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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

14

Vitalitas display at Wwer Drug Store touted as cure all

A woman purchases five cents worth of various medical properties claimed to be in Vitalitas. The article describes Vitalitas as containing standard components plus an intangible radium emanation that allegedly powers its effects. It promises cleansing and healing of stomach liver kidneys and blood and urges readers to see the display at 407 East Houston.

Vitalitas Nature Wwer East Houson

Invitations Sent Out For White House Wedding

Washington October 30 invitations for the White House wedding on November 25 have been sent. The engraved read the President and Mrs Wilson request the pleasure of the presence at the wedding of their sister Miss Jessie Woodrow to Francis Bowes Sayres at 4 30 p m November 25 1913 at the White House plans and guest list not announced.

Washington D. C White House Wilson Jessie Woodrow Francis Bowes Sayres

Texas Superintendent Doughty to Attend Southern Association

Prof. W Doughty state superintendent of education left for Nashville Tennessee to attend the Southern Educational Association meeting running from October 30 to November 4. He is on the program and will read a paper before the convention.

Austin Tex W. Doughty Ville Tenn Southern Educational Association Doughty

Improve Your Looks Dainty Talcum Powder Adverts

An advertising blurb extols Lehn & Fink's Riveris talcum powder as unusually light and purée softening skin. It promises a delicate fragrance and cooling, velvety feel after bath or when changing clothes, urging readers to ask their druggist for a large jar with sprinkler.

Terry's Rangers End Reunion With Banquet in Texas

The Terry's Rangers two day reunion closed with a Lone Star Chapter sponsored banquet in San Marcos. Former Gov. Joseph Sayers spoke on the Confederate Soldier. Over 200 guests attended as officers and committees were named for roll revision and future meetings.

San Marcos Tex Terry's Rangers Lone Star Daughters of the Confederacy Joseph Sayers McGehee Association Terry Rangers Austin D. Blair San Antonio W. F. Holcomb Luling T. A. W. Hill Smithville C. J. Stribbling Fort Griffin J. J. Allbright W. D. Cleaveland Houston Curren Kyle Kyle Nat Holeman LaGrange W. H. Albertson Beaumont Ed H. Ryan Richmond W. H. Jones Martin F. Lindenberg Hallettsville T. W. Lubbock John W. Hill George Littlefield William Davis Creedmore William Owens Elgin B. C. Giles C. G. Caldwell T. M. Rector Manor Crock” Hill Rangers

New Depots Planned for Quanah Route Extension

Officials of the Quanah Acme and Pacific Railway Company conferred with the railroad commission on improvements and approved new depots under construction from Paducah to Roaring Springs in Motley county. The line expands from Quanah to Paducah and now reaches Roaring Springs.

Austin Tex

Bowman to Attend Madisonville Injunction Hearing

J. T. Bowman private secretary to the governor left for Madisonville to aid affidavit filings for an injunction case between the former Prison Commissioner Tittle and the current commission. The hearing is set for tomorrow in the district court. the governor is not expected to attend.

Bowman Madisonville Austin Tex J. T. Bowman Tittle Wille

Elks Prepare Memorial Sunday Observance

Austin Lodge of Elks plans the annual memorial Sunday service for the first Sunday in December. Exalted ruler W E Witzgerald appointed committee chairman G A Bahn and members J P Lightfoot J R Reed Harvey Harrell E R Cornwell Oscar Robinson George E Shelley and Charles H Page to arrange the event.

Elks Austin Tex Austin Lodge of Elks W. E. Witzgerald G. A. Bahn J. P. Lightfoot J. R. Reed Harvey Harrell E. R. Cornwell Oscar Robinson George E. Shelley Charles H. Page

New Haven Picked For 1915 Congregational Meet

New Haven was selected as the 1915 meeting place at the National Council of Congregational Churches final session in Kansas City. Dr. L C Warner of New York spoke on Business Principles in Church Work at a related church building society meeting.

New Haven Kansas City National Council of Congregational Churches Church Building Society L. C. Warner New York

Educators Meet in Nashville Opens Three Day Session

Nashville Tenn Oct 30 The Southern Educational Association will open a three day session here tonight Predictions were made today that attendance would reach 1000.

Nashville Tenn Southern Educational Association

Policy Changes Stirred by Naval Detention in Mexican Waters

In preparation for a new policy to be set ashore from a battleship likely the Louisiana, the voyage from Mexican waters is scheduled for the first week of November. Mrs. Daniel Madero sought help at the American consulate fearing arrest, along with Mrs. Evaristo Madero. Their husbands were arrested by Federal authorities at Monterey and are held in San Juan de Ulaca prison. The women pressed for aid to prevent their husbands’ removal to the capital.

Louisiana Daniel Madero Evaristo Madero Monterey San Juan de Ulaca

Carranzista Arms Import Policy Seen Likely

Dispatches from Washington indicate the administration will not object to the Carranzistas importing arms and munitions, though formal recognition of the Constitutionalists will be delayed for some time. The report cites insiders familiar with U S ideas and policies.

Eagle Pass Tex Ashington

Kellogg’s Sanitone Wafers advertised as nerve cure

An old advertisement touts Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a safe nerve revitalizer promising rapid, lasting results and broad benefits from improved vitality to clear thinking. Free trial packages are offered by mail, with endorsements and a long list of nervous conditions claimed to improve.

Neurasthenia Kelloggs Sanstone

Free 50c Trial Package of Sant Tone Wafers

Reader requests a free 50 cent trial package of Kellogg's Sant Tone Wafers by mail. Includes 6 cents enclosed to cover postage and packing. Provides name address details requesting delivery to a named recipient in a street city state.

