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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1915

Page

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Nixon's Friends Seek Aid From Vitalitas in Tennessee

Hobert Mixer, a former Route 4 resident of Liberty Tennessee, claims Vitalitas cured his lifelong liver and rheumatic issues after about twelve years of suffering. Nixon reports relief after three Vitalitas bottles, prompting friends and neighbors to try the product, with Wagner's Drug Store advertising its availability. The piece weaves in unrelated European wartime negotiations and political tensions, including Austria, Italy, and Serbia, as context.

Vitalfrag Hobert Liberty Tenn Tir Nixon Vitalitas Goude Vitalitas Wagner's Drugglutr Generetly

Italy Names Terms To Enter Allied Ranks In War

Fragmented OCR text describes German ambassador proposing a vague settlement to cede Austrian territory inhabited mainly by Triljana. It notes Italian frontier rectification plans and Italy's approaching military completion. Forelsa Minister Ronnie asserts the government will not enter undertakings against public wishes, cabinet fears, and Austro German pressure. Austria warns against alienation, with Prince van Ruslen threatening to resign.

Italy Austria Serbia Tiniy Avettia Barbia Prince von Suelow Sisner Sonatina Mitre Trent Intria Trieste Pola Tatler Lly Pierre Pro Prine von Ragion Rae Mat Tresta Santrel Vienna Rome Vagee Mulyobavia Triljana Audh Taly Forelsa Miniater Ronnie Austria i

Avetro-Itatian Talks Progress on Neutral Terms

Avdirla and Iinty SUR Negotiate Over Neutral Terma. Overseas News Agency reports reliable information that Avetro-Itatian new foliations are proceeding satisfactorily. The most difficult point has been overcome with remaining issues seen as comparatively unimportant.

Avdirla Iinty Sur

Balloon scattering mystery confuses San Antonio town

Four miniature balloons released Wednesday carried slips reading Who's Coming. As each balloon rose to a certain height the slips scattered over the area. The event sparked town curiosity with no clear explanation or known purpose behind the mutual announcement.

Jose Point San Antonio

Ben Greet Players At Automobile Club

Shakespearean productions by the Ben Greet Players will be presented at the San Antonio Automobile Club home on Saturday afternoon and evening under the club’s auspices. Miss Elsie Herndon Kearns stars in leading roles, praised as a fine Shakespearean actress. The program includes The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night with guided outdoor seating for about 1050 attendees, and buses will transport attendees from the Gunter Hotel to the venue.

Venice Sen Antonio Automobile Club Ayeo San Antonio New Theater Company of New York Ames Canpany Jung Marie Tempest Mercehant Motor Tollyhoen Gunter Hotel Hnthovedt Térncde

Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths

Obituaries report the death of Mrs. O A Biocre of Roswell New Mexico mother to Mrs Nicholson and Mrs Haden Smith of San Antonio with additional survivors including two sons and other relatives. James Gilbert Diehl, J D Anderson, Mrs Parker and Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co appear in notices with funeral details and residence histories.

Shelley-Loring Aftertaking Co

Glee Club Free Musicale At Local Auditorium

A free musicale by the Young Woman's Melhostian Association Glee Club will be held Friday evening at o'clock under the direction of Miss Mayne Wailer. The program includes solo performances, duets, trios, and a selection of choral numbers featuring Florence Perry and Mayme Weliner, with L Reichert assisting. The event showcases a variety of musical numbers in a lively community program.

Mayne Wailer Alana Darke Aid L. Reichert Reatler Plana Mive Ann Barbe Gaul Glee Club Seto Sunvet Dudley Buckers Iyrit Crose Ty Bea Butterfly Bayley Florence Perry Mayme‘Weliner Norton Gite Clyn Zoe Burr Ann Dyorai Misa Mlanon Irene Horde Tudseh Toyee Elarminn Bushachor W. HW Cradie Bong Kate Vannah Allan Thomauer, Midley Southern Songer Aex Pike

Abbe Weterle Sees German Hopes Waning Says Statesmen

Abbe Weterle, an Alvattan member once close to German leaders, argues hopes for victory are fading. He cites failed peace aims with France and Russia, Russia’s setback with Hindenburg, and rising Austrian-German tensions. He predicts German unity will fracture as Prussia dominates and southern Germany seeks relief from northern control.

Pakib Abae Weterle Germany Gi Hnelabesien France Russia Rowals Hindenburg Austria-Hin Fiornigny Imperial Vante Altternese Tong Prussia Bavaria Saxony

Legislature Convenes for Extra Session

The article reports lawmakers calling an extra session to address tax collection issues in Texas, with disputes over tax obligations and pending provisions of the Gibson bill. It notes long delays in tax collection, quotes a governor’s invitation for public and political engagement, and urges progress on related legislative questions.

