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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
7
Curtis Sullivan reports six years of dandruff and hair loss improved by using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He notes scalp cleanliness and hair growth returning after treatment. He also mentions using Cuticura for blackheads and asks for the Skin Book sample by mail order.
Manager Tyrrell of the Gunter Hotel plans a putting green at the rear grounds for hotel guests to practice. A tennis court is to be built nearby and a riding club will offer recreation. About twenty five participants joined the latest riding outing.
An aged advertisement-like text urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children. It claims a laxative effect cleanses the stomach and bowels, restoring liveliness and appetite within hours. The copy stresses a 50 cent bottle and authentic branding by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A vintage ad claims lack of sulphur fades hair into gray and offers Wyths Lager and Sulphur Compound as a darkening tonic. It touts benefits of reducing dandruff scalp itching and hair shedding while promising natural looking color after nightly application with a damp sponge.
The tenth birthday of Rotary will be celebrated February 22 with about 450 Rotarians from Austin Corpus Christi and San Antonio. San Antonio hosts include 150 local members entertaining around 100 Austin and 50 Corpus Christi Rotarians. The banquet Monday at the St Anthony Hotel will feature a distinctive program with new acts and a keynote on Rotary’s tenth anniversary led by Mayor Harry Hertzberg and Club President Harry J. Miller.
The Carnegia Library board plans an executive meeting Friday to elect a successor to librarian Miss Cornelia Ratz, whose resignation takes effect that day. A special nominating committee, appointed by President Dr Frederick Verrell, will review candidates before the vote, with all future meetings to be executive.
A photograph from a dedication ceremony on Commerce Street Bridge, taken by the Chamber of Commerce, highlights Municipal improvements funded by large expenditures. San Antonio is promoted in Missouri Pacific advertising, with plans for future coverage and a reprint in book form for distribution.
A meeting of the executive committee of the Tapiet Young Peoples Union will be held at 6 oclock Friday evening at the First Baptist Church. Topics include arrangement of the program for the next year and the question of a young people's program. Several speakers and musical numbers are listed for the event. A social hour and refreshments followed. Every man who loves the union is urged to attend.
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