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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
7
The Athenian youth are taught a creed urging unceasing effort to quicken public sense of civic duty. It commits to transmitting the city not just as it is but greater, better, and more beautiful than received.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce seeks greater development of San Antonio's commerce at home and abroad, while upholding law and order to elevate municipal life through organized, progressive city building efforts.
The sixteenth annual Retail Merchants' Association of Texas convention in San Antonio June 12 to 16 will feature Governor Ferguson addressing delegates on business conditions. Educational sessions cover Store Management and Expenses and The Cost of Delivery with expert delivery managers invited to compare methods.
Anuric tablets marketed by Dr. Pierce claim to eradicate uric acid, easing backache neuralgia gout and rheumatism. The promotion cites Dr. Pierce with a pamphlet and trial package available for ten cents, endorsing his medical reputation and other products.
Princeton University president Dr John Grier Hibben will visit San Antonio with his wife. The president's banner travels to the Menger Hotel where Hibben will be honored at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at St Anthony and an evening banquet at the Menger hosted by local Princeton alumni.
London report notes 1915 and 1916 sales of steamers surged as German and Austrian tonnage left trade. British owners face rising costs and potential losses from requisitioned ships while neutral rivals gain trade. Over 300 steamers sold. vessels like Saint Fillans Dorothea and Winni field show sharp gains from prior prices.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a 5 cent slip to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial pack with Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestive troubles, sold by A. M. Fischer, druggist.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee considers Senator Sherman Illinois resolution opposing renewing Japanese demands on China and urging President Wilson to warn Japan that the United States will not ignore Japan's policy in the Orient. The preamble warns demands could close Chinese territory and ports to all trade except Japan while allied powers are at war.
San Antonio School Board invites sealed bids by 7 p m Tuesday February 8 1916 for sale of 400000 San Antonio Independent School District bonds bearing 5 percent interest semi annual payments maturing in 40 years with optional after 20 years. Each bid must include 10000 certified check. Board may reject any bids. Paul H Scholz business agent.
An old health column advises drinking a glass of real hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the bowels and reduce toxins. It links internal cleansing to improved health, claiming benefits for headaches, constipation, bad breath, and general well being.
An old advertisement promises to remove dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid argon at night. It claims immediate relief from itching and that repeated use dissolves and destroys all signs of dandruff, leaving hair fluffy and glossy.
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