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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

5

Lecturer Discusses World Unrest in America Leading Democracy

Dr. William T. Ellis associate editor of the Philadelphia North American delivered a lecture titled America at the Cross Roads at Travis Park Methodist Church last night. He argued global unrest stems from a universal search for democracy and praised America as a leading force. He described America as a crossroads of time opportunity and thought and called for the nation to maintain its preeminent role in world affairs. Ellis noted his long travels and said Texas impressed him especially San Antonio army post plazas and local Mexicans reminding him of Manila and the Philippines.

America Cross Roads Travis Park Methodist Church William T. Ellis Philadelphia Dr. Ellis Texas San Antonio Manila

Foley Kidney Fills Offer Quick Back Pain Relief

Advert says Foley Kidney Fills ease back ache rheumatism and kidney trouble with first dose. Fischer's Drug Store promotes the remedy and urges readers to try it at low cost to stop suffering.

Foley Fischer's Drug Store Adv

Best Youre Entitled Ad Promo for Perfection Lard

Advertisement claims Perfection Lard is the best and urges readers to ask for it. It mentions fide cakes at Bond’s on 235 East Houston and lists ingredients.

Bond's Houston

First Lecture for Stenographers Efficiency Class

The first lecture of the university extension course for stenographers will be at 8 pm Thursday in the association building assembly room. John E. Trelevan of the University of Texas will speak on The Business Letter. All city stenographers are invited.

Business Woman's Club Young Woman's Christian Association Association John E. Trelevan University of Texas

Peruna Promises Cure for Catarrh of Stomach and Bowels

Fort Pierce resident Emma Bell recounts severe stomach illness and rapid improvement after using Peruna. She describes weight gain from 102 to 122 pounds after five bottles and praises the remedy, urging readers to request testimonials and Peruna literature.

Ber Peruna Peruna Co Columbus Ohio

City approves College Street paving with rock asphalt bid

Houston Street paving also ordered with creosoted pine blocks to run from Alamo plaza to North Flores. Bid by Alamo Paving Co at 2.7112 per square yard for 1640 square yards totals about 4100 dollars, funding to be debated as other bids ranged lower.

College Street Losoya Navarro Alamo Paving Company Warren Bitulithic Paving Company Brown Alderman Neal Alderman Warren Houston Street Alamo Plaza North Flores Street West End South Heights Commerce Street Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Steves P. D. Christian Lawrence Fincham Rische Baldwin Lambert San Saba Oleander Jackson Atlanta Duffield T. D. Cobb Cobb Nueva Street Dawson Street North Olive Street Uhr Mussey al Mussey Vrecancy Chapa Board of Health

Bald baby cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A Maryville Tennessee mother describes her three month old baby's eczema on the head and face. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice daily the rash improved and hair regrew, with the baby sleeping better. The ad promotes Cuticura products and offers a free Skin Book.

Maryville Tenn H. D. Clabough Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Charters Issued In Texas Cities Across State

Brownwood Opera House Company of Brownwood with 30000 capital stock and incorporators B F Pearman W L Griffin and Brooks Smith. Danbury Cemetery Association of Danbury Brazoria county no capital stock. Imperial Land Company of Dallas capital stock 10000 with Dan Sonnentheil Louis Sonnentheil and J K Hexter. College Heights Realty Company of El Dorado Schleicher county capital stock 13500 with J S Pelt D C Hill and C A Spencer. The Hinchee Oil Company of Beaumont capital stock 20000 with M L Hinchee T V Smetker and J M Thresher. The Haley Oil Company of Fort Worth capital stock 25000 with O F Haley J W Haley and C Badgett. Amendments The Hub of Bal

Austin Tex Brownwood Opera House Company Brownwood Capital B. F. Pearman W. L. Griffin Brooks Smith Danbury J. M. Thresher Haley Oil Company of Fort Worth O. F. Haley J. W. Haley C. Badgett Bal

How This Woman Found Health

Utica Ohio and Nebo Illinois women recount relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Earlewine of Utica reports dizziness and weakness resolved. Mrs Hettie Greenstreet of Nebo credits decades of illness cured and renewed strength.

