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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1913
Page
10
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken gray hair, cure dandruff, and prevent falling hair. It claims easy nightly use, dramatic whitening reversal, and a youthful look, urging readers to buy from drugstores and suggesting widespread pharmacist approval.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as safe for children and adults, claiming it relieves constipation, biliousness, and headaches. It promises a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not the safest and most pleasant liver remedy, offered by trusted druggists.
At a semi monthly meeting in the Crockett hotel Harry J. Benson of the Jialiendayé Company and IL A. Press of Sutherland Springs urged promoting San Antonio’s hot sulphur waters. They argued improved marketing would attract health seekers and improve regional development, while real estate leaders backed bonds to fund infrastructure and agricultural land expansion.
An affidavit by J Troescher promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for coughs asthma fever throat and lung afflictions. The document cites past illnesses, medical trials, and claimed cures, urging readers to consult the Brighton laboratory for evidence and sale through druggists.
A vintage remedy claim describes mixing sugar syrup with pine extract to treat coughs and throat troubles. It promotes Pinex as a key ingredient and promises fast relief within 24 hours. The ad-like piece touts safety, ease of use, and availability through druggists or direct order.
A testimonial from Emma Expenshade of Middletons Pa describes severe uterine and abdominal pain that kept her bedridden. After her husband bought Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered fully and can perform housework again. The note urges other women to seek this remedy and share their experiences.
In a chaotic report from San Antonio, Billings Montans remark on the city’s expanding climate of progress. They debate whether San Antonio should be treated as part of Southwest Texas and argue over regional classifications and district boundaries amid real estate lobbying.
Austin dispatch reports house committees favoring home rule measures to allow city charters to be adopted by voters rather than the Legislature. Other committee actions include criminal jurisprudence approving a new hour law, and public health backing cocaine and opium sale restrictions.
Mission board reports show Weeley settlement house near opening on Say Saba Street. Work focuses on boys clubs and girls sewing class with a temporary staff plan about a month. Captain John W. Vann calls to Inshime due to Mrs. Van’s illness.
Bravett Pordy age 8 died at 8 30 this morning in a focal hospital after moving from New York for health. Lettie Jankes 64 died at 3 this morning at her sister's home in Baysville. H Bark Burks 68 died at 10 13 this morning at 725 San Pedro avenue, Elks officer. Mary Brooks 68 died yesterday at River and Grand mission, funeral Wednesday. Annie M Kelley 82 died this morning after three months in San Antonio. to be sent to St Paul for burial. Interments planned at City Cemetery No 3 and Wilty Cemetery.
A transcription of real estate transfers lists numerous parcels in cities and blocks with dates from 1913 to 1918. Entries name sellers buyers and prices such as $5600 and $246, with properties on Main Street and Los Angeles Heights among others.
The fire department responded to four alarms between 4 yesterday afternoon and 9 tonight. Three fires caused damage on Cargo Street, South Larean Street, and Uwisache Street. A body was found on the premises of Mrs. Daugh at 132 Jays Street, with the roof burned away. A few Catholic cathedral sites have been indicated in Leenvey.
A concerned reader reports a baby suffering severe eczema for months. Mrs. M. Whiteley offers help and a product called Resinell to ease distress, inviting contact for treatment and relief.
An old advertising notice touts Sirotin as a remedy for consumption with testimonials of curing to health. It claims trials in Europe and strong sales through West Greenwas New York city and local druggists.
Dr Wagar Tanks will present a free lecture series at the University Library this week titled Wandering in Greece. He will guide listeners through Athens Corinths Olympus Mycenae and Venus and discuss ancient and modern Greek life and its relation to current affairs. Attendance is free and the talk will be illustrated with stereopticon slides.
A large darning needle was dropped into the feed of a Holstein bull in South Towanda town, killing the animal. Grorgy R. Hill, a wealthy farmer, controlled the herd. a few days later officials and workers investigated the incident amid confusion over the cause.
An ad promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Ark claiming quick relief from constipation, sick head, coated tongue and dizziness with a free sample offer. It markets as the greatest medicine from a Sanatarium and urges purchases at local stores.
Fragmentary text references a box stall and an animal incident followed by a Juvenile Court notice. Mentions Emmaretta Langdale and a hair hotel plan, with scattered phrases about Frost contributions and a county organization.
A vintage ad promotes Mac Laren's Doctor product as a cure for throat pain cold congestion and headaches. It claims fast relief with a promise of a free sample and directs readers to purchase at local druggists in Cleveland or Los Angeles.
A commemorative event marks the birth centenary of Dastt Lasingstone to be celebrated in March by the Keographers of Uie wyrid in the west.
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