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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
8
An old advertisement explains that hiding skin problems with salves or cosmetics fails because impurities in the blood cause eruptions. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cures eczema, tetter, acne, and related conditions by clearing acids and humors. The ad urges buying from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, GA.
A health advertisement argues many pains in women originate in reproductive organs not headaches or backaches. It states nine of ten cases respond to a non alcoholic remedy made from native roots, known as Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, sold at stores.
Thomas Cleveland Dawson longtime resident diplomatic officer of the state department died in Washington after weeks of illness. The Wisconsin native famed for Latin American diplomacy helped ease tensions between republics and the United States. He began in law and journalism before entering diplomacy in 1897 and serving in Brazil and other Latin American nations prior to his Washington post.
Directors authorize purchase of a 81 by 250 foot site on the west side of St Marys parochial school for a multi story building. The harbor 75 000 annual fund will create a $40 000 bond ready nucleus for the project. Directors unanimously approve the acquisition and list attendees.
The Joske store opened a merchandising event with a huge turnout of women. At 9 o'clock this morning the store was filled and the press followed the opening through the day as the event drew remark and comment.
A brief note promoting Mother’s Day gifts with a catalog from DAHROOGE POST CARD CO. at 815 Alamo Plaza. The venue under The Grand showcases a city’s coolest orchestra feature with admission priced at 5 cents.
Local ad promoting Staacke Bros rubber work for carriages and buggies using Springfield rubber. Mentions Dr J R Cunningham osteopath at 449 Moore Mass and old phone 984 ring.
A good roads rally supporting the San Antonio to Port O Connor highway will be held in Lavernia on Saturday with a large turnout of highway division boosters from the Chamber of Commerce. The autos overland plan personal mission stops to advance the project and a Devine meeting follows, aiming to finalize the San Antonio to Laredo route. Goose liver. White Horse Tavern.
A mouse gnawing on matches is believed to have caused a fire at the G L Gregory grocery on South Presa and Webb in San Antonio. The two story frame building valued at 5000 was damaged about 3000 with flames discovered late at night and during a long fire department run. Staacke Bros. just received a cart and wagon shipment.
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