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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
5
Vermin free homes promised with Stearns paste killing rats mice and cockroaches in a single night. Powderless ready to use with 15 language directions. Absolute money back guarantee. Two sizes 25c and 1.00. Sold by retailers everywhere.
In Crystal Springs Mississippi Mrs C Barton urges publication of a testimonial for Cardus Home Treatment as a woman's tonic. She says it revived her after severe womanly troubles and that after six bottles she gained health and weight and would not be without Cardui in the home. She notes friends now use Cardui and thank her for putting them next to health and happiness.
General Maas writes to Francisco Villa urging Mexicans to unite against foreign intervention by the United States. He condemns Huerta and Cientificos, calls the invaders a grave offense, and urges rallying to defend national integrity. Villa replies accusing Maas of treason and plotting with foreign powers.
Advertisement notes sealed bottles for sale by druggists grocers and dealers at $1.00 per large bottle. Mentions a valuable booklet and doctor's advice
Spring article urges Hood's Sarsaparilla for loss of appetite and vitality due to impure blood. Claims rich red blood supports digestion and whole body function, presenting it as the spring medicine.
If you have any cutaneous blemish this wax will gradually remove freckles pimples blackheads sallow patches and eruptions applied nightly the wax absorbs a little each day revealing clear soft skin beneath Ask the druggist for an ounce of mercorized wax use as cold cream remove in morning with soap and water Many report astonishing results A saxolite hazel wash also aids wrinkles and crow's feet.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal troubles claiming rapid relief within 24 hours and widespread druggist availability. Separately Chihuahua politics see Chao removed as governor by Villa with Trindad Rodriguez named governor and changes in cabinet and military leadership amid Carranza-Villa tensions.
Continued from page one diplomats to handle the delicate questions at the conference in the Canadian border city. Zapata's threat to attack Mexico City did not materialize but renewed interest in his role. Some observers say Zapatistas could challenge both Huerta's Federals and Carranza's plans.
Officers and customs inspectors enforce the arms embargo by placing female inspectors at border crossings to search all women crossing into Mexico for cart ridges. The campaign targets shipments tied to Villa and Carranza factions, with shawls of female adherents reportedly concealing loads.
Reports from Torreon indicate General Villa aims a coordinated campaign against the Federals with attacks on Saltillo led by Villa and San Luis Potosi led by Herrera and Benavides. The move could isolate Saltillo as the desert terrain and railroad cuts hinder retreat. Saltillo garrison about 10,000. San Luis Potosi around 6,000.
The San Antonio Automobile Club Branch at Medina Dam will open its club house to members Sunday after preparations to host 25 overnight guests. Two trucks will bring beds furniture and commissary supplies Wednesday with more to follow Thursday. L Summerfield becomes dam manager and a cafe next door will serve up to 100 people when the club house opens.
The president nominated John Floyd King of the District of Columbia to be assistant registrar of the treasury.
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