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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

3

Tanlac paves way to health as a man walks forty miles for more

Gus Barbereris of 504 South Mittman Street credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after 25 years of rheumatism and indigestion. He reports gaining 12 pounds, improved sleep, renewed appetite, and thriving energy, saying life is worth living again. Wagner Drug Co. in San Antonio sells Tanlac under a local representative.

Tanlac Gus Barbereris Mittman Street Wagner Tanilac Taniac San Antonio Wagner Drug Co E. J. H. Meier

Lily Pond for Park Near Alpine Drive

Work begins on a lily pond in an abandoned quarry along the Alpine drive in Rock Quarry park. Cement from San Antonio Cement Co. will require about 1700 sacks. Project aims to include a Nile lily with a six foot diameter pad, with bulbs sought through the St. Louis Rotary Club and the local Rotary Club.

Rock Quarry Charles Baumberger San Antonio Cement Company Lambert Nile St. Louis Rotary Club San Antonio

Forty Dentists Visit San Antonio For Free Practice Exams

Forty dental graduates from across the United States and one from Berlin will be examined by the Texas state dental board in San Antonio this week. They will perform free dental work from Wednesday to Friday to test their skills for licensure, under strict board supervision.

San Antonio State Dental Board Texas Chamber of Commerce C. M. McCauley Dallas Dental Board Drs. T Cartwright van Alstyn A. F. Sonntag Waco H. B. Cave Field Farrar Fort Worth E. T. Bevere Houston United States Berlin Germany McCauley

German Firms Press Slavery Claim Against War Relief Practices

German commercial groups protest a practice dubbed commercial slavery where firms pay relatives of employed soldiers and require a three year postwar work obligation and 6 percent repayment note. Rhine region companies push strict action against supposedly unsocial and unpatriotic policy, amid wartime strains.

Associated Press Berlin Rhineland Chambers of Commerce

Gas Heaters at Sam Speir Hardware

Local hardware ad announces gas heaters for sale with prices starting at three dollars. Store located at 219 Losoya Street with advance notice.

Sam Speir

Daughter of New Premier Takes Social Role

The daughter of David Lloyd George is noted as a prominent figure in social circles. As her father rises to prime minister she is expected to play a larger part in fundraising for the wounded to support the new government’s social efforts.

This David Lloyd George Great Britain Miss Lloyd George Inence

Military leaders urged to visit Fort Sam Houston Texas

Secretary of War Baker Senator Chamberlain and Congressman Dent were invited by Senator Morris Sheppard to visit Fort Sam Houston and other Texas posts after Congress adjourns Officials hope they will visit to inspect border troops and discuss military matters with General Funston and other officers.

Baker Chamberlain Senate Congressman Dent House Morris Sheppard Fort Sam Houston Texas Congress Sheppard General Funston San Antonio Camp Wilson Secretary Baker Dent Washington

Turkey for Old Folk at Bexar County Home for the Aged

County Health Officer Dr. D Berrey and steward Alfred Garza arranged a Christmas Day menu at the Bexar County Home for the Aged. Commissioners authorized purchase of 20 turkeys with cranberries and sides. Garza to price turkeys from nearby farmers, aiming for about 20 cents per pound.

Bexar County D. Berrey Alfred Garza

Shot While Shaving in El Paso Street

Ambrosia Gomez, 1318 El Paso street, was shot and seriously wounded while shaving after 7 PM Sunday. A 22 year old Mexican man was arrested on assault to murder charges. the suspect was found with a 22 caliber pistol. Detectives Ruhnke and Guerra arrested him after a witness reported the attacker crept to Gomez's house and fired through an open window.

Ambrosia Gomez el Paso Murer Gomez Ruhnke and Guerra

Colds Cause Headache and Laxative Bromo Quinine Box

An advertisement notes that colds cause headache and that Bromo Quinine laxative removes the cause. It mentions a single product labeled Bromo Quinine with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box, priced 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Obituary Harold Armstrong 39 Rubber stamp businessman dies

Harold 8. Armstrong aged 39 died at 1 15 Sunday morning in a local sanitarium. He was born in Hempstead and had lived here twenty years working in the rubber stamp trade. Surviving are his widow and brother L M Armstrong of San Diego California. Funeral at 10 Wednesday from Pearce Robinson parlors with later services at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Harold

Mrs Mathilda Cutterhenry Dies At 49 In City Home

Mrs Mathilda Cutterhenry aged 49 died at her residence 715 Victoria street at 3 50 Sunday afternoon. A native of Cincinnati she had lived here about three years and is survived by her husband a son and a daughter. Funeral at 10 30 Tuesday from the residence with Rev August Wolff of St John s Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Lutheran Cemetery.

