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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
4
A Citizens Bond Issue Committee favors a $3,000,000 municipal bond instead of $5,000,000. The plan would have the city pay one third of costs with property owners covering the rest. If adopted, $1,500,000 would fund street improvements and the remaining $1,500,000 would back sewer projects.
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a natural pine forest air remedy for catarrh and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief when used with a pocket inhaler, notes miraculous cures, and offers a $1 outfit with 50 cent refills, sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
Mrs. W. R. Simcoe of Kansas City recounts severe head itching and dandruff. after two years she found relief using Resinol Ointment and Soap. She claims nearly complete cure after two jars. Testimonial urges trials and notes free sample offer from Resinol Chem Co.
The article promotes malt whiskey as a medicine for low vitality in the elderly and invalids. It claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey aids digestion by stimulating saliva and gastric juice, improving nourishment and overall strength without burdening the digestive tract.
Advertising copy touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as stronger than cheaper grains and purer due to repeated distillations. It claims medicinal benefits and tonic vigor, with testimonials from users like Harry R. King of Brunswick, Maryland. Sold in sealed bottles by the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, New York, at $1.00 a bottle.
The meeting endorsed the front foot assessment for street paving, with cost sharing set at one third city and two thirds property owners. Provisions allow either city or two thirds private petition bases, and a $3,000,000 issue was discussed as feasible with $1.5 million for streets. A conference committee was appointed to align bond and charter plans, and sewer study progress was reported.
A testimonial claims Eckmans Alterative halted night sweats and fever, restored appetite, and rebuilt strength in a four year tuberculosis case. The writer, Mrs Mary Walston, reports marked relief within three weeks and ten years of complete health, recommending the medicine. It is sold by A M Fischer and others and Eckman Laboratory invites inquiries.
An advertising notice extols Poslam as a cure for acne tetter psoriasis piles and other skin ailments. It notes Poslam soap for daily use improves color and texture, and lists prices 50 cents for Poslam and 25 cents for Poslam Soap with Laboratories in New York City as the source.
The Frisco report for February shows 183 cars of vegetables shipped from points south of Corpus Christi. Two cars of sweet potatoes from Riviera and Ricardo mark a county first in car lots for many years. Cabbage loads move freely from the Rio Grande valley as Corpus Christi expected to move starting within ten days and continue about two months. Last year totals from the county reached 343 cars of cucumbers cabbage onions and mixed vegetables. this year expected around 1200 cars with two thirds from Corpus Christi. Farmers optimistic about prices and season profitability with a highlight in Houston Street's Princess theater.
Cuero Texas February 28 The DeWitt County Highway Association is formed with Alex Hamilton as president D B McManus as vice president and G H Harris as secretary The Thorfhasten meeting is set for March 4 Lindenau meeting March 11 and both prepare for the Alamo Victoria San Jacinto Highway Association meeting March 18 to launch a county road campaign Spokane Humane Society opens a dog hospital.
Fredericksburg Texas February 28 members of the Progress Business League marked the San Antonio and Northern Railroad construction with a banquet at the Grand Opera House over 75 locals attended. Toasts highlighted growth publicity finance and a $150 000 road bond issue with J D Payne presiding and a league slate of officers and directors announced.
Thomas F. Flynn, capitalist, died by inhaling illuminating gas in Des Moines. He left a note citing domestic troubles. His Fort Worth divorce suit and a $5000 breach of contract suit by Stella McCoy are noted. Mrs Flynn is staying with her Fort Worth relatives.
John B. Banks was appointed motorcycle policeman to fill the vacancy created by A. V. Bennetts death from injuries after colliding with a wagon on Commerce street. Banks, an experienced chauffeur, lives at 723 West Marshall street and took the oath of office reporting to Chief Lancaster.
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