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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes a simple treatment for dandruff using four ounces of liquid arven to moisten the scalp at night. After three to four applications, it claims dandruff will dissolve and disappear, itching will cease, and hair becomes silky and lustrous. The remedy is said to be inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
At the University of Michigan sixtieth commencement, William Follett of El Paso Texas was awarded an honorary Master of Engineering degree. The event took place in Ann Arbor on June 26 as part of the university’s seventy commencement day proceedings.
An advertisement promotes a saxolite based beauty wash that claims to improve facial expression and complexion. It suggests dissolving 1 oz saxolite in 1/4 pint of hazel and using it nightly as a wash to remove wrinkles and provide a soft, spotless look without powders.
Sheriff Holland and son are severely wounded in a clash with Mauricio family members in a yard fight near Tilden. Jose Mauricio was killed, Jeronimo Mauricio mortally wounded, Esperidio Mauricio wounded. deputies Chone Garcia and Adolfinia Segura assisted. Holland shot Mauricio and Esperidio repeatedly, both suspects not expected to live.
A morning message to Dr. Johnson reports Sheriff Holland resting well while his son shows slight fever. Mexican deputies are out of danger.
Navy considers splitting the battleship fleet with half kept permanently on the Pacific coast after the Panama Canal opening. Officials at Mare Island report this plan favored over keeping the fleet together and rotating to the Pacific coast yearly. Transfer of drill grounds from Guantanamo to Magdalena Bay is also reported. The Atlantic fleet would visit Magdalena Bay annually, instead of cruising to Europe.
Three men including a criminal court clerk were held in Chicago as police investigate an alleged jury fixing and subornation of perjury ring. John P. Cummings indicted for pressuring his stenographer and claiming to secure acquittals. Herman C. Schmidt Charles P. McMahon and William Malone in custody after $150 payment alleged.
Bexar county maps priced at two dollars are offered for sale at the light office for fifty cents each. The display appears in today’s paper and is described as essential.
An advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate promotes it as cheaper and easier to use than lemons, claiming it is more wholesome and tasty. The ad suggests keeping a bottle handy and is placed in a Palm Beach context.
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