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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1913

Page

12

Education Day at Corpus Christi Texas Federation Convention

The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs in Corpus Christi on November 13 designated the day as education and fine arts. Reports on home and school clubs library extension and history and music were presented by named local and state leaders. A luncheon honored visiting press women and a fish fry and oyster roast closed with a Bay area ride. the day featured a key address on needs of a girl’s training school and a record high morning attendance.

Corpus Christi Tex Texas Federation of Womens Clubs A. B. Honeycutt Cleburne S. Wiseman McKinney William Gerhardt Humane J. B. Dibrell Seguin Henry B. Fall Houston Federation Eil Hertzberg San Antonio Beach North Beach Lillian Kline

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Claims Darker Grays

An old home remedy for darkening gray or faded hair through Sage Tea and Sulphur is now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Priced around fifty cents, the product is applied with a comb or brush, tinting hair and concealing regrowth while reducing dandruff and itching.

Wyeth Seth

For Children There Is None Better Cough Medicine Ad

Fol ley s Honey and Tar claims to ease coughs colds and croup in children without opiates sour stomach or constipation. Advertises at Fischer s Drug Store noting quick relief for wheezy breathing and coughs.

Foley Fischer's Drug Store

Money Saved by Making Your Cough Syrup at Home

A home made cough syrup uses granulated sugar and warm water to create a base, then 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. The mixture beats ready made syrup in price and works quickly for ordinary coughs, whooping cough, croup, hoarseness, and bronchial asthma, with a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co.

Norway The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Fredericksburg railroad bonus paid. notes due soon

Charles Nimitz, chairman, authorized a $50 000 San Antonio bonus for the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern railroad. The Chamber of Commerce delays notifying subscribers until Fredericksburg confirms. After last night’s committee meeting approval was given for contract fulfillment, and telegraph notification will trigger letters demanding immediate payment to State Bank Trust Company. A celebratory special train to Fredericksburg will be announced tomorrow. Jake Wolff and Foster Crane arrive tonight to plan the excursion with business leaders.

Charles Nimitz Fredericksburg Railroad Committee San Antonio San Antonio, Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad Chamber of Commerce Fredericksburg State Bank & Trust Company Jake Wolff Foster Crane Mr. Wolff

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Popular Remedy

Thos Verran of 286 Edward Street Houghton Michigan writes that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has proven an effective remedy relieving throat tickle and stopping cough quickly with no ill effects. Fischer's Drug Store advertises the product.

Foley Thos. Verran Edward Street Houghton, Mich Fischer Adav

Bible Sales Plunge Across Texas Says Beaumont Dealer

Emil Szafir a Beaumont wholesale and retail book dealer reports Bible sales in Texas have fallen to about ten percent of three years ago. He notes demand has shifted to cheaper testaments and that the Bible trade shows no clear reason beyond an era of diversified religious beliefs. Szafir is in San Antonio for the Gunter Gunter.

Emil Szafir Beaumont San Antonio Gunter Gunter Mr. Szafir Szafir M. Poiret Poiret

Cheese varieties advertised in Houston Street shop

An advertisement lists cheeses including Neufchatel pimento potted miniature creams cottage Roquefort Camembert Swiss and Snappy New York Cream with Bond's at 235 E Houston Street. The compact note showcases a diverse dairy selection in a small shop notice.

Neufchatel Roquefort Camembert New York Bond's Houston St

Hackett Endorses Motion Pictures as Stage Adjunct

James K. Hackett, famed Rudolph in The Prisoner of Zenda, praises film as a chronicler of stage history and a genuine adjunct to drama. He notes The Prisoner of Zenda’s success and previews A Grain of Dust with Miss Beckley, David Higgins, and Roland Buxton, highlighting the play’s subtle psychology.

James K. Hackett Zenda Rupert of Rudolph Hackett Booth Barrett Keene Garrick Mr. Hackett David Graham Phillips Sir Herbert Tree Charles Frohman England America Miss Beckley David Higgins Roland Buxson Monsieur Beaucaire

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promise Quick Constipation Relief

Advertises Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cheerful tonic to cure chronic constipation and related ailments. Claims energy, appetite, and vigor improve, with a 25 cent box available at drugstores and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Provides address Hot Springs Chemical Co., Hot Springs, Ark for free samples.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Pro Football Player Touted for Othello at Berkeley

Prominent football star Mr. Hackett revealed he has been invited to perform Othello at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California next fall. The honor is shared with five noted actors including Madame Sarah Bernhardt Sothern and Marlowe Maude Adams and Margaret Anglin.

Mr. Hackett Berkeley Cal Madame Sarah Bernhardt Sothern Marlowe Maude Adams Margaret Anglin Hackett

Veteran Ranger Captain Is Dead in San Antonio

Captain William Scott longtime Texas ranger commander died at 7 45 PM at a city hospital from a skull fracture after a fall on Houston Street near Jefferson. He formerly lived at Waelder and is survived by a widow and two sons in San Antonio. The article notes his long service to the Rangers, including campaigns against fence cutters in Mitchell County and wartime engagements with Marshal Rogers.

William Scott Texas Rangers Houston Street Jefferson Wilson City Hospital Captain Scott Waelder San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company Scott Orca of Ranger John H. Rogers Mitchell County Sul Ross Marshal Rogers Rangers Georgia Lynch George Surkey Joseph Wernette G. W. Pillbury John Malone J. E. Willingham F. A. Crow Vickers J. W. Vickers Dallas J. M. Vickers Jr Richmond, Va Conrad Vickers 8. C. Bailey P. E. Dod Lai W. G. Lain Augusta Street Kentucky She 1Sey Oring, Undertaking Company Mansfield

Twenty Thousand Dollar Film Show With Paris Gowns

We present a rare motion picture event from Paris featuring gowns and robes worth over one million dollars by designer Paul Poiret. The auditorium on the seventh floor is an exclusive theatre offering free admission for a limited time only. The film run lasts one week due to venue restrictions, though demand is high in Chicago New York and Boston.

Paris Monsieur Paul Poiret America Chicago New York Boston

You Will See Monsieur Poiret in Revolutionary Styles

The piece touts M. Poiret as the era’s premier couturier famed for the directoire gown, sheath, hobble, slit skirts, and the minaret. It notes his bold innovations provoke praise and controversy with critics dubbing him sensational while admiring his influence on American fashion.

Monsieur Paul Poiret Directoire

Drivers arriving for San Antonio auto races week

Early next Monday morning top speed drivers begin tuning for the San Antonio Auto Racing Club events set for November 20 22 and 23 at the Fair Grounds track. De Palma arrives tonight to display his Mercer 450. Case team and Mason group plan Sunday arrivals with multiple cars.

San Antonio Gunter J. M. Vance Vance Case Alex Sloan Louis Disbrow Bill Endicott Lou Heinemann Heine Albrecht Gus Moncimier Chicago Dr. Hering Mason Bill Chamler Joe Rickenbacher George Mason Hughie Hughes Hughes Disbrow de Palma Mondimier W. H. Bertrand George Clarke Jesse Callahan Cino Car Fame

Local Efforts to Secure Jack DeLong and Court Jury Note

Dr Hering pursues securing Jack DeLong while a Birmingham Alabama case proceeds Adv notices describe Foley's Honey and Tar relief for asthma and bronchitis from Fischer's Drug Store A Philadelphia trial grants new hearing after discovering a juror was a deaf mute and heard none of the testimony.

Philadelphia

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