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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Vitalitas a lava like earth from Texas as a universal healer. It claims benefits for rheumatism sores piles and many disorders and promotes a demonstration at Wagner's drug store with a liquid concentrate dose. It also notes historic Native and settler use and urges investigation.
W G Terry of Meridian registers at the Crockett while W H Sanger of Waco stays at the Menger. H B Kincaid of Woodward and R F Wright of Houston are guests at the Savoy and Bexar respectively. Dozens more travelers from Kerrville to Dallas check in or register at Crockett Menger St. Anthony Gunter Bowie and Bowle hotels.
An arson squad burned the country residence of Sir William Lever near Horwich Lancashire, causing over 100000 dollars in damage though the family was away. Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was found guilty of inciting disorders and faced three months in Holloway or bonds. Miss Emerson and Harry Golden jailed a month each, with Miss Richardson sent to three months for assault. Fines of ten dollars were paid for Emerson and Golden.
A promotional testimonial urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad claims the pills cooperate with nature to heal and strengthen, offering relief from backache swollen joints and rheumatism, urging readers to try them today through Fischer Drug Co.
Highwaymen blasted the Pocahontas Arkansas post office safe at 2 am and seized valuables. Sheriff J E Owens led a posse that confronted two strangers nearby. they resisted, fled, and injuries included a thigh and arm wound to the sheriff. The suspects remain at large.
George G. Kyser, 68, recently named pension commissioner in Lockhart Texas, served in the Confederate army with Hays county company A Wood’s regiment and is adjutant of Brigade No. 2 UCV and local camp. A traveling evangelist, M. Capp of Kansas City, will conduct tent meetings at Victoria and Plum streets nightly, inviting attendance. Take South Heights car.
An advertisement vignette promoting Granitoid and Granocrete as economical pavement options. The copy cites the works The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements by Ady, signaling a promotional association with modern construction materials.
Alderman John W. Warren urged a total bond package of 3.45 million dollars for permanent improvements with 300 thousand dollars earmarked for extending and improving the public schools. J F Carl outlined tax details and how funds will be allocated to schools. a committee was formed to mobilize support for the upcoming bond election.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Central Christian Church held a business meeting with Rev. Hugh McLellan as president and officers named. Committee chairmen were appointed and the gathering closed with a watermelon feast hosted by the new president. A sausage advertisement touts tin tag freshness at Union Meat Company display in Grand Opera House lobby.
Precinct election managers gathered in the council chamber with City Assessor Garland presiding and Mayor Brown addressing the group. They discussed the July 18 bond election and the mayor urged supporters to mobilize neighbors to vote, while managers were to poll their precincts and report next Monday night.
July 8 Chicago reports lawyer John B Hogan of Taylorville says the first test of Illinois new woman suffrage law will occur next Tuesday at Mount Auburn Christian county in a special election. Hogan aims to challenge a pro suffrage vote and push a Supreme Court ruling by December.
An old advertisement promotes Granitord and Granocrete as economical pavement options. It also urges buyers to ask for a tin tag on sausages to ensure freshness. The lobby display at Grand Opera House features Union Meat Company offerings.
Six soldiers died of thirst on the march to Guaymas. Browning was captured by troops under General Ojeda. Constitutionalists reportedly smuggled a trainload of ammunition into Sinaloa, running it through Empalme under federal gunboats in Guaymas harbor.
J W Friday and two children traveled 244 miles from Torreon to Monclova on a handcar, sharing the ride with two Americans. They faced wells of heat, scarce food, and frequent checkpoints but reported no robberies. Friday described Torreon under Federal rule with harsh executions, including a German miner shot as a spy.
Captain ONeill of the Bloomfield reports fighting between Mexican federals and Zapataists at Tuxpan on July 4. A young American attached to the consular office was killed. other casualties were light and bandits withdrew after exhausting their ammunition.
Fifty American refugees arrived at Mazatlan reporting dire conditions in Durango under Constitutionalists who have little control of their forces. Only a few Americans remain in Durango and governance efforts are absent.
Scientific methods applied by expert attendants promote Harlandale Hot Sulphur Water for rheumatism nervous disorders stomach liver kidney and skin ailments. Baths mud massages and tickets offered with reductions. Located on South Flores street car route with men and women departments.
More than $3,000 of the $4,200 goal for the Alamo Heroes Monument is pledged at a Comal county meeting in Landa's Park New Braunfels. Harry Landa chairs a county council planning deterrents to organize similar groups statewide. Each member pledges $50 with no cash until the $2,000,000 target is reached. tickets accompany subscriptions. San Antonians join county residents at the Dutch lunch hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Landa.
Open from 6 30 to 12 o clock Delightful music by Signor Arturo Lugaro baritone and Charles Cameron Bell tenor Good things to eat and drink proclaimed the coolest place in the city with soloists in the evening Adv.
The Summer Girl is described as having a good time while The Summer Woman is tired and worn with nervous strain and aches. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a direct and positive help for the condition. Fischer Drug Co. adv.
Mrs A Vidal fled her home at 404 South New Braunfels after a man tried to break a window and, upon seeing her running, escaped before neighbors could capture him. The report notes her fright and the attempted break‑in occurred last night.
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