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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1915

Page

10

Peace activists unable to visit San Antonio lecture

Madam Rosika Schwimmer and Crystal McMillan, the English companion, could not reach San Antonio for a scheduled talk as telegrams from Mrs. Rens Mayer Green indicated they had begun a northern tour. It remains possible they may visit San Antonio later in the year.

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St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief

Vintage medical ad touts St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for backache lumbago rheumatism and stiffness. It claims one application soothes soreness and lameness within fifty counts, stops pain and misery, and leaves no stain with a penetrating comforting action.

St. Jacobs Ol Eny Drugstore Maishal

Aflorentiny A-K Tablets Advertise Quick Relief

An old style advertisement promotes Aflorentiny A-K Tablets for indigestion and dyspepsia relief. It claims instant relief from nausea experienced while riding in cars, trains, or boats and directs readers to obtain the tablets at all druggists.

Originator of Ilene Cattle Trail is Dead

Joseph G McCoy pioneer plainsman founder of Abilene Kan promoted the famous cattle trail from Texas to Abilene. He helped lead the first great migratory movement of cattle northward during 1867 onward and served as Abilene mayor appointing Wild Bill Hickok as marshal. Born December 20 1837 in Springfield Illinois his life bridged the plains and railroad era.

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Barbecue at Sas pamco plant marks sewer works anniversary

Trade members of the Retap Club and San Antonio businessmen will attend a barbecue and trade meeting at the Sas pamco plant in Wilson county Saturday afternoon October 25. The program includes a barbecue dance band concert factory tour and a formal gathering to discuss trade topics as the San Antonio sewer pipe works celebrates its twentieth anniversary from 1895. Do not fail to ride our city street car line at Baspames.

San Antonio Saspamed Wilson County Bardacne Ynon

Stabbing at Saloon on South Santa Rosa Avenue

In a Saloon on South Santa Rosa Avenue Jesua Grosen is in custody after M. Hernandez stabbed Martin Hernandez during a Tuesday altercation. Deputy John Subita was injured. Hernandez was taken to City Hospital with prognosis for recovery.

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Water Purity and Distribution Highlighted by City Booklet

A newly issued Water Supply Company booklet extols San Antonio’s water purity and distribution system. It explains the source of supply, permanency, and health benefits, detailing pumping stations, service levels, and company regulations tied to the city contract and pavement preparations over water lines.

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Coppenp Design Chosen for Richmond Statue Project

United States sculptors compete for the Gadern statue in Richmond Virginia. Pom Pen Comphta destin fur yun equer was selected with a $40 000 contract funded by Richmond county and citizens. Sealed proposals due January 1995 with details for re submitting suitable bids and address to the Conatg.

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Boy Missing Mother Sought After Kid Illness

Ricardo Oliveri, 14, fell ill while under San Antonio probation care and lost sight in one eye. Probation officer James Wigslow sought the boy’s mother, but she remains unfound as the boy remains hospitalized in a spell of illness.

Ricardo V Willborl Tases Siete Woraitatty Course of Mines Ricardo Oliveri San Antonio Tames Wigslow Masistant Tatter Ie Winslow Probation Department

Have You a Child Macy Womer Big for Children

An unclear fragment discusses child welfare and nutrition, mentioning Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The text is garbled but hints at concerns over private health products and restoring health in children, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century tone.

Macy_womer Lydia Pini Fiam

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsements

Newspaper readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to aid pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Testimonials from women in Massena New York Gordonville Missouri Conshohocken Pennsylvania Randers Rowlesburg West Virginia and Winter Haven Florida claim it built strength aided births and produced healthy babies.

Lydia B. Pinkham H. M. Deer Conshohocken, Pa

Crepe de Chine Wais ts in Varied Styles and Colors

Fabric descriptions list white and flesh crepe de chine waists with long sleeves and pearl trim, plus a plaid wool or mercerized fabric variant in green, red, and other tones. Garment details include trims, collars, and multiple styling notes for women’s tailored tops.

Corset Fitting Services Advertised by New Fall Corsets

The New Fall Corsets advertises expert corset fittings with a department of skilled fitters. They offer corset fitting and alterations, claiming to tailor to each figure and ensure proper fitting.

Burglars Enter Four Places on Commerce Street

A string of burglaries occurred on Commerce Street Tuesday night with minor loot. Entries were forced at Pred Himmert’s store and other shops, including a desk break at A Grasse’s office, with small sums in stamps and a few valuables taken. A man, Hocker, 60, was found dead of natural causes in a Houston street room, funeral arrangements pending.

Pred Hoon Hecker West Houston Street Campbell Alebe Undertaking Company Hocker Paris Tex San Antonio W. 4. Hocker Uutillay Avenues T. W. Hocker Mission Street Nwutthel Hocker Wiscounty. Ee

Dramatic Vigor for Overworked Stomachs Prompts Refund Controversy

A chaotic account describes a claim by a firm offering a stomach remedy named Vigectua. Hundreds demand refunds after uncertain efficacy and alleged misleading promises. Details mention guardianship around money deposits and partial returns amid widespread dissatisfaction.

Advertising Car Rolls Its Own Cigarette On Display

A unique display by the American Tobacco Company shows an electrically lit mobile advertising unit with 128 electric lights and a figure rolling a cigarette. The car, operated under supervision of John Delf and others, tours the United States from Boston to Texas, visiting San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, and Shreveport over about ten days in each city.

American Tobacco Tyree Sui Lantinig Mecbine Meture Stobacen C. J. Les Caren JF. HR. Desier American Tobacco Company John Delf United States Arty Toston San Antonio Nahas Houston Galveston Shreveport Senile Washington Boston Spears

Return of Helmets Prompts Military Headgear Debate

A Boston Transcript piece argues future soldiers may restore steel helmets, citing French use with 300000 issued and battlefield scars on trials. It notes Germans kept the helmet, while the campaign hat fades, reflecting shifts in gear and memories of prior wars.

Boston France Paris Germany

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