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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
4
An uncertain account discusses shedding red or freckled skin and a wax technique. It mentions powdered wax, skin loosening, and a cited figure Emile Costeon in a historical context. The text is garbled but hints at a gradual process and a suggested use of wax to remove skin layers.
Typhoid fever claimed the life of 23 year old A A Deipket at his Seguin home after a bout with typhoid and serious illness. He is survived by a wife and one child with remaining relatives. The funeral will be held in Seguin. Personal bond for state funds discussed in Austin as H B Jenew of Greenville replaces collateral with a personal bond for 59,000. The move aligns with state depository procedures.
A 3000 strong Confederate veterans gathering at Camp Ren Wcellaci near Dritwood Texas featured speakers like Judge Hyser of Lockhart urging federal aid for indigent Confederates. The event included regimental speeches, parade, and election of officers, with local civic figures and veterans from Texas divisions attending.
Genuine unsolicited letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound for relief from nervous spells and recovery after illness. Consumers report improved health, stronger families, and happier lives, with many claiming long-term benefits and gratitude for the product.
The State Health Department launches a coordinated effort in Austin and across counties to wipe out typhoid fever amid 09 to 54 cases last year. Officials warn outbreaks arise from filth and unsafe water, urging municipalities to enforce sanitation and vaccination measures to reduce deaths and economic burden.
Udden has been appointed acting director of the University of Texas Bureau of Ethnology and Technology. He will shift from field work to administrative duties, bringing decades of geological study in Iowa and Minnesota and long ties to the United States Geological Survey.
The article reports a Seguin boy bitten by a water moccasin while near town and notes he remains out of danger. It also lists various local items including Mineral Wells bond approvals, a Masonic gathering in Kenedy with attendees from several towns, and obituaries from Austin and San Antonio areas with several families named.
City commissioners approved using portion of Me cly's Wosnera farm for a municipal cemetery. The plan follows a petition from undertakers seeking burial space, with 100 acres plotted for driveways and access. Funding and exact boundaries to be determined after a city inspection.
A promotional notice claims Resinal Ointment and Resinal Soap relieve itching and rashes in babies, stating products are free from harsh ingredients and have been prescribed by doctors for two years. The ad asserts rapid improvement of severe and stubborn eruptions and warns against irritants.
The report lists street renamings and ward area changes across New Braunfels New Braunfels and surrounding wards. It notes a City hearing on street name duplications and suggestions for new fines, plus the paving hearing for New Braunfels between Van Ness and Grayson and the viaduct. It also confirms M D Orient as clerk of the corporation court under the new charter and that appointment authority rests with the judge of the corporation court.
Last evening Methodist Church stewards, families, and the choir joined Rev and Mrs James and Miss Virginia James for a reception in honor of the Methodist Sarcouage. Alfred Muttiine played violin, Miss Edna Mamme sang, and Dr S. H. Hubbard spoke. Ice cream and cake followed for guests including Dr and Mrs SH Hubbard, Mr and Mrs B G Momme, Mrs G S Pace, and many others.
Dallas charter granted for a new Dallas Spring Bed Company with capital stock of 21 000 dollars. Incorporators listed include KR L Marshall H R White Walker B Sougis Co Inc Houston and others. Names Bernard Touglis Boris Litowich and A Litowich appear among organizers.
Fragmentary notes refer to a battle against bedbugs fleas and pests. Mentions a coming campaign and concerns over consequences. No clear date or place. text is garbled but implies a local or personal struggle with pests and remedies.
A Chicago city commission considers a new ordinance to govern boat traffic on Lake Michigan. The plan requires public excursion boats to register with authorities, certify passenger counts, and implement stricter safety practices for steamboats operating on the lake.
A flood of real estate transfers details quit claims and warranty deeds dated between 1915 and 1916. Transactions involve individuals from Los Angeles to Harris and Orange counties, with properties in Riverside Park and various blocks in new city layouts. Notable names include Erte and Anans BD, McDonald, Neila Parris Aut, Manuel Pelon, Jony Mala Herrera, E E Hearn, and Grace Green, among others, with considerations ranging from 1 to 4430 dollars.
Seguin Tex duly reported the death of Dr Marvin B Grace who arrived from Walnut Springs yesterday and was buried in the San Geronimo cemetery. The 17 year old is described as a prominent practitioner for 11 years, survived by his wife two daughters and one son. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge with notable community members in attendance.
State Superintendent W. F. Doughty, invited to speak in Corpus Christi, will not attend the Mexican Interdenominational Samiti School convention this week. About four delegates have registered for the annual meeting focusing on Mexican Sunday schools and American missions.
A garbled report describes injuries from an accident near Morgan and notes medical care. In Austin on July 30 plans for a city fire alarm system in Lane View include 21 boxes to cover presidential and city areas, awaiting state approval.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease nausea and constipation, and improve vitality. It promises a money back guarantee if the product fails to make the user feel better, urging all ages to try a spoonful nightly.
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