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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

7

Lost Beauty of Women: Cardui Advertisement Letter

Laurel Miss in a letter Mrs Lucile McElroy recounts three years of illness with backache headaches and fatigue after marriage she used Cardui the woman's tonic and felt better for days reports Sunshine a note that Cardui reduces hollows under the eyes brightening the gaze and asserts Cardui as the only treatment for women The message invites others to try Cardui and obtain a free 64 page booklet by writing Chattanooga Medicine Co Tennessee sending plain wrapper treatment of women information

Laurel Lucile McElroy Cardus Cardui N. B Cnattancuss Medicine Taaier Advisory Hattanooga Fenn

Accident Kills Luling Resident Near Waelder

George Watson, a Luling citizen and Southern Pacific employee, was accidentally killed today on a near Waelder. Burial will be held this afternoon in Luling by the Woodmen of the World. He leaves a widow and several children and is the son in law of Thomas Wilson Sr. of this city. Pay your poll tax.

Luling Tex George Watson Waelder Southern Pacific Thomas Wilson Sr

Balkans Stand Fast on War Terms With Turkey

London report says Balkan kingdoms refused modified Turkish terms, insisting on their original conditions. Allies maintain firmness, awaiting powers notes while delaying action a few days for Turkey’s reply. The Balkans seek independent diplomacy and insist on reestablishing pre war positions regarding Adrianople and Aegean lands.

London Turkey Balkans Europe Balkan Adrianople Aegean

Turkey and Europe Nears Fresh Plea Over Istanbul Conflict

Turkey may reject Europe’s advice or seek another delay in peace talks. A new proposal could preserve a tremplin while dismantling fortifications under a powers’ guarantee. If refused the allies will press to convene the conference and end negotiations. the Bulgarian delegation pushes for Adrianople, with Sofia to decide. A casual line notes the best cooking at Matthews Cafeteria on Losoya.

Constantinople Turkey Europe Taran J. R. Cunningham Adrianople Sofia

Secret Method Promises Deafness Cure by Inner Ear Vibration

An American physician-scientist unveils a new method claiming to cure nearly all deafness and head noises through inner ear vibration. The Dr Grains Co offers free information by mail from Chicago detailing a quick, permanent, natural restoration of hearing at home with no obligation.

Dr. Grains Co L. C. Grains Co Pulsifer Bldg Chicago

Letters of Rejoicing From Those Made to Hear

A series of testimonials praise a treatment for deafness and catarrh. Patients report restored hearing, relief from head noises, and improved general health after months of therapy. Several express gratitude, noting initial doubt followed by rapid improvement and ongoing satisfaction with the cure.

Snub-Nosed Napoleon Leads Boys In Strike

A diminutive ex-Western Union messenger boy led a delivery staff walkout in San Antonio. Demanding better working conditions and replacement of the former supervisor, the group struck at 2 p.m. and later returned after officials spoke with them. It was the second strike in four months after changes in the delivery superintendent.

Gamondom San Antonio Western Union O Fal W. B. Bellman West Commerce Street Napoleon

War to last drop of gasoline declared in DC

Washington district officials retaliate against Maryland drivers by raising auto tax on out of state cars entering the capital and enforcing licenses. Maryland cars face a graduated fee scale from five to twenty six dollars plus driver charges, while Virginia and district owned cars receive courtesy. Maryland motorists risk arrest and heavy fines without proper tags as tensions flare between states and the capital. Flatonia bank elects new directors and officers.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Diplomatic Corps

Free Diagnosis and Information Coupon Request

A reader offers a completely free diagnosis and information about a new method for a health trouble. The notice invites the recipient to respond with name address town state and asks to provide full information without obligation. If desired, the requester will perform a diagnosis after hearing from the sender, free of charge.

Army of goats to destroy mosquitoes at Fort Washington

A small army of forty goats will be released at Fort Washington to clear rank underbrush and reduce mosquito breeding. Soldiers will keep goats away from mountain laurel buds while the goats graze plants like poison ivy and poison oak are noted as delicacies by goats. War Department and Agriculture officials coordinate this effort to curb malaria at the fort.

Washington D. C Fort Washington Potomac River National War Department Department of Agriculture

Brother of Emperor Removed From Army

St Petersburg January 16. The Grand Duke Michael brother of Emperor Nicholas is stripped from his rank in the army and ordered to surrender his property to a guardian. The imperial manifesto assigns guardianship over his personal affairs under the emperor and transfers estate administration to the imperial court while noting disapproval of his marriage to Madame Sheremetieyskaia.

