This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
2
A health claim article notes widespread city illnesses and promotes Vitalitas a Texas earth extract bottled as a natural remedy. It touts quick relief for stomach, liver, kidney, and blood disorders and cites a Wagner Drug Store display at 407 East Houston Street.
In Rome on May 2 Pope Pius plans to begin his receptions of cardinals starting tomorrow with Cardinal de Lai secretary of the consitorial congregation and Cardinal Pompili vicar general of Rome. He intends to discuss American questions with Cardinal de Lai and has not seen Cardinal Pompili since his appointment.
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, a renowned truss expert, will remain in San Antonio this Friday through Monday. He promotes “The Spermatic Shield Truss” as approved by the United States Government, claiming it repairs rupture without surgery and closes openings in about ten days. Prices range from $5 to $25, with charity cases free.
ERNEST P. BEHLES architect seeks skilled draughtsman. Immediate hire, no tracers to apply.
Fischer's drug store promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild vegetable remedy for constipation sour stomach and lazy liver. The ad claims the product is safer than calomel delivers quick relief and is guaranteed with money back if not pleased. Large bottle priced at 50 cents.
News from Piedras Negras reports Colonel Luis Garza has died from a gunfight with federal forces near Victoria Tamaulipas. Fifty Mauser rifles captured from General Tracy Aubert at Lamba zos arrived in Piedras Negras for the local armament. A government seizure targets the guayule rubber plant at Cuatro Cienegas. Lieutenant Lynch filed charges against Ernesto Meade Fierro over 10,000 rounds of ammunition found in a car. Fierro bonds set at 1500.
El Paso reports show officials doubt a Huerta revolt in Chihuahua unless Diaz makes a deal with the Constitutionalists. Aubert's support for Carranza is debated while Juarez and Parral mobilizations mirror a wider border war tempo. Huerta's grip weakens as Villa fights to recover bullion and rail rebuilds advance in Sonora.
Local shoe retailer SELZ SHOES on 321 E Houston Street markets comfort driven footwear. Reputable for casual and durable styles.
J B Cheesman of Rural Route 7 Box 257 San Antonio reports a kidney disorder cured by Plant Juice after weeks of use. He suffered pains in sides back and rheumatic aches, but now praises the tonic for restoring health and nerve strength. Fischer's sells Plant Juice.
El Paso del Norte quotes a City of Mexico dispatch asserting Huerta, angered by non recognition and the Juarez incident, vows to provoke war with the United States. The report claims Huerta would expel the American ambassador and all consuls, stirring anti-American sentiment nationwide.
Two American ranchmen from Monterey arrive in Laredo report General Tracy Aubert and his forces in control of Lampazos with Carranzista bands active nearby Bridges burned and bodies seen hanging on telegraph poles noted but not buried.
The Mexican yacht Beryl with a 15 passenger list including two men and 13 women and children landed in Galveston Texas yesterday after arriving from Tampico Mexico.
Passengers aboard the Beryl were mainly families of Pearson Company workers fleeing political upheaval. Captain Nisbet said many applicants sought passage, but only 16 berths were available. Refugees from interiors near the Panuco river fled toward Tampico before the vessel offered free transport to Galveston.
Alfonso Madero, brother of the late President Francisco I. Madero, attended his sister Mercedes Madero’s New York wedding and will return to San Antonio next week. Local Mexicans sympathetic to the Madero family report the possibility of other family members joining him.
A historical claim lauds a medicine that allegedly purifies blood and cures blood diseases while boosting appetite and easing dyspepsia. Descriptions emphasize its “magic touch” for stomach troubles and its wide range of cures.
The article notes a pending visit by a party to the scene of operations as harmony between Maderos and Governor Carranza grows. It cites Michigan's industrial accident period of six working days and compensation basis for daily worker pay, framing the context of the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.