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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1902
Page
12
A vintage health advert explains that weeds harm crops as diseases harm the body and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach cure. It claims the medicine improves digestion, boosts blood quality, and contains no alcohol or narcotics. Letters from users praise relief and express gratitude to Dr Pierce.
An advertisement argues beauty derives from blood quality and iron intake. It promotes Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic as the best remedy for rich blood, health, and complexion, citing a Montgomery, Alabama testimonial and a Mrs. B K MacQueen-Carter endorsement for Little Liver Pills.
Mrs Nora Willis of Wheatfield Jasper County Indiana describes severe liver trouble sleeplessness and loss of appetite. After using Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and Smart Weed she reports great improvement, noting pleurisy relief and lasting health gains. She credits the remedies for restoring her quality of life and urges continued use when constipation occurs.
General Passenger Agent Price of the 1 & G N railroad advises reduced rates for the Battle of Flowers from April 20 to 24 to attract visitors. He urges establishing attractions for the 20th and notes existing resorts audiences may enjoy. President Hart calls a Business Men’s Club meeting to coordinate committees and actions for the festival.
A dense chess column discusses the King’s Knight opening and a gambit sequence, noting ma bets and traps. It references J. T. McP at New York, Mangham in Texas, and a Springfield versus San Antonio match with high snap and strategic missteps.
The seventh international cable match features American and British players. Pillsbury Marshall and others compete in London and New York venues with matches continuing daily. Past results show three wins for the United States and two for Great Britain with a draw last year.
In the described position Black wins easily after the QRP or QRP falls, with two pawns up and a superior position. The analysis emphasizes Black's strong endgame plus material and positional advantage leading to a straightforward win.
The first international chess meet of the century concluded March 12 in Monte Carlo. Giza Maroczy of Budapest won 5000 francs, with American champion Harry Pillsbury close behind earning 3000 francs. D Janowski took third with 2000 francs, Teichmann fourth with 1500, and Schlechter Tarrasch and St Wolf shared seventh place with 750 francs each.
In the concluding rounds Pillsbury finishes strong to place second behind Maroczy. Janowski takes third with Teichmann fourth as Tarrasch Schlechter Wolf and others contest for fifth. Replays of drawn games end all square, final score determined by Maroczy’s early lead and two decisive wins.
Surgery is no longer necessary to cure piles DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures such cases at once removing the necessity for dangerous painful and expensive operations For scars cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases it is unequalled Beware of counterfeits James Clavin C Schasse Wm Appmann.
The Eagles will host a social event this evening following the regular meeting. Attendees and activities are not detailed in the available text.
Special to the Sunday Light from Beaumont Texas dated March 15 reports a sixth floaters body found in the Neches River this year. The victim is identified as W R Macknamara a painter and paper hanger from Shreveport. Police suspect a gang with a female house as their base of operations drugging robbing and murdering victims whose bodies are dumped in the river.
The San Antonio delegation to the Master Bakers' Texas semiannual convention in Fort Worth returned Friday evening reporting a highly successful meeting. Fort Worth entertained guests in royal style and Dallas hosts invited a banquet at Turner Hall. Fifty new members were admitted as the group advanced the association's interests. The next convention will be held in San Antonio on October 21 and 22, the first annual gathering.
An ad by Thos Goggan & Bros promotes pianos in stock from 197.50 to 1150.00 with no need to search north or east, targeting bankers and merchants.
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