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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
5
New York customs appraisers note monthly gem imports setting records with 16 million dollars value through the New York customs house since January. Amid tariff fears imports rise despite rumors, and Exposition Park plans to stay open with all concessions through October 15.
Chairman T. T. Van derHoeven of the Citizens League campaigns for a large turnout to decide the city government for the next two years. The slate led by Clinton G. Brown aims for a strong win. apathy could tilt the result. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm with 49 precinct listings and warnings against electoral mischief.
A Southern urban advertisement urges women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the change of life. It claims the product eases annoying and painful symptoms associated with midlife hormonal transitions.
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment promise clear skin and healthier hair with gentle, affordable treatment. Doctors have prescribed Resinol for eighteen years and it is widely available at drug stores.
Diplomatic circles learned that Frederick C. Luthi chancellor of the Swiss legation married last November to Miss Morris of Louisiana. He sailed with his wife to Europe from New Orleans amid an extended leave of absence for a deferred honeymoon.
An advertising note urges readers near forty to combat aging with Vinci cod liver and iron tonic claiming it builds blood and strength. It quotes J N Kelley of Lake Charles aged 75 who says it made him feel fifteen years younger, and promises a money back guarantee if it fails. Also mentions Saxo Salve for itching with a guarantee.
H. L. Wagner, Druggist in the Hicks building, offers the Adler-ika book free this week. It promises easy guidance on guarding against appendicitis and relief for constipation or gas on the stomach.
A. D. Powers explains the railroad project paused after completing grade work on owned right of way. Negotiations continue for fourteen ten acre tracts from the Aransas Pass sale. Some landowners consent, others sell or oppose. Ties ordered and steel en route. harbor city Ingleside investors urged to act now.
The San Antonio Schuetzenverein celebrated its long standing custom with a Pentecost shoot. Charles Simang won the koenig prize amid a day of rivalries and scores by members including O C Guessar Edward Seffel Jr Gus Heye Albert Steves and William Heye. First prize in the 200 yard rest went to William Heye with many shooters competing for titles and honors.
California Shriners visiting San Antonio en route to Dallas caused alarm with siren whistles that woke residents. Al Bahr Patrol of San Diego and Al Malaikah Patrol of Los Angeles arrived aboard a four teen Pullmans and dining cars for over two hours, while other patrols from Boston Springfield and Lewiston joined at the depot.
ST. PETERSBURG May 12 The Countess Lams dorf claims the world long distance dancing record estimating 15000 miles on ballroom floors. She has attended 1028 balls danced 2934 quadrilles 500 polkas 500 walzes and had 1700 partners.
Poslam Soap is promoted as safe for nursery use being non irritant antiseptic and pure. It claims to soothe tender skin protect from infection and disease improve complexion boost hair and scalp health and act as a daily soap plus healing value. Free sample offered from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Senator W S Kenyon of Iowa urged Chicago physicians to back laws barring medical expert witnesses in court. He proposed court appointed referees to limit testimony and ensure it covers only factual matters, aiding plaintiffs and defendants alike, especially the poor seeking compensation against large corporations.
A marginalized plaintiff challenges a powerful corporation in a case highlighting the imbalance between a resourceful organization and an individual. The dispute centers on rights and remedies in a commercial or regulatory proceeding. The outcome remains unsettled as the parties await further actions.
Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes at twenty five cents per pound. Buyers are asked to place orders with their butcher or grocer.
A political advertisement argues that supporting the Citizens League ticket will back a bond issue. It claims the bond will raise property values attract more business create jobs and raise wages for workers.
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