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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

2

Vitalitas praised across the South as remedy gains followers

A parade of testimonials from Augusta Georgia to New Orleans Louisiana lauds Vitalitas for relief from indigestion bronchitis rheumatism kidney issues and other ailments. Each speaker credits improved health and even weight gain after using Vitalitas sold by Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.

South Augusta A. G. Howard Sr Isle of Hope Joseph H. Bandy Louisville Redman Board Public Works City Hall Little Rock Ark J. T. Rooker Power Machine Co Vitalitas New Orleans Pauline M. Solis St. Charles Thalia Sommer's Drug Store

Governor Warning on San Jacinto Lease Project Sparks Battle

Governor Ferguson warns Norman G. Kittrell Sr. that any attempt to erect derricks or drill on the San Jacinto battle ground near Houston by Jules Hirsch and associates will provoke a battle rivaling the famous clash. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas adopt a resolution condemning the Hirsch project.

Houston Tex Ferguson Norman G. Kittrell Sr San Jacinto Battle Ground Jules Hirsch Battle of San Jacinto Daughters of the Republic of Texas Hirsch

Three Philadelphia Medical Schools to Merge

Three major Philadelphia institutions the Medico Chirurgical College Jefferson Medical College and the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania will merge. Advocates say the union will create one of the nation's largest medical education centers this city has seen.

Philadelphia Apri 7 Medico-Chirurgical College Jefferson Medical College Medical Department University of Pennsylvania

MacDowell Colony Seen as Haven for Creative Artists

Mrs. Edward MacDowell tours the United States to promote Mr MacDowell s compositions and the Peterborough New Hampshire colony. The MacDowell memorial colony offers isolated studios on 450 acres for writers sculptors and musicians to work without interruption in a non charitable, long lasting effort to preserve the artist retreat and inspire new work.

MacDowell Peterborough N. H Edward MacDowell United States Beethoven Hall Mrs. MacDowell

Balloon Floated Away From Navy Station And Landed In Argyle

The observation balloon broke from its moorings at the Pensacola naval air station and drifted unoccupied until landing at Argyle Florida about 100 miles northeast of Pensacola. The report notes the drift occurred early today with a later descent at 1 p.m. local time. The Detroit Free Press quotes a humorous exchange about a man learning farming skills.

Pensacola Fla Ty Navy Aviation Argyle

Marksmanship Boosts American Image in Mexican Campaign

Reports from Columbus New Mexico describe how American soldiers’ sharp shooting impressed Villa’s followers, with the 13th Cavalry crossing the border and the Seventh Cavalry at Guerrero proving markedly accurate. The piece notes that fear of gringo marksmen spread among Villistas after the raid, and details ongoing Pershing security measures and the army’s training regimen to produce proficient riflemen.

Columbus N. M Mexico Villa Guerrero Aguascalientes Vilistas Thirteenth Cavalry Seventh Cavalry Hernandez Chihuahua Guerero Pershing Army

McDonald Hosts 31st Birthday Dinner With State Officials

C. C. McDonald former secretary of state now assistant attorney general in charge of criminal matters in the Court of Criminal Appeals celebrated his thirty-first birthday with a dinner at his Fourteenth Street home in Austin. Guests included Governor Ferguson Private Secretary Wroe Secretary of State McKay State Publishing Agent Leavy and other state officials.

Austin Tex C. C. McDonald Court of Criminal Appeals Fourteenth Street Ferguson Wroe McKay Leavy

Plant Juice credited with curing long standing illness

Mrs. Alice Wilson of 187 Fortieth Street Pittsburg Pa testifies that after eight years of severe stomach trouble and near death she was cured in five weeks by Plant Juice. She regained appetite strength and weight and now does housework without pain. The medicine is sold in San Antonio at Fischer's Drug Store.

Alice Wilson Charles EB. Wilson Fortieth Street Pittsburg Clark Mills San Antonio Fischer's

Receiver for Artesian Belt railroad in court dispute

In Sev enty third district court Judge Ezell postponed the hearing on Witt and West Texas Bank & Trust Company bid for a receiver of the Artesian Belt railroad. The bank, alleging a $68 550 claim against the line, intervened to defend its position amid claims the road owes Witt $108 000 and that Witt’s claim should belong to the bank. The case moves to Monday for evidence.

Artesian Belt Railroad Dr. Simmons West Texas Bank & Trust Company Seventy-third District Court R. L. Witt W. F. Ezell Co. Ly Bass Commissioner of Insurance and Banking John Patterson Witt RB. F. Looney C. M. Cureton Guy F. McFarland Lewright & Douglas Artesian Pelt Railroad

War cloaks capital with devoutness

Washington society adopts a strict Lent observance as White House activities thin and churches hold many services daily. Social and diplomatic circles follow president with few gatherings, while clergymen attribute the sober mood to the war in Europe and the influence of wives and women in the army set nursing thoughts of war horrors.

Mexico White House Army and Navy Washington D. C Europe

Villa brother of pancho villa freed in havana

In Havana on April 7 Colonel Hipolito Villa brother of Pancho Villa was released after the United States failed to produce evidence warranting extradition. He faced Texas indictment for complicity in blowing a railroad near El Paso last December to hinder Carranza forces and attack Villa troops in Mexico.

Havana Cuba Hipolito Villa Francisco Villa United States Texas el Paso Carranza Villa Mexico

Conscience Fund Receives Donation From Scotland

A Scottish woman sent fifty dollars to the U S Treasury conscience fund in Washington to cover a duty she believes the government was defrauded of over twenty years ago. She states the fraud involved a relative whose estate she and others inherited.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department Scotland

McDonald Delivers Warehouse Law Talk at Bonham

Assistant attorney general Co Co McDonald spoke to ginners and farmers in Bonham on the permanent Warehouse law. The meeting drew a large crowd and he clarified the law's features. He was asked to address the Texas State Ginners Association in Dallas on April 20 21 and repeat his Bonham remarks.

Austin Tex Co. Co

Stevens Return to Fond du Lac Bird Warm Welcome

Duluth couple Mr and Mrs George S Stevens visit their home Baim o Gilead in Fond du Lac Wisconsin after six weeks away. Snow covers the woods as they wonder if their bird friends survived and remember them. Their bungalow greets them with eager welcome.

Duluth George S. Stevens Baim O' Gilead Fon du Lac Wis Bunkalow

Mrs Edward MacDowell at Beethoven Hall Concert

Mrs Edward MacDowell performs at Beethoven Hall on Friday night with tickets 60 cents for the full house. Tickets available at South Texas Music Store Thomas Goggan and Box Office.

Beethoven Hall South Texas Music Store Thomas Goggan

Birds return to Balm o Gilead grounds with friendly feasting

Birds such as wrens chickadees snowbirds and sparrows flock to Balm o Gilead as owners Mr Stevens and family feed them returning to familiar protectors. The birds had exhausted their caches and appeared hungry before the next meal offerings arrived. Piano ads and a cartoonish aside interrupt the narrative.

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