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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
12
The first meeting of newly selected San Antonio Bi Centennial fair commissioners will occur Tuesday afternoon at the Be dell building. They will choose a temporary chairman and outline preliminary plans, with a Pan American fair proposal in 1918 drawing favorable response from other cities.
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for turning gray or faded hair dark. It claims natural coverage with a ready-to-use bottle costing about 50 cents, easy application with a sponge or brush, and results after one or two uses.
Houston dispatch reports a Tuesday blaze in the Humble oil fields injuring driller B Hancock and helper J B Watt. About a thousand volunteers fought the fire using steam from forty boilers, damaging Stevenson Well No 25 and threatening Farmers Petroleum 7000 barrel well nearby. Cause traced to a bursting electric light globe at the derrick.
Captain Ralph Fairchild of San Antonio, commander of the Battery of Artillery, reports he has selected all officers with one exception as the unit organizes in San Antonio. Adjutant General Henry Hutchins notes the process continues with a meeting set for tomorrow night to solicit further enlistments.
The Wagner Drug Store advertises Mona as a cure for dyspepsia with a money-back guarantee if it does not relieve symptoms. It claims many patients improved, reporting better digestion, energy, sleep, and overall health after a few days of treatment.
The Manchester Guardian suggests sending Viscount Bryce or Arthur Balfour to the United States with full powers to settle the blockade controversy. It argues the issue mirrors wartime stakes and could shape Anglo American policy and the future of the English speaking world.
R. E. Heller of Dallas has filed to run for the United States Senate under Texas law. Announcement dated January 24 joins candidates O B Colquitt C A Culberson John Davis George W Riddle R L Henry S P Brooks and T M Campbell listed in the race.
A San Antonio merchant denounces a newspaper interview attributing to him calls for a democratic chamber of commerce with equal votes and member dues. He insists he never spoke such criticisms and labels the interview untrue and misleading.
Advertisement touts Piles cured by Pazo ointment in 6 to 14 days. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application supposedly provides relief. 50 cents. Ad directed to consumers.
Reports to the War Department indicate the lower Mississippi flood will not surpass historic high stages at New Orleans. A dispatch quotes President Gilbert Tensel of the levee board as saying Arkansas City’s situation is exaggerated and hopes are set on levees withstanding the pressure.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as the only effective method to kill catarrh germs by inhaling medicated air through a pocket inhaler. It claims swelling relief and germ destruction with guaranteed refunds if results fail, urging readers to obtain a Hyomei outfit from local druggists.
First Lieutenant Cortlandt Parker is detailed as inspector instructor for the Massachusetts organized militia in Boston. Many officers receive leaves, transfers, or reliefs, including Captain Hennessy sailing for the Philippines and several lieutenants assigned to different regiments with dates in March to May. Each will proceed on the first available transport after relief to the United States.
In a Chanber of Commerce drive clash, General Hayes sets up headquarters in the Travis park bandstand to command supporters. A detachment of the Third field artillery from Fort Sam Houston lends support as the campaign advances vigorously.
Aniseto Perez a 19 year old Floresville native died in a San Antonio sanitarium after a long illness at 11 o'clock Monday morning. He had been in San Antonio for two weeks for medical treatment. He is survived by his parents and twelve brothers, all of Floresville. The body was taken to Floresville by Guerra Undertaking Company and interment followed there.
Mrs Dollena Marion Noble age 30 died at 10 35 in a San Antonio sanitarium. A native of Canada she had lived in San Antonio three years. Survived by husband A G Noble. Funeral set for Wednesday with time to be announced. Interment at Mission Burial Park. Arrangements by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company.
Mrs. E G Owens 42 a Kansas native died Monday evening at a San Antonio sanitarium after two months in the city. Survived by husband Ed Owens of Dallas and father E T Wolff of Topeka. Body to be sent to Carbondale Kansas for interment. arrangements pending relatives’ advice.
Mrs. Sarah Heimer, 70, died at her son John Heimer’s home at 129 Grove Avenue after a long illness. Born in New Orleans she lived there most of her life and came to San Antonio four months ago from Venice for health. Survived by two sons. Funeral at Shelley-Loring Chapel with time pending. Interment in City Cemetery No. 3.
MARSHALL Texas Feb 8 The Women's Missionary Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Texas began with 300 women delegates. The conference will last until Friday.
A stream of visitors is listed, with R. E. Brooke and J. Willis among Dallas guests at the St. Anthony and Menger hotels. Others include J. D. Phelps from Minto arriving at the Menger and W. G. Eyres from Austin registered at the Gunter. The Yellowstone park note mentions heavy snows hindering grazing, daily feeding for about 3000 elk and 2000 deer and hundreds of mountain sheep by officials.
Deep snows drive wildlife from high country in Yellowstone region as elk and deer migrate away from wintery mountains. Local observers report animals seeking lower forage as harsh conditions intensify.
A Beeville Texas man 85 drank two bottles of carbolic acid at a local saloon last night and died within five minutes. He left a note naming his sister Mrs Alex Walker living four miles west of Beeville and asking she be notified.
Bedford Indiana man F G Prevo reports lingering cough after lagrippe causing weight loss. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar, two bottles cured him, restoring him to normal weight. A M Fischer druggist advertises the product for sale.
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