Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's ailments
An early advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe effective remedy for backaches headaches and other disorders of the female physiology. It cites Mrs L Larson's testimonial of long standing weakness kidney trouble and severe pain and urges immediate use or mailing for a trial package from Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Governor Sues Express for Libel Damages in Tex Suit
Governor James E. Ferguson files district court libel suit in Brenham against the San Antonio Express seeking fifty thousand dollars in damages. The case centers on alleged false statements affecting the governor and his administration.
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Brenham
Tex
James E. Ferguson
The
San Antonio Express
Old Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Recalled
An old home recipe the Sage Tea and Sulphur mix revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sells in large bottles at stores for about six bits. Apply with a sponge or brush to hair strand by strand, darkening gray hairs to a natural glossy black with repeated use.
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Wyeth
Governor seeks libel damages in battle with San Antonio Express
Petition filed by governor's attorneys claims during the recent political campaign opponents charged him in the San Antonio Express. The suit alleges the charges were denied by the authors and that no retractions were printed. The passage references a dialogue about a kiss and a remark about returning it in a light, humorous aside from the Boston Transcript.
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San Antonio Express
Express
Van Lax Liver Tonic Promises Easy Cleanout
A health ad touts Van Lax as a liver tonic that eases constipation and indigestion. It claims quick cleansing, no sickness, and broad suitability for all ages, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from the druggist or Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis.
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van Lax
van Vleet Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Business groups protest radical Texas bills in San Antonio
After a large business meeting in San Antonio protesters drafted a resolution opposing several Texas Legislature bills aimed at real estate taxes eight hour workdays and other reforms. The memo targets Compulsory sales Taxation of real estate mortgages and anti strike measures among others.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bexar County
House
Senate
L. J. Hart
S. B. Weller
J. A. Gallagher
G. S. McElroy
Co. C. Leel
Gunter Hotel
R. L. Ball
G.S. McElroy
Cardus Claims Relief From Back and Nerve Pain
Mrs I A Decker of Horseshoe Bottoms Kentucky recounts long severe back and leg pain eased after using Cardus. She reports lasting improvement after seven or eight bottles then a relapse years later followed by quick recovery with a single bottle. She urges readers to try Cardus, sold by druggists.
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I. A. Decker
Cardus
Hypo-Nuclane Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
A historic advertisement claims Hypo-Nuclane Tablets, a yolk extract with hypophosphites iron and tonics, accelerate weight gain by aiding nutrition. Consumers are advised to weigh themselves before starting and expect 2 to 4 pounds gained in weeks. Sold by druggists for 96 cents or direct from Blackburn Products Co., Dayton Ohio.
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Blackburn Products Co
Dayton
Ohio
Mayor Thanks Boy Scouts at Grand Opera House
A San Antonio mayor expresses gratitude to the Boy Scouts of the Alamo Council in a letter to scout executive William Quaiff and notes officials will attend the Scouts’ play at the Grand Opera House.
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Boy Scouts
William Quaiff
Boy Scouts of
Plain coconut oil hair cleansing outshines soaps
Alkali in most soaps harms the scalp and hair. Pure coconut oil, grease free and cheap, cleanses well with rich lather. A small amount moistened with water lasts months, rinses clean, leaves hair soft bright fluffy and easy to manage. It also removes dust dirt and dandruff.
Lunacy Trial For Death Sentence Seeks New Hearing
A condemned man, under sentence of death, will face another trial on a lunacy charge after a hung jury in last week’s proceeding. The report notes related entries on court actions, election officer appointments, and local notices.
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R. L. Edwards
United States
Kansas
Sheriff Chases Car Suspects In Atascosa Pursuit
Sheriff John W. Tobin and Deputies Galbreath and Diaz pursued two suspected automobile thieves forty miles into Atascosa county Thursday night overriding them. The eight cylinder car bore the numbers 16732 and 6922 and was believed stolen at Schulenburg. Suspects were brought back to San Antonio and jailed in the county facility.
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John W. Tobin
Galbreath
Diaz
Atascosa County
Schulenberg
San Antonio
What Is Rheumatism Why Suffer from It
An old advertisement explains rheumatism as a blood infection caused by uric acid poison. It promotes S. S. S. blood purifier as a long standing remedy, claiming it cleanses the blood and relieves rheumatic symptoms without harming the stomach. It invites readers to contact physicians at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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