Texam Sorapua Teagyang

Lawmakers to Act on Amended Appropriation Bill

A prepared general appropriation bill, amid speculation of a brief special session, moves to the Legislature. The subcommittee reports most work done, with about 14 million in appropriations after cuts from the initial 18 million. The bill contains five sections covering rational, educational, judicial, and miscellaneous areas.

Ano Hud

State appropriation debates loom in Austin focus on capital repairs

The legislative committee weighs large and small line items including asylum funding and university requests. Officials project state resources near 3 million with tax impacts. Officials urge greater support for education and agricultural stations while capital repair funding for the state house is trimmed to 160 000.

Insurance Appropriation Meant For New State Institute

In Austin Texas April 28 and April 24 reports describe an appropriation bill for state institutions seeking $250000 for a new hospital or institute. The plan requires governor approval and Senate opposition remains strong with debate over location near Austin and timing for availability in fiscal year 1927.

Atisvic Tex Annawure Senate Ferguson Gavesnock Mattulion Austin

LAND FORCES DRIVEN TO SEA TURKS ASSERT

London April 28 The following dispatch received by the Exchange Telegraph says the Allied force landed on the European coast of the Dardanelles and was met by Turkish defenses. A renewed force has landed on the Anatolian coast aiming to advance along the littoral to match British progress on the Gallipoli coast. bombardment of the straits continued for hours targeting the forts at Elli and other defenses.

London Exchamp Telegraph Compan Dardanelles Gallipoli Aalitir Nn- Poshe Elia Anne

Zeppelin Is Abandoned Near Paris War Update

Paris April 19 The French war office released a report on hostilities in Belgium where French and Belgian troops advanced in the north. They say they took 160 prisoners and two machine guns, and claim no new fronts beyond that. An enemy airship bombarded cars and used incendiary shells. the Zeppelin allegedly attacked Reims and Dankirk before being wrecked in trees between Drunges and Ghent after failing to navigate further.

Paris War Office Iowa Belgium Bpernay Nospira Druges Ghent

Germans Hold Gains in West and Verdun Sectors

Berlin dispatch reports a military bulletin claiming renewed Allied attacks repulsed on the west bank of the Scheldt near Ypres with German gains, including more than 100 yards advance south of Verdun and several captured positions. Prisoner reports fear and alleged executions by German forces are noted.

Berlin Wireiay Sayville Army Reday Pontiona Sina Ypres Verdun Mronch Tyas Bnew Icnlwarya Wunstan Kovale Duchovo Sochaczen Gorrans

Landing force of 80 000 at Dardanelles reported

Berlin dispatch says 80 000 troops were involved in landing attempts by French and British at the Dardanelles. Operations occurred at three European points and one Asiatic point according to Overseas News Agency reports.

Berlin Dy Wireless

Belgians and French engage in coastal bombardments

An official Belgian report dated April 28 details continued hostilities with bombardments at multiple points including Hatscappelle and Osyleperen and notes vigorous French and Belgian coordination near Steenstraste. Allied aviators are said to have shown great activity as trains carry troops.

Londag

Austria Reports Concentration on Malton Front

Verona reports Austrian frontier rail service near suspended for ordinary use as trains moved to front lines. Paris dispatch notes Austrian railways shifting to military uses, with information from Ancona and Ancre stations indicating disrupted land transport and German shipping activity near the front in late April.

Verona Vie Paris Rialway Trwana Julian Croniier

Farmer seeks bounty despite no state funds for cats

A farmer brings ten newborn cats to Bexar County bounty registrar David F. Davie seeking a $4 state bounty. With no appropriation available, the county declines payment and the farmer vows to wait until June 29 to start again, keeping the cubs for future value.

David F. Davie Nzyletat Be Dévis

Legislature considers land grant for Brownsville agricultural station

In Austin on April 26 the special session focuses on funding an agricultural experiment station in the Brownsville area. Dr. Mo H. Marrington, former president of the agricultural college, advocates a suitable appropriation to establish the station in Cameron or Hidalgo counties.

Brownsville Marringston Rio Grands Austin Tex Hilarte Lare Hrownsville Cameron Tikdalgo Mo H. Marrington The Agri

Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair Headline

Advertisement claims Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound can darken gray hair to a natural, lustrous black in days. Promises thickening, stopping hair loss, and restoring youth with four 10-cent bottles from local stores. Uses boastful testimonials and dramatic results to lure buyers.

Fiona Tony Wyeth

Campbells Move To Rescue Wife In Movie Plot

An engineer A A Campbell tries to help reconcile with his wife after she is seen in films with another man. Campbell wires his New York brother to contact WAVES and push a rescue effort while a Scottish football game unfolds amid tense commentary.

Cincinneti C.—Moving Pictures

London officer is assaulted by his outraged nephew

Major Geotesie 9, nephew of David Lt George chancellor of the exchequer, is described as a young delinquent who attacked the battalion commander with a pistol. The scene ends with the youth fleeing into the countryside pursued by guards, shedding his uniform during escape.

London Geotesie David George Leistes Rigtls Levis

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