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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1913

Page

3

Seventy Seats Reserved for College Students at Concert

Rev J E Harrison president of San Antonio Female College reserves seventy seats for students at the Bonci Zatella concert at Beethoven Hall Monday evening under the Press Club of San Antonio. The Italo American Young Men's Club may hold a meeting this week to arrange large representation for Signor Bonci and Signor Francini. Seats are selling at Goggan Bros store with expected rush. railroads plan concessional rates into the city for the event. Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce.

San Antonio Signor Bonci Francini Thos. Goggan Bros

Resinol Cures Child Eczema After Months of Suffering

Mrs. M. J. McCollum of Shoala North Carolina states her son suffered eczema on legs for about three months. After trying remedies, washing with Resinol Soap and applying Resinol Ointment, he was cured in about two weeks and has had no symptoms since.

M.J. McCollum Shoala, N.C

Resinol Heals Skin Eruptions and Soothes Irritation

Resinol Ointment and Soap halt itching and burning on first use and start healing. For 18 years a doctor's prescription and household remedy for skin eruptions pimples dandruff burns and sores. Ointment 50c and 1 sold with soap 25c sample requests to Dept. 17 B Resinol Chem Co Baltimore Md.

Dept Resinol Chem. Co Baltimore

Honeywell Plans Balloon Flight From San Antonio

Captain H E Honeywell, famed Kansas City balloonist, considers another long distance flight from San Antonio to beat the world record. He will seek gas from the San Antonio Gas and Electric Co and may bring his balloon Uncle Sam to start in February or March for favorable winds and distance toward the Canadian border. Dr H G Gibson of Ohio accompanies him.

H. E. Honeywell Kansas City San Antonio Honeywell San Antonio Gas & Electric Company H. G. Gibson Ohio Sam St. Anthony United States Stuttgart Germany

Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children. If bought from druggist it will be sent by mail on receipt of 1 00 One small bottle provides two months of treatment and often cures. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive street St Louis Mo Sold by druggists.

Texas Wonder Texas E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Penitentiary reforms outlined by Gov Colquitt in Texas

Governor Colquitt issues a supplement detailing prison management and finances from 1911 to 1912. It notes a positive cash balance, major investments in camps, farms, and facilities, shifts from share contracts to direct labor, and reforms including abolition of striped clothing and the office of permanent prison auditor.

Austin Tex O. B. Colquitt The Prison Commission Huntsville Rusk Columbia International Great Northern Ramsey Railroad Commission Campbell

The Secret of Success in Advertising Claims

A local druggist touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a curative kidney liver and bladder remedy saying it meets buyer needs and has broad sales. A free trial bottle offer is advertised with mail delivery from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 00.

Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Proposed reforms for state prison system and governance

A historical report outlines changes to the state prison system including shifting three commissioners under Governor control, adding a bonded business manager, and a Governor appointed purchasing agent. It proposes cost controls, requisition safeguards, venue changes, per diem credits, limits on shipping costs, prisoner transportation rules, notes for provisions, and a potential railroad disposition with a prison bond issue.

State Penitentiary Railroad Railroad Commission

Get Rid of Piles at Home Free Trial Offer

Public notice-style advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Remedy cures piles without surgery. It promises quick relief from pain and congested veins, with a free trial package and a 50 cent regular bottle, urging readers to act now with a coupon. It emphasizes drugstore availability and reassures sufferers wearing a pile truss.

Pyramid Drug Company Pile Remedy Trial Request

A customer from Marshall Michigan requests a free trial treatment of Pyramid Pile Remedy by mail. The note asks for a plain wrapper shipment to verify its effectiveness and lists a name and address field.

Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Bldg Marshall, Mich

Salaries and auditing roles in San Antonio city charter review

The charter committee advanced fixed salaries for city officers including city attorney police chief and city secretary with health and hospital plans in view. Banks would elect the city auditor and a new free legal aid section for the poor was adopted. Contempt powers for officials were debated with next meeting set for Friday.

Commission August Briam Briam City Depository R. J. Boyle Corporation Court Mr. Boyle San Antonio Jones Steves Sam Belden Board of Assessment

Ready 1913 Linens and Wash Fabrics in Wide Variety

Linen and crash fabrics announced with Wolfson guarantee of satisfaction. Striped linen suitings 28 inches wide, natural linen, pugcr shades, priced per yard. Pongee linen, ramie linens, tussah embroideries offered in multiple widths and colors with discounted yard prices.

Wolfson Copenhagen Austria Helio Reseda

Terrell Opposes Plan for San Antonio Commission Charter

San Antonio state representative Chester H. Terrell issues a public letter opposing the San Antonio commission charter proposal granting full appointive power to the mayor. He argues one man should not dominate city government and urges reinstating the original provision limiting mayoral power for a balanced, well administered charter.

Austin Tex Chester H. Terrell San Antonio Graham Dowdell Commission Charter Committee Terrell Bexar County Citizens’ League Citizens Commission Jones Houston Commission Texas Peo

Ey Sigel Grubstaker Dies After 30 Years Prospecting

F Ey Sigel longtime grubstaker to prospectors died aged about, leaving an estate valued at roughly 3 million dollars. He supported hundreds of prospectors over three decades. The Denver area figure passed away yesterday.

Denver Colo F. Ey Sigel

Grow Fair Hair With Simple Home Mixture

A home remedy mix uses Bay Rum glycerine and a peran Barbo Compound with water to treat dandruff and promote hair growth. Apply daily then biweekly until used. The formula claims to stop itching, prevent hair loss, darken gray tones, and leave hair soft and glossy.

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