Wafers Offered in San Antonio Stores

The regular one dollar size Kellogg's Santo ne Wafers are for sale in San Antonio at A. M. Fiecher 523 East Houston Street W. C. Kalteyer 410 East Houston Street Adolph Creise 119 North Alamo Street J. W. Taliaferro 120 East Houston Street No free boxes from druggists.

Kellogg's San Antonio A. M. Fiecher East Houston Street W. C. Kalteyer Adolph Creise North Alamo Street J. W. Taliaferro

Plot to kill Huerta under police search

Two women told authorities in Mexico City that several men offered $1000 to lure Provisional President Huerta into a visit for an assassination attempt. Police arrested the men named after the women said they declined to participate.

Mexico City Huerta

Italian Interest Stated in Mexican Situation

The Tribuna notes Italian concern over Mexican events and the fate of about 14,000 Italians in the Americas. It cautions that imperialistic triumph in Washington could threaten Latin American nationalities and emphasizes Italy’s stake in preserving Latin republics.

Rome The Tribuna Washington Mexico Italy

Death of Lozan Confirmed in Laredo

LAREDO Tex Oct 30 Reports of the death of Major Juan Manuel Lozan one of Governor Venustiano Carranzas most valuable aides are confirmed. Lozan played a key role in Carranzas administration and command units in difficult operations.

Lozan Laredo Tex Juan Manuel Lozan

Time to buy Harbor City Terminal stock and bonus lots

A promotional notice urges buying Harbor City Terminal Corporation stock at 100 with two free lots as a ahead-of-the-crowd opportunity. It promises big future value as the company begins operations and local improvements proceed, inviting readers to learn more from A D Powers at 107 Avenus D.

Harbor City Terminal Corporation Powers

Mexican training ship Zaragosa sails to Vera Cruz with prisoners

Havana reports that the Mexican training ship Zaragosa is ordered by President Huerta to return to Vera Cruz carrying former members of the special Japanese embassy who are prisoners aboard. The ship will sail today.

Havana Huerta Vera Cruz

Night Watchman Guards Garland Burglary Trio

Night Watchman Mewsaw routed three burglars in Garland Texas early today after he found the back door of the R L Regan Company store open. He shot a man loading valuables, forced another to surrender, while the wounded robber fled with an accomplice toward an automobile. Bloodhounds track the escape. captured suspect identifies as C C Boyle.

Garland Tex Mewsaw R. L. Regan Company C. C. Boyle

Tilt in Police Court Ends Without Fine

In a heated police court session Judge Lowther warned W P McNeel city fire marshal of possible contempt fines after a dispute over fire ordinance violations at a local theater. McNeel apologized and the judge chose not to impose a contempt fine. The incident followed a tense exchange as cases were dismissed per the judge’s remark.

Lowther W. P. McNeel McNeel

Explorer Archdeacon Stuck to Lecture in San Antonio

Archdeacon A. H. Stuck of Alaska famed for scaling Mt McKinley will visit San Antonio on November 16 and 17. He will preach at St Mark's Episcopal Church on Sunday and present an illustrated lecture on his ascent Monday. The hour and venue of the lecture will be announced later.

Archdeacon A. H. Stuck Alaska Mt. McKinley San Antonio Archdeacon Stuck Alaskan

Oklahoma Nominee Named for Western District Marshal

President Wilson names John Q. Newell of Oklahoma as U S marshal for the Western district. The article notes Scottish fields annually produce 250000 tons of fuel.

U. S Washington, D. C Wilson John Q. Newell Oklahoma

Gift for President's Daughter Denounced in House

Representative Gray denounced Republican Leader Mann's plan to raise subscriptions from congressmen for a wedding gift to Miss Jessie Wilson. He called the move in bad taste and offered a resolution to extend congratulations officially. No action was taken.

Washington, D. C Mann Jessie Wilson Representative Gray Indiana Gray House Miss Wilson White House Pall North Carolina

Foley Kidney Pills Succeed Based on Honest Medicine Claim

An advertisement proclaims Foley Kidney Pills relieve suffering from weak kidneys and painful bladder action. It says the medicine supports nature in rebuilding excreting kidney tissue and restoring normal function, with a call to try them at Fischer's Drug Store.

FOLEY Fischer's Drug Store

Card Sender Found At The Light Office

Mr R B Webb of Meyer and Webb displayed a set of postal cards believed to warn residents of a burglary scare. The final card explains burglary insurance with no intent to frighten homeowners. Those missing cards can call Meyer and Webb at 636 Moore building for details and rates on burglary and fire insurance.

R. B. Webb Meyer & Webb Moore Building

Colquitt Returns to Austin and Heads to Waco

Governor Colquitt returns to Austin from Dallas and plans to leave for Waco tomorrow night to open the Waco Cotton Palace accompanied by his staff. The note appears with an advertisement for Cooked Foods and Delicatessen Bond's at 235 E Houston St. continuous city news brief.

Colquitt Austin Tex Dallas Waco Waco Cotton Palace Cooked Foods and Delicatessen Bond's Houston St

Burglar Watch Ad Urges Bond to Capture Sneaking Thief

Thompson and Robinson offer to post a bond for the burglar when caught and pledge to insure residents against his daring deeds before he arrives. The note calls for vigilance as rumors spread of a bold thief abroad and even sends postal cards announcing his coming.

Thompson & Robinson Moore Crockett

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