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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
10
Officials of Gran Quivera announce the king's levee and ball set for Tuesday night April 25 at the Gunter Hotel. Tickets reduced to 1 in a bid for popularity, with ample grounds, a large band, and elaborate decorations. The king and suite ride in the Dreams of Genius parade before attending the ball.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a mild liver and bowel cleanser that leaves a person feeling refreshed. It claims increased energy, clear head, fresh breath, and rosy complexion, with a 10 cent box available at drug stores and safe use for children.
Dentists warn that aging false teeth, rich in platinum, are now highly valued by buyers. Rising platinum prices curb use in dentures with substitutes replacing metal. Gum colors fade as red dye becomes scarce and rubber costs soar, threatening wearers nationwide.
The Knights of Khorassan plan a fez day in Fiesta Week with a parade through the city on Tuesday April 25. Imperial Ikhir Charles Weiland of Dallas will attend as guest of honor and initiate candidates at the Cave of Ali Baba after a 4 pm parade. The event includes exhibitions and mystic rites, with a banquet at the Gunter Hotel after 11 pm.
The list notes numerous visitors staying at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels in San Antonio. Names include E. T. Short from Burlington Ta Portsmouth John T. Conroy Detroit Frank Ghelin Chicago Wiliam Hutchingon and others arriving or registered, with several guests from New York Austin Beaumont Houston Bay City Indianapolis and Baltimore.
Bargain prices announced for creamers at low cost. Selected items discounted to one third off. Customers urged to act quickly for savings on various merchandise.
C Vallin of Ford Motor Company photographed Fort Sam Houston missions and city vistas for a 110 unit film to be released on motion picture circuits. The project, funded by Ford, will feature Ford Weekly News Features and reach several million viewers across 30 to 40 cities per release.
Sanitary science promotes internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate each morning. A glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate is said to wash stomach, liver, and bowels, reduce sour fermentations, and improve appetite while flushing toxins.
A public meeting at the St Anthony hotel will discuss adding San Antonio to the Texas theater circuit organized by David Carb of Boston. A committee will be chosen to handle subscriptions with a goal to sell 500 double season books at 28 dollars each. Shows would run three days monthly from next November through May with a small stock cast and local financing under a guaranteed fund.
Leave of absence and duty changes for multiple officers of the Army and Militia. Major William M. Morrow and Captain Andrew J. Dougherty receive leaves, others are reassigned as inspector instructors or to new stations in Arizona Effingham Philadelphia and Hawaii. Names include Crowell Stacy Monroe Kerth and more with posts Des Moines Omaha Fort McPherson Oglethorpe and Honolulu noted.
A message to Consul General T. R. Beltran says the peso's price has improved to 30 per dollar in Mexico City from 57, citing a government money commission that issues New York exchange and aims to curb speculators. The commission is credited with restoring confidence and restoring normal currency levels.
A department store manager complains about Jones the new salesman who dozes at work. The boss assigns him to the pajama counter and tags him with a note claiming their night clothes are so good the clerk cannot stay awake.
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