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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text shows riddled phrases about benches and stones, unclear names or events. Might reflect a misread caption or cartoon note, with no coherent story or identifiable entities to summarize.
A vintage hair removal tip suggests dusting a dressing tale with powder and applying a thin paste of sawder and water to hairy surfaces. After two or so minutes, rub off, rinse, and the hairs vanish. The notice claims mild distress and minimal quantities, but warns to avoid ointment contact to prevent irritation.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to fix interstate rates as of a specific date and prohibit changes except by commission order. The proposal aims to curb refusals to justify higher rates and reduce discriminatory adjustments, though it would radically alter current rate-setting practices.
A dated prospect touts four gateways from Texas to Mexico via Laredo Eagle Pass El Paso and Brownsville through South San Antonio plants. It predicts Mexico's rehabilitation and rising prosperity as manufacturers seek Mexican markets and values soar in factory cities, urging readers to inspect South San Antonio now.
The note promises a Victrola as a Christmas morning delight for the whole family, suggesting joyous anticipation and a cherished gift idea for the holiday.
A early 1920s commission report urges federal power to regulate rail rates nationwide, enable enforceable rules, and coordinate state and interstate cases. It discusses car interchange limits, penalties for witness intimidation, and conflicts with Texas Railway Commission, while noting Shreveport case principles and ownership issues of steamship lines.
A regional meeting hears Reverend Philip Gardoh denounce citizenship grants to Tiflansaa on Sioux lands as theft from Indians. Officials frame education and development as political exploitation, while a plan proposes each Indian receive a plot for a home and garden to gain independence. Local figures and addresses are listed.
Mexico’s banks plan immediate resumption of currencies and services after a constitutional recess. Banks cited include the Bank of London and Mexico, the National Bank, Banco Mercantil of Veracruz, and Banco Urioutay of Mexico. General Catarina held a lengthy conference in Querética with under secretary Altona Siler on American protocol.
Billie May berry Eckert writes of two children who nearly choked three weeks ago from croup. Foley's Honey and Tar helped them sleep through the night and by morning the cough was gone. The letter praises the remedy as a standard relief for colds and bronchitis in children.
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