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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
11
SEGULN Tex November 1k Jud Frita Suchart Is a Confederate veteran who suffered a dislocated shoulder several days ago after missing the footing near a fence. He remains in the hospital with the injury improving rapidly under care.
Blanchart postmaster at Blanchard California reports kidney trouble relief after taking Widney Pills. He claims they completely cured him and urges others to try the remedy. An advertisement notes sufferers nationwide experience similar benefits for kidney and bladder ailments, stiff joints and related symptoms.
A disjointed, dubious improvised guide promotes unnatural methods for creating curly hair through questionable routines. It claims simple rinses and chemical additives will transform hair without harming scalp, but provides vague steps and unsafe advice, reflecting a dubious, sensational tone.
The Knights of the Gran Quivera plan an open air coronation atop Alamo Plaza for Fiesta San Jacinto with Antonio II crowned before thousands. Leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and Fiesta Association tout publicity value and public access, aiming for a spectacular event surpassing prior coronations.
The text describes leaders like Phil Jackson and Harold Kayton guiding Fiesta fundraising and organization. It notes the Gran Quivera history, the Texas Cattle Masters convention in San Antonio, and past events including the 1914 Fiesta. It lists attendees and speakers such as Dr. J.T. Jackson, Dr. A.A. Norton, Russell Wine, Sylvan Lang, Arthur Burka, and many others, highlighting community efforts and civic engagement.
The Thousand Club leads a five-organization money-raising race for Pleste as November ends. Committees from the Thousand Club and Rotary push for subscriptions, with $126 secured from the Alamo Bank building and aim to reach $25,000 soon. Names cited include Chairman C. T. Fincham, Harding, John Williams, P. Fomby, Albert Huth, and Edward Witte among others.
The Texas attorney general announced the taking of oral testimony in anti trust and ouster suits against local breweries. Testimony resumes before Judge J B Keaster in Sulphur Springs with a possible recess around November 28. Cornelio Wahrmund of San Antonio is slated as the first witness, heading the San Antonio Brewing Association. Related notes report Smith Wilker Co opening a branch in Corpus Christi with B Owen as manager and local notices reference bicycle sales and a confectionery ad.
In a Columbia, Washington Street letter Mrs. L. C. Hein praises Cardus for restoring her health after long illness and misdiagnosis. She credits five bottles of Cardus for relief from a prolonged change of life and urges others to seek the remedy through their pharmacist.
A battered poverty era advertisement urges wives to fund secretly sought home remedies for drinking husbands or sons. It promises relief with no sanitorium costs and offers two Urine cures, V No. 1 secret treatment and No. 2 voluntary treatment, priced at one dollar plus a book plot, through Ef Ta Winer, Drugist.
Members of the United Commercial Travelers and families plan a bowling outing at Beethoven Hall Saturday night with 25 turkeys for top scorers. Separate contests for men and women, plus prizes for the best man and wife pair. About 50 couples expected, refreshments provided, with Matthe ws leading arrangements.
An advertisement extols Panes Coll Compound as swift cure for cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages stop nose discharge relieve headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness. The copy notes the product costs 25 cents at drug stores and can be substituted.
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