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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1914
Page
31
An old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur is marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The remedy, sold at about 50 cents a bottle, darkens gray hair by morning without obvious evidence of use and also adds shine while helping prevent dandruff and itching.
Hotelkeepers press to stay open later as night clubs transform London's social scene. May 2 London reports that night life shifted from secret clubrooms to visible, fashionable venues in the West End with the elite adopting nocturnal habits.
In London the hotel and restaurant trade seeks relief from strict closing times as night clubs attract American visitors. Hotels lobby Parliament to extend closing to 1 am while clubs operate late. Savoy ballroom stays open during supper hours. Government action unclear as turmoil over licensing persists.
Paris May 2 opening of the Champs Elysees season brings together Anglo American opera companies led by Henry Russell and Mr Higgins. Stars include Melba Teyte Barrientos Belliconi Destinn Dux Edvina Hempel Marcel Melba Teyte and others with Parsifal Tristan Isolde Der Meister singer Francesca da Rimini and Les Trois Masques on the program.
A fragmented narration shows a handicapped cat causing mild disruption at a golf links while characters Harold and a father figure react to the unusual sight. The exchange hints at humor and a playful examination of pride and perception.
Milan May 2 A bold blackmail plot targets Prince Emanuela Gonzaga over alleged love letters from his deceased daughter Princess Elizabeth. A mysterious, well dressed man delivered letters and a police trap failed. Gaetano Freni of Sicily is arrested with 150 princess letters found. The case involves forgery and embezzlement pasts and a planned wide publication of over 100 letters.
A newspaper warning advises that heavy meat consumption harms kidneys producing dull backache and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia drink to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys, relieve pain, and neutralize urine acids.
Berlin dispatch describes the Kaiser’s eldest son as a flamboyant trendsetter who shuns Paris fashion. He reportedly ordered a dinner jacket with moire silk facings and silk elastic buttons, insisting on a half buttoned look and refusing Paris buttons.
Conversation between two medics reveals Butterworth's condition has deteriorated, prompting questions about treatment strategy. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the exchange as part of ongoing coverage of the case and medical opinions.
A passerby reports an attempted kiss by a man described as Damael-Oh. The pedestrian is assured there will be another, in a tone reminiscent of Williams Purple Cow dialogue.
A grandmother questions why she should move to another chair while Gerald admits he is uneasy about his kitten being left behind. The exchange conveys domestic concern and gentle humor.
London reports mounting meat costs as world population grows and supply regions shrink. UK farmers face foot and mouth outbreaks while Argentina and Australia shift exports. North American competition rises with new refrigeration investments in Queensland and potential reshipping to New York.
Rome May 2 Interesting discoveries at Ostia at the Tiber mouth reveal mosaics from the second century and baths, vigiles quarters, and a theater with restored garden. A plan links Ostia to a larger harbor and electric railways, while noting a thrift prize won by Hazel Haag of Warren Pennsylvania for a definition praising prudent management of possessions.
The text presents a humorous fragment about Squilbob in heaven receiving a golden harp, then declining with a judge’s quip about an automatic player attachment, reflecting whimsical wordplay. It blends surreal images with satire on entitlement and invention.
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