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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
6
Metropolitan Opera Company members visit for a Tuesday performance at Main Street Theater. The program features La Boheme and other works with a 100-strong chorus and orchestra, including renowned soloists and a large cast.
A patient recounts illness starting in November with grippe and bad cough, leading to bed rest and a climate change. By August 28, 1032, after using Milks Emulsion for several months, appetite improved, strength returned, and weight increased by 22 pounds. The testimonial promotes Milks Emulsion as a tonic aiding digestion, appetite, and general recovery, with price listed as 120 per bottle and distribution nationwide.
The May 8 circular by Mr. Stayden attacks both state and national governments as extravagant and promises to abolish some federal offices if elected. It urges voters to examine the marks and push for change. Earlier reports noted Slayden was likely to run, with Treen's position unclear and other leaders leaning toward resolution.
Census figures show Hartford with 138036 people and notable increases in surrounding areas. Mother's Day observances are described with church services and Army group participation, including Whistler artwork distributed to veterans and a brief note on the department order for the observance.
Antonia Vrieis and Antonin Veit are mourned in a long obituary. Surviving relatives include a widow, three sons, a daughter, siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. The service is scheduled for the family residence and a later mass at a local church.
An advertisement claims Zame is a clear antiseptic liquid sold at drug stores for 35 cents or one dollar for larger sizes. It allegedly treats pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm while making skin clear and healthy without stickiness or staining. The product is described as clean penetrating and easy to apply with minimal cost per use.
Willie Tease Benford aged 41 died at his residence on Grenley Street Monday morning native of Tennessee but had lived in the city for several years. Surviving his widow and three children Clon Staves Leslie and Rees all of this vicinity and one sister Med Maul Agee of Parazoul. The funeral will be conducted by Captain Pearce of Camp Teoris with services at 2 o clock Monday afternoon. Interment at Pearen. Undertakers Magy and McCollum.
A damaged dispatch notes Captain Meyer of the 14th Army recruiting in Houston will be relieved by Cant Ke Sterling from the 16th Care unit. Sterling recently arrived from Brownsville to assume duties, while Meyer is to join his regiment at Rivggnfil soon. The record shows Houston recruiting had the lowest cost per recruit among posts.
Former Austin mayor Wal Tidge was appointed by Governor Hobby to the Texas State Fire Insurance Commission to fill the vacancy created by S W Ing Tal who resigned May 2. The appointment was announced by another commission member.
The Wichita Motors Company concentrates distribution in enlarging domestic areas to ensure continuous immediate service. Spare parts worth millions are stocked at two factories in Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City. Wichita trucks served during the railway strike. trucks are in use in 83 foreign countries and come in 1 ton to 8 ton sizes plus a special oil field model. We aim to solve your haulage problems.
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