Lydia E. Pinkham Utica Ohio Mary Earlewine Nebo Ill

Ri ver is Talcum Ad for Delicate Skin Fragrance

An advert promotes Lehn & Fink's River is Talcum as pure fine talcum for delicate skin. It highlights a subtle alluring fragrance, irritation relief in hot weather, and recommends obtaining a large glass jar from the druggist with sprinkler top.

Lehn & Fink

Texas Business Changes and Dissolutions Reported

The record details shifts in capital stock for multiple firms including Linger, Bentley- Smith-Temple, Granite Products, Houston Electrotype, B B Cochran Oil, Chrisman Oil, and Bessie Lea Oil. Dissolution certificates were filed by W. E. Newton Company, Texas-Oklahoma Construction, Hillsboro Petroleum Oil & Gas, and others, alongside final capital payment proofs by Bishop Ice & Cotton.

J. W. Link Houston Electrotype Company Houston Capital Stock Incorporators Hilton E. Duniels T. B. Lunn J. C. Wheeler B. B. Cochran Oil Company Hillsboro B. B. Cochran W. L. Embree W. F. Sims T. E. Tom

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as Malaria Remedy

The advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a general strengthening tonic that drives out malaria and builds up the system for adults and children. It notes a price of 60 cents and mentions James O'Connell as a long-time president of the International Association of Machinists.

Grove James O'Connell Federal Industrial Commission International Association of Machinists

Work Rushes on Religious Census Preparations

Work for the religious home visitation accelerates with December 4 set for the event. J Shreve Durham leads the census with W E Hawkins coordinating in San Antonio. meetings and planning cover card forms and ward based divisions for 4000 plus volunteers. Mayor Brown supports the visitation as leaders prepare the field operation in San Antonio.

Chamber of Commerce J. Shreve Durham International Visitation Committee Fort Worth Houston Durham San Antonio W. E. Hawkins Texas Sunday School Association Gunter Building Crockett 233 Brown

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Popular Choice

An increasing number of bottles are sold each year with Thos Verran of 286 Edward Street Houghton Mich praising the remedy for quick throat tickle relief and cough stoppage without harmful effects. Fischer's Drug Store advertises the product.

Foley Thos. Verran Edward Street Houghton, Mich Fischer's Drug Store Adv

Changes in Guard Promotions in Texas National Guard

The Adjutant General announces promotions and transfers in the Texas National Guard. Key moves include Lieutenant Colonel Harry P. Jordan from Waco named colonel of the Third Infantry. Major A. C. Wilson of Dallas promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Second Infantry. Captain Otto Herold of Dallas reassigned to the paymaster’s department and placed on Governor’s staff as lieutenant colonel. George C. Choller of Fort Worth named first lieutenant of infantry. Lewis S. Davidson of Dallas advanced to captain. Charles F. Evang of Groveton named first lieutenant. Captain A. Baushell requests transfer from First Company Coast Artillery Galveston to Company G Third Infantry. First Lieutenant Neil M. Allen of Galveston to rank from January 2, 1913.

Austin Tex Adjutant General's Department Texas National Guard Harry P. Jordan Waco Third Infantry A. C. Wilson Dallas Second Infantry Otto Herold George C. Choller Fort Worth Lewis S. Davidson Charles F., Evang Groveton A. Baushell

No Session Of Court In Austin For Funeral

The Texas Supreme Court will not meet next Wednesday due to the death of Mrs. C E Phillips mother of Justice Nelson Phillips. Chief Justice T J Brown ordered the weekly session postponed until Thursday as Justice Phillips travels to Oklahoma City for the funeral to be held Wednesday. Burial is in Oklahoma City and Justice Phillips father died about a year ago.

Brown Chapa Prospect Hill Karl Hoblitzelle Interstate Amusement Company Majestic Theater City Hoblitzelle Austin Tex Sesson Supreme Court C. E. Phillips Nelson Phillips T. J. Brown Oklahoma City Justice Phillips Phillips

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