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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
7
AUSTIN Tex Dec 12 Another batch of samples of mineral water was tested with results awaited. Officials say the test aims to verify quality and purity for consumer safety and potential health claims.
Advice for stomach sufferers links indigestion to acidity and urges avoiding acidic foods. Suggests moderate meals with magnesia after eating to neutralize acidity and ease irritation, noting gluten and fatty foods are often restricted. Recommends trial and personal adjustment with over the counter magnesia.
The State Pure Food Department has received 86 bottled samples from inspectors in North Texas for bacteriological testing to detect bacteria. This brings Commissioner Hoffman’s total to about 125 samples in recent days as part of the drive for pure water in Texas.
A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold quickly by two hourly doses, with three doses total. It promises to unclog nostrils, stop nasal discharge, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and costs 25 cents in drug stores.
A new 18 acre park in Collins Garden was donated by Captain F F Collins with conditions banning alcohol sales and a city sewer connection. Bids for sewer work were delayed to December 21 after grade changes and resolutions accepted the gift. Also, San Antonio will aid Corpus Christi soldiers with Christmas gifts via Miss Gladys Lain’s "little sister" program.
AUSTIN TEX Dec 12 Char tered Auto Tire Company of West Texas of Wichita Falls capital stock 10000 Incorporators M Hull EB A Chamberlain and EB BE Chamberlain Certificate of dissolution filed by Farmers Union Warehouse Company of HarwoodBee Do you write poetry He The editors say rot Boston Transcript
An advertisement invites readers to mail a 5c slip with name and address to Foley & Co of Chicago for a trial package. The kit includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion.
Berlin replies to U.S. note on Belgian deportations by detailing preexisting Belgian conditions, offering to allow American inspectors of camps, and denying harsh treatment. It accuses Allied press ofmisinformation and cites Hague law while claiming most Belgians work legally in Germany with fair wages.
Edward Ricard, representing the Belgian Relief Commission, announced in St. Louis that $201,000,000 had been spent for relief in Belgium and northern France up to October 1, 1916. He said subsidies from Britain and France totaled $108,000,000, private English contributions $13,000,000, U S private gifts $8,000,000, with the remainder from other regions.
Sixteen people were killed and several wounded in a riot at Tourcoing during the deportation of 300 civilians by German forces. A man was struck with a rifle butt, triggering clashes as troops fired and cavalry charged. fifty arrests were reported.
E Harris, a 40 year cattle businessman now retired and wintering at 518 Sherman St in San Antonio, says Tanlac restored his strength after dengue fever and years of constipation backache and headaches. He reports improved appetite and no further digestive trouble and notes Tanlac energizes the whole body. Wagner Drug Co and E J Meier distribute Tanlac in San Antonio.
A large Amsterdam meeting of the Social Democratic Labor party denounced German methods in Belgium and urged protests from German Socialists against deportations. Magistrate Klilegen condemned the deportations and the Belgian issue drew strong support for Belgian workers seeking relief. Camille Huissmans, the Belgian delegate, received an enthusiastic welcome.
The body of Capt John H Morrow died in Austin and sent to Abilene for burial. He served in the federalized national guard and was a recruiting officer. Grandson of General Sam Houston his mother is Mrs Mary Houston. A lawyer by profession he remained with the militia since the Spanish American War. He was 44 and a special Tanlac representative.
Health officials warn kidney function drives overall recovery and that neglect leads to serious outcomes. The ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a proven remedy and promotes sample requests via 10 cent offers from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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