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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
5
A congressman notes few public men can sustain open air campaigning without voice loss. He singles out William J. Bryan for daily outdoor speaking and credits his sponge baths rubdowns garment changes and horse like freshness after each speech.
One of the finest residences in San Antonio is for sale at a bargain on Goliad street in a good neighborhood. The M Halff Homestead offers a desirable location near the city center with favorable terms. Woodward and Altgelt handle the listing.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims the product cleanses and rejuvenates the system, with a money back guarantee from A. M. Fischer if customers are not satisfied. The ad warns calomel can be dangerous and urges trying the pleasant remedy for 50 cents.
An ad proclaims D D D Prescription as a cure for eczema and skin itching. It guarantees immediate relief or the buyer pays nothing, offering a full size bottle with a 50 cent price and urging shoppers to visit A M Fischer in the Gibbs Building.
A representative South west Texas group prepares for a November 9 Good Roads meeting in Waco during the Cotton Carnival. Delegates travel November 7 from San Antonio along the proposed San Antonio Blanco and Granite Belt route and stage rallies in towns en route.
The Court of Criminal Appeals has received the record for appeal in the J. D. Manley murder case from Ellis County Texas. Manley a National Guard sergeant helped hold back a crowd during President Taft's visit. Richenstein died from bayonet wounds. Manley first received a life sentence, reversed, then 40 years on retrial. now efforts for another reversal proceed with notable support from National Guard members nationwide.
Albert W. Huth county tax assessor plans hosting the Tax Assessors Association of Texas in San Antonio on December 10 and 11. Governor Colquitt and many county judges expected to attend, with A. G. Vick Gus Reininger J W Armstrong W Stone and Huth forming the program committee. The program cannot be finalized until after the November election.
Show names W. W. Willis and R. E. Wallhoefer of Jourdanton signed with Overland Carnival Co to appear in Jourdanton November 20 21 22 and 28 for a town fair and carnival. The committee promotes the event with large programs and advertising targeting big crowds across Southwest Texas.
City council debated the $100000 bond of City Treasurer J Frank Gallagher as roll call was halted before a final vote. The finance committee found the sureties’ net worths varied, while City Attorney Ryan disputed the figures claiming lower values.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a powerful laxative for constipation and indigestion. It promises rapid relief from headaches biliousness dizziness and stomach distress and markets a 10 cent box as a gateway to months of health and happiness. It also notes druggists carry Cascarets and urges care for children’s digestion.
An old age health notice emphasizes regular bowel action for seniors and cautions against harsh cathartics. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle aid, with testimonials from Mrs. G. B. Pruitt and Mrs. Clara Caparou. A free sample offer and money-back guarantee accompany purchase details.
A Kirmanshah Hall Runner measuring 14 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 4 inches is priced at $68.50, a substantial reduction from its listed value of $135. The seller notes this is the first time such a runner has been offered at this price.
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