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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
11
An old home remedy using Sage and Sulphur claims to darken gray faded hair naturally and evenly. The Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur preparation is marketed as restoring natural color after one or two applications and making hair glossy and youthful.
A Gibbs Building ad promotes D D D Prescription for eczema and skin troubles. It promises a no pay guarantee if the remedy does not work and touts instant itch relief from a few drops. The note cites D D D Laboratories Chicago and mentions D D D Soap offered by A M Fischer.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy for liver issues and constipation, promoting refunds if unsatisfied. It condemns calomel and urges purchase through A M Ischer for 50 cents per bottle, claiming it protects family health and suits both adults and children.
Delegates from city improvement clubs met at the Gunter Hotel to form the San Antonio Federation of Improvement Clubs. A temporary leadership was named and a constitution draft prepared with plans to adopt bylaws and elect officers Friday at the Crockett School.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims quick relief from feverish symptoms, stomach upset, and constipation, noting no nausea and that the product is made from figs senna and aromatics. It urges mothers to keep it on hand and to ask for the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna.
A testimonial from Julius Busch of Leducber, Texas, details a three year skin ordeal that started as itching and pimples, spreading over the body. He credits Outicura Soap and Ointment with complete relief after one month of treatment. The ad promotes Cuticura products, offering samples and a Skin Book, with Boston mailing address.
The club calls a special meeting for Saturday night at Scholz hall to discuss widening North Flores street and relocating the fire house site at Main and Romana. At last night’s Main Avenue High School gathering, members approved the street widening and parking changes, adopted a constitution, enlarged membership, and planned federation with the Improvement Clubs. Four delegates were named to attend the federation’s permanent organization meeting on Prospect Hill Friday, with speeches urging a bond issue and city unity. New members W. S. Anthony E J Altgelt John H Clark H T Fretelliere George R Gillette and A P Calhoun welcomed.
The South Side Improvement Club organized at McKinley Avenue Methodist Church with 32 members. Officers elected were W E Hancock president J D Scott vice president and L B Middleton secretary treasurer A committee led by Dr M A Forris and George E Reeder will draft a constitution while another panel will push crosswalks at South Presa McKinley and School intersections. First Ward club plans to address the bond issue committee and federation meeting with R G Scott J C Neal and W B Hester leading. Sixth Ward plans a Government Hill meeting to boost membership tonight at 8 with Mason and Pine streets.
An acclaimed collection of American paintings will tour San Antonio in March for a two week exhibition at Carnegie hall organized by the San Antonio Art League. Opening is set for March 24 Easter Monday with free admission on Wednesdays and Sundays and proceeds funding purchases for the league collection.
John Brannon fell from the seventeenth floor of the municipal building into an elevator shaft. He landed on a bundle of empty bags, suffering leg fractures and minor scalp wounds but is expected to recover. He appeared unfazed as bystanders rushed to aid him.
Atlee B. Ayres, chair of the Fiesta Associa tion executive committee, hosts a Mexican-Dutch dinner for the association’s leaders and former presidents on March 7 to celebrate finishing The Den and kick off float building for the 1913 Fiesta April 21 to 26. Ayres will supervise Mexican and Dutch dishes and reveal few room details, with decorations planned for The Den’s orange room.
B F Pryor of Snyder Texas reports rich copper ore discovered on his north Scurry county farm. First signs appeared as nuggets surfaced via prairie dogs.
A dramatic advert boasts 8 8 8 S S S as a revolutionary vegetable blood purifier. It claims to cure blood diseases, eczema, rheumatism, and related conditions by sweeping toxins from the blood, replacing mineral therapies, and training readers to request home-treatment guidance from the Swift Laboratory.
A man from Atlanta reports on a harmful scheme seeking to warn others about a remedy. He criticizes those who prey on vulnerable individuals and shares his stomach distress after treatment. He offers to help and publish his name and photo.
Health notice urges readers to consult an expert for blood diseases as symptoms vary and can mislead. Free coupons offer expert guidance to avoid costly wrong treatments.
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