Mathilda Cutterhenry Victoria Street Cincinnati August Wolff St. John's Lutheran Church

Grubbs Dies at Home in San Antonio Burial Planned

Bailus N Grubbs 32 died at 4 pm Sunday at his home 318 Delmar San Antonio He came from Paris Texas about a year ago He is survived by his widow The body will be sent Monday afternoon by Zizik Undertaking Company to Paris for burial

Bailus N. Grubbs Delmar Street San Antonio Paris Tex Zizik Undertaking Company

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Classified notice from Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertising automobile equipment and related services with an emphasis on vehicle accessories and supplies available for customers.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Red Cross Seal Sale Led by City Federation Committee

A City Federation of Women's Clubs committee sold Red Cross seals in the post office on Monday led by chairwoman Mrs. Van T. Teel. The group included Mrs. James Hopper Mrs. Constance Rikiski Mrs. Belle Dilgarde and several others. The San Antonio Council of Mothers will run the sale on Tuesday with Mrs. George B. Peyton as chairwoman and a large list of assistants.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs van T. Teel James Hopper Constance Rikiski Belle Dilgarde Ed Andrews Barry Scobee Brays Marguerite Young Carolyn Graham Maude Simpson Kathryn Lange San Antonio Council of Mothers George B. Peyton Sherman Kile Richard Vander Stratten George Robbins Houston Brown W. E. Voight Charles Bartholome Percy B. Estes Arthur Danforth A. D. Veicht James Vanlandingham F. J. Bailey Frank Fogleson George T. Howard Jr

Strayed Horses From Fort Sam Houston Area

Two bay cavalry horses strayed from Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston Texas. Hoof numbers are R4296 and R4729. A reward of ten dollars for each horse will be paid upon delivery to the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston Texas Depot Quartermaster

Best Grade Hair Floor Brushes At Sam Speir Hardware

Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises best grade hair floor brushes at 219 Losoya Street. The Xmas suggestions include bicycles suns skates fishing rods and knives. Portage Tire Co at 221 South Alamo Street appears in the notice.

SAM Speir Hardware Co Losoya St Adv Portage Tire Co South Alamo Street

Quiet Rivalry Over a Marriage Request at the Piano

A playful exchange between Jessica and Philip unfolds as she wishes to practice a lively piano piece before papa's blessing, while Philip worries some guests may dance too eagerly to the upbeat music.

Papa Philip Jessica

Table Linens in Linen Damask At Low Yard Prices

Fine all linen double satin damask napkins and matching linens offered at $1.75, $2.50, and $2.75 per yard with napkins priced at $5.50, $7.50, and $8.50 per dozen. Second Floor displays.

Navy blue French Serge arrives priced at $1.59 yard

A fresh supply of navy blue French serge, 44 inches wide and all wool, is now available at 1.59 dollars per yard. Ideal for gifts or personal use, with special pricing noted on the Second Floor.

Japanesque Lingerie Line From Sheer to Quilted Sets

A Third Floor display features Made in Japan negligees and kimonos in sheer to quilted silks hand embroidered with floral figures. Prices range from 7.50 to 35 dollars.

Japan

Stationery gift box assortment on first floor

A selection of useful stationery includes correspondence paper cards and envelopes in white and dainty tints. Priced from 35 cents to 3 50 per box for gift purposes.

Shop of the Toys Ad Offers Sturdy Ride-ons

Made to withstand rough use the wheels firm and dependable seats leather with springs. Stout frame and pedals seats adjustable. Priced at 2, 2.50 and 2.75 dollars and selling rapidly with a few left. Broad variety of Christmas gifts for boys and girls. Basement.

