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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
5
A Danish scientist reports cancer traced to cockroaches and has produced the disease in rats by feeding them parasite eggs from the insects. The study suggests a link between cockroaches and cancer through parasitic eggs.
A Cincinnati man’s discovery is praised as a painless corn and callus remover. It costs little for a quarter ounce at pharmacies and promises immediate relief as the sticky liquid dries without inflaming nearby tissue. The article claims it will prevent deaths from dangerous home corn cutting.
General Pershing issues a broad army and civilian flag salute order to enforce respect for the national colors during all ceremonies and at all times. The directive demands quiet during the national anthem, teaches patriotism to children, and ejects disobedient civilians from military posts.
Mrs Robert Pennington of Baltimore reports skin ailment on her lower limb from a bruise improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes relief from inflammation itch and burning after a free sample and subsequent purchases. The advertisement promotes Cuticura products and a 32 page Skin Book.
W. E. Martin of 325 Mancaha Street San Antonio says Tanlac restored his health after five years of not eating breakfast. He attributes improved sleep relief from kidney pain and backache, digestion, and newfound appetite. Wagner Drug Co. and E J H Meier in San Antonio sell Tanlac.
Jose Arispa was shot and killed on the Miller ranch fourteen miles east of San Antonio. Antonio Lozano was arrested after a shotgun incident. Lozano claimed he hunted rabbits and did not know the gun was loaded. The death was deemed instantaneous.
Commissioner Lambert selects Castang as the new superintendent of the San Antonio Municipal Zoo succeeding W. C. Fetzer who resigned. Castang arrived from Memphis Tuesday and will assume charge. his father previously ran the Memphis zoo noted as one of the country’s most complete. alamo jewelry ad.
Announcement proclaims our jeweler’s platform to avoid cheap wares and to offer fine gold jewelry while noting polling blocks near high prices. It cites Overland Auto Service advertising 12 new T-passenger Jeffery and Chandler cars at $1.50 to $2 per hour with contact via phone 4100.
Used and nearly new tire casings offered by Reliable Tire Co at 425 Main Ave Tr 3521. Ford sizes and 32 by 3 percent pricing noted in the ad.
Classified ads show loans and business notices including printing requests and solicitor calls. Dr. C. A. Frank Tolten resumes practice in the city. Horace E. Wilson, lawyer at State Bank Building, remains listed.
The Boston Transcript compares Maj. Robert L. Howze and his Eleventh Cavalry detachment to legendary leaders like Light Horse Harry Lee and Stuart. They reportedly rode 570 miles in 21 days through Mexican mountains arroyos and deserts, far surpassing the endurance feats of 80 miles in 27 hours.
The article lauds Stuart and Howze forces for two years of campaigning and hard training, asserting American soldiers and horses remain stout since Civil War days. It emphasizes endurance under privation, subsisting on biscuits or sweet potatoes, and argues such heroism supports national preparedness.
An old health column explains kidneys drive overall health and cites Bright's Disease deaths in New York. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy, noting sales in 50 cent and one dollar bottles and offering a sample for ten cents from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, NY.
The fragment questions whether resources and honors reflect the whole nation's esteem. It hints at a national appraisal of tribute and priority, suggesting a debate over what constitutes national pride and collective memory.
Waynesboro Pennsylvania farmer Samuel Kline dug up an earthen pot hidden under a chestnut tree while uprooting a stump. Inside the jar were gold and silver coins plus green backs totaling 1544 dollars, mostly dated 1882, believed buried about thirty years ago.
A vintage ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple solution to gray hair. It claims the preparation darkens hair evenly, restores gloss, and gives a youthful look, without treating disease.
A farm transfer concludes with Mr Kline as new owner. Among the assets are several 1882 $1 bills payable at Mifflin County National Bank. The money and coins are described as well preserved with no wear on the bills.
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