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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
12
Grand jury returns 28 indictments against East St. Louis leaders who left office last spring. Included are former mayor Charles S. Lambert former treasurer E Fred Gerald and 14 of the 16 members of the 1912 city council amid municipal irregularities probe.
The Southern Texas Truck Growers Association may continue selling members’ onions through a board supervised sales agent, with talks of moving headquarters from San Antonio to Laredo. A new board met to decide the marketing plan for next season, considering North American Fruit Exchange proposals but likely retaining current methods with a new sales manager. New officers were elected and a dissolution option appears abandoned while optimism returns for the onion industry. The article notes the oceans and inland seas hold an estimated 323,800,000 cubic miles of water.
An advertisement touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a dandruff cure to improve scalp health and hair growth. It claims removing the scale and germ causes dandruff, stops itching, and yields softer, shinier hair with regular use. Samples offered for 10 cents, full bottles at $1, and purchase through Detroit agents and parlors.
Mayor Clinton G Brown welcomed the Negro Baptist Convention this morning on behalf of San Antonio. Dr H M Williams of Galveston commented on enjoying speeches by white folks and meeting good Negroes at church. The day included the annual address by President L L Campbell and a sermon by Rev A D Hendon tonight. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad promotes catarrh relief.
George B. Wathen of the Chamber of Commerce publicity division has assembled a list of San Antonio points of interest for the Automobile Blue Book Association. The compiled information will appear in all future Blue Book issues, serving as advertising for the city as a national motorists guide.
An advertisement extols Swift’s 8. S. S. as a botanical skin remedy said to cure boils and eruptions by stimulating tissue nutrition. It claims long-standing facial sores can heal and warns against mineral substitutes. The piece cites a Savannah, Ga user and urges readers to obtain a bottle from drug stores.
The West Texas conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened at Laurel Heights in San Antonio with Bishop James Adkins presiding. Delegates from eight districts filled the sanctuary as sessions outlined reports, committee work, and evening preaching.
An advertisement extols Croxone as a fast remedy for backache kidney trouble and urinary disorders. It claims instant action upon ingestion, dissolves uric acid, and promises guaranteed relief or money back. Pills retail at a small price with pharmacist refunds if unsatisfied.
William Trout 68 a San Antonio resident and Confederate veteran died at home on Frank street. Curtie Binkley 28 died at home on Matamoras street. Paul J. Smith 21 died at a local sanitarium. Anta L. Hampton 87 died at home on Taylor street. Each notice lists survivors, funeral details, and burial plans in local cemeteries.
John Goodwin, 8, son of Mr and Mrs William J Goodwin of Pleasanton, died early this morning at 223 Montana Street. He had recently returned from San Antonio after ten days away with his parents. Body prepared by Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company.
Hewett F D real estate dealer died suddenly last Sunday. Funeral held at Pearce Robinson Parlors and burial in Mission Burial Park. Services at the grave by Ancient Order of United Workmen, of which he was a member. Terrell W Foster 24 died yesterday at a local sanitarium. Came from Houston three days ago. Body prepared by Pearce Robinson and sent to Houston for burial.
Mothers often force all children to eat the same foods, but different foods upset different children. If constipation appears, give a mild laxative rather than a physic. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is favored by many families. It is sold by druggists and offered as a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Indiana.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed I. B. Q. Cooper of Madison County on the bigamy charge citing insanity plea and church affiliations over legality of a first marriage. Cooper, a minister, was found guilty and sentenced to three years. The court also affirmed life sentences for Jesus Valdez Frio County and Simon Ramos Hardin County.
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