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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1916

Page

5

Prohibition Leaders Nominate Hanly and Landrith in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on August 8 J Frank Hanly and Dr Ira Landrith received formal nominations for president and vice president on the prohibition ticket. The ceremony on Hanly's lawn featured remarks by Robert H Patton and Daniel A Poling and will be followed by a large rally at the Masonic temple.

Indianapolis Ind Prohibition United States J. Frank Hanly Ira Landrith Boston Hanly Daniel A. Poling Landrith Masonic Temple Poling

Grove's Tasteless Tonic Ad Claims General Tonic Value

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic. It highlights Quinine and Tron as key active properties and lists a 50 cent price.

Costa Rica Ratifies Pan-American Intellectual Property Treaties

Costa Rica has ratified four Pan-American treaties on pecuniary claims patents trade marks and copyrights as advised to Secretary McAdoo president of the International High Commission. The treaties signed in 1910 and ratified by the United States were endorsed in Buenos Aires and have been ratified by about half of Latin American nations.

Washington, D. C Costa Rica McAdoo International High Commission United States High Commission Buenos Aires Latin America Bureau of the Census Durand The Trade Commission

Hair safety comb invention guards against fire

A new comb surrounds the hair to prevent singeing and guards against catching fire during grooming.

What Dyspeptics Should Eat

A medical note argues most indigestion stems from acidity and advises dyspeptics to eat foods they like in moderation and neutralize acidity after meals with bisulated magnesia. It claims magnesia acid neutralizer reliefs better than drugs and urges readers to try this simple remedy.

The Law Decides at Princess Tonight Final Show

The Princess theater presents The Law Decides tonight for the last time. Also tonight and tomorrow Lina Cavalieri stars in The Shadow of Her Past with Lucien Muratore, plus The Battle Cry of Peace is scheduled for Sunday through Tuesday.

Princess San Antonio Princess Theater Lina Cavalieri Grand Opera Gold Rooster Lucien Muratore Italy

Where Are My Children comes to San Antonio stages

Lois Weber directs a new photoplay titled Where Are My Children? premiering at Globe Theatre New York City with $1 admission. The film, praised by the National Board of Censors and many professionals, joins Weber's Hypocrites and Scandal in its refined, non provocative presentation.

Griffith San Antonio Lois Weber Globe Theater New York City National Board of Censors Parkhurst

The Fall of a Nation at Grand Opera House

Opening sale draws strong demand for seats to Thomas Dixon and Victor Herbert's dramatic spectacle The Fall of a Nation to run twelve days starting August 13. The film envisions America's future amid European conflict with themes of liberty foreign ties peace propaganda militarism and suffragism ending with women in leading emancipation roles. Filmed in Los Angeles at nearly one million dollars with modern warfare gear and a unique Victor Herbert operatic score.

Thomas Dixon Victor Herbert Grand Opera House America Los Angeles

Premature’s Prank Ends With Comic Castor Oil Mixup

Arthur Albro, the Russian tenor, visits a drug store near his home in ar lem and asks for castor oil that would not taste. The clerk offers sarsaparilla which Albro drinks with relish, then discovers the mix up and exclaims the castor oil was for his mother.

Arthur Albro Arlem Albro Philadelphia Telegraph

Young Rowson Seeks Honest Opinion on Debut

A young author Rowson asks a longtime acquaintance Nick for his truthful view of the new novel The Stone. After a pause the Stone brokered silence ends with Nick declining to critique and insisting they remain friends.

Rowson Nick

Hughes Campaign Busy Day in Chicago on Tour

Charles Evans Hughes arrived in Chicago after Detroit with Mrs Hughes and reporters. He met local leaders and planned a noon to 1 pm public reception at Conway building and a major evening speech at Arcadia Hall, outlining his stance on industrial fairness and foreign policy.

Chicago Charles Evans Hughes United States Detroit St. Paul West Justice Hughes Republican Party Mr. Hughes Charlie John C. Shaffer Thompson Deneen Fred Sterling Europe America Arcadia Hall Hughes Light Guard Armory

Hughes Slams Policy on Mexico and Civil Service

Detroit bound speech assails the administration for its foreign policy and Mexico stance. Charles E Hughes denounces quick personnel changes, calls Vera Cruz warlike and ignoble, and vows to defend American rights abroad if elected. He criticizes the civil service raid and stresses merit over expediency.

Detroit Mich Charles E. Hughes United States Hughes Vera Cruz Mexico Mughes

Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder ad

The antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Ease offers relief for tired swollen feet and soothes corns bunions blisters and callous spots. It promises comfort for dancing parties patent leather shoes and breaking in new footwear. Sold everywhere 26c with free trial offer from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.

Allen Olmsted le Roy

Mounted service school opening delayed to November 1

Fort Riley Kan August 8 Delays mounted service school opening from October 1 to November 1 announced in a telegram received here from the War Department.

Fort Riley Kan Mounted Service School War Denar

Gardiner Guilty of Refusing Federal Oath in War Guard Case

Louis Q C Gardiner, private of the First New Mexico Infantry, was found guilty by court martial of failing to take the federal oath for US service. The verdict and non disclosed board recommendations were sent to the secretary of war. Gardiner, via Captain John C Watson, sought clemency but refused to reconsider. Major Blanton Winship argued the case could affect future National Guard enlistments.

Mexico Huerta Columbus N. M Louis Gardiner First New Mexico Infantry United States Atorney John Blanton Winship

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