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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1914
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Kellogg’s Sanitone Waters as a tonic to restore nerve vitality, energy, and ambition for those with nervous exhaustion. It offers a free trial box in exchange for postage and lists multiple San Antonio and local Mississippi outlets selling the regular bottle.
The car ermor considers installing a system of fire extinguishers in the Texas capitol at state expense for protection against fires possibly funded by a legislature appropriation. Morris Cin Organized in Victoria club promotes Leopold Morrie for governor with membership nearing 1000.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for constipation in children. It warns about counterfeit syrups and urges mothers to buy the genuine product with full directions on the bottle, implying dramatic internal cleansing within hours.
Paris officials demand strong measures to protect property of Frenchmen in Mexico and urge European powers to join the United States in restoring order. The Benton murder sparks calls for intervention or decisive action against Bandits like Villa. Reports from El Paso note German-Armerican Gustav Bauch jailed in Juarez on spy charges with unclear ties to Villa case.
Reports from Juarez and Chihuahua detail conflicting burial theories for Benton the British subject executed by Mexican forces. Villa’s departure and accusations of misaction fuel border tensions as constitutionalists deny grave details while American units monitor potential incursions.
General Villa with 400 men and staff reached the town from Jusret late last night. He went to his home and resumed business this morning. Government agents were asked for information through the Department of Insurance and Banking in Texas. Freeport adds a new electric power plant to supply light and power to the town in the coming months.
Readers debate why people skip church on Go-to-Church Sunday in San Antonio. A pastor argues worship supports health, character, and habit, while secular distractions like Sunday papers and shopping tempt people away. Emotional appeals stress duty to God and renewal of religious practices.
Luis Cabrera arrives in the city from Washington to Sonora as head of the Mexican mission. He will report to Governor Carranza on the mission, staying at the St. Anthony Hotel and departing tonight for the border. Local events mark memorials to former President Madero and Ting Suarez at Electele Park. Charters issued include Strawn Coal Company of Fort Worth with $500,000 capital and Strawn Merchandise Company increasing stock to $100,000.
A self promoting missive claims to cure catarrh by addressing its cause. The author asserts vast experience with over a million cured and promises demonstrations in September. Readers are urged to mail name and address to obtain the treatment.
A scanned fragment advertises a free coupon for a package of Gass Combined Catarril Curm sent by mail. Readers are asked to fill in name and address on the sorted lines and mail to C. Gauss at BalT Main Street, Darshall, Michigan.
Deficits appear across Sunset Central system lines in annual filings up to December 31 1919. Tega Houston & Texas Central Galveston Harrisburg & Texas-Tosa and other counties report gross receipts and operating expenses with deficits, while Houston East & West Texas and Texas & New Orleans show varying net income losses. A list of out of town travelers and a City of Gonzales note follow. Captain Charles Le Vite and numerous names are listed in a long register of travelers or associates. The mayoral race in Gonzales Texas is introduced with no incumbent decision yet.
Cleveland officials fear a new Ohio tax amendment may exempt John D. Rockefeller holdings. The change moves taxpayer residency requirements to begin in April, affecting Rockefellers 600 million in stocks and bonds. Commissioners urge Governor Cox to veto the amended law as Rockefeller's presence in Ohio is questioned. Additional unrelated biographical notes appear in the text.
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