ST. Petersburg Michael Nicholas Grand Duge Imperial Court Madame Sheremetieyskaia

Medals for Service Aim to Reward YMCA Boys

At a YMCA Boye Cabinet meeting plans were laid to award bronze silver and gold medals to boys for clean living and moral and religious improvement. A bronze medal requires 100 points from groups including physical social educational moral camp and woodcraft and service. Each boy must earn 15 points from each group with 25 points optional. Groups offer points for good service and extra points over 100 yield higher medals. Also noted are items from Matthews Cafeteria and Woodward Carriage Company listings for dishes and car rugs.

Recall Old Days Fifty Two Club Banquet in San Antonio

The Fifty-two Club members, now about a dozen, gathered at the Travis Club for a banquet honoring president B. B. Chandler after annual entertainments at Chandler's home. The group, all San Antonians born in 1852, has dwindled from 36 since six years ago. Toasts praised the good old days as tales of shared experiences were recounted with attendees including J. J. Stevens, Judge W. W. King, Ike T. Pryor, Marshall Freeborn, Judge W. S. Fly, Ferdinand Herff, R. J. Onderdonk, Dr. B. F. Kingsley, Max Krueger, and T. D. Todd.

Travis Club B. Chandler BE. B. Chandler J. J. Stevens W. W. King Ike T. Pryor Marshall Freeborn W. 8. Fly Ferdinand Herff R. J. Onderdonk Dr. B. F. Kingsley Max Krueger T. D. Todd

Stop Hair Loss with Simple Dandruff Remedy

A DIY scalp treatment combines water and inexpensive ingredients from a druggist. Apply daily for two weeks then every other week, using a half pint to clear dandruff and germs. It allegedly stops hair loss, eases itching, darkens gray hair mildly, improves softness and gloss, and promotes growth.

Detective Marsden Loses Handcuffs After Arrest

City detective Marsden reports the loss of his handcuffs, taken during a recent arrest. He values the pair highly after eleven years of service and says they accompanied him on every shift, hoping for their return.

Marsden

Parcel Post Popular in First Week of Operation

Six million packages were handled in the first seven days of parcel post operation, figures from the Post Office Department show. Data from 1594 of 1650 city delivery offices indicate 4,068,824 packages processed with 107,561 insured. The period mainly covers five days due to New Year’s Day and Sunday closings.

Washington, D. C Parcel Post Post Office Department Hitchcock

Fences were illegal at Warren Live Stock Co

A 1906–07 Interior Department inquiry found the Warren Live Stock Company led by Senator Francis E Warren of Wyoming maintained unlawful fences on public lands in Wyoming and Colorado. The House committee on expenditures in the Interior Department adopted a report stating the conclusion without recommending action.

Washington Warren Live Stock Company Francis BE. Warren Wyoming Colorado House Committee Interior Department

Vardaman Attacks Education Spoiling Field Hands

James K. Vardaman former Mississippi governor and senator elect spoke at Turner Hall under the San Antonio Shriners. He claimed education has spoiled field hands and bred impudence in negro house maids, aligning his race views with Lincoln. He attacked political corruption and wealth power.

James K. Vardaman Mississippi Turner Hall San Antonio

She Stops Hair Loss After Using Hall's Hair Renewer

A woman unable to halt hair loss tries various remedies and finally uses Hall's Hair Renewer after consulting a doctor. She reports immediate cessation of shedding and warns friends against coloring or staining hair.

Hall

Blackburns Casca Royal Pills Ad Promises Pleasure Purity

Better Than Castor Oil. A real tasteless tonic and purifier is Blackburns Casca Royal Pills. Each 10c or 3 package guaranteed to satisfy. All good drug stores sell them. Try them tonight.

Blackburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pujo Money Investigating Committee Baker Joe Morgan Matthews Losoya HOPE Ond Fatima of Columbia Flatopia Bank Flatonia First National Bank J M. Harrison J. A. Kirby E. A. Arnim H. 8. Palmer W. Willeford F. A. Nesista M. Fernan Jr J. A. Kerr J. M. Harrison D. A. Jennings Dr. L. C. Grains Co Mil Nicholas Diepleased Grand Duke Losoya Street Woodward Carriage Company Fifty-two” Club Boston Mass Chickering Texas Thos. Goggan & Bros Houston and Navarro Sts Committee Darge Williams A. M. Fischer West Commerce St
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