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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
3
Fire swept the drying room of the San Antonio macaroni factory at 1906 South Flores street, driving employees to flee at 11 30 am. Firefighters confined the blaze to the central section, risking about 2000 in damage to building and stock. The plant valued at 20000 with 25000 stock, insured.
In a tense local scene, Caroline wins the most votes due to popularity, drawing sharp disapproval from rivals who challenge her rise. Community members debate merit and fairness as the outcome unsettles longstanding expectations.
A long list records numerous visitors and arrivals at local hotels including W. W. Abell of St. Louis at the Menger F. Meyer of New York at the St. Anthony and E. C. Scott of Chicago guesting at the Garter. Other names include T. A. Morose New York and A. L. Martin Akron registered at the Gunter Arthur Blumenthal New York at the Menger and J. R lefeld of Houston stopping at nothing to Fear.
Mail this slip with 5c to Foley & Co. for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised to aid bronchial coughs colds croup back kidney pain rheumatism bladder issues and constipation promotional notice from A M Figcher
Auditor Van H. Howard testified that the Artesian Belt railroad minute book contains penciled notes and typewritten reports from early meetings. The court reviewed resolutions dated 1913 and 1916 authorizing the railroad to borrow from West Texas Bank and Trust Company, with insolvency and payroll arrears evident as service risks loom due to coal shortages and mounting debts.
Mrs. Ella Barnhart, living in Mount Vernon Missouri, mortgaged her home to travel and reach Oklahoma where she found her two children abducted sixteen years earlier. She credited prayer for guiding the search and vowed to go to them at once. Her husband had taken the children while she was ill.
A New Orleans woman Miss M Slattery reports a severe skin eruption on her left limb with intense itching, inflammation and pain. She treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice daily and recovered within a month. The notice invites requests for the 32 page Skin Book and lists Cuticura advertising details.
A boudoir style note promotes delatone paste mixed with water to remove unwanted hair. The method claims quick results within two minutes, leaving skin blemish free without using an electric needle. Warnings urge using genuine delatone.
Ten thousand booklets issued by the Manufacturers' Club outline an alphabetical list of San Antonio built materials. Distribution to architects engineers and contractors began Thursday. The 12 page guide urges support for local industry noting Texans pay 250 million annually to northern makers.
Mrs P. Stiles of San Bernardino rushed onto railroad tracks at Goffs near Needles to rescue her aging dog Bubbles. She grabbed the animal as a Santa Fe train approached. the engine struck her and threw both off the rails, but she and the dog escaped injury.
Women are told to mix two ounces of salvite with two gallons of gasoline to clean ribbons silks satins laces furs and dresses at home. The method promises no fading shrinking or wrinkles without pressing and allows cleaning five dollars’ worth of items in an hour with common supplies from grocery or garage and a drugstore.
George J. Roark, longtime secretary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, was named assistant secretary of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He will start May 1 and lead publicity and convention work. private contributions will fund the Democratic convention, as chamber funds are limited by state law.
St Louis man Harry Smyth age forty two endures tuberculosis of bones with 131 surgeries. He spends his long hospital years sewing and crocheting, becoming an expert with the needle.
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