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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1911
Page
9
A historical advertisement touts Gauss Catarrh Cure as a quick remedy for catarrh claiming to cure all cases by ridding poisonous germs. It offers a free trial package by mail and urges sending home address today to receive treatment.
In St Petersburg area a churchyard incident ends with a body swapped in a coffin to attack the priest. A choir boy and villager witnessed a masked intruder seize the corpse, then flee unseen amid panic before authorities reveal the ruse and motives.
A long article notes a winter remedy urging readers to mix two ounces glycerine with half an ounce concentrated pine compound in a half pint whiskey. Take one or two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime. Cautions include dosing by age for children and buying genuine Globes Concentrated Pine in half-ounce bottles with a tin screw top.
The report details committees and plans for Monroe Lodge No. 444 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It notes opening of a new hall on Soledad Street, temporary chairwoman Mrs. Guetta M. Johnson, and secretary Harry Smith. Also covered are Ben Hur dance arrangements, Loyal Americans public installation, Rebekahs’ visitors, Knights of Honor meeting, Woodmen of America gathering, and various lodge activities, initiations, and prizes.
Mr Anderson, long a member of the order, transferred to Monroe Lodge No 424 two years ago and became popular among officers and members. Turner Hall hosted a Dec 7 tent night with Sir Ernest Augs installed as record keeper for the current term by Past Commander J R Blocker. An upcoming regular lodge meeting promises an excellent program and invites all Knights of the Maccabees to attend.
An advertisement touts mercollized wax as a beauty treatment to remove old skin and imperfections. It claims daily use flakes yellowed skin, revealing a youthful looking complexion and improves appearance with nightly application and morning wash.
A string of fraternal gatherings dominated the week with degree team drills at Mine nnehiha Connet No 1 and San Antonin Act No 70. installations, banner drills, and receptions followed as members and visitors from Ohio Colorado and local temples attended. New members were welcomed, officers nominated, and a banquet closed the proceedings amid social activities at the Crockett hall and temple rooms.
At Als Avenue and Delaware Street a bartender named McGuire preached and cursed during a clash with two young women, Miss Grace Plummer and Teuth. Both women were uninterested in his religion. an officer arrested him after the incident. In municipal court Judge Burnes fined him 16 dollars.
A vintage advertisement touts a graded patent remedy after age decline claiming to restore vigor. It prescribes a compound with autup and whiskey, with instructions to mix doses and rely on a local druggist for supply, discouraging skepticism about its efficacy.
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