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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
7
A bold advertisement touts a five minute relief claim for indigestion sourness heartburn and upset stomach promising instant comfort with a simple remedy. The copy emphasizes fast action and urges readers not to suffer through discomfort.
Miracle remedy claims to settle upset stomachs in five minutes. The ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin as quick, harmless relief for sour or gassy digestion, priced at fifty cents per large case in drug stores.
Boston dispatch says radio warnings to evade standard steamship lanes due to suspected German submarine activity were sent at least every four hours last night. Allied cruisers patrolling the coast are believed to have issued the alerts.
Sofia dispatch reports Bulgarians decisively defeated Roumanians in close combat and captured two 21 centimeter guns. Official war office statement issued.
Mrs Jenks loved old curios and spotted a figure in a bric a brac shop. The head and shoulders rose above the counter and prompted the question what it was worth. The salesman whispered the idol was about half a million, noting the proprietor.
Allied forces plan the disembarkation at Piraeus as Greece regains post offices and telegraph lines in Athens. King Constantine assures Admiral Du Fournet that order will hold until the Friday deadline for surrender of Greek artillery. The admiral vows non forcible seizure of arms to enforce compliance.
A Reuters filed dispatch from Amsterdam reports Greece rejects Vice Admiral Du Fournet demands for surrender of arms. Athens notes say the fleet will land detachments if arms are not surrendered, with possible non retraceable action and other coercive measures. City anxious as garrison withdraws inland and reservists are called up. Market steadiness reflects optimism.
Notice from the Port of San Antonio dated Nov 22 1916. Public auction at the Custom House on Dec 8 1916 at 10 oclock A M includes 6 Dbis Mescal seized at Laredo for violation of U S Customs laws. Deputy Collector H C S Smith signs the adv. Also an advertisement for Lady Godiva at the Gunter Hotel.
The war office reported conspicuous British gains in German East Africa after October 19 clashes south of Iringa. British forces repulsed German advances near Ruhudje, captured 200 killed and 82 prisoners, and overran the western German unit at Ilembule, taking about 500 prisoners and war matériel. The German remnants retreat toward ManGe.
The funeral of Francis Joseph I proceeds in Vienna with Emperor Charles and many princes present. Crown Prince Francis Joseph Otto and other royals hear a brief service lasting about twelve minutes at the cathedral. The procession includes officials, army representatives, court members, and neutral envoys as mourners wear black.
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