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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
8
The Ringling Brothers show, described as a red wagon parade of elephants camels lions and tigers, arrives in San Antonio in the early morning on four trains from Austin. The circus yard at South and Buckingham streets will host the unloading and the event excites children and their fathers alike.
An advertisement claims Croxone cures rheumatism by cleansing inactive kidneys and dissolving uric acid. It asserts faster relief after a few doses, guarantees success, and notes the medicine suits all ages and conditions. It emphasizes three doses often suffice to overcome backache and urinary disorders.
Early show grounds scenes promise a three mile parade through Downtown streets at 10 AM featuring camels elephants and six bands. The circus offers 3275 performers including Balkan riders and a Joan of Arc spectacle costing 500000 with 1250 cast, ballet, and top aerial acts. downtown tickets at Fisher's drug store.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser that brightens hair, removes dust and oil, and stimulates new hair growth. It claims immediate light, wavy, abundant hair and notes dandruff, itching, and hair loss vanish after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised at drug stores and toilet counters.
A man buys Dodson's Liver Tone then returns it claiming no relief. The pharmacist refunds the price but the man keeps the cash, noting he only tested the guarantee. He praises the product as best for constipation and biliousness, saying his family would not be without it.
Four trained mannequins from Paris and New York will display fall and winter gowns in Joske Brothers on the third floor over three days next week. Evening dresses, dinner gowns, tailoring, and gowns from Joske stock will be shown with models chosen for beauty and poise. A stage and seating will improve viewing for San Antonio, with behind stage dressing rooms and front chairs. The display aims to educate locals on real styles and proper wear.
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