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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
7
A wartime style ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, no heartburn or gas, and promotes purchasing a fifty cent case for home use. The copy emphasizes universal use and comfort eating without fear.
The Young Women's Christian Association in San Antonio plans a six week sermon series at vesper services by ministers including E Garfield Johnson, Frederick Bowen, Frank Dyer, D Emory Hawk, J Porter, and Philip Cook. A new Bible class starts Feb 18 at 915 Van Ness under Mrs. Calvert. Claire Cox to lead Perry Picture Bible class starting Feb 20. Membership drives renewals before the annual meeting.
Edward Cunningham of Austin state president of the Texas Federation of Labor and UMW vice president for the Twenty first district, is in Corpus Christi for several days. He conferred with local labor leaders about the trades council organized last week and an effort to have every union represented in the council.
Judge John C. Scott sold the Seaside Hotel on Taylor Street to B. O. Johnson of Fort Smith Arkansas for 50000 dollars. The 56 room waterfront property changes hands for remodelling and immediate possession, reflecting a eight year rise from a below ten thousand dollar sale.
The United States embassy in Paris must move from Avenue Kleber after fifteen years. The landlord has given notice to vacate by April 1 to transform the building into a hotel, creating a pressing search for a new site amid Paris overcrowding.
John Fritz, renowned iron and steel master and last surviving member of the group that introduced the Bessemer process in the United States, died at his Bethlehem home today at age 91. His work spurred the tremendous development of the American steel industry.
The San Antonio school board may face a court challenge over using funds to send Superintendent Charles J. Lukin to a National Educational Association convention in Philadelphia. Judge Don A. Bliss seeks an injunction against a $200 warrant, while State Attorney General Looney hints the issue may rest with city authorities, not the state. The board also considers bids for a temporary bungalow following a Riverside district petition for more classrooms.
A dermatology column promotes mercorized wax as a skin softening face treatment. It advices discarding makeup and using a nightly wax bath with saxolite powder dissolved in hazel to peel dead skin and reveal a clear velvety complexion within about a week. It claims the method is harmless and suitable for wrinkled or freckled skin.
Nyce Werba and Luéscher present Eddie Foy in the $50 000 production Over the River at the Grand Opera House with matinee and night Saturday and Sunday night. Foy leads a large company of over 75 players in a lavish show famed on Broadway for its scenery costumes and novelty acts. The plot follows a wealthy clubman whose secret keeps him trapped in a wild all night party as he faces 30 keys over the river in prison stripes providing the comedy’s peak moments.
Walker Whiteside has long been a frequent visitor to San Antonio and has consistently appeared in worthwhile plays. His latest appearance here marked another notable engagement in the local theatre scene.
A marketing pitch promotes an air cushion rupture appliance advertised as the only device of its kind. It claims instant relief, no harness, soft rubber support, concealment under clothing, washable, durable, and non irritant. It promises a free illustrated book and coupons with testimonials from alleged patients.
James A. Britton of Bethlehem praises the Brooks Rupture Appliance after six years with rupture. He says the device is easy to wear, fits snugly, and seems part of the body as it heals his rupture. He endorses the product and the seller’s honorable dealings.
A Georgia letter from a Confederate veteran reports lasting relief after using the appliance. The writer, 68, served three years in Eckie's Artillery of Oglethorpe County and claims the device cured him, enabling him to work ploughing and heavy tasks again.
Letter from Sam A Hoover of High Point North Carolina praises the Brooks Appliance for rupture cure. He states he started in May 1905 and stopped November 20 1995, claiming complete wellness and crediting age 76 with his recovery. The note ends with sincere signoff from Hoover.
Mr C E Brooks Dear Sir Your Appliance did all you claim for the little boy and more for it cured him sound and well We let him wear it for about a year In all although it cured him 8 months after he had begun to wear it We had tried several other remedies and got no relief and I shall certainly recommend it to friends for we surely owe it to you Yours respectfully WM Patterson No 7178 Main St Akron O
A Dubuque family reports their infant son fully cured after four months of using Mr. C. FE Brooks brace from Marshall Michigan. The letter thanks the inventor for relief and notes the child has not worn the brace for six weeks.
A consumer appeal urges readers to fill a free coupon and mail it today to test claims about a new appliance. The notice frames the action as a self administered trial to verify statements.
A vintage advertisement promotes the GETS-IT corn cure claiming it removes corns warts calluses and bunions in seconds without bandages or knives. It emphasizes safety and ease with a two second application and a 26 cent bottle price from E. Lawrence and Co Chicago.
Mr Whiteside returns to the Grand Opera House Monday February 17 for two nights with a Tuesday matinee in The Typhoon a Japanese intrigue play featuring Occidental and Oriental love. He heads a large company and the engagement is expected to set a new box office record.
The Weber and Fields company of 100 players arrives in a two night four performance engagement at the Grand Opera House on February 21 22 and 23. The company travels by special train from New York on a five week tour through thirty southern cities reaching as far west as San Antonio. They closed their New York run at the Music Hall in late January to large receipts and advance sales begin Sunday morning.
The Nichols Sisters headline at Plaza Theater this week as the only female blackface team in high class vaudeville. They wows audiences with eccentric makeup and strong impersonations of Negro dialect, drawing repeated calls for encores. Lester the Great continues to amuse and mystify, delivering a standout ventriloquism act. Also on bill Gordon Brothers with boxing kangaroo, Roberto the juggler, and Reeves and Werner. A school matinee is scheduled tomorrow afternoon with Lester and the boxing kangaroo likely to share top honors.
Edward Barton Perry, a blind pianist and composer, is slated for a Carnegie Hall recital on February 27. The Philadelphia Inquirer hails him as a pianist of fine musical feeling with a full elastic tone and brilliant technique.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association prepares for its 32nd annual meeting in New York with debates over proposed amendments to amateur status. The group will elect officers for 1913, award national championships, and review reports from the ranking and international competition committees.
The piece recalls 1827 Guerrero and Bustamante revolts with Santa Anna role, the Plan of Jalapa, and the 1840s pronunciamentos. It cites Madame Calderon de la Barca on city mood, loyal troops, and public indifference amid repeated uprisings and leadership changes in Mexico City.
Sufferers of piles are offered a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy by Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan. The ad promises immediate relief from pain and itching, reduced inflammation and swelling, and a later option to buy the full package for 50 cents.
An advertisement from Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan offers a free sample by mail of Pyramid Pile Remedy. The request asks for a plain wrapped sample with name street city and state provided.
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