This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
5
In Corpus Christi Texas on April 21 J Conrad Uehlin Ber owner of the Wall Street bar filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition less than 36 hours before city saloons would close. Assets listed at 4921 liabilities 1784.82 with a 4000 homestead exemption. Liquor inventory valued under 200.
Army recruiting in New York surged after the announcement that volunteers may proceed to the front at once. Since the regular troops entered Mexico the number of applicants at recruiting stations has risen.
Anuric, newest discovery headlined by Pier ce Pierce of Buffalo New York, claims to elimin ate uric acid better than any other. It promises rapid relief from backache, burning and frequent urination, gravel, gout, and rheumatic pains. Purchase options include a 65 cent package or sending 10 cents for a trial. Dr Pierce offers free analysis of urine samples and reports.
Formal notice says suit to collect 10550 for land taken in widening North Flores street served at council. Property at northwest corner Houston and North Flores. City argues 20.55 feet deep strip, not 15 feet, entitles owners to 5550 more plus nullifies benefit assessment. Billboard debate triggers special meeting next Monday at 2 pm.
The Baraca class of the First Baptist Church Sunday school in Corpus Christi, Texas has formed a military company. Sergeant A. R. Tate of Company Third Infantry, Texas National Guard, leads the new organization as captain.
Mrs Thos McGonigal of Hartville Street Philadelphia recounts severe long term abdominal pains and monthly cramps. After taking four doses she felt a change and after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound she was cured. She grants permission to publish the letter to help other women.
An ad promotes Zemo to fight dandruff and hair loss, claiming the germ is killed and roots nourished. It emphasizes quick action, non greasy use, no staining, and safety, with price 25e or 1.00 for extra large, from Zemo Cleveland.
Paul V. Hadley and Ida Hadley are jailed without bail in Muskogee awaiting murder trial for killing Sheriff Jake Giles of Beaumont on a Missouri Kansas and Texas train March 24. Witness Hullquist said Mrs Hadley shot the sleeping sheriff in the back of the head and then ordered the train stopped. The couple fled at Checotah and were captured after a 12 hour chase. Mrs Hadley reportedly said she was glad when told he was dead.
The Portage Tire and Cycle Co located at 221 South Alamo promotes a large stock of bicycle tires with prices. An Adv note lists Sunday rail service from Southern Pacific to Suthertans Springs and return at 7:55 am.
A Tuesday morning fire in Eagle Pass caused damage now estimated at 100000 dollars, doubling previous figures. The Southern Pacific plans to rebuild south of the Main street crossing with new depots and track, spending thousands in the coming months. Steam wrecker clears debris under Division Superintendent Watkins of San Antonio. In Sequín, Odd Fellows and Rebecca lodges plan a 79th anniversary celebration with an elaborate program and refreshments next Wednesday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.