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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
4
Demonstration of the Alcazar Combination Cook Stove burns gas coal and wood with gas ranges and oil cook stoves. Event set for April 19 16 at Speir Hardware Company located at 219 Losoya Ady.
Tuesday night a cash register was robbed of 16 dollars at Leon's pool room East Houston street. Entry was gained by breaking the lock from the rear door. A Negro man, Stonewall Burris of 420 North Laredo street, was shot in the foot by an intruder he discovered in his home at 11 30 Wednesday night. Burris was taken to the city hospital and treated for the wound. the assailant fled. Ample other items from the issue describe a stretcher demonstration at Fort Sam Houston by Bernard E. Arntzen. Judge James R. Davis receiving a U S Supreme Court certificate to practice before that court. and various ads and notices including local events and services.
A testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a powerful remedy for women’s ailments. It claims rapid relief from nervous spells and restores normal function, urging purchase from dealers or via mail order, with offers of a trial box and an expansive medical adviser booklet.
A mothers letter from Annona Texas in August 1915 recalls infantile eczema affecting a two week old baby. Blisters, raw skin and hair loss followed until two weeks of Caticare Soap and Ointment were used, after which the child healed. The note promotes Caticare via a 32 page Skin Book.
A 40 year old man was arrested by City Detectives Green Harris and Harvey at 8 am for burglary at Electric Park last week. He reportedly attempted to dispose of two missing fire extinguishers and police later searched his home without locating them.
Letters from foreign officials express enthusiasm for San Antonio Texas Bi Centennial fair and Pan American exposition. American minister in Caracas and American consul in Port Limon offer help, with plans for Costa Rica exhibit and newspaper use of images of Armistead and Hern don. A Washington trip for federal endorsement and a twelve member local business delegation are planned. Governor Ferguson may join if possible.
Mrs. Helen Bird died at a San Antonio sanitarium Tuesday at age 29. A Tyler native, she lived in San Antonio eight months and is survived by infant daughter Norma, parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wimme, sisters Mrs. Vera Mimes and Carrie Wimme, and brothers J. N. Wimme and R. F. Wimme. The body was sent to Pittsburg, Texas for interment. Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. Automobile equipment.
An old timey ad lists Demonstratio ranges and oil cook stoves with dates April 10 15 and a local hardware firm at 219 Losoya. Pianos advertised as $100 off at Congeer's 714 Ave C. humorous anecdotes follow about identity and hints from a widow, quoted in dialect.
Italy's imports for the first six months of 1915 were valued at 325,794,650 dollars with ports excluded showing 246,026,660 dollars. The figures reflect the wartime trade activity and financial scope of Italian commerce during the period.
Conditions in Oaxaca have greatly improved with railroads and public utilities operating. Schools reopen daily and post offices resume business while Constitutionalist troops govern. Merchants in major cities face fines for price gouging as a government price list is enforced. Constitutionalist currency gains value. 60 cents Sutherland Springs trip weekly on Sundays 7:55 am via Southern Pacific.
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