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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
5
Carranza Takes Oath As Mexico’s First Chief
Venustiano Carranza swore allegiance to the new Mexican constitution during a ceremonial oath at 6 30 pm on January 31. The telegram to Consul Beltran in San Antonio quoted Foreign Secretary Aguilar and noted the president and deputies had already taken oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
T. R. Beltrah
San Antonio
Aguilar
Constitutional Congress
Free Presents to Mothers From the Local Druggists
Local druggists offer a free 25 car pack of Vicks Vap-O-Rub to mothers with a coupon. The remedy provides external relief for croup and colds by applying to throat and chest, with vapors inhaled nightly. It soothes skin, eases breathing, and helps with sore throats, bronchitis, and minor inflammations. coupons must be presented to receive the free package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
Coupon offers free Vick's Vap-O-Rub 25¢ package
A promotion invites customers to obtain a free 25 cent Vick's Vap-O-Rub Salve with Coupon No. 8 A while supplies last. If the pharmacist has exhausted free samples, a 30 day trial jar is recommended. Name Address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
San Antonio druggists listed in city directory
A long list of drug stores and pharmacists in San Antonio is documented with numerous names and shops including Alter Prochnow and Donnell Sap Drug and others such as Carlson's, Burns' and Hoot's Drug Stores, plus Main Ave and Tobin Hill locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appman and Serger
Berman's Drug Store
Burns’ Drug Store
Cardenas Drug Store
Carlson's Drug Store
Court House Drug Store
Depot Pharmacy
Adolph Dreiss
Evergreen Drug Store
A. M. Fischer
Five Points Drug Store
Co. E. Fritsche
Garretson's
Goliad St. Pharmacy
W. H. Grothaus
Hoot's Drug Store
Phil M. Hymas
W.C. Kalteyer
Laurel Heights Pharmacy
P. G. Lucas
Main Ave
McElroy’s
Meier’s
J. Michael
Milburn Drug Co
Herman A. Nestor
Owl Drug
Pfeiffer's
20Th Century
F. Prassel
Prochnow and Donnell
Sap
Skiles Drug Store
Sommers’ Drug Stores
Canvass Rivalry Drives San Antonio Chamber Campaign Forward
The Chamber of Commerce campaign for memberships roars to a close with General Loring and Hoefgen urging teams to outpace the rival left and right wings as Friday drive totals push beyond ten thousand dollars. Officials expect about thirty thousand dollars to fund development programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Civic Movement
Porter F. Loring
Peter F. Hoefgen
Grover Cain
Rosalie the Irish Applicant Seeks Jersey Service Job
A big husky Irish girl named Rosalie advances in Jersey household employment. During interviews the mistress asks why she left her last place and Rosalie says the master and mistress quarrelled constantly. She notes the quarrels involved everyone, including and especially her. The exchange is recounted from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Rosalie
Pope's Diapepsin Claims Quick Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement touts Pope's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for sour stomach, gas, belching, and indigestion. It promises relief in five minutes, enabling people to eat favorite foods without fear, with a large case priced at fifty cents.
Obituary notices from San Antonio area include multiple deaths
Obituaries record the deaths of Mrs. Johane Schweers 75 at her daughter’s home in San Antonio and other figures including Mrs. Hatch 82 and Joe Atkinson 64. Also noted are E T Alling 90 from Groton Mass and Annie M Massey 62 of Alamo Heights with services and interment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johane Schweers
George Gerdes
South Saunders Avenue
Schweers
Germany
Texas
Medina County
San Antonio
Henry Schneers
W. H. Wiemers
W. M. Tamke
New Fountain
S. B. Hatch
Lee M. Baldwin
Nebraska Street
Massachusetts
J. Hatch
Leroy Bates
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
E. T. Alling
E. T.alling
Groton
Mass
E. B. Alling
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Thayer
E. B
San
Massey
Annie M. Massey
Alamo Heights
Mission Burial Park
Death of Charles Crow at 3030 South Flores Street
Charles Crow aged 23 died at his home on a Thursday. The body is being held by Zizik Undertaking Company pending instructions from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crow
Flores Street
Zizik Undertaking Company
Shelley Loring Undertaking Ca th Phones 971 Adv
Automobile equipment advertised by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company with a phone contact 971. The item listings detail auto parts and related services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking
Receipts Rise at Local Post Office in January
January receipts total 42014.98 up from 35454.63 last January an increase of 6560.34 dollars. Mail volume rose with 1763790 letters and post cards processed this January versus 1303908 last January, a gain of 459882 pieces, not counting mail from Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Wilson
Buried Gasoline Tank Found at Sparta School
Workmen digging in Sparta Wisconsin uncovered a 1000 gallon steel gasoline tank buried underground for about 20 years. The state school system owns the tank and profited about 200 dollars from the find after safety and quality checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Commonwealth
His Aim Delinquent Buyer Uses Letters to Collect Debts
A manufacturing firm pressurizes a delinquent dealer with frequent demands and a field representative. The dealer revels in the letters, saying he has copied them to collect old accounts, and hints he awaits the final letter to close his own outstanding bill.
