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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement touts Foso as a universal scalp cure with thousands of testimonials. It promises hair regrowth, color restoration, and dandruff relief for men and women, urging readers to try a free $1 package to prove its effects.
The city council may not vote the October salary appropriation at today's 4 pm session due to Alderman Lipscomb's absence in Dallas. With a two thirds majority required, passage looks unlikely and the meeting may extend into Thursday. Committee chairs have many unfinished items and reports.
Special to The Light reports R Warshawski Co store in Lockhart Texas entered Saturday night. Thief carried off several hundred dollars of stock. Break in through plate glass window. Dummies in the show window stripped and a ladies coat and street dress taken. Sabinal guests J T Goforth and family at the Maverick. Goforth a merchant. Vaicent Bluntzer, banker from Corpus Christi, staying at the Maverick.
An advertisement promotes No More Gray Faso Hair Remedy as a non dye hair food that cures dandruff, nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair by supplying pigments and oils. It asserts brittle hair stems from dryness and that Faso revives life, color, and gloss.
In Texarkana Arkansas the western district of Arkansas convened a term this morning by Judge Frank Youmans while Judge Gordon Russell sits in the eastern district of Texas on the opposite side of the new federal building. A reception will be held for the two federal judges today on the Texas side.
Charles Schuppel a hotel window washer in Ann Arbor Michigan underwent an X-ray today to reveal his organs appear transposed left to right He had learned of the condition about twenty two years ago in Germany He refused money to show himself at clinics and consented to the X-ray after falling ill at the hospital.
Waxahachie Tex November 13 revised fire losses total 137300 with later statements expected to lift final figures to about 150000. Clearing for rebuilding began today.
An advertisement promises to pay all medicine costs if Rexall Orderlies fail to relieve constipation. It touts a tasteless odorless ingredient, claims for children and the elderly, and notes availability only at H. J. Wiener’s store in San Antonio with 12 tablets for 10 cents, 36 for 25, 80 for 50.
In Corpus Christi on Sunday morning Deputy Frazee arrested Dr. O'Malla aboard a Texas-Mexican train at Robstown after Miss Minnie Steinwietz and her escort H. A. Denk e were stabbed on Saturday night. Both victims remain in serious condition. The assailant reportedly first tried to shoot them with a revolver, then attacked with a long dirk.
The Texas synod of the Presbyterian church faces adjournment this afternoon after a lively debate last week over plans to unify the work of the two Texas Presbyterian churches. Advocates for both plans are ready for a renewed contest if the issue is not settled. Standing committee reports filled this morning’s session.
The Texas state treasury said the second call for registered warrants will be issued this evening. About 100000 dollars are available to the general revenue for payment. The total warrants on hand to be paid approach 500000 dollars.
Cuero Texas Nov 13 milkman John R Friar struck by a live electric wire blown down in Saturday night storm. One horse killed and another stunned Friar severely shocked. FE C Blesi of the U S department of agriculture duties at Dallas boll weevil lab visits relatives in Cuero then heads to Washington.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and their young son arrived from Marathon this morning and registered at the Maverick hotel.
A blaze at 3:15 this morning in the Jones House Furnishing company building on Main street caused an estimated 350000 in total losses. The 100000 building owned by the Fulk estate burned, along with stock valued around 150000, and adjoining Shall building likely sustained 50000 in damage. The fire department could not stop the blaze.
An advertisement promotes S S S as the quickest way to treat catarrh by cleansing the bloodstream. It advises supporting local relief measures, offers a free treatise and medical advice upon request, and notes S S S is sold at drug stores through The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, Georgia.
Frederick Hyner recalls nearly being strangled by another man's unrestrained sneeze on a street car. He urges a misdemeanor for sneezing without a handkerchief, citing ongoing salt and near death experiences. Judge Fenley is noted as a visitor at the Gunter. Saratoga Restaurant advertises oysters on half shell.
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