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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
9
Mrs. Fannie A. Hahn, 48, of 516 North San Marcos Street, died yesterday afternoon. A Gonzales native, she leaves husband Ss. B. Hahn two daughters Mrs. J. P. Schultz of Gonzales and Mrs. W. G. Lyons of Galveston and son R. G. Ducke of Gonzales. Burial will be at Luling via Riebe Undertaking Co. Mrs. William Basel, 89, died at 16 15 at her daughter's home Mrs. Chris Pfeuffer 133 Cedar Street. She was born in Germany.
A woman who arrived in 1849 and lived in San Antonio for five years from New Braunfels passed away. She leaves a son William Basel and daughter Mrs Pfeuffer in the city, plus relatives in Germany and Mexico. The body was sent to New Braunfels at noon today for burial by Riebe Undertaking Company.
Felix Barrientes faces trial in the Thirty seventh District Court for the March 22 1911 stabbing death of Gregorio Tenares near South San Marcos and Colorado streets. Both sides ready and four jurors chosen by noon. Barrientes arrested about a year after the killing.
A vintage home remedy advertises a pint Pinex and Sugar Syrup cough syrup that costs less than store bought remedies. It claims fast relief for coughs including whooping cough, soothes sore lungs and throat, and notes appetite stimulation and mild laxative effects. The ad invites readers to mail for the Pinex formula if unavailable locally.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair naturally. It claims to remove dandruff and stop itching, with quick nightly application showing faded hair turning glossy and looking younger.
A customer tested the druggist guarantee on Dodson's Liver Tone bought for constipation and biliousness. He returned the bottle but refused the refund, declaring the medicine effective for his family and noting the guarantee offers a money back promise.
R H Wester real estate operator warns a San Antonio charter allowing either two-thirds by property owners or full city paving will doom a bond issue. He urges adopting the two-thirds plan only and cites Houston as precedent where paving demands exceed funds. He argues the city cannot raise enough to cover thirty miles while residents pay two-thirds.
An advertisement touts Anti-Smoke mouth wash as a safe, mild remedy to banish cigarette and tobacco use. It claims health gains after nicotine removal and cites banks, railroads, and businesses employing smokers. Product price is 50c per bottle, sold by Wagner's Drug Store in San Antonio, Texas.
A sour upset stomach self diagnosis ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quick, harmless relief. The ad promises digestion within five minutes and urges readers to treat indigestion to eat favorite foods without fear.
A letter from R. H. Wester urges a city charter amendment before final approval, arguing against a provision that would let the city pave all or any street and urging early action to strike that clause. Wester stresses the need for restraint and fiscal prudence in paving decisions.
President Allee B Ayres announces a Mexican Dutch dinner for Fiesta Association members at the den Thirteenth and Oak streets tomorrow at 8 PM. About 100 guests will attend as invitations are accepted. The den is ready and floats are being built with two carloads of material moved in. The association meets tonight to set the street decoration contract and unveil the national color scheme featuring flags of all nations and carnival colors.
The Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign to raise 48000 needed to complete a 70000 purchase fund for the International Fair grounds property. Committees including F W Cook and C A Davies were assigned 6000 each after securing 22000 already. subscriptions blanks and card indexes were distributed with a goal to finish by week’s end.
Directors of the San Antonio Jobbers & Manufacturers' League and Credit Men's Association will be elected at the annual meeting this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce room. Officers will be chosen from among the directors. D. J. Straus has served as president for the past year. Wednesday’s weekly luncheon at the Gunter Hotel will have 8 B. Weller as chairman with general discussion.
A bold sales pitch promises a free hair remedy that supposedly grows hair thickens eyebrows lengthens eyelashes and restores color. It claims to stop itching remove dandruff and make hair glossy for all ages and genders with a mail in coupon.
A promotional coupon offers a free $1 package by mailing the filled form to The Foso Company in Cincinnati Ohio. It requests the applicant’s name address city street state and ten cents in stamps or silver as proof of good faith to cover packing and postage. The full $1 package is sent prepaid by mail.
Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sevier of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas says no Alamo bill action is expected this session. She notes opposition in the Senate and a possible two year delay, with plans to press for preservation funding and a governor involved restoration stance.
Admiral T L Conroy leads nine rear admirals and commodores of the Chamber of Commerce navy in a campaign to recruit 1000 new members. E W Rogers provides name lists and the committee must report within forty eight hours. Fiesta Association directors aid, with subscription funds supporting Fiesta San Jacinto this year. Solicitors today include T L Conroy J L Strohm J N Stone Austin North E J H Meier H L Miller Carl von Seutter R C Jones and Thomas F Hart.
Horticulturist Harvey D. Stiles signed a contract with S. A. Hopkins to plant palm trees at stations and along the Artesian Belt railroad line. The plan aims to beautify depots and grounds in the region and involve local towns in making their stations more attractive.
C F Fowler of Waterloo Iowa wintering in San Antonio commends the climate saying California and Florida resorts cannot compare. He notes the city is in need of streets and sidewalks but believes a progressive administration will bring improvements and elevate San Antonio to premier resort city status.
Andrew Drew of the Lillie School will demonstrate bombing from an airplane to destroy the arsenal in Mexico City as part of a sham battle at the fair grounds. DeLloyd Thompson, acting as a Diaz aviator, will fly a Wright airplane to attack the opposing airship during the mock combat.
Readers share home remedies for hair care boosting gloss and fluff, skin clarity and tone, and reducing blemishes. The tips cover canthrox based shampoos, spurmax lotion mixes, liver metabolic tonics, blood purifiers, weight loss aids, hair removal methods, eyebrow and eyelash growth stimulants, a dandruff cure, eye tonics, and a crystal solution for eye comfort.
A Gibbs Building pharmacist endorses D D D Prescription for Eczema as a reliable, gentle home remedy. The ad claims instant itch relief, easy application, and deep pore penetration with a 50 cent bottle. A guarantee offers a full-size bottle or nothing and notes availability at all druggists.
Letter from A C Betterstworth of Kentucky praises Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for bronchial and lung issues. A six month cough, night sweats, weakness, and mucus production improved within a week after trying the remedy, with long-term health restored after several bottles. The ad notes effectiveness for bronchitis asthma hay fever and throat and lung troubles, and lists Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for evidence and a pamphlet.
A new product claims to restore natural hair color instantly with a single application. The Queen Gray Hair Restorer comes in 50c and 1.00 sizes and is sold by H. L. Wagner and druggists nationwide.
An advertisement extols Sirolin, a Swiss preparation for respiratory ailments, claiming rapid relief for whooping cough and urging readers to obtain it from New York City druggists and major stores. The pitch highlights quick tissue strengthening and broad efficacy for respiratory organs.
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