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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

2

Vitalitas touted in rapid sport appeal from Dallas

Hart of Dallas reports Vitalitas greatly improved his health in two months. He gained 25 pounds and says it cured malaria and boosted energy without adding unhealthy flesh. The ad claims Vitalitas helps abnormal body conditions and digestive and blood disorders, promoting use at Wagner's drug store in Houston.

H. B. Hart Harwood Street Dallas Vitalitas Wagner's Drug Store Houston

Editors Arrive in Fort Worth for State Tour

National Editorial Association members arrive in Fort Worth after encircling the state by special train. A reception committee escorts them to breakfast and a day of events ending with a cabaret dinner and dance at the Country Club. They depart tomorrow at 3:20 a.m.

Fort Worth Tex National Editorial Association Country Club

Notice of bread delivery from factory not bakery

Public notice states bread is not sold to Bob McKay's Branch Bakery and will be delivered direct from the bakery. Contact numbers listed are old Crockett 397T and new 283. Branch address at 626 Main Ave opposite High School. Wolf Baking Co. advertisement appears.

Bob McKay Phoneus Phone Crockett Main Ave Posite High School Wolf Baking Co

Ecuador Bans Import of Tent Medicine Containing Harmful Ingredients

Ecuador prohibits importation of a tent medicine due to health risks from its ingredients. The action aims to protect public health and prevent consumer harm. Authorities warn against using the product and may pursue enforcement measures.

Ecuador

Pacific Mail Liner Seeks Aid From Call for Help

The Pacific Mail liner continues its report on a voyage where the vessel is crewed by Chinese seamen while all officers are white. Captain Zeeder is described as a veteran of Oriental service.

Pacific Mail Zeeder Oriental Service

Governor Egan Reinstated in Batanes Mission

George M. Egan, governor of Batanes in the Philippine Islands, is en route to his post after reinstatement. Miss W. F. Bryant and others aboard Liberia bound for Manila are sought by the insular bureau for home addresses. The cruiser Galveston, under R. H. Leigh, left Manila for Shanghai about 250 miles from its reported position.

Washington, D. C George M. Egan Batanes Philippine Islands Arthur Hallberg Coast and Geodetic Survey W. F. Bryant Philippines Liberia Manila Insular Bureau of the War Department W. Bryant Islands Columbia Howard Long Angola Ind Vincente C. Reyes Philippine Islands Constabulary W. B. Beard Waxahachie Tex Newark N. J

Texan among passengers teaches long time in Philippines

Wiley B. Beard of Waxahachie Texas has taught in Philippine public schools since December 12, 1901. Lieut W C Reyes is a Philippine constabulary member and Howard Long a division superintendent of schools. Orlo C Whittaker is a captain in the constabulary. Amelia P Kline is a Presbyterian missionary to China, touring the United States. home in California.

New York Wiley B. Beard Waxahachie Tex Philippine Public W. C. Reyes Philippine Constabulary Howard Long Orlo C. Whittaker Amelia P. Kline China United States California

Occupation of Vera Cruz Sparks Debate on Mexico Policy

American forces completed the Vera Cruz occupation under General Funston and refugees weigh future US aims. Mexicans praise greater liberty and prosperity from American money while factions across the republic argue a partial or full occupation is needed to secure peace. Refugees mention mediation doubts as a Nicaragua style transition is floated.

Vera Cruz Mex Funston Washington Republic United States Mexico Morelos Zapata Guerrerro Figueroa Brothers Tampico Carranza Tilla Mexico City Huerta Felix Diaz Argentina Brazil Chile Nicaragua Puerto Hancock Monterey New Orleans

Watrous Sophie Glover Watrous Obituary

Sophie Glover Watrous 71 died at 6 20 PM Thursday in her Navarro Street apartments. Born in New York she had been in San Antonio three weeks. Survived by husband P L Watrous Des Moines IA three sons P B Chicago E L El Paso C A Des Moines and daughter Mrs M W Auzell Des Moines. Body by Shelley Loring to New York for interment. Marmelstein Adela 25 died 6 30 AM Friday in local hospital. Native of Germany she lived in San Antonio 13 years. Funeral Friday 4 PM Shelley Loring chapel Rabbi Solomon officiating Interment Orthodox Jewish cemetery.

