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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
2
Mrs. D. A. Latimer of Palestine suffers a severe fall from her home gallery with nervous shock and injuries. She credits Vitalitas for restoring strength and nerve force after two bottles, claiming improved walking and health. The ad touts Vitalitas as a cure for stomach, liver, kidneys, and blood ailments. See display and sample at Wagner's, 407 West.
Colonel Henry Exall president of the Texas Industrial Congress will address a mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium in San Antonio tomorrow at 4:30 pm. He urges development of the southwest territory for the city’s growth and prosperity and says loans will hinge on farmers adopting cultural and conservation methods. The congress works with government and state stations to improve crops in a semi arid region.
Charming women with Lehn & Fink River is Talcum promises daintiness and beauty. It claims unusually light fluffy pure powder soothes sensitive skin and can be used after bath or before bed to carry an atmosphere of charm. Druggist supplies large glass jar with sprinkler top.
William Hennessy of this city travels to Houston for the funeral of his brother Father Thomas Hennessy dean of the Catholic clergy there. The 50 year service anniversary was celebrated June 21.
Paris dispatch reports Queen Victoria of Spain suffering a severe influenza attack. Physicians order rest for a week and prevent travel for her majesty. King Alfonso delays plans tied to royal movements amid illness.
The Foley Kidney Pills makers boast the best combination of medicines for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. Fischer's Drug Store advertises the product as the top medicine for the purpose.
An old marketing note promotes HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS 25 cents per box. Claims include laxative effects, improved mood, clearer skin, and relief from constipation, biliousness, and headaches. Promises a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Arkansas.
Rev. W. T. Capers elected bishop coadjutor of the West Texas diocese may decline the elevation. He cites Spokane missionary bishopric as a precedent and says he will keep an open mind. If he refuses, a Philadelphia committee will urge reconsideration and no further action will occur until the next diocesan council in May.
Bishops at the general convention in New York witnessed Dr. Capers decline the honor citing presses of work in Philadelphia. A $70,000 church campaign backs him there while life long friends keep hope alive. If he refuses, another selection will be made next May.
Birth notices list newborns born to Mr. and Mrs. Knappick on November 18 a boy at R F D No 4. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson welcomed a boy on November 19 at 930 Kentucky Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Oppermann had a girl on November 12 at 1411 South Alamo Street. Mr. and Mrs. Chapa received a girl on November 13 at 1018 El Paso Street. An entry for Mr. and Mrs. Colonga on November is noted.
A series of birth announcements records newborns by date and address. Entries include a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. A J Pervis at 13 802 Ruiz Street on November 8, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. August Rick at 105 North Murray Street on November 19, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. J F Rehn at 221 Sherman Street on November 17, a girl at P and 8 Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. C C Oliver on November 18, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rondino on November 19, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seitz at 1019 South Presa Street on November 13, and a boy to A Collman, plumber, at 422 Warren Street on November 13.
Five burial permits list the deceased: William Armstrong 86 died November 18 City Hospital. Bertha Winckler 48 died November 17 East Houston Street. Ida Langer 42 died November 18 Boerne Texas. J T Mathews 17 died November 14 Sour Lake Texas. Patricia G Rodriguez 40 died November 19 818 Vera Cruz Street.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach indigestion and gas. It claims relief within five minutes and urges purchase of a fifty cent case from any drug store for rapid, harmless stomach regulation.
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