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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
8
An ad notes Foley’s Honey and Udy Compound as soothing cures for coughs and colds that may become chronic. It touts a soothing effect on irritated passages and inflamed throats, claiming quick relief and asserting the product as a well known family medicine available at Fischers Drug Store.
The readable lines mention a proposed fence along the border of New South Wales and South Australia to supplement existing rabbit-proof barriers. It references farmers and government involvement and lists nonsensical terms and locations, with garbled addresses.
A garbled medical advice column offers numerous nostrums and prescriptions for head congestion catarrh hair loss and general ailments. It promotes tonics tonics tablets and salves from dubious formulators with instructions to mix Vilane powder with fluids and to purchase from a local druggist. The piece touts dramatic cures and urges readers to write for more free advice.
A flood of guests is listed at the St Anthony and Savery in San Antonio, with names including Mr. and Mrs. BLT Wager of Laredo, A Smith of Corpus Christi, J Thibotenus of Bryan, MH Forsyth of Fort Worth, and many others. The report notes registrations at the Gunter, Bowne, Crockery, and Menger hotels, plus mentions of social arrivals from Houston, Rockdale, Endlaal, Runge, and Dallas among others. Also advertised is the Harlandale mud baths offering treatment for various ailments in the city.
Burial permits issued for multiple local residents including Annie P70 and Castillo Brundsen. Records show ages ranging mid sixties and deaths occurring in the county with associated addresses. The notices list deceased individuals and confirm permit issuance by the coroner or local registrar.
Tickets promoting the home products exposition in San Antonio were distributed to about 20 000 attendees by store owners who are members of the Retail Merchants Association. A grand total of 40 000 tickets will be given away. opening Monday with a press dinner, the event runs through next week.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a hair darkener that hides gray and faded hair. It promises natural, even color with a simple application using a damp brush or sponge and claims the effect lasts after one use.
Advert claims daughters testifying to the benefits of Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for changes of life. Letters from Mrs Haywird and others describe relief from symptoms and improved well being. The ad asserts widespread success and offers confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham's Medical Co.
The Glossenberger Bee Company and Solomon's Ark Company Thee propose a shared space for a children's playground and a women's restroom. The arrangement signals community use of a former site with cooperative funding and local oversight.
Proceedings opened in the Texas Supreme Court to decide if insurance representatives must pay a $20 license fee to the Department of Insurance and Checking for soliciting business. J. H. Hientcott of Dallas sues on behalf of Guaranty Fire Insurance Association against W. Col Her, commissioner, noting Clay Young already pays the fee and a similar charge is demanded from others.
A Texas gathering debated replacing the current marketing setup with a centralized marketing department under a central directing office. The plan aims to move rock crops efficiently, inform farmers of market realities, and curb middlemen who withhold products from consumers. Proponents urged support for a related bill, with speakers citing past price and supply issues and the need to reduce consumer costs.
Obituary notices report Moyeres Moyera a 49 year old wife of PL W Moyers who died at home last night at 11240 clad. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, funeral held from Shelley-Loring Company chapel, burial at Mission Burial Park. Also notice for Liza Hoefacker a 49 year old German native who died at 920 Momano Street, survived by father Carl Nantwig and four sisters, funeral to be held Friday morning at St. J church.
The Catholic Church reports the death of J Burrow 33 of Amphion Texas. He will be buried in Oak Island cemetery after a funeral at St. Josephs cemetery Barrow News Way racetoad BY relatives in San Antonio. Survived by widow several sons and one daughter sister Mrs Emma Kelllng Mrs A P Stanfield. Burial to take place at Oak Island cemetery south of San Antonio on the Meding river.
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