Vitalitas touted as cure and vigor booster in 1913 Texas Bankers Journal
The editor reviews Vitalitas claiming rapid restoration after illness, sleeplessness, and loss of weight during a Europe trip. He describes renewed strength, appetite, and even reduced smoking desire after a 30 day treatment and urges readers to see the Vitalitas display at Wagner's in Houston. The piece also notes military actions in Mexico, with Constitutionalist forces massed near Victoria and Tamapulpas as campaign plans unfold.
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Vitalitas
Texas Bankers’ Journal
Europe
Texas
United States
Houston
Wagner’s
East
Great Britain Warns Huerta Of Attitude
Britain cautions Huerta while United States policy toward Mexico remains hands off. Washington signals a desire that foreign powers withhold financial aid to Huerta's government as the regime’s collapse seems inevitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
New Mexican Congress
Huerta
Washington
Victoria May Be Attacked in Monterey Fight
In Rowville Texas on November 11 a report says fighting at Monterey was abandoned after an attack was planned. The notice notes tension and claims of an imminent strike, with authorities unsure of casualties or exact parties involved.
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Rownsville
Tex
Monterey
Mexican Money Falls in Value at San Antonio Banks
Mexican currency has depreciated rapidly over six weeks with San Antonio banks offering at most 35 cents per dollar. Some banks pay 30 cents, while border towns Eagle Pass and Laredo report similar rates. Instability in Mexico and the risk of fiat over-issuance by Banco Nacional or Banco de Londres fuel fear of future devaluation.
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San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Laredo
United States
Banco Nacional
Banco de Londres
Mexico
Mexico Faces Economic Strain and Military Moves
The acute stage of Mexico's economic woes and a string of military actions across the republic sharpen fears among the public. Officials reveal masked anxiety, while the business class and legations grow unsettled. Huerta shifts waiting policy to Washington after his diplomatic note.
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Mexico
Republic
United States
Mexico City
Huerta
Washington
German government rules out sending ships to Mexico
Berlin officials stated at the foreign office that Germany will not dispatch further warships to Mexico. The battleships Kaiser Wilhelm II and Königsberg Albert and the cruiser Strasbourg, ordered to depart in December, are not expected to visit Mexico. The voyage is described as technical and non political.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Mexico
Kaiser
Koenig Albert
Strasburg
Germany
Zapata May Surrender Amid Huerta Peace Talk
Zapata is again near surrender talks with Provisional President Huerta, an emissary having conferred with Huerta offering safe conduct to Mexico City to seek peace. The government cautions that acceptance is uncertain as past negotiations failed. Meanwhile finance officials allow banks to pay out silver coin at their discretion to bolster reserves under state inspection.
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Mexico City
Emeliano Zapata
Zapata
Huerta
D. D. D Prescription Sought as Standard Skin Remedy
An advertisement touts D. D. D Prescription as the proven fluid cure for eczema and skin blemishes. It claims internal drugs fail, skin needs liquid treatment, and that D. D. D. provides instant relief with lasting results. The text urges readers to visit the pharmacy for the full size bottle with a money back guarantee if it does not work.
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Ers
Gibbs Bldg
Huerta Advised to Retire by Diaz Backers
Gen. Porfirio Diaz urged Gen. Victoriano Huerta to retire from the Mexican presidency. Two Diaz friends, authorized by the ex-president, sent telegrams urging Huerta to resign last week. Diaz framed the matter as a question of patriotism amid U.S. pressure, urging Huerta to renounce personal power to save Mexico.
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Paris
Navy
Porfirio Diaz
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Diaz
Huerta
General Huerta
General Diaz
Maderos
United States
Embassy protests Mexican fine over Juarez shooting
The American embassy in Mexico City protested the small fine imposed on the federal officer in charge for the Juarez shooting of Charles B. Dixon, an immigration inspector. Dixon was shot under the fugitive law while on official duties in Juarez. The State Department demanded arrests, the officer was tried, convicted, and fined 40 pesos or 20 days imprisonment.
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Mexico City
Juarez
Charles B. Dixon
United States
el Paso
Dixon
American State Department
Bond Issue Urged To Repair Bexar County Poorhouse
A Citizens' Committee presents the need for a $1,000,000 bond issue to fix the Bexar county poorhouse jail and hospital. It outlines squalid conditions, urging voters to approve the bonds for better facilities, sanitation, and care for the indigent and mentally ill.
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Bexar County
County bond issue expected to pass by wide margin
Voters head to the polls with one day left as organizers predict a five to one victory on a $1,000,000 bond plan. Campaign backers claim turnout will be massive with city support possibly reaching 6000 votes and farmers showing strong interest in the rural countywide ballot.
