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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1912

Page

2

How to be Certain of Curing Constipation

Prejudice drops when health is at stake and many reliable people disagree. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as a mild non-griping laxative that gradually allows nature to resume its work. A free trial offer invites readers to request a sample bottle by mail from Dr W Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Josie Walker Fiatonia Tex Benjamin Valentine Singer W.3 Caldwell Washington Street Monticello Ill

City Directory 1912 Change Deadline

Public notice announces the 1912 city directory will remain open for changes until February 14. Changes received by mail up to that date will be incorporated, issued by publisher J. A. Appler.

J. A. Appler P. O. Box

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Patent Medicine Ad

An old advertisement promises curing of itching and bleeding piles with PAZO OINTMENT and offers a money back guarantee if not cured in 6 to 14 days. It notes a 60 cent price and mentions a Gunter business lunch service between noon and 2 30 p m with a 50 cent cost. It also lists dinner hours and a new breakfast food called Cream of Rice.

Gunter

Health and Beauty Advice From Mrs Martyn

Mrs Martyn offers home remedies for skin whitening dandruff and hair health. Ada T prescribes glycerine and almoroin cream jelly for a clear smooth complexion while Elsie endorses a blood tonic for winter fatigue and energy. J M B notes delatone for hair removal. V G warns against powder and recommends spurmax lotion for a refined look. An eye tonic using crystal is praised for bright eyes.

Ada T Elsie Mra. V. G

Belle Warns Against Soap Shampoos for Hair Shine

A health advice note explains dull faded hair results from using soap as shampoo. It cautions women against soap shampoos and promises guidance for proper hair care and styling.

Belle

Rainfall Sweep Brings Mixed Fortunes Across Texas

Rain drenched Texas with Corpus Christi at 1.10 inches and Houston at 1.90 as San Antonio led the state with the heaviest shower. Temperatures dropped to 51 in the pre dawn hours while residents near South Presa and Martinez watched a stormy display when a fallen pole bridged live wires, briefly lighting the block.

Texas San Antonio Corpus Christi Houston Galveston Taylor Fort Worth Abilene Amarillo South Presa Martinez Streets

Rise in Medina River Delays Dam Work but No Damage

Heavy rainfall caused the Medina River to rise about four feet at the dam site, with water three feet over the top and flowing through two 30 inch pipes. Chief engineer C. H. Kearney said the flood would peak around noon and recede, delaying progress only briefly. He expects March and April rains but believes the dam will withstand large floods once completed.

Medina C. H. Kearney Medina Company

General rains bring hope for Texas farmers after dry month

General rains across Texas were reported by the Associated Press. After a month of dry weather heavy showers covered many areas including the Panhandle and southeast near Beaumont. Nearly all regions except the Brownsville corner saw rain within 18 hours, helping moisture for the ground.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Panhandle Childress Texas Beaumont Brownsville

Rain Delays Alamo Excavation Then Resumes

Heavy rain yesterday afternoon and last night flooded the Alamo work site. Excavation for the foundations of the old walls was resumed in the afternoon once water was cleared.

The Alamo

Construction Work Resumes on East Wall Foundation

Excavation of the east wall foundation resumes at 2 PM under J B Nitschke after a delay caused by earlier shutdowns. The northern end was unearthed yesterday while the governor Col quitt is anticipated to arrive on Thursday.

J. B. Nitschke Colquitt

Rainy Fort Worth Boosts Grain and Grass Prospects

An all night rain in Fort Worth Texas brings a quarter inch precipitation, with state reports to the Cattle Raisers and Grain Dealers association noting immense benefits to grain and grass beyond calculation.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Weather Bureau Grain Dealers’ Association

Rainfall Floods Vernon Area Hits Texas Community

By the Associated Press Vernon Texas reports a heavy rain last night with further showers anticipated today. Local officials said the downpour caused minor street flooding and disrupted travel but no major damage or injuries were immediately reported.

Associated Press Vernon,tex

Johnson County Sees Strong Rain Through Day

Cleburne Texas reports Johnson County received a splendid rain last night and showers continued into today. The steady precipitation aids crops and soil moisture across the region.

Johnson County Associated Press Cleburne, Tex

Heavy Rain at Yoakum

A light rain fell in Yoakum Texas starting yesterday afternoon and became a heavy downpour by morning. The item includes an unrelated local ad and a congested message about Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Yoakum Tex

Indigestion and Sleep Troubles Promised Relief

An advertisement explains stomach fermentation causes headaches and nervousness and claims MI-ONA ends stomach misery. It promises relief, noting a large box costs 50 cents and can be purchased from druggists nationwide.

Mexico Rumors: Chapa and Vasquez Gomez Deny Wall Street Plot

Dispatch notes Colonel F A Chapa and Emilio Vasquez Gomez denying links to a Wall Street money plot against Mexico. Chapa ridicules the claim and predicts Madero's downfall within sixty days due to governance failures. Vasquez Gomez also rejects ties, saying he does not know Chapa and cannot align with Wall Street interests. The report references border tensions and troop movements at Laredo with Major Hagadorn taking command duties.

Mexico City Mexico Wall Street Vasquez Gomez F. A. Chapa Colonel Chapa Madero Chapa Emilio Vasquez Gomez Col Apd Maderos

Hagadorn to command Fort McIntosh at Laredo

Maj. Charles B. Hagadorn of the Twenty third Infantry now in Indianapolis will assume command at Fort McIntosh in Laredo. The transfer follows Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan who heads the Department of Texas and recommended Hagadorn for the post.

Hagadorn Indianapolis Laredo Duncan Third Cavalry Charles B. Hagadorn Twenty-third Infantry Joseph W. Duncan Department of Texas Fort McIntosh Hag

US intervention seen as likely in Mexican crisis

German newspapers debate Mexico turmoil after the murder of ranch owner E. Hans Angelman at El Provenir. They argue the United States may be forced to intervene, with calls for Germany to act and even for dispatch of the cruiser Bremen to Mexico.

Associated Press Berlin E. Hans Angelman el Provenir Mexico United States Boersen Zeitung Die Post Germany Bremen

Battle Reported Near Lerdo Durango Mexico

Reported clash between federal troops and Vasquis tas on the Nazas river near Lerdo Durango with details not yet received.

Associated Press Torreon Mex Nazas River Lerdo Durango

Judge Delays Ruling In Schiff Case Valet Habeas Corpus

Justice Gerard reserved decision today in New York on the habeas corpus case of Folka Brandt former valet of Mortimer L Schiff. The appeal seeks to reopen a thirty year burglary sentence from the Schiff home. Brandt remained in custody at the Tombs pending the ruling.

Associated Press New York Justice Gerard Supreme Court Today Folka Brandt Mortimer L. Schiff Schiff

Chase the Wolf Away With Ozomulsion Advice

Timely use of Ozomulsion is urged to keep Consumption away. A tablespoon after meals and perhaps another at night is said to build flesh and strength, cleanse the blood, and drive the wolf from the door.

Sample Bottle Free By Mail From Norway Cod Liver Oil

Generous 3 oz Ozomulsion bottle offered by mail to health seekers. Send address by postcard or letter to Oromulsion 548 Pearl St New York for the free sample. The product is touted as highly palatable and easy to take medicinal food emulsion.

Norway Pearl St N. Y

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