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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
7
City Clerk Fred Fries announces a published official notice to property owners on Avenue E between Houston Street and Fourth Street. The notice references a city council resolution detailing matters to be acted upon by property owners and the public record.
City of San Antonio adopts a resolution to hold a public hearing on Avenue E from Houston to Fourth Street. It approves City Engineer plat and statement, outlines special assessments on abutting property, and assigns April 20 1916 as the hearing date in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Edmund P Lipscomb of San Antonio is declared eligible for the rank of first lieutenant in the volunteer army of the United States by Adjutant General G W Reed. Eligibility lasts until July 22 1923 pending a future physical. Lipscomb studied at the University of California trained with the California National Guard and attended a Burlington training camp. He has been instructed by the Eastern department of the U S Army with monthly tests on military tactics.
A 24 year old white man is accused of holding up groceryman Joe Pena and tailor Alfredo Ramirez with a pistol on Austin street Wednesday night forcing surrender of two bottles of beer. Detectives Harvey and Guerra arrested him at 4 p m Thursday and victims identified him. Robbery with firearms is a capital offense under state law.
Irene H Craft of New Augusta describes relief from female weakness after a year of chills fever dizziness and backache. She says after taking Cardui about one bottle she felt better with no backache headache or dizziness and urges others to try the remedy.
Texas state pure food commissioner Robert H. Hoffman Jr announces detailed slaughter house standards. Requirements cover water supply, water tight floors, waste disposal, wall cleaning, full room screening, sanitary equipment, clean clothing, meat handling practices, removal of refuse, and cooling facilities to prevent contamination.
A vintage health ad urges mothers to check a child's tongue for signs of illness and recommends California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for kids and adults. It warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeits.
Richmond reader Mrs Lena Wynn reports relief from hot flashes dizziness and nervousness during the Change of Life after seven bottles. The ad claims the remedy can control symptoms such as suffocation headaches backaches faintness and irregularities and restore normal health.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use preparation to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims hair becomes glossy and youthful after one or two applications and notes it is a toilet product not a medicine.
The text outlines prohibitions on keeping hogs near slaughterhouses, and bans slaughtering in non-designated buildings or outside, except in rural districts for private consumption. It specifies distance and facility design requirements to regulate handling and cooling of meats.
The Triangle drama Honor’s Altar follows self made captain of industry Frederick Mallery as he plots to end his youth wife’s marriage with the help of Warren Woods. Woods fails to win the wife’s affections for a $50,000 payoff amid a program at the Grand for today and Saturday.
Local exchange describes a tire puncture incident involving Sharp and Ivy Head, ending with a complete halt. No injuries reported as authorities respond.
Willie Wagner an 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs James Wagner dies at home near Blanco Texas after a splinter wound becomes infected leading to blood poisoning. He passes while being transported by automobile to Austin for treatment. The report also notes US lead mining production rising 15 percent year over year.
An article argues infectious skin diseases come from infected blood and cannot be cured by pastes or lotions. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleanser that penetrates vessels, purges poisons, fights germs, and restores skin and tissue, claiming relief for even chronic sores. It urges readers to contact Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for treatment details.
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