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Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Bond Committee
William Cassin
the Express
John V. Huntress
Cassin
Robert B. Green
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners’ Court
J. P. Nelson
Kroeger & Rheiner
Nelson
Judge Green
Express
Bexar County
San Antonio
Fexar
Colonel Shook Stricken in Courtroom Taken to Infirmary
Colonel John R. Shook suffered a stroke during the Appellate court session this morning. Dr. D Berrey reported imminent danger but he recovered after treatment and was moved to the Santa Rosa infirmary. his condition improved by the afternoon. The 80-year-old law figure, partner of T T VanderHoven, was present for Clark and Bliss versus John Closner et al before District Judge S G Tayloe. His son Judge Phil Shook aided and accompanied him to the infirmary in the Santa Rosa area.
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John R. Shook
D. Berrey
Santa Rosa
Shook
T. T. VanderHoven
Clark & Bliss
John Closner
S. G. Tayloe
Colonel Shook
D. B. Chapin
Dr. Berrey
Fifty-seventh
Women attend meeting at fifth Texas child welfare conference
Mrs James M Young president of the San Antonio Council of Mothers Mrs John A Williamson and Mrs F W McAllister travel to Fort Worth for the fifth annual Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations conference November 12 to 14. Young reports for her San Antonio organization and will respond to welcomes. McAllister serves on the state board and attends the board meeting opening the conference. Dr Theodore Y Hull of San Antonio will speak Thursday on Mothers Compensation Laws as part of the program.
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James M. Young
San Antonio
Congress Extension Committee
F. W. McAllister
San
You are entitled to the best you won't get it unless you ask
An Ady advertisement proclaims a maxim about seeking perfection in pursuit of top quality products. The line suggests a bold sales angle emphasizing demand to obtain premium results.
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Frank Bros
Nueces County Sees 26 Percent Rise in School Enrollment
Prof Nat Benton Nueces county school superintendent reports a 26 percent increase in the county scholastic population during the year. He notes more children attend school as parents previously indifferent now utilize facilities. The county has spent 235000 on new rural school buildings and seeks approval for 250000 in county court house and jail bonds to fund a new reinforced concrete courthouse and jail.
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Austin
Tex
Nat Benton
Nueces County
Department of Education
Attorney General's Department
Rhode Island Rejects New Haven Bond Issue Plan
Bank Commissioner George H. Newhall ruled the proposed 67 600 bond issue by the New Haven railroad would be illegal under Rhode Island law. The statute requires earnings to exceed twice interest charges, preventing Rhode Island trust companies from holding the bonds as assets and barring banks from purchasing them.
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Providence
R. I
New Haven
Rhode Island
George H. Newhall
Aaverns
Elks Host Stag Supper With Plaza Theater Talent
Elks Club hosted a stag supper at its quarters last night with Plaza Theater orchestra on stage. Joe Walsh delivered a monologue and Billy Burns sang and told stories after refreshments. W. B. Hamilton and Eddie Wolff organized the event.
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The
Elks Club
Plaza Theater Orchestra
the Plaza
Joe Walsh
Billy Burns
W. B. Hamilton
Eddie Wolff
Victory parade to honor Marshall Training School win
The Marshall Training School will parade this afternoon after defeating Baptist Academy in San Marcos yesterday. One hundred twenty five students will participate, marching down Houston street to Alamo Plaza then Commerce street and back to the school. A dummy snake dance will accompany the procession and the team will be driven in automobiles.
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Baptist Academy
San Marcos
Marshall Training School
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Commerce Street
Mrs Morris given control of Morris estate in probate filing
In Chicago, Mrs Helen Swift Morris is placed in control of the $20,000,000 Morris estate by the will filed in probate court. She inherits from Gustavus Swift and directs charitable bequests totaling $315,000 to 21 named beneficiaries and additional gifts to be named. The estate is held by six trustees with Mrs Morris casting the tie vote.
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Chicago
Helen Swift Morris
Edward Morris
Packer
Morris
Gustavus Swift
Pension
Morris & Co
Mrs. Morris
F H Reed Beaumont Official Dies After Illness
Beaumont Texas November 11 F H Reed city building and electrical inspector died this morning after months of declining health He had grown very ill last week The entire city council and mayor will attend his funeral in a body tomorrow R A Heartfield deputized to oversee his office until a successor is appointed
PoDoLax and the cure for clogged Liver and Bowels
The text promotes PoDoLax as a perfect laxative made from Podophyllin, claiming it replaces dangerous Calomel and harsher laxatives. It argues that true cleansing requires releasing bile and the liver’s action, not merely washing out the intestines. It urges readers to ask their druggist and promises money-back satisfaction.
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Nuevo Leon
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Chihuahua
Blanco
Nogales
Sonora
Carranza
Great Britain
Live Store
Frank Brothers
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Bexar
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Fort Worth
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Royal Buute
Chicago Packer
F. H. Reed
Beaumont
PoDoLax
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