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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
9
Health shapes beauty not mere looks. Constipation often causes headaches and fatigue. Syrup Pepsin offers a gentle permanent laxative used by thousands, with sample availability from Dr. W. B. Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
Al G Field will bring his minstrels to the Grand Opera House for Saturday and Monday shows. The act features dramatic aquatic displays including a Panama Canal scene and a giant ocean voyage set piece noted for its historical and patriotic elements. The performance marks Field’s twenty seventh year with new surprises and a mammoth display.
A Man's Game, a dramatic western atmosphere play, arrives at the Grand Opera house for Monday and Tuesday November 11 and 12 with a matinee on Tuesday. The drama follows a New York City origin fifteen years back and moves to the rugged western mining country, featuring miners gamblers and adventurers in a wholesome intense narrative.
An advert promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Remedy to cover gray or faded hair and restore natural color after a few applications. It claims dandruff removal, scalp health, hair growth, and safety with a money back guarantee from druggists.
William F. McCoombs, a young Southern lawyer and Princeton graduate, is credited as the chief political strategist who secured Governor Wilson the Democratic nomination after it seemed almost certain for Speaker Champ Clark. He led the campaign that propelled Wilson to victory.
The star Estha Williams delivers a nimble performance as Nance Mayo, bringing light and shade to the part. Her skillful handling of difficult scenes sustains a reputation for exceptional merit.
Tomorrow the Plaza theater hosts a children friendly vaudeville program with seating arranged for young viewers. The lineup includes Wilson and Aubry burlesque wrestling and tumbling, Ye Colonial Septette, Paul and Marmion Stone Musical Comedy, The Three Leightons Minstrels, and Leroy Harvey’s Rained In western comedy.
David A. Dumas, deputy warden of Miles in Runnels County, tops 350 wardens with the best one year enforcement record, earning a $75 gold watch donated by Farm and Ranch manager Frank P. Holland. The prize rewarded the warden with the most convictions and strongest statewide results.
Advertising copy advocates Zemo for itching scalp eczema pimples and other skin distress. The pitch claims instant relief vanish- ing trace and guaranteed results with a 25 cent trial bottle and $1 regular bottle. Local San Antonio druggists are listed as sellers.
A persuasive piece extols eating as a life joy and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as an effective remedy for indigestion. It urges keeping a 50c box at home and cites after heavy meals meals during holidays and events as common use, claiming reliable digestion and relief from dyspepsia.
T. G. Beard of the Southern Pacific said that Texas prosperity drives an unprecedented freight demand, creating a car shortage and congestion across railroads. He noted bumper crops from cotton to peaches tax rail lines, with increased local merchant purchases amplifying the load. Beard planned a tour of Houston and Texas Central lines after leaving for Austin.
More than 200 members of the San Antonio Turn Verein met to discuss adding a zoological garden behind the hall and paying the president about 500 dollars per year. The meeting aimed to boost membership to 500 by January 1, with plans for spending on the clubrooms later. Speakers included August Briam Max Baitz Fred Hummert Emil Schmidt George Lowther and Julius Tengg.
Berlin reports the imperial parliament may oppose the German petroleum monopoly bill aimed at ousting Standard Oil. The federal council is said to have adopted the bill with changes to ensure the company’s nonpartisan control.
A party newspaper critique suggests shifting control away from banks eager for oil profits. The unsigned editorial argues public oversight and state involvement would better serve national energy goals.
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