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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1916

Page

7

Public hearing ordered on Labor Street improvements in San Antonio

City of San Antonio in Bexar County orders a public hearing for the Labor Street improvement from Carolina to Goliad Street. The resolution details plat approval, special assessments, and a hearing set for April 27, 1916, with notice to abutting property owners.

Labor Street Carolina Street Goliad Street Fred Fries City of San Antonio Texas Bexar Lan Laar Carolina Treet Western Paving Company Bexar County Tex Council Chamber Clinton G. Brown

General Naffarette Praised For Work In Tampico

W J Payne of Richmond Va president of the National Petroleum Corp and Gulf Coast Corp praises General Naffarette for dispersing a dock workers strike and near riot in Tampico early last week and for maintaining peace He notes American and Mexican confidence in his leadership and protection for Americans The oil boom and currency changes bolster the region with crops planted and businesses reopening The item ends with a travel ad for Eagle Pass to San Antonio April 9 10 and Lim April 16 on Southern Pacific.

General Naffarette Tampico W. J. Payne Richmond National Petroleum Corporation Gulf Coast Corporation Panuco Naffarette Payne San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel

Musterole Advertisement Claims Sneak Health Relief

Keep a jar of Musterole handy. Rub on chest at night to loosen congestion and ease colds. Ointment made with oil of mustard. no plaster needed. Promotes relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and more. Available in 25¢ 50¢ jars and hospital size $2.50 from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.

Musterole Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Resinol Safe Skin Treatment

Resinol ointment and resinol soap offer gentle soothing healing for eczema and various skin conditions. For over twenty years doctors have prescribed Resinol, trusted for delicate or baby skin, with ingredients harmless to tender surfaces. Available at all druggists.

How the Right Soap Can Help Your Skin

Resinol soap offers purer cleansing plus healing resinol medication to keep the complexion clear and fresh, promoting beauty through a cleaner skin routine.

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Easy Use

Advertises Zemo as a reliable remedy for pimples black heads and skin eruptions offering overnight improvements. Claims include relief from itching instant stopping and safe for tender skin priced 25 cents for standard and one dollar for extra large. Cleveland based product.

Zemo Cleveland

Several Minor Thefts Reported Across City

Prowlers hit multiple homes in the city late Saturday into Sunday stealing provisions and goods. C Moriana’s 909 West Salinas residence saw intruders fired upon. shots fired likely prevented escapes with injuries. Robles, Hawes, Walker and Knight properties also affected with horses, buggies, silk goods, and poultry stolen. John Giorda recovered his missing harness. Antonio Prieto reported a horse and buggy stolen and found later.

C. Moriana West Salinas Street Moriana Margaret Robles Houston Street J. W. Hawes Mason Street Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks Charles N. Walker Jefferson Street John Giorda Charles Knight North Laredo Street Antonio Prieto

Last Show of Season at Grand Opera House

Clara Joel, who plays the woman in the southern company of The Eternal Magdalene, arrives in San Antonio for a three day engagement at the Grand Opera House starting Monday evening. She has toured the South delivering readings and appearances. The Eternal Magdalene closes the season and has earned widespread praise and success on Broadway and on the road.

Clara Joel Grand Opera House San Antonio New York

Men Pass Examination for Battery B First Texas Artillery

Examination of men enlisted in Battery B First Texas Artillery at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio was led by Captain Ralph B Fairchild. About fifty men passed the Sunday test conducted by Dr John N Darrough militia examiner. The battery is nearly full strength and expected to be mustered later this week with government recognition and equipment after an army officer inspection.

First Texas Artillery San Antonio Ralph B. Fairchild Gunter Hotel John N. Darrough Texas Militia Army

Frost Hits Luling Area Slowing Cotton Planting

A light frost damaged corn and young cotton in the lower valley lands of Luling Texas. reports said a request for cotton seed to supply Richmond section farmers due to crop losses. drought persists and pastures are barren. Luling oil mill hesitates to ship seed. In contrast, postal savings at San Antonio set records with 80 new accounts and $6,925 collected last week.

Luling Tex Richmond Postal Savings Bank San Antonio Marjorie Breeding Postal Savings Department

Letter promotes Vinci tonic with Key West testimonial

A San Antonio newspaper reprints a reader letter praising Vinci as a constitutional remedy that boosts appetite and energy. The writer, Miss Baez of Key West Florida, reports improved sleep and vitality after using Vinci, claiming it rebuilt her strength and drive to work. Local pharmacies in San Antonio are listed as retailers.

San Antonio Vinci Mary L. Baez Key West Fla A. M. Fischer Meier W. Commerce ,&T Sap Drug Store Flores St Main Ave Geo. Keene Military Plaza H. L. Wagner Hicks Appmann Drug Store E. Commerce S&st Texas

Use a light want ad to rent vacant housekeeping rooms

A compact want ad offer seeks tenants for unused housekeeping rooms. Ten listings advertise 15 words each for $1.05, aiming to attract reliable occupants.

Eastern Star Rally Opens In San Antonio With District School

A two day joint rally of San Antonio Chapter No 3 and Adah Chapter No 49 Order of the Eastern Star opened at the Masonic Temple at 10 30 Monday with a district school of instruction. More than 100 visiting members from about 60 chapters attended. Distinguished officers including G W Hester and Mrs Mabel Lee Eldridge participated as leaders and luncheon host. The program includes degree work by Adah and a sightseeing trip, concluding Tuesday evening.

San Antonio Adah Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Texas Cora Posey Indian Creek Tex School of Instruction Adah Chapter

Bennett Case on Trial for Murder in Dis District Court

E L Bennett faces trial in the Thirty seventh District Court for the killing of E G Millikan near the International and Great Northern depot. The state seeks the death penalty with four jurors stating no conscientious scruples against it. Bennett was arrested after a habeas corpus denial and later allowed an appearance bond by a Court of Criminal Appeals ruling.

E. L. Bennett E. G. Millikan Thirty-seventh Joe Graham J. H. Polonowitz Smith E. E. Wallace J. M. Sims Bennett Ben Millikan International & Great Northern Court of Criminal Appeals Austin

Eternal Magdalene at Grand Opera House Tonight and Wednesday

San Antonio audiences may see The Eternal Magdalene at the Grand Opera House tonight Tuesday and Wednesday with a matinee and night show. The New York success stems from audience discussion and strong characterization by Robert McLaughlin. Selwyn and Company present a capable cast led by Clara Joel with Wilson Reynold and others in the final road show of the season.

Grand Grand Opera House San Antonians New York Robert McLaughlin Selwyn and Company Clara Joel Wilson Reynold Helena Rapport George Wright Jr Helen Judson Malcolm Arthur Allene Durano San Antonio

Country Store at Queen Tonight Promises Big Giveaways

The Queen theatre presents the Country Store tonight with hundreds of valuable gifts including a dress as the top prize. The program features a three reel Essanay drama Under Royal Patronage starring Francis X. Bushman and begins at 8 30 p m.

Queen Queen Theatre Francis X. Bushman

Lawyer recalls case with watch as sole asset

A Leavenworth lawyer told a reporter the slimest fee he ever earned came from a client who had only a nonworking watch as an asset. The lawyer joked about taking the case despite the empty value.

Leavenworth

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