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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement touts Protone as a weight and nerve restorer claiming thin men and women can gain 30 pounds in 30 days. A quoted well known gentleman reports dramatic results after trying tonics and diets, saying he now weighs far more and feels stronger with “nervier” energy. A coupon offers a free 50 cent package to test the treatment.
A Detroit based company promotes free 60c Protone packages with a coupon and 10c in stamps. They promise instructions and a book on Why You are Thin, claiming the product accelerates weight gain. Eligible by writing directly to Protone Co. in Detroit.
An eye witness accounts a July 12 battle at Puebla, Mexico, calling it one of the bloodiest since the revolution began. He notes rebels firing from rooftops, a Red Cross worker killed, a failed prison capture, and brutal deaths including a German woman. Germans are fleeing as Zapata moves near Atlixco and federal forces hold Puebla.
Paris beauty expert Mme Corsan promotes a witch hazel and saxolite mix as a simple at home solution to remove wrinkles. She asserts cosmetics are unnecessary and promises instantaneous firming and a ten year younger look with daily facial washes.
Letter urges a coalition of railroads and retailers to create a Retail Merchants Park near San Antonio with water amusements gymnasium playground tracks and a 5000 seat auditorium. Proposes land purchase within five miles and coordinated rail service to draw visitors and sustain summer commerce. Signatory E H Gladstone advocates continuous public agitation to combat off season dullness.
The Scrap Book club met with Mrs Ira Perry for a cool reception hall social session featuring flowers palms and tall wil lowy ferns. A light amusing program ended with a four course luncheon. Notable visits include Miss Marian Markley of San Antonio hosting a children's party at Mrs R H Ames's home. Mr and Mrs Lester Turner have returned from a coast bridal trip and will live in Rockdale.
Lockhart residents gather for birthday celebrations and family visits as Rev. J. G. Forester quietly marries Roy Burdett and Miss Nancy Clark. The community notes include travelers, labor moves, and local щtistic events around Lockhart and Caldwell counties.
In Russian schools pupils may choose language study with about seven in ten selecting French rather than German. The shift highlights preference for international communication and modern language emphasis among students.
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