Heard at the Club on Fred Darling and his wife
Gossip at a club mentions Fred Darling and his wife. A speaker notes Darling’s appearance, describing him in detail with references to his wife’s influence and a wife’s “fancy” work affecting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Darling
Fea
Cold wave grips Texas and Northwest with record chill
A frigid air mass grips the region with 19 degrees in San Antonio and 28 degrees at Jacksonville. Temperatures from 20 to 40 below are forecast for parts of the Northwest as the cold wave peaks then moderates, though freezing is forecast for Friday night in San Antonio. The dry atmosphere aids rapid heating by day and rapid cooling at night, widening the day night temperature gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Florida
Jacksonville
North Texas
Severe cold grips eastern regions with frigid record lows
A February cold wave stretched east of the Rockies with 20 to 40 below zero in the northwest and sub freezing as far south as the Gulf coast. Tonight forecasts show even lower readings with freezing to southern Florida and 20 to 25 degrees in central Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rocky Mountains
Florida
Middle Mississippi Valley
Middle Gulf Coast
Bitter Dallas cold hits thirteen below and warm-up seen
Dallas posted a 13 degree low as the cold wave weakens per Dr J L Cline with higher readings expected in days ahead. Del Rio logged 18 degrees while Jacksonville Florida to Brownsville Texas ran 28 to 24 above, with other Texas cites in the teens and 20s as warming trends begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. L. Cline
del Rio
Gulf
Jacksonville
Fla
Brownsville
Cabbage Crops Suffer Lightly in Rio Grande Valley Freeze
Ice and frost hit the Rio Grande Valley with a 24 degree reading at Brownsville. The cabbage crop suffered only slight damage, while other tender vegetables were reportedly killed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Tex
Fear New Jap Crisis Over Anti Alien Acts
Washington reports that Japan protested informal against anti alien land bills in Idaho and Oregon. Senator Borah has softened his stance on Idaho's bill, urging minimal action to avoid hurting foreign affairs and backing the president's priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Japan
United States
Idaho
Oregon
California
Borah
Boise
William E. Borah
Washington
State Department
Oregon anti alien land bill withdrawn in Legislature
Oregon's anti alien land bill was withdrawn from the Legislature in Salem. The action came today as the measure faced opposition and uncertain prospects amid debate over its provisions and potential impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Oregon
Senator Wilbur cites aim to avoid Japanese complications
Senator George A. Wilbur a Democrat who introduced the measure explains the move to avert handicapping President Wilson with possible Japanese complications amid the present international crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wilbur
Wilson
Officers Relieved and Reassigned in National Guard
Captain Waldo C. Potter of field artillery is relieved as instructor and detailed to Yale University. Captain Samuel B. Pearson moves to the Tenth Cavalry. Captain Edward M. Wells Jr. of the medical corps has resigned, is granted one month’s leave, and is accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo C. Potter
Field Artillery
T Tor
National Guard
Yale University
Samuel B. Pearson
Tenth Cavalry
Edward M. Wells JR
Medical Corps
Razors Sold Under Philadelphia Trademark At Sheffield Show
A Barnu and Batley circus in Sheffield faced keen demand for razors sold by a pedlar at high prices. Buyers discovered the steel bore the Philadelphia trademark and a sudden slump followed as the find revealed the origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. A
Barnu and Batley
Sheffield
Eng
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laiil Lee
NOA Spears CO
Losoya
Hensley-Smith Transfer Co
Kay
Office of
Matthews
E. Houston St
Burn’s
Houston & Navarro Sts
Crockett
Carranza
Ferdinand King
New York City
H. L. Wagner
The
Hoefgen
Loring
Abe
Pandora
Charral
Mrs. Johane Schweers
Joe Atkinson
Terrell Wells Addition
Mary Love
Lufkin
R. H. Fall
Rockies
Omaha
Neb
Lincoln
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
S. D
Winner
Scotts
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Frank Bros
Edwin Glapp
Travis
Travis Tire Service
Donald Fraser
E. Travis St
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