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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

3

Legislators Visit Fort Worth Show on Cleburne and Waco Day

In Fort Worth Texas on March 14 eighty six Texas legislature members toured the Fort Worth horse and stock shows arriving at 7 30 this morning and staying until 11 tonight. The Chamber of Commerce hosted them at the show. Cleburne and Waco day highlighted the event. the horse show runs tonight and the stock show tomorrow afternoon. The article also notes a state defense budget mentioning naval ships and a plan to build eleven battleships three battle cruisers thirteen light cruisers thirty five torpedo boat destroyers and twenty one submarines by April 1.

Fort Worth Tex Texasegislature Fort Orth Horse and Stock Shows House Senate Householder-Glasscock Laredo Brownsville Householder Texas Wilson Washington State House Wagstaff House Hunter- Ritchie Paulus Attorney General's Department Justices of the Peace

More Money for Navy Worldwide Naval Budget Planned

London reports that British naval estimates for 1913-14 total 231,546 thousand dollars. The article notes extensive naval program funding in England, reflecting rising defense expenditure and strategic priorities.

England London

Farmer dies after Kennedale duel over elopement plan

Charles Dunne, one of the two farmers who fought in a Kennedale duel Tuesday night, died early today. His opponent, Adams, remains alive but is expected to die soon. Mrs. Adams told officers she and Dunne had planned to elope, prompting the confrontation.

Farmer Fort Worth Tex Charles Dunne Kennedale Adams Dunne

Obituary: David B. Harris Dies in Mobile

David B. Harris, longtime newspaper man with ties to Alabama Tennessee Louisiana and Mississippi, was found dead seated in his Mobile room late last night. He served on the Mobile Register staff and had earlier worked for the Montgomery Advertiser New Orleans Picayune and other southern papers.

Mobile David B. Harris Alvama Tenn Louisiana Mississippi Mobile Register Montgomery Advertiser New Orleans Picayune

Danderine Hair Treatment Promises Plentiful Hair Growth

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it softens hair, removes dandruff, cleanses the scalp, and prevents itching. It promises noticeable new hair growth after a few weeks with regular use and urges purchase of a 26 cent bottle from any drug or toilet counter.

Knowlton

Legislators receive reduced per diem after Fort Worth junket

Austin dispatch notes Texas lawmakers on a Fort Worth trip receive a reduced per diem from five dollars to two, while officers and clerks keep higher rates. The piece details session delays, rushed bills, and political friction as the legislature nears adjournment with local measures advancing and key fiscal issues debated.

Vinci Restores Health For Anaemic Patients In Texas

Mrs. G S Manuel of San Antonio Texas says Vinci cured her three year run down condition with weakness nervous debility and pale complexion. She also recovered from pleurisy and reports no lung soreness. The ad invites anaemic or weak people to try Vinci with money back if not satisfied. For sale by A M Fischer San Antonio. P S Eczema sufferers we guarantee our new skin remedy.

Vinci G. S. Manuel San Antonio Texas A. M. Fischer Tex P. S

Cuero Power Dam Bill Faces Senate Revisions

Speaker Terrell challenged the measure amid proposals to resume debate next Wednesday at 3 pm. The free conference report on Cuero Light and Power’s Guadalupe River dam plan was adopted, signaling multi dam development for Cuero and broader congressional redistricting talks continue as the Senate names its committee.

Terrell Senate Cuero Light and Power Company Guadalupe River Cuero Free Conference Committee

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

Advertising copy touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims a two month treatment per bottle and offers mail order for $1.00 with testimonials from Dr. BE W. Hall of St Louis.

Texas Wonder Texas BE. W. Hall St. Louis

House committee appoints five reps to draw districts

Speaker Terrell named Humphrey Bagby Kennedy Ross and Coffey to a districting committee. The group met last evening and adjourned with no agreement. They reconvene today and expect no consensus before Saturday or likely not until next Monday due to bill dissimilarities between the Senate and House.

Terrell Humphrey Bagby Kennedy Ross Coffey House Senate

Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advert

A 50 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claim promises to restore natural hair color, darken evenly, and add luster. It markets as non dyeing, easy to apply with a sponge or brush, and says gray hair disappears after one or two treatments.

Wyeth

Well After Using Eckman’s Alterative For Consumption

A reader from Aurora reports long lasting recovery from lung trouble after using Eckman’s Alterative. He claims no pain cough night sweats fever and avoids winters without bronchitis pneumonia or typhoid symptoms. The letter asserts five year lasting health and offers to answer letters about his case.

Second Ave Aurora Etta Eckman Fischer

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