Fortune teller forecast hints at women’s fashion

An enigmatic note explores how a fortune teller might predict women's attire using wax and mystic sight. The fragment hints at stylistic prediction and the era’s curiosity about fashion and fate.

Plant Juice touted by Moore Building night engineer

W R Crane of 2115 Bandera Street, night engineer in the Moore building, credits Plant Juice with relief from stomach trouble and constipation, claiming it offers a lasting cure. He endorses it for general dyspepsia, gas, bloating, and bowel relief and says he will keep it in his home. Fischer's drug store stocks the product.

W. R. Crane Bandera Street Moore Building Crane Fischer’s Drug Store

Capers Welcomed at Diocesan Consecration Service

The ceremony honors Bishop elect Capers with formal testimonials and remarks by Bishops Burton Bratton Temple and others. A closing council session follows with Capers to deliver the primary address on Faith. A 8 PM choir concert caps the parish events.

Capers Burton Lexington Bratton Mississippi Temple North Texas Upton B. Bowden R. W. Hudson J. T. Hutcheson St. Mark's Church Board of Missions Johnston West Missouri Wyoming New Mexico Bishop Capers Bribishops Partridge Thomas Burleson Walter B. Capers West Texas

Bishop Johnston Praised by Women’s Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church approved a unanimous resolution thanking Bishop Johnston for his efficient leadership during his long diocese tenure. The resolution, offered by Mrs. A. W. Houston, opened the nineteenth annual meeting of the auxiliary.

Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions Johnston Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church A. W. Houston Busi

Principal A W Burroughs resigns at St Marys Hall

The diocesan school board report shows Rev A W Burroughs has resigned as principal of St Marys Hall after eight years. No successor has been named.

Diocesan Philip Cook A. W. Burroughs St. Mary's Hall Dr. Burroughs

Missionary Delegates Hear Hardships and Need for Aid

The opening session discussed mission work at home and abroad with Mrs. L. S. Bates detailing hardships faced by missionaries. Mrs. Duval West chaired in Mrs. Hiram Partee’s absence as delegates from diocese towns gathered. Addresses by Mrs. Braman Diehl Galbreath Sykes and Massey followed urging stronger organization and support.

H. D. Braman C. 8. Diehl E. Galbreath John W. Sykes Albert Massey

Bishop Johnston Leads Cornerstone Laying at Christ Church

The cornerstone of Christ Church on Laurel Heights was laid at 8 p m with Bishop J S Johnston of West Texas officiating marking his final act as diocesan head Rev William T Capers was consecrated bishop coadjutor to succeed him. The ceremony included a sermon by Presiding Bishop Tuttle and a full procession by the Sunday school and clergy.

Christ Church Laurel Heights J. S. Johnston Diocese of West Texas William T. Capers Tuttle Johnston San Antonio John Rideout D. 8S, Tuttle Missouri Cullom H. Booth The Laurel

Ruling to Be Enforced on Wood Alcohol in Hair Tonics

Pure Food Commissioner Yates orders strict enforcement of the January 12 1914 ruling by J S Abbott against wood alcohol in hair tonics and face preparations. The Heights Methodist Episcopal Church had used such preparations. Samples are being analyzed to determine violations as cornerstone laying events proceeded with bishops Johnston Tuttle and others.

Austin Tex Pure Food Yates J.S. Abbott Heights Methodist Episcopal Church Johnston Tuttle

Rain Delays Route as Dalhart Sees Heavy 24 Hour Rain

Three inches of rain fell in Dalhart in 24 hours with more on May 1. Dry lakes and canyons filled as routes slowed. The Golden State Limited and Denver to El Paso No. 2 were halted by a washout at Naravisa New Mexico and a washout at Clayton, Colorado.

Dalhart Tex Golden State Limited el Paso Naravisa N. M Denver Clayton

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality Relief

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for low energy loss of appetite headaches indigestion and bilious turns. It claims impure blood causes these ailments and urges readers to ask their druggist for Hood's today.

Hood

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America Knox Roese Ilsbee F.S U. Shoes Hart OF Dallas Siberia TEXAN Howard Beacon Shoe Store Alamo Plaza U. S MR. Capers Bishop Johnston Rideout Frank Bros Edwin Clapp Norwell Texas S. A. Hopkins Crockett East Houston St
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