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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
12
During pregnancy a natural external remedy named Mother's Friend is claimed to ease muscle expansion and nerves. The Bradfield Regulator Co offers a free book to expectant mothers and urges readers to buy the product from druggists for safer motherhood and calmer outlook.
The home of Mrs. E. Marion at 1005 Aganier avenue burned down shortly before midnight on Monday. The owner was Alfred W. Rhode of 301 Cedar street. Neighbors feared Mrs. Marion’s young son and daughter were inside. Mrs. Marion had just returned from a relative visit. the children were with relatives. Insurance partially covered the loss. A car owned by J. G. Spurling of the San Antonio Meat Company was lightly damaged on Alamo street near Commerce Avenue.
Shake into shoes or footbath to relieve chilblains frost-bites and swollen feet. Quick relief for bunions and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists everywhere 25c Trial package free Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Mrs. J L Powell of Odessa Florida credits Cardus with restoring health after two years of weakness and severe nervous spells. She reports improved appetite rest and energy allowing her to perform housework and regain strength. Cardus marketed as a remedy for womanly weakness.
Advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home remedy to darken faded or gray hair. A sponge or brush coats strands to restore natural color, appearing dark and glossy after a couple of applications and costing about 50 cents.
The corporation court dismissed charges against Mark F. Postlewaite, manager of Artesian Ice Company, after testimony showed the ammonia leak from an accidental explosion occurred far from the river bank and no direct evidence proved ammonia entered the stream. River and city officials reported odor and milky water but found no drain or outlet to the river.
A committee was formed at the Bexar County Republican Club meeting at the St. Anthony hotel to request a list of primary locations from county GOP chairman J. E. Elgin. Attending members include Dr. Frederick Terrell Dr. B. F. Kingsley August Briam Van Teel and Harry W. Hamilton.
Walter H. Sommers former Third Cavalry member and quartermaster sergeant with the T. N. G. will depart San Antonio on April 23 for a hike to Boston via Chicago. He aims to arrive in December with gear carried by two burros and carries letters from Mayor Brown and Chamber of Commerce Secretary John B. Carrington.
Austin April 18 The Railway Commission held a hearing today for Katy system officials on R D Parker's report valuing the San Antonio Belt and Terminal Railway properties at San Antonio before any action is taken.
A printed ad urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It lists uses from bronchial coughs to rheumatism and constipation. The notice signs as A. M. Fischer.
The ad claims Delatone removes hair quickly with a paste of powdered delatone and water. After 2 to 8 minutes the mixture is rubbed off and the hairs vanish. It promises painless, inexpensive results and notes most cases need only one application, urging caution to obtain genuine Delatone.
The Terminal Company applies for authority to issue 1.75 million dollars in short term notes. Differences between the company and the commission's engineer concern land valuation for terminals and some land titles must be cleared before the commission will grant the request. Hearing participants included W. A. Webb, C. C. Huff, C. S. Sherwin, and Murrell Buckner.
A Spanish explorer sought perpetual youth in Florida but notes that health preserves youthfulness longer. The text suggests women suffering ailments may regain vitality using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy.
A growing crowd of job seekers filled central headquarters corridors after the April 1 election. Commissioner Uhr has not stated any plan for dismissals or appointments in the fire or police departments, with changes likely after the fiesta. A separate note mentions Miss Cooper's mother’s death and her brother’s disappearance, traced to Waco, Texas. In other news, Texas officials ruled that a railroad cannot demand refunds for unused mileage scripts when lost by the purchaser and later found by another.
Miss Clare Cooper of St Louis appeals to The Light for help locating her brother Ted Cooper a 12 year old who ran away from home last November. Five months of searching have failed to find him. He is described as a blonde with blue eyes and a clear complexion about 5 feet 2 inches tall.
A marketing note outlines an April white goods sale with spun yarn fabrics in 12 yard pieces. Prices range from 95 cents to 3.15 dollars for various finishes including Chamois, Latin, Pongee, and English Nainsook, with 36 inch widths and 40 inch widths on certain pieces.
Hat market highlights for boys up to age 16 and infants as young as one year. Pana mas Malins and Soft Straws offered in white black and navy with striped and solid color bands. Prices range from $1.00 to $5.00.
Easter novelties advertise baskets with chickens and rabbits priced 2 for 5c and 10c each. Assorted baskets in 10c to 75c, Ramikins for nuts or candy, basket shaped at 5c, round boxes with rabbit or chicken at 25c, oblong box with miniature cart at 25c, small hat boxes 25c, rosebud shapes 1c to 10c, full blown roses 1c to 10c, large eggs 10c to 25c.
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