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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
7
A promotional piece explains why Hupmobile dealers stick with the brand year after year. It emphasizes customer loyalty, referrals, and dealer enthusiasm as the strongest endorsement. The article invites readers to see the 1915 Hupmobile and trust dealer relationships.
More than 300 members of the Malt and Liquor Dealers Association of Texas convene in San Antonio to hear Comptroller H B Terrell explain Robertson-Titzhagh law provisions and to stress compliance and obedience to liquor statutes. May Paretti and other leaders address “Compliance With the Law” and organizational needs.
In Washington on April 20, Humane Society groups from New York urged the Department of Agriculture to improve methods of loading and shipping thousands of horses aboard ships bound for foreign nations. James D. Merriman, a New York attorney for the humane groups, criticized current practices as causing great cruelty.
An old home remedy advertisement touts a syrup blend made from sugar and pine extract to treat coughs, bronchitis, and winter colds. It claims rapid relief within hours and emphasizes the product’s purity and ease of use, recommending Pinex as a key concentrate to heal inflamed membranes in the throat and bronchial tubes.
A long list of named guests from Texas and nearby states checks in at the Menger and Gunter hotels. George O Smith of Dallas and Edward J Blieworth of Sacramento are among arrivals at the Menger, with several others registered at the St Anthony and Gunter. Among the names are Mra J T Nooe Mae Spencer from Boerne, G Willians Jr of Pevow Ter, and M. Davila TB Auntin from Laredo.
WB Long of the Austin Chamber of Commerce said statistics from February 1 to March 1 show that out of every 5000 jitney riders one was injured, while streetcars injured one in 167000 riders. The Austin chamber adopted resolutions urging immediate regulation of jitneys in Austin.
A 77 year old Los Angeles resident testifies that Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root relieved severe back and limb pains and insomnia after three months of use. She reports neighbors also benefited and gives consent to publish. Official notarization follows dated January 40th, 1914.
Sly promotional missive from Kilmer Co urging readers to send ten cents for a sample of Swamp Root and a booklet on bladder issues. Mentions San Antonio Daily Light and standard bottle sizes priced fifty cents to one dollar available at drug stores.
An advertisement describes Universal electric appliances including coffee percolators priced from 8.75 to 47.00, a two slice toaster with a perforated rack, and a quadruple silver plated chafing dish for eggs and seafood. Each dish features two heat settings and can serve as a warming pan, with prices around 10.50 and related figures.
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