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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
7
Ernest Andriola awoke as a hook wielding thief outside his window pulled his coat through the open sash using a long pole. The coat contained about 200 dollars. the wallet and money were missing despite several suspects being questioned by detectives.
Mrs. Anna Mitchell recovers from a dangerous operation at a Hempstead private hospital while her husband James undergoes appendicitis surgery in Ottawa. Anna asked her brother T. W. Murray to keep James unaware to spare him worry. Murray later disclosed both operations to the spouses.
Readers submit health queries answered by Dr. Lewis Baker from Dayton Ohio. Letters request remedies for constipation headaches catarrh hair loss rib remedies and tonics with specific prescriptions including syrups tablets and tinctures. The column urges sending $1.60 for a book on health and beauty.
Eight lectures on public health questions will be delivered across San Antonio venues starting Monday May 5 ahead of the State Medical Society convention. Prominent Texas physicians discuss house fly disease risk, decayed food, sanitation, quackery, germ extermination, and insectborne illness with afternoon school programs and illustrated talks.
Postal savings depositors may exchange all or part of their deposits for United States bonds in $20 $100 and $500 denominations with 2 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds are redeemable after one year and mature in 20 years in gold coin. Bonds are tax exempt. Conversion requests for July 1 1913 must be received by June 2 1913.
Westwood Maryland woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing monthly pains nervous spells and back pain from organic inflammation She отчет mentions months of sickness and bed rest and endorses sharing the letter to help other women The ad advises writing to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential guidance answered by a woman
The Texas State Press Association meets May 15–17 in San Antonio with business and entertainment programs. Reading and discussion papers cover costs, advertising, circulation, press freedom, and local news gathering, featuring pages by J M Adams, Will H Whitley, N P Houx, and others, plus musical performances.
A large audience at the Grand Opera House greeted the Alaskan-Siberian moving pictures with matinee and evening showings yesterday. The film attracted more interest than Paul Rainey’s African Hunt, with dramatic moments causing audience members to hold their breath. The photography is praised for clarity and educational value about Arctic animal and bird life. A special matinee for school children and ladies is planned for Saturday.
Amelia Bingham stars in three dramatic extracts with a finale of light comedy proving a standout vaudeville offering. Halton Powell and wife lead a miniature musical comedy Henpecked Henry with a chorus of fifteen. The Bell-Canto Trio provides additional songs and jokes in a lively program praised for high class entertainment.
William Clegg aged 16 son of L B Clegg and pupil at Tome Preparatory School Port Deposit Md won the school’s annual golf tournament for the second time The final deciding score came on a long put at the thirty eighth hole in the finals He had also won the tournament last year and drew praise for his play while in San Antonio on the Country Club links as a boy wonder for his age.
An advertisement touts R. T. Felix Gouraud's Oriental Dream or Magic Beautifier claiming it cures tan freckles patches rash and skin diseases while resisting detection. It notes 65 years of use, warns against counterfeits, and quotes Dr L A Sayre recommending Gouraud's Cream as the least harmful. Sold by Hopkins and Son 37 Great Jones Street New York and through druggists and dealers in many regions.
New York on May 1 featured mass meetings by workers and Socialist groups across the city. Thousands of garment workers led a downtown parade, with a diverse section including cigarette makers and mineral water workers. Over 10,000 women wore white dresses and red sashes in line.
San Antonio residents including Mrs. G L Blair affirm lasting kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes prior San Marcos use, ongoing absence of backache, and repeated recommendations. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan's.
L F Birdsong of Birdsong Potchernick reports the Franklin Six Little Roadster arrived Laredo in 6 hours 19 minutes actual driving with no stops. Saul West Jr. ordered a Hop 32. J F Smith notes a new Hupmobile sale. Aldrich cites future importance of autos for sales reps on 200 mile trip. Woodward Driver Winerich to tour factories. four Ford carloads expected for San Antonio in two weeks. Hudson Six sales rise after show. Long of Lockhart buys one.
In Pittsburg a case lasting more than two decades concludes with a money verdict for the plaintiff H. F. Herron & Co. against Henry & McCance. The claim started at 583 dollars with interest from 1892, evolving through trials in 1911 and final jury rulings totaling 1986.91 dollars. A prior committee decision in 1892 found no contract between the parties.
At Schultz's Garden on River Avenue citizens hold Friday meetings with speakers Paul Meerscheidt Harry Annt Claude V. Birkhead D A McAskill and Clinton G. Brown. A second gathering at Frank Webbers 548 Goliad Street features Martin Arnold J I Kercheville Chester H. Terrell Hall Brown and Clinton G. Brown.
The Alamo Methodist Church will run a mock trial titled Try Suffragettes next Tuesday night. Club members will serve as judge attorneys jury and court officials. A large crowd is expected to attend this unique event.
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the stomach and digestion, makes eating pleasant, purifies the blood, and steadies the nerves to restore vitality and vigor. It emphasizes appetite recovery as a health benefit.
Lydia Clark of Hanover Massachusetts claims the title of New England’s champion wood cutter after cutting three quarters of a cord in eight hours. She farms ten acres, supports her husband and two children, and plans to continue until her sons help with the work.
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