Syrup of Figs Promises A Gentle Bowel Cleanse For Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to give Syrup of Figs to children showing signs of illness such as listlessness or poor appetite. It claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without causing nausea and is made from figs senna and aromatics. The notice promotes the product as safe tasty and effective and instructs to ask a druggist for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California
Mothers' Club Plans Campaign in Floresville
Floresville Mothers' club reorganizes for another year with Mrs. W. B. Toone as president. The group plans a vigorous drive to improve civic conditions in Floresville Texas.
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Mothers’ Club
Floresville
Tex
W. B. Toone
Don’t neglect your lungs in summer health alert
Many people with weak or diseased lungs neglect them in warm weather hoping relief will come. Now is the time to start a vigorous fight as weakened tissues need stimulation. A Swiss discovery called Sirolin shows remarkable success and is available in the United States from Sitolin Co., 228 W Broadway, New York City.
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Sitolin Co
Broadway
New York City
Harvest Jubilee Adds Vice Presidents For Southwest Texas
Field Agent Ross appoints six more honorary vice presidents from Southwest Texas counties, aiming for nearly twenty five by today with over fifty planned overall. Each VP will organize local agricultural displays for the fairgrounds exhibit, signaling a major Jubilee attraction amid strong harvest yields. Tickets are distributed through stores in the San Antonio district as directors plan entertainment budgets and pre sale access for subscribers.
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Harvest Jubilee Association
San Antonio
Ross
Frank Rennett
Texas
Fair Grounds
L. G. Collins
Corpus Christi
Nueves
James J. Randall
Port
Lavaca
Calhoun County
la H. “Bridges
Luling
Caldwell
Guadalupe
Gonzales
Max Starecké
Seguin
Guadalupe County
W. W. McVea
Yoakum
DeWitt
B. L. Norris
Hallettsville
A. J. Castanola
Dodson's Liver Tone Guaranteed at Fischer's Drug Store
Dodson's Liver Tone is promoted as a safe liver stimulant and biliousness remedy. The ad claims it outperforms imitators and offers a money back guarantee from A. M. Fischer's drug store if customers are not satisfied. A promise of a large bottle in exchange for a half dollar is noted.
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A. M. Fischer
Dodson
Good Auto Exhibit Aims to Showcase Jubilee Cars
A comprehensive automobile exhibit is promised for the jubilee. Ben Varga, committee chair, is coordinating car acquisitions and expects to fill the allotted space. Construction on the women’s building began this morning to house the San Antonio women’s display. Jubilee association president Henry I Halff will convene the board at 4 PM Wednesday to open concession bids previously advertised.
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Ben Varga
The Smart Set at Grand Promises Perennial Hit
The Smart Set company returns to the Grand for Saturday and Sunday nights and a Sunday matinee. The show features a carefully prepared program with songs and numbers written for this attraction and a top cast led by Salem Tutt Whitney Homer utt Blanche Thompson. The Darktown Politician stars Whitney in a role billed as artistic and hilariously funny.
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Grand Opera House
Salem Tutt Whitney
Homerutt
Blanche Thompson
Gas Pipe Bank Robbed in Gretna Home Surprise
New Orleans report states Michael Weigel of Gretna found his home bank hacked by a cut gas pipe. The burglary yielded his savings of 2500 dollars. Local police investigate the unusual method and motive behind the private bank theft.
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New Orleans
Michael Weigel
Gretna
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Planned for San Antonio Stop
Major Burke in San Antonio to arrange Buffalo Bill's appearance for September 28 as the famed show prepares for its farewell world tour. Colonel Cody, now over 70, travels with a long history of friends and battles guiding his decision to retire from touring. The Kansas City Star notes Buffalo Bill should be preserved as a living museum of a great epoch.
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Major Burke
Buffalo Bill
United States
San Antonio
Colonel Cody
Buffalo
Bill
Texas
Beaumont
Cody
Bullis
Jack’ Hayes
Fitzhugh Lee
Sumner
Burke
Kansas City Star
Buffalo Bill, Incorporated
It Beats How ZEMO Cures Skin Troubles
ZEMO offers quick relief for eczema skin ailments including pimples blotches rashes and prickly heat. The liquid soaks in fast and supposedly leaves skin clear and soothed. Priced at 25 cents for trials and $1 for larger bottles, with distribution in St. Louis and San Antonio and local San Antonio guarantees.
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Zemo
H. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Debaters Gather Over Southwest Texas Good Roads
Dilley High School hosts a Friday night debate on roadway improvements with Frio county residents showing keen interest. The topic covers the San Antonio to Rio Grande corridor and broader highway prospects in the region between here and Laredo.
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Texas
Dilley High School
Frio County
Frio
Here
Laredo
San Antonio
Rio Grands
Riley Gets Position As Secretary Of Local Health Dept
Frank L. Riley was named secretary of the local health department this morning, succeeding Ben Kialbassa who was selected September 1. Kialbassa will handle special inspections in the ongoing cleanup campaign and investigations. Riley was sworn in at 9 30 this morning by Clerk Fries and immediately began his duties. He has prior experience with the department, having worked there until a year ago.
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Frank L. Riley
Ree Jones
T Local Health Department
Ben Kialbassa
John A. Mueller
Kialbassa
Riley
Clerk Fries
Health Department
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GHUPG
How the Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
American Magazine
New York
Arnold
Lumbago
Goiter
Sciatica
Dandruff
Madero
Vasquez Gomez
Mexico City
Edward of England
Spears
Losoya
Reggie
Deuce
Air
London
Iceland
Herm’ Stoll
Wm. Appman, Burns & Co
Bexar Drug Co
A. Dreiss and Hyll
Wagner
Movement For Better Highways
Secretary of Health Department
Ailinemie Yier
East
Houston Street
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