House Slippers Comfys and Juliets for Women and Children

On the first floor new house slippers named Comfys and Juliets for women and children with ribbon and fur trim. Priced from 1 to 1.65 dollars per pair. Each pair will carry a message of remembrance and long service.

Fine Quilts in Silk and Wool Offered as Gifts

Lightweight crafted quilts weighing under a pound, with silk and satin floral patterns and borders, filled with lambs wool for warmth, priced between 5 and 15 dollars each and presented in gift boxes.

Lovely Silks Gift Box Promotion for Long Silks

A shop on the second floor offers silk wares with waist length or longer, packed in decorated gift boxes featuring assorted qualities, fashionable weaves, and shades.

Silk Jersey Undergarments Arrive In New Assortments

New silk jersey undergarments arrive with tailored designs. Vests range 1.39 to 3 dollars, knickers 2 to 3.95, envelope chemise 2 to 5.95, centered on the third floor.

City buys higher grade gas for fire engines

Under a pending contract with Dixie Oil Company the city will pay 10 cents more per gallon for gasoline used in motor driven fire apparatus. The fuel must meet a higher combustion standard with a specific gravity of 71 rather than 59. About 500 gallons are used monthly and Dixie will run a special supply to meet specs as ordinary gasoline failed tests in engines.

Dixie Oil Company Dixie Company

Tailored Hats in All Colors at Right Price

Miss Edna Polhemus advertises smart hats at 209 Alamo plaza offering the exact style and color customers want at attractive prices.

Edna Polhemus Alamo Plaza

Xmas Bicycles From $8 to $40 Ad at Portage Tire Co

Portage Tire Co at 221 South Alamo Street advertises Christmas bicycles with prices from eight to forty dollars. Ad copy notes seasonal discounts and availability for gift buyers.

Xmas Portage Tire Co South Alamo Street Ady

Army appoints captains and lieutenants in reserve corps

First Lieutenant Duncan Mac Calman of the medical reserve corps is relieved from the southern department and granted one month leave as resignations are accepted. Captain William A. Letney Jr. of New Mexico and Second Lieutenant Heber Nations of Missouri are noted in the orders.

Duncan Mac Calman Medical Reserve Corps Southern Department William A. Letney JR New Mexico Heber Nations Missouri

Miss Ida Jontz Resigns From YWCA Post

Miss Ida V. Jontz resigns as general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association due to ill health. She plans to depart for California this week. Miss Ernestine Friedmann from the national board will serve as acting general secretary until a permanent replacement is found.

Ida V. Jontz Young Woman's Christian Association Association Miss Jontz California Ernestine Friedmann National Board

There Was a Reason in a Carpenter Tools Trial

A witty exchange notes Jinks has a cheerful demeanor after his cook left. Stubbs suggests the cook’s departure affected nothing on Jinks’s mood, implying a humorous contrast from the Richmond Times Dispatch.

Grubbs Jinks Stubbs Richmond Times-Dispatch

Insurance official issues 350 Teague bank deposit checks

The Commissioner of Insurance and Banking for Austin distributes 350 checks to non-interest bearing depositors of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Teague. The checks, drawn on the guarantee fund, total $69,441 as part of the bank’s orderly payout plan.

Austin Tex Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Teague

Bank Commissioner Liquidates People State Bank of Longview

The bank commissioner completes liquidation of the bank and issues checks to non interest bearing depositors totaling $38 750 from the guarantee fund.

People State Bank of Longsview

Punchi Bags at Lowest Prices in Portage Ady

Portage Ady offers Punchi Bags at low prices. Located at 221 South Alamo, shoppers can expect bargain deals on assorted bag styles and sizes while supplies last.

Alamo Ady

Corega Teeth Holder Incident Report

Corega Chemical Co of Cleveland reports a device or product issue with false teeth retention. No injuries noted. Details remain unclear from the brief text.

Corega Chemical Co Cleveland, Q

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Alpine Drive NOA Spears CO Leosoya St Chicago E. Houston St Baker, Chamberlain Turkey Harold S. Armstrong RED Cross City Federation Wolfson’s Coats Serge Saul Woltson Horlick Teague Wilson Corega Hamly
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