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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
7
In a domestic vignette, Helen tends to Warren’s stubborn cold and escalating irritability. He frets over a possible pneumonia as they navigate cold, damp weather, a broken glass cleanup, lozenges, and reminders to rest. Helen juggles tasks while Warren frets and plans to go to the office.
The study of roots and herbs by Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts led to the famous Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. Though she passed away years ago, trained assistants continue her work and many tons of roots and herbs are used annually in its manufacture.
Helen endures a stormy morning as Warren vents on a cold and a scalded nose. She administers camphor, he overreacts to burns, and by noon he storms off to the office leaving Helen exhausted by the quarrel and the tense atmosphere at home.
Unimpeachable testimonial advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood disease, urging readers to start this effective medicine without delay. The notice emphasizes strong endorsements and promises proven relief from suffering.
The Ladies Guild met to review a lawn party to aid foreign missions. They spent 137.23 on music lanterns decor and refreshments and took in 17 dollars from Sister Martin's peanut booth. They urged reporting to Calcutta and planned six business items including funds for a hospital ward in Burmah and a missionary battleship, with a 37 cent collection and a bedstead pledge.
The San Antonio Automobile Club plans a noon luncheon at the Menger Hotel. Reports note Bandera road at Geronimo Creek is flooded and difficult, with a stranded car pulled out by cowboys. Local dealers announce new gear, deliveries, and hunts around San Antonio.
Washington authorities report August immigrant admissions reached 126,180 up from 82,377 the prior year with Italy supplying 31,762 entrants. Debarments totaled 2,479 while emigrations stood at 23,242. The entry split included 4,623 males and 41,557 females.
Large turnout expected at the Texas mayors meeting in Austin to form a permanent league of Texas municipalities. Mayor Wooldridge will discuss objects and present charter and by laws. San Antonio's Mayor Brown to respond. Herman Gee at UT speaks on the function of municipal leagues. Potts will read a piece on legislative reference bureaus. James J. Collins to discuss home rule for Texas cities and its interpretation.
Border residents who repeatedly crossed the line to import liquor and thousands of cigars face tighter limits. The treasury department ruled that frequent trips with visible evidence of trade will not be tolerated, allowing only bona fide tourists to benefit from regulations.
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