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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1916

Page

15

Take Iron Says Doctor For Strength Like An Athlete

Dr Sauer argues real strength comes from proper iron in the blood not stimulants. He recommends two five grain tablets of ordinary nuxated iron three times daily after meals for two weeks to test gains in work capacity and endurance. The ad claims many nervous rundown patients regain strength, with a money-back guarantee and local dispensation by H Wagner and others.

Nopw York N. Y Dr. Sauer Europe Nigeless Saur

Bomb saved his life in German trenches during push

Private George Lowery of Hington Durham describes a WWI encounter. He faced German troops at the first line and a great officer at the fourth line. After a shrapnel wound to the neck he used a bomb from his tunic to kill the officer and seize his revolver and lamp before retreating.

London George Lowery Hington Durham

Boy Spender's Payment Echoes a Dismissive Debt

A Baltimore American quip notes a boy named Spender paying only with attention to a bill he owes, delivering a sharp line on his reluctance to settle the debt. The exchange implies broader commentary on punctuality and responsibility among youth.

Young Spender Baltimore American

San Antonio Seen Preparing for Record 1916-17 Tourist Trade

Chicago forecasts and railway officials predict a major winter tourist influx to San Antonio for 1916-17. Northern militiamen families and warmer-climate seekers from Illinois and other states plan to winter there, aided by enhanced rail promotions and the Sunshine Special.

Chicago San Antonio Northern Railway Illinois Fort Sam Houston Texas W. R. Trelford Northern Texas & Pacific International & Great Northern Railroad Alamo City Pacific Coast Florida America Trelford Tron Mountain Thousand Club of

Von Tirpitz Is Honored By German University

Berlin August 26 The University of Charlottenberg conferred the honorary doctor of engineering degree on Grand Admiral von Tirpitz former secretary of the navy and originator of the submarine war A German electrician claims to have invented an apparatus capable of measuring the ten millionth part of a second.

von Tirpitz Berlin University of Charlottenberg Admiral von Tirpitz Navy

How to Lose Your Tan Freckles or Wrinkles

A casual day outdoors can produce a tan freckles or wrinkles. Mercorized wax peels off skin gradually to remove tan or freckles with no pain. Use nightly like cold cream and wash off in the morning for clearer skin. Wrinkles may be reduced by a saxolite witch hazel bath with tonic effects.

NEW WONDERS OF ZEPPELIN WARFARE

An allied airman describes night raids on Zeppelins, the risks of night flight, and the evolving methods to counter German airships. He explains altitude dangers, flare guides, anti aircraft fire, and the use of captive balloons and wireless aided navigation to defend London and Paris.

Allied Service London Reid Germany Paris

Zeppelin raid witness recounts bombing during World War I

A pilot describes bombing a Zeppelin near a hangar at dawn. He details flying from the dark to 6000 feet, diving on the craft, bombs exploding, and a violent air twist before landing back in enemy territory. The account reflects wartime aerial combat memories from 1916.

The Survival of Hatred in Franco German Relations

A reflection on Franco German ties from 1870 to postwar reconciliation hopes. The piece traces cultural exchange, tourism, migration, and artistic exchange, then laments enduring Enmity and predicts peace only on paper. It warns of lasting scars from Alsace Lorraine loss and the near impossibility of genuine reconciliation.

Sorsbonne Paris Salon d’Automne Hans von Marces Hermann Wolff Berlin Philharmonic Pari An Richard Strauss Joseph M. Doumergue Legion of Honor Strauss Ree Manener Revue Germanique Much Revue Frances Allemande Berlin Counccillor Rene M. John Grands Carteret Germany M. Yves Guyot Switzerland Alsace-Lorraine Louvain Rheims Arras Lille Verdun Egypt Canaan Europe

No Extravagant Dressing

Berlin reports a German campaign against extravagant female fashions with the Seventeenth army corps ordering that importing selling or possessing foreign fashion magazines or pictures of foreign styles is a misdemeanor. Violations carry 10 days to 1 year imprisonment or fines from 25 to 375 dollars or both.

Berlin Seventeenth Army Corps Danzig

Clergyman Rejects Pay Increase Offer

Spokesman informs Rev. Mr. Jones of a stipend raise from 700 to 800 dollars annually. Mr. Jones refuses, saying he has trouble collecting the existing 700 and questions the judge.

Mr. Jones

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