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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1913

Page

3

Woman credits Cardui for relief from years of illness in Ky town

Mrs. Hattie Cain from Carrsville, Kentucky, describes fifteen years of severe womans trouble with convulsions and near death. She refused surgery, tried Cardui the womans tonic, and after nine bottles her health improved completely. She urges others to trial Cardui and offers Chattanooga Medicine Co. contact for instructions and a home treatment booklet.

Carrsville Hattie Cain Cardui N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Galveston Celebration Committee Named for Intercoastal Canal Opening

C E Holland of Victoria chairman names the committee to arrange the June Galveston celebration marking the opening of the Intercoastal Canal linking Corpus Christi to Houston and Galveston. Members include G J Palmer Houston Leon Locke Lake Charles Roy Miller Corpus Christi H P Davis Richmond George P Culver Matagorda George McQuaid R Lee Kempner H G Block Charles oe and L H Fillman Galveston.

Corpus Christi Tex E. Holland Victoria Interstate Inland Waterway League of Texas Louisiana Galveston Houston G. J. Palmer Leon Locke Lake Charles Roy Miller H. P. Davis Richmond George P.culver Matagorda George McQuaid R. Lee Kempner H. G. Block Charles Oe L. H. Fillman Galveson

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Gray to Dark Hue

A local pharmacist touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as restoring natural color and gloss. The ready to use tonic darkens gray hair within days without dye and claims to reduce dandruff and scalp itching.

Wyeth

Parcel Post Luncheon Features Wadhams And Franke Talk

More than 200 Chamber of Commerce members heard W. A. Franke discuss parcel post operations in San Antonio and its benefits for merchants and consumers. Commodore A. V. Wadhams shared world travel insights and stressed naval needs, with Rotarians invited to hear more on a future luncheon.

Chamber of Commerce Menger Hotel W. A. Franke San Antonio Mr. Franke Commodore A. V. Wadhams New York State Commodore Wadhams C. H. Jenkins Rotary Club Commodore Waahams Gunter Hotel Franke Parcel Post Chicago Panama Canal Mr. Jenkins United States Thomas L. Conroy

Denial of Tourist Rate Discrimination Claims

Walter Walthall receives a communication from W S St George denying that tourist rates to the Southwest are cheaper for longer distances. The letter, prompted by A H Waggoner of Norwood Ohio, states the rate through Southwestern gateways is 4 cents plus arbitaries and that identical rates apply through Southwestern gateways.

Walter Walthall Katy W. S. St. George Southwest Carter Chamber of Commerce A. H. Waggoner Norwood Mr. St. George

Toure Election Date

FLORESVILLE Tex Feb 20 The commissioners court will convene in a special session next week to correct the date of the prohibition election originally set for March 18.

Floresville Tex Commissioners’ Court

Little Doctor Promotes MacLaren's Mustard Cerate for Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a quick cure for lumbago and various ailments. It claims harmless skin use, rapid relief, and superiority over other remedies, with 25 and 50 cent jars and free samples through MacLaren Drug in Cleveland and Los Angeles.

MacLaren MacLaren Drug Clevend Ohio Los Angeles

Harbor City and Texas irrigation wealth appeal

The piece touts Texas irrigation growth with half a million acres under irrigation and predicts vast cotton exports. It argues Harbor City near the Corpus Christi Channel offers prime port potential behind 500000 irrigated acres and urges inquiry at 333 Alamo Plaza. A. D. Powers signs the notice with a satirical pile of silver dollars image.

Texas Harbor City Corpus Christi Aransas Harbor Gulf Coast Aransas Pllace Alamo Plaza

Deaths and Obituaries of Haueisen Newman Family

M rs M C Haueisen 64 died at 119 Rusk street after a month long illness. Born in Dannefeld Saxony she arrived as a child settling in Vincennes Indiana then moved to San Antonio with her husband M C Haueisen. Survived by four daughters two sons and seven grandchildren. Funeral plans pending. Newman Lemuel Richard 79 died at 225 Granada street after lingering illness. A Louisiana native and 1856 Texas arrival he was a Confederate veteran. Survived by four daughters five sons and a sister. Funeral at 3 pm Friday from the residence with Confederate veteran services at the grave. Newman Miss Sarah 60 died at 1013 Burnet street after coming from Decatur Illinois for health. Member of the Decatur Typographical union. Survived by brother and two sisters in Decatur. Body prepared for interment and to be sent to Illinois.

M. C. Haueisen San Antonio Rusk Street Dannefeld Saxony Vincennes Ind Newman Sarah Newman Burnet Street Decatur Ill Typographical Union of Illinois Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company

Y M C A Delegates Head to State Convention

E E Dilley secretary of the Y M C A of this city and Rev E G Johnson left last night for Corsicana Texas to attend the annual state convention starting February 24. J F Smith Freda D Thompson and W M Carter of San Antonio will depart tonight. Dilley traveled ahead to visit the Y M C A chapters in Dallas and Fort Worth before Corsicana. Delegates plan to return next Monday.

