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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
10
The November report notes a high loan activity with total checkouts reaching 10.0 percent higher than in the previous period. Several thousands of volumes circulated across the library system, reflecting strong reader engagement.
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy for catarrh claiming a constitutional treatment after extensive use. It prescribes a hot water mix with double-strength ingredients and an oral tablet, promising throat relief and easier breathing, with emphasis on low cost and simple preparation.
An appeal describes ORRINE as a home remedy for drunkenness, claiming two forms No 1 for secret treatment and No 4 voluntary therapy. It promises no sanitarium costs and a money back guarantee if results are not achieved after a trial.
The piece notes rising daily circulation figures for the week and mentions an improved library service aim led by Miss Elizabeth Wert. It references November readership trends, a shareholders meeting of the Tuck Uira & Mfg Co, and holiday rates with local notices about ad sales and hardware offerings.
An article promotes Sarge tablet as a natural fat building aid for thin individuals. It asserts that nutrition can be improved by taking a tablet with meals to convert consumed sugars and starches into nourishment for flesh and blood. Reported gains reach ten to twenty five pounds in a month, with a money back guarantee from H L Wagner and druggists.
Washington reports state that Ambassador Penfield delivered a strong U S note to Vienna seeking disavowal of the Ancona attack and promises of reparations and safeguards against repetition. The note, drafted with presidential approval, pressures Austria Hungary with questions on warning shots and passenger safety.
A British warship similar to the Australian cruiser Sydney arrived at the entrance to Tampa Bay and lingered off Bemont Key last night. Reports say the Austrian steamer Barnes, docked since the war began, planned a cash shipment to New Orleans, possibly prompting the cruiser’s arrival.
A letter from D C Barbour in San Antonio endorses Luck Tire after a 400 mile test drive across Castroville Uvalde Engle Pass Del Rio and Brackettsville. The memo touts the tire’s ride, dust reduction and puncture resistance and urges San Antonio residents to invest up to 100000 to build a local factory.
The National River and Harbors Congress meets in Washington for its annual convention. Discussions focus on river improvements as transportation aids and harbor upgrades, with lines drawn from the Mississippi to the Missouri Hudson and Tennessee rivers. Representative J Hampton Moore of Tennessee addresses waterway roles in personal preparedness.
A vintage ad touts Cascarets as a nighttime laxative that cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and foul gases and speeds cold recovery. It claims a 10 cent box clears the system and even children benefit from the candy cathartic.
Washington editors report Cabinet officers plan tighter coordination to detect violations of neutrality laws. Attorney General Gregory and Secs Lansing McAdoo and Hurleson discuss expanding legislation and investigative measures with agencies including the Justice, Treasury Secret Service, and postal service to root out violators and enforce neutrality.
An advertisement claims a home remedy using Pinex mixed with a pint of cough syrup will hasten relief from dry throats, chest colds, and bronchitis. It promises rapid action, a pleasant taste, long shelf life, and a family supply at a low cost, with refunds for unsatisfied results.
House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin announced Democrats will move to extend the emergency war tax and related measures before Christmas, citing annual revenue over 80 million dollars. The sugar clause of the tariff bill may also be considered, with administration plans tied to postholiday revenue needs.
Chicago headlines report Fresh Air Cars abandoned amid repairs and investigations by the department. A test wagon was examined to verify air quality and health claims, with officials noting concerns over safety and the purported health benefits of fresh air. Ads and schedules for related transport services and hardware suppliers accompany the notice.
Fragmentary note shows a lender case involving return of goods linked to Sayah and the Pacific Cane operation. The readable items mention a regional party and a possible financial claim but lack full names or dates.
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