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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
1
An old advertisement claims Croxone cures kidney and bladder troubles in the elderly by cleansing toxins from the kidneys and urine. It asserts rapid relief of backache rheumatism and nighttime urination with immediate action and a money back guarantee if not sold.
An old style advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a mild vegetable remedy that cures sluggish livers and constipation without harsh calomel. It claims quick relief, nonhabit forming action, and a money back guarantee with proof that no imitator can match the genuine product.
A garbled ad offers a beauty preparation with claims of residue free paste that does not rub off. It markets silver tied results and claims quick, easy use with no redinicit grease. The notice includes ordering details and prepaid returns from Mrs Potter's Shaply Co. 950 Grown Eld. Jan.
An Austin resident at 401 East Eighth Street praises Vitalltas as a universal remedy. She claims it cured indigestion rheumatism nervous debility kidney and liver issues and urges others afflicted to try the product available at Wagner's dry store 407 East Houston Street.
Advance agent May Winter Hem checked into the Gunter Hotel this morning to arrange a November 24 performance here. The original San Antonio date, November 22, was moved due to fall automobile races. Officials have not yet chosen winter quarters. the show may use San Antonio. Rotarians from San Antonio and Austin met at the St Anthony to hear Counts Jude James Ki. Davis speak. Next Friday Rotarians will host Austin club members at the Travis Club lunch.
Amid political turmoil, Diaz puts to sea on a U S warship as Huerta and allied figures risk jeopardy. Americans rush to pack belongings, facing mass departure and urging care for remaining homes and assets as storage facilities strain. Washington’s prior statements loom over the next moves, with evacuees hoping for safety and any remaining property to be safeguarded.
Reported by telegraph that Constitutionists have been driven from Monterey after a nine day Federal march from Laredo. About 700 Federals under Generals Tellez and Masa reached the city as Villa led a 2000-strong advance toward Chihuahua, while rail lines near Jimenez and Parral suffered damage and several Monterrey plants resumed operations.
Reports from the Mexican theater say General Francisto Vila and his Constitutionalists with about five thousand troops arrived near Manaula eleven miles south of Chihuahua City and will advance on Chihuahua to seize the city. Federal forces reportedly have not evacuated the polls yet. General Jarenez Salazar with seven hundred troops is recalled due to anticipated evacuation. A separate incident at San Luis Potosi notes 600 Constitutionalists rounding up and killing 47 of 50 mounted policemen. Porfirio Diaz departed for Paris from Biarriz and Rome reports discuss U S intervention and potential military action if Washington presses further.
Mrs W W Lake reports relief from weeks of illness after taking Vinol. She credits the tonic iron and medicinal extracts from codeine hive for restoring her strength, clearing cough, and enabling her to walk again. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to satisfy and claims additional products like Blood rewatching Salve for stopping lightning.
A historic notice portrays Rev. Paul Langhorst of St. John's A. E. Evangelical Church at Lore Worth endorsing Plank Juice. The narrative cites his residence at 304 Texas Street in Jase Worth and presents a broad claim of restorative benefits for stomach disorders and vitality.
Fragmented report claims counties San Batracio, San Patrco, San Petricls, La Patriglo, and Harbor City plan large cotton outputs with four to ten thousand bales in a wet season. The text suggests rising acreage near Port Aransas, Rockport, Aransas, and Harbor City, urging local investments as port commerce expands.
May Buckley stars in a sentimental romantic farce adapted from Alice Hegan Rice, presented at the Grand Opera House with her usual talent. The production draws critical praise for character portrayal and emotional depth, while managers plan extra matinees for children due to high demand.
Representatives from all local unions gathered for a reception on opening night at 114 South Alamo Street to celebrate the remodeled Trades Council hall. The enlarged quarters include new club reading tables and separate entrances for members and the public. A resolution by secretary Spangler requesting an AFL organizer was adopted.
Louist Tension Runsler obituary notes native German background and 30 years in San Antonio, survived by three daughters Maggie Koen and Danma and Annie Hensler, son William Tenster. funeral at 4 PM from 121 Daniel Street, burial at Cemetery No. 4. Clifford Molaviar, 12, dies at 12:20 PM, funeral set for 4 PM tomorrow from 513 Delaware Street. Antonis reveals Confederate veteran status, member of Albert Sidney Johnston Camp. funeral at 9:30 AM at residence with services at San Fernando Cathedral, burial in San Fernando Cemetery.
A joint session of the Bureau of Cait and Animal Protection and the Texas State Humane Society will be held on November 10, 1913, in Austin at the Driskill Hotel parlors at 4 and 11 o'clock respectively. All members are requested to be present.
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