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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1911

Page

20

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth

An advertisement claims Parisian Sage will banish dandruff stop hair loss and relieve itching scalp within two weeks or money back It asserts benefits such as luxurious hair growth and luster citing testimonials from Mrs Nellie A Pond and Mrs Hettie Hodgman with locations and dates in 1910 and 1910 and lists a large bottle price of 50 cents at Bexar Drug Co and general druggists.

Bexar Drug Co Nellie A. Pond Polk St Moscow Idaho Hettie Hodgman Nelsonville Ohio

Russia Holds Mobilization Test Near Sharkent

St. Petersburg dispatch reports large Russian forces moving toward China and massed at Sharkent about 60 miles west of Kula. An official communication calls the gathering a mobilization test.

Y Ted Press St. Petersburg China Sharkent Kula

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Children

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a safe remedy used by millions for children. It claims to soothe the child ease teething gum pain cure wind colic and diarrhea and warns buyers to insist on the genuine product at twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Fire destroys grandstand at Washington league park

The grand stand and fence of the American league ball park were destroyed by a fire that also spread to the old Freedmen's hospital and threatened nearby structures. The blaze prompted emergency actions as authorities fought the flames in Washington.

Associated Press Washington American League Ball Park Freedmen’s Hospital

Mandell Plans Campaign Kickoff Against Bailey in Texas

Waco Texas March 17 A reply to Congressman Randell’s telegram invites him to open the campaign for the square here. He accepts with thanks and will arrange details by correspondence. A drive to secure dollar rates from Dallas and Fort Worth and low rates from other points will start once fixed. Tremendous crowds are expected.

Waco Tex C. B. Randell Washington Dallas Fort Worth Sints

Bartender Commits Suicide Amid Health Fears

A bartender killed himself by drinking poison in the morning. Authorities cite health issues as the motive, while the bartender’s sister, living nearby, is mentioned but details remain unclear. The incident remains under investigation.

Family Row Ends Four to Hospital in Texas Shooting

The Bennetts of Live Oak street erupted in a deadly dispute. James Bennett 55 died soon after a fatal shot wound. Charles Hill 21 and Mrs Catherine Bennett 45 were severely wounded. Policy rooms say Charles Hill opened fire after the attack with a knife. Robert Hill 27 was cut but expected to survive. Charles Hill and Robert Hill were taken to the hospital. The investigation continues as police seek a clear account of the events.

James Bennett Charles Hill Catherine Bennett Robert Hill Bennett Robert Charley Hill Charley Charles Will Green Harris Carver Henderson Dortcha Riebe Undertaking Company Beyondi Ag

Packaged Toiletries and Soaps Price List

A catalog of bathroom essentials showing items such as Tar soap 19c per bar and Pack ers healing soap 25c per bar. It lists Buttermilk and French Rouge De Theatre soaps plus Lambert's Listerine and Williams Shaving Stick priced around 19c to 21c per unit, and a Cuticura Soap three-pack at 59c.

Lambert

Missouri Pacific Officials Move Toward San Antonio

Houston March 17. R Lan caster Williams newly elected director of the Missouri Pacific and a party of officials after a night in Houston considering International and Great Northern matters left for San Antonio this morning accompanied by Receiver T J Freeman. From there they proceed to Dallas.

Associated Press Houston Tex R. Lancaster Williams The Missouri Pacific International Great Northern San Antonio T. J. Freeman Dallas

Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Health Remedy

An examining physician links common kidney trouble to insurance rejections and touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading herbal cure. The ad claims strong results, offers bottles at drug stores, and provides a free sample from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, urging readers of the San Antonio Daily Light to request one.

New York Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y The San Antonio Daily Light

Campbell Declines Comment on Randell Bailey Senate Fight

In Palestine Texas on March 17 Governor Campbell refused to comment on the Senate race between C. B. Randell and J. W. Bailey. He said he would wait for returns before making observations for the country.

Bailey-Randell Senate Associated Press Palestine Tex Campbell C. B. Randell J. W. Bailey

Steamer North Point Destroyed By Fire In Thames

The Furness line freight steamer North Point sailing for Philadelphia was destroyed by fire in the Thames two hours after departure. The forty crew members were saved when the vessel was beached. no passengers were aboard.

Associated Press London Furness Line North Point Philadelphia Thames

Mail Men Elect Officers for San Section

Lockhart Tex March 17 The San Antonio division of the railroad mail service last night elected officers President W L Smith vice president A S Grigsby treasurer J P Smith secretary Emmett Jones delegate to Syracuse N Y W P Rhoder

Associated Press Lockhart Tex San Antonio Railroad Mail Service W. L. Smith A. S. Grigsby J. P. Smith Emmett Jones Syracuse N. Y W. P. Rhoder

Tacoma Arrives at Galveston After Puerto Cortez Run

The U S gunboat Tacoma reached Galveston at 8 30 this morning and lay near the scout cruiser Salem after sailing from Puerto Cortez Honduras via Puerto Mexico. In Boston a $10000 tribute was sent to John E Redmond and the British House of Commons marking a ninth ten thousand dollar aid from the United Irish League of America since the Buffalo convention last October.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Tacoma Salem Puerto Cortez Honduras Puerto Mexico Ing St. Patrick’s Day John E. Redmond House of Commons United Irish League of America

Divine Sarah cancels Macon engagement over pay dispute

Macon Ga March 17 The manager for Sarah Bernhardt demanded a larger box office share than allowed by the local theater causing the famous actress to cancel her planned appearance. Fans had planned a society event around the engagement.

Associated Press Macon Sarah Bernhardt

Wilson Returns to Mexico City

Special dispatch from Laredo Texas reports Henry Lane Wilson ambassador to Mexico traveled incognito through the city en route to Mexico. He would not discuss the current situation. A misplaced sentence notes a girl’s belief about a lover.

Laredo Tex Henry Lane Wilson U. S Mexico

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