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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

9

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonials

Elliston Virginia and Trenton Missouri letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles. Mrs Blankenship reports ten months bedridden with fainting spells and restoration to health after use. Mrs Parnell says she regained strength and can work again after treatment.

Irs. Blankenship Lydia E. Pinkham Elliston Lydia Binkham Robert Blanknship Montgomery Co Trenton

Prospect Hill residents push reroute of car line

A Prospect Hill residents committee asks the public utilities committee to reroute the I and G N car line via West Houston street to cut seven minutes from trips and spare residents from traveling through the red light district. The group contends current routing hurts property values and growth, citing nearly 2000 signatures and a spokesman R B Greathouse.

Public Utilities Committee Prospect Hill Lipscomb Kenney and Mauermann R. B. Greathouse Houston Street San Antonio Red Light

Princess Louise Victoria To Marry Prince Ernest August

The Kaiser's daughter Princess Louise Victoria is reported to have fallen in love with and will wed Prince Ernest August, youngest son of the Duke of Cumberland. The announcement shocks some who expected a throne marriage, while local notes discuss public utilities and transit changes on Prospect Hill and planned mass meetings to press reform.

Louise Victoria Ernest August Duke of Cumberland Kaiser

Notable Arrivals and Guests At San Antonio Hotels

A list of travelers and guests at major San Antonio hotels includes Carl Geyer of New Orleans and A G Bohrer of Memphis at the Menger and Bowle respectively, John Kerr of Chicago at the Crockett, Mrs M Wilson of Dallas at the Gunter, and W M Randolph of Laredo at the Savoy. Also noted are E Eikel of New Braunfels at the Savoy and D Calvin of Cuero at the Bexar among others. Stockmen from Shiner and others are mentioned in a partial note.

Itching and Burning Eczema Treatment Testimonial

A Baltimore reader describes severe eczema from a sprained ankle and praises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Ointment plus bandaging after two months of use. The ad promotes Cuticura products as economical skin care and offers free samples via post card requests.

S. Wolfe St Baltimore T. W. Henderson Dept.t Boston

Syrup of Figs advertisement boosts child health

A vintage promotional text urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for children with constipation and related symptoms. It claims gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, promises no harm from its fig based formula, and advises asking pharmacists for the California Fig Syrup Co product.

Senna California Fig Syrup Co Chas. H. Fletcher

Visitors Register at San Antonio Hotels

Gan Antonio on a short business trip and are guests at the Bexar. D. F. Pipes and san of Mexico, D. F., are registered at the Bexar. Paul Groos of Austin is in the city and will spend a few days a guest of the Savoy. J. E. Heiser of Memphis is stopping at the St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Koemer of Utopia, Tex., are registered at the Menger. H.L. Bentz of Dallas is among the arri vals at the Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. H. Grunewald of Brownsville are guests at the Gunter. A. H. Blake of Boston is stopping at the R. S. Price of Houston is registered at W. W. McCrory of Edna, Tex., is an arri val at the Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Jones of Laredo are in the city and will spend a few days, guests at the Savoy. H. B. Abbott of New Orleans is stopping at the Gunter. Mr. and Mrs. Russeyl Harman and Miss Cara Waddel of Nashville, Tenn., will spend a few days in the city, guests at the St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Abe W. Freyes of Houston are registered at the St. Anthony. H. Barrell of New Orleans is on arrival J. H. Bain of Stockdale is registered at the Bexar. R. L. Press of Houston, general store keeper for the Southern Pacific, is in San Antonio today, making a periodical inspec tion trip over the road. A. Collman, plumber 416 Main Ave.

Arthur Spooner Mexico D. F Bowtle W. M. Randolph Laredo Savoy G. M. Easley Dallas St. Anthony J. M. Walker Luling Bexar W. R. Rountree New York Menger Juan de la Para Torreon Mex Crockett L. Green Guadalajara Bowie Virginia Milmon Memphis E. S. Neiman F. Chronsbrok Charles Krupala William Brod Albert Bener Shiner, Tex Victor Koemer Utopia Tex H.L. Bentz H. Grunewald Brownsville Gunter A. H. Blake Boston R. S. Price Houston W. W. McCrory Edna, Tex Charles D. Jones H. B. Abbott New Orleans Russeyl Harman Cara Waddel Nashville

McGrann Renowned Aristocrat Becomes Scrapple Maker

Richard P. McGrann once moved among aristocrats and kings trading horses, but now runs a sausage and scrapples plant in the city as a personal conductor. He married Amy Penn, descendant of William Penn, and planned a millionaire lifestyle on 15000 dollars yearly, only to find the expense too great.

Richard P. McGrann Broadway Isis Amy Penn William Penn

City to pave two streets with owners paying rest

City officials announced plans to pave Dallas and Camden streets by contributing one third of costs once property owners cover the remaining two thirds. A residents’ meeting yielded strong support as Mayor Jones outlined rapid start upon material choice and funds.

Dallas Camden Jones W. 8. Conness Charles Fincham Edward H. Everett F. W. Legler Frank H. Bushick W. P. Lobban Pancoast Commerce Street Alamo Southern Pacific New Braunfels Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Mission Loop Fair Grounds River Avenue Frank Sommers North Loop Newell Avenue Moore Bedell J. H. Savage

A Simple Bride and Groom Wedding In Quiet Harmony

Winifred Black recalls a modest ceremony with a working couple, their families, and a baby. The piece contrasts plain joy with social talk about economics and Eugenics, urging the couple to be true, patient, and loving despite future troubles and changing fortunes.

Winifred Black Fifth Avenue Hughey Littl Mary Ann Mary Ann Mary John Adam Eve

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color

A harmless Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy made from garden sage and sulfur promises to restore gray hair to its natural color. It claims to improve scalp conditions, prevent hair loss, and regrow hair with regular use. Available at drug stores for fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Wyeth

Also Mentioned on This Page

HME H. C. Rees Optical Co W. Commerce St Prospect Hill Baptist Church Corpus Beach Corpus Christi Texas Corpus Beach Hotel L. A. & A. P. Railway George E. Korst Gunter Hotel Bath OUR Cafe South St. Anthony Hotel Hotel Savoy West Houston 8 Robert A. Eoquille Alfred Sanner Crockett Hotel Nagel & Wuest Ste Menger Ahene State Bank & Trust Company Guaranty Fund Bank West Texas Bank & Trust Company Avt. C. Bedell United States Carl Geyer The John Kerr Chicago A.G. Bohrer Bowle Gan Antonio D. F. Pipes and San of Mexico, D. F Paul Groos Austin J. E. Heiser R. L. Press of A. Collman Main Ave R. P. M’grann Fourth Ward Carter Fletcher Centaur Company Murray Street New York City J. M. Krakauer South Alamo
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