear details and includes garbled phrases about a wedding prior notice.
A dubious notice touts calomel as a harmless sleep aid that cleanses bowels without griping or salivation. It derides other preparations as dangerous and claims quick, trouble free effects, warning nothing of real risks.
A 1914 item from Kennas City Missouri reports a family plagued by a skin rash that worsened at night. After trying many remedies, Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieved symptoms quickly, with lasting improvement after about three years of distress.
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