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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

7

New Home and Directors Named for Young Women's Association

The fourth annual meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association celebrated the new building and elected three new directors Mrs. M J Bliem Mrs George Wurzbach and Miss Mattie Dittmar. Officers and committee reports highlighted a year of growth with a total disbursement of 31099 88 and a January 1 1914 bank balance of 1186 86.

Young Women’s Christian Association Ted Milburn Ita Pickering Building Committee Marion Bliem Mabel K. Stafford State Organization Nat M. Washer M. J. Bliem George Wurzbach Mattie Dittmar E. C. Branch Johnnie Jones J. H. Savage J. H. Crider T. N. Nash J. J. Stevens Cullom H. Booth Washer Fred Jones

Kidney Safety With Rad Salts Offer

A health notice advises Americans to cut fatty foods to ease kidney strain and suggests taking four ounces of Rad Salts in a glass of water each morning for several days to flush and stimulate kidneys. The remedy is a lithia enriched beverage from grape and lemon acids and is promoted as inexpensive and safe for home use.

Lithia

Co operative Piano Sale Claims Stunning Six Week Volume

A San Antonio co operative sale touts selling nearly 100 pianos and 50 player pianos in six weeks, offering a $375 piano for 257.50 with $5 down and 1.25 weekly payments. Guarantees include 30 day trial, 11 month additional trial, exchange option after one year, two free tunings, included stool and scarf, 100 mile delivery, and debt cancellation if the buyer dies. Open evenings until 9.

New York Chicago

Unusual Piano Sale Lets Buyers Install Over Time

To obtain a piano you pay five dollars now for a receipt and credit on cooperative books. The plan offers two hundred twenty-two weeks to pay the balance at one twenty five or two twenty five weekly, with no further payments. Delivery and selection are flexible, with a 30 day trial and money back if dissatisfied.

Co-Operative

Eagles Grand President Addresses Texas Convention

Thomas J. Cogan, worthy grand president of the Eagles from Cincinnati, spoke to delegates in executive session at the state convention in Fort Worth. The Wednesday morning session highlighted his address with the afternoon planned for further sessions and social events. A degree team contest was set for Lake Erie tonight.

Eagles Fort Worth Tex Thomas J. Cogan The Cincinnati Lake Erie

A Sure Way to End Dandruff

An advert claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon dissolves dandruff after nightly applications. By morning most or all dandruff is gone with continued use, stopping itching and making hair fluffy and glossy. It warns dandruff harms hair and urges prompt treatment.

Ball Campaign Criticized By Prohibitionist Candidate Visit

Texas governor hopeful Thomas H. Ball of Houston toured San Antonio and San Marcos greeting supporters and predicting certain nomination in July. Local Ball backers met him at the Gunter hotel and many expected to vote for Ferguson instead. Ball praised Southwest Texas support while denying rumors of any change in action. I show cause why complaint should not be filed against them for the violation of the law against the use of wood alcohol in the manufacture of hair tonics.

Thomas H. Ball Houston San Antonio San Marcos Gunter Hotel Ball J. E. Webb Gordones Hallam Dr. Beakley W. P. Lobban Mr. Ball James &. Ferguson Austin

Pure milk standards upheld in Austin dairy trade

Austin dairymen and milk dealers comply with pure food laws. Thirty milk samples were tested with only two failing butter fat standards due to skimmed milk. Pure Food Commissioner Yates reports three bay rum makers used wood alcohol, violating a prior ruling and they have been notified.

Austin Tex Pure Food Department Pure Food Yates Abbott

Cured His Rupture Free Nonoperative Cure Claim

A carpenter writes he was ruptured years ago while lifting trunks, refused trusses, found a nonoperative cure, and says the rupture never returned with hard work. He offers full information by mail from 398 Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan New Jersey, urging others to write for details.

Eugene M. Pullen Carpenter Marcellus Avenus Manasquan

Free Prescription to Save Your Eyes Now

Do your eyes trouble you and do you wear glasses or spectacles This message offers a free prescription using Optona tablets dissolved in warm water to bathe the eyes twice daily The remedy claims to clear inflammation prevent blindness and requires no hesitation to try It urges prompt use at local drug stores and warns of neglectful eye care.

Wideawake

Suffragettes Plan Large Washington Demonstration

The congressional union for woman suffrage plans a major march in Washington on Saturday. Thousands of women with bands and a marching song will move from the White House to the capitol. They will present peti tions from suffrage bodies in every state calling for a constitutional amendment to enfranchise women. The parade features a cavalry section and a chorus of 1000 young women and girls after a theater meeting.

Washington, D.C Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage White House Capitol

Saloon stabbing ends in death of Leodido Farias

Leodido Farias a butcher of South San Saba Street died at City Hospital from stab wounds received in a Saloon at 104 South Santa Rosa Avenue. Alberto Trevino, a young man, is in custody after a dispute at about 9 p.m. Farias suffered wounds to the lower abdomen and left arm before being rushed to the hospital.

Leodido Farias San Saba Santa Rosa Avenue Alberto Trevino Trevino Farias

Trevino surrenders to police after fatal shooting

Trevino appeared at police headquarters at 9 o'clock with Andrey Rubiola and turned himself in. He offered no statement about the incident that led to the killing. The report notes a fatal outcome following medical attention at a hospital.

Trevino Andrey Rubiola

Start a health account in the bank of life for your baby

The best heritage you can give a baby is health, built on proper food. If mother's milk fails, avoid cow's milk as it is hard to digest and not suited for infants. Use the traditional food trusted for three generations to nourish babies.

Bank of Life Nestlé

Book for Mothers and Better Babies Chart Offer

A promotional note invites readers to obtain a "Book for Mothers" with essential newborn guidance and a "Better Babies" chart showing expected baby weight and measurements. The coupon request emphasizes giving the baby the best food.

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