E. E. Dilley Young Men's Christian Association E. G. Johnson Corsicana Tex J. F. Smith Freda D. Thompson W. M. Carter San Antonio Mr. Dilley

Gimbel Delicatessen Weekend Lunch Special

The Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House offers a special business lunch Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. featuring fresh fat half shell oysters. Just Like 'Home Soon.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett St Grand Opera House

Immigrant Aid Worker recounts Ellis Island efforts

Miss Sadie American of New York City spoke at Harmony Hall about the National Council of Jewish Women and its Ellis Island operations. Workers meet arriving women and girls, arrange homes, and track them for three years, aided by abroad agents and steamship lists.

Ellis Island Sadie American New York City National Council of Jewish Women Cafe Mexicana Eli Hertzberg Ellis’ Island National Council Council of Jewish Women Harmony Hall Miss American New York Council

Miss American's Tour Expands Texas Council Network

The text notes 81 national council sections and 20 junior sections for girls aged 15 to 18. San Antonio hosts the oldest Texas council, with Galveston Houston Waco and Dallas joining during Miss American's tour. The council supports Ellis Island work and alliances with major women's groups. Miss American is praised for leadership and speaking at the Paris Woman's Conference.

National Council United States San Antonio Fort Worth Tyler Texas Galveston Houston Waco Dallas City Federation National Federation of Women's Clubs Consumers’ League Ellis Island Woman's Conference Paris

Counsel Strains Voice Delays Banana Trust Case

In Philadelphia, the Bluefields Steamship Company sues the United Fruit Company for 15 million. The case was continued for a year after counsel Alexander Simpson Jr. strained his voice during proceedings linked to Archbald impeachment. Also a habeas corpus action seeks to determine custody of Edwin R. Schwinn.

Philadelphia United States South America Bluefields Steamship Company Banana Trust Alexander Simpson, Jr Archbald Bluefields Company United Fruit Company

Parisian Sage Promises Lustrous Hair For All Women

Society women in New York spend heavily on hair but many seek affordable options. Parisian Sage is advertised as a quick acting tonic that grows thicker shinier hair, cures dandruff, and stops itching within two weeks or money back. A 50 cent bottle is touted as accessible to all.

New York America

Five Hundred Off for Laredo Train Party

About 500 San Antonians departed for Laredo this morning at 7 o'clock via the I. and G. N. railroad to attend Washington's Birthday celebration set for February 21 to 23. The local ticket office reports heavy advance sales for the 11 o'clock train tonight and special rates have been issued for the festival.

Laredo Washington

Immigrants Declares Intent To Seek U S Citizenship

File declarations filed this morning by Oscar Maillard of Canton Vaud Switzerland and Camille Payen of Nancy France to pursue United States citizenship before Deputy United States Clerk A I Campbell.

Oscar Maillard Canton Vaud Switzerland Camille Payen Nancey France United States A. I. Campbell

Charity workers praised for making garments for orphans

Directors of the Protestant Orphans' Home thank Mrs. Joe L. Hill president of the Travis Park Society and Travis Park Methodist Church women for 75 garments made for the home’s children. A remark about a kiss and a sharp reply follow in the text.

Orphans’ Home Joe L. Hill Travis Park Society Travis Park Methodist Church

Fire apparatus run cards rearranged in Texarkana

Fire Chief Wright and all city fire chiefs and captains met to reorganize the department’s running cards. Four hundred boxes must be provided and two new motorized trucks are expected soon. The plan assigns specific companies to respond to each alarm, detailing first second and third alarms and which stations cover which routes. The new apparatus arrived yesterday afternoon and is due in the city shortly.

Wright Central Station Travis Street Texarkana

San Antonio Seventh Graders Move to New Avenue E School

Five public elementary schools relocate seventh grade classes to a single central building on Avenue E to relieve crowding. Students from Nos 6 Lavaca, 7 South Flores, Lopez, 10 Garden, and 13 Main move under supervision of Professor Charles J. Lukin. Some students may stay at their original schools. Riverside adds space by desks in a nearby Methodist Church.

San Antonio Avenue E Lavaca Street South Flores Street Lopez Street Garden Street Main Avenue Charles J. Lukin

Free medicine offer claims to cure kidney and rheumatic troubles

An advertisement by Dr. T. Frank Lynott of Chicago promises a no cost demonstration of a medicine that purportedly removes uric acid, tones kidneys, calms the bladder, and eases rheumatic pains. The offer asks readers to send symptom numbers, age, and address to receive a free supply and a book, with no obligation or payment.

T. Frank Lynott Deagan Building Chicago

Symptoms List Highlights Broad Health Issues

A historical health notice lists multiple ailments including back pain frequent urination burning urination bladder soreness stomach pain and debility. The entry also mentions rib and heart area discomfort swelling constipation liver trouble and kidney related pains.

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