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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
20
The article promotes a product called Mother's Friend as a soothing aid for expectant mothers. It claims relief from morning sickness and discomfort from cords and ligaments, and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist or order literature from Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Burglars carted off a wagon load of provisions from the Pruitt Commission Company at West Commerce and San Saba streets early Tuesday morning. They forced open the rear gate, drilled a hole in the door panel, and took vegetables peppers cheese. No trace of the loot was found. A separate burglary attempt at 103 West Florida street ended with the homeowner firing a pistol at the intruder. An attempted robbery at 808 North Fresa street occurred around 1 20 AM. intruder fled after spilling whiskey and taking small change from the cash register.
A Washington quote questions whether sacrificing principles for office is ever worth it. Senator Sorgum notes smothering beliefs may revive them after victory, warning against trading core values for political gain.
Dr John Grier Hibben president of Princeton University arrived in San Antonio with Mrs Hibben to urge national preparedness and civilian business leader training camps. Hibben, a long time advocate, chairs a 15 college president committee and backs training to bolster national security ahead of and during the present European conflict. He and his party were hosted at the Menger Hotel after greeting by Princeton alumni Franz Groos Charles Cresson Jr and Fidele Chamberlain.
Dr Sauer promotes ordinary heated iron or Nuxated Iron as the cure for tired, nervous, rundown people. Two five grain tablets three times daily for two weeks is claimed to double strength and endurance, with a money back offer if results are not achieved. Dispensers include H L Wagner and other druggists.
Daily dandruff and hair thinning warning with home remedy. Bay Rum Lavona de Composee and Menthol Crystals mixed for scalp application, to be used night and morning to invigorate the scalp and promote hair growth.
Dr Hibben a Princeton alumnus travels through Texas promoting broad-based education and national preparedness. He plans a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel, meetings with Major General Funston, and an elaborate Princeton alumni banquet at the Menger hotel. He has led encampments nationwide and succeeded Woodrow Wilson as Princeton president in 1912.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe symptoms. It claims three doses clear nasal passages, relieve headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing, and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
Through service between San Antonio and Mexico City has been postponed indefinitely by Southern Pacific on orders of quarantine authorities at Eagle Pass. The suspension aims to curb typhus germs entering the United States, with orders against Pullman and passenger cars crossing from Mexico.
The St Valentine dance at Hermann Son hall is set for next Saturday February 12. Admission is 25 cents. Adv.
Willett's Orchestra hosts a grand ball at Fest Hall on Thursday night February 10. Admission 50 cents, ladies admitted free. Advance notice for attendees.
An advertisement lists New 900 and Cr. 6100 and 4100 as locations for Overland Auto Livery on Soledad Street. Rates shown include $1.5 cents per hour and $2 per hour.
Dwyer and Dwyer announce the relocation of their offices from 409 to 415 417 419 Prudential building. The advertisement notes the move and provides attorney contact details.
Advertisement notes O'Connell Loan Company at 112 East Houston Street offering loans secured by diamonds watches and jewelry.
A note requests the party that picked up a watch at Fest Hall to return it by Thursday night to musicians at Fest Hall to avoid trouble with no questions asked.
Professor Edgar C. Soule of Marshall Training School will speak Tuesday evening at the Carnegie Library on a constitutional convention for Texas with proposed changes to the current government. The talk is hosted by the Scientific Society of San Antonio and open to the public.
The Dalling Printing Co advertises calendars for 1917 with a 10 percent discount for bulk orders. It invites buyers to call Crockett 3338 for an agent and notes 600 samples available.
Advertisement touts Wesco and Misa Coffee as never varying in flavor and aroma with sealed tins made in San Antonio.
Advertised sale by W Davis offering Elgin and Waltham watches with easy payment terms Cr 6114 creditsAdv.
Auction notice offers last opportunity to acquire the Fairmount Hotel at a favorable price. Location stated as prime, suggesting strong potential value for prospective buyers and investors.
Advertisement for sewer connections and plumbing services by W. G. Schuwirth & Co located at 231 West Commerce Street with phone Crockett 641.
Satisfied customers spread the word about Red Swan Coffee. Reinhard & Co Graduated Roasters appears in reviews as the brand behind the beloved blends and attentive service.
Willett's Orchestra to lead the Dixie Leap Year Ball at W Co Hall Saturday February 12 with admission set at 25 cents.
An advertisement promotes Turkish bath and massage services for ladies and gentlemen at 615 Navarro Street opposite the St. Anthony Hotel.
New Crockett livery service advertises rates at 1.50 and 2.00 per hour with a Cowles Auto Livery listing.
The Mag nolia Grove No 26 hosts a prize mask ball at W O W Hall on Wednesday February 9 with admission listed as Zhe in the advance notice.
Thieves raided a chicken coop at John Hall 915 Van Ness street Monday night and stole 25 thoroughbred hens. The theft was discovered Tuesday morning and reported to police.
Prof Sureddin offers osteopathic and massage services including Swedish and electric adjustments at 316-17 Hicks Building.
Local shop Alamo Jewelry Company advertises buying or trading in old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 hs oe v.
Dr Henry Allen Tupper secretary of the International Peace Forum will preach Tuesday evening at Calvary Baptist Church corner Hays and Pine streets His topic Excuses by People Who Are Not Christians He is a noted advocate of peace principles and will appear two evenings with a large attendance expected
Health department official Herring leads a citywide anti spitting drive. Inspectors will patrol Alamo plaza Houston and Commerce streets to stop sidewalk spitting and may arrest violators.
Thomas McGee of Kansas City was elected president at the San Jose Artesian Hot Wells Company's annual meeting. E J Corrigan, also of Kansas City, was named vice president with E R Morse secretary. Directors include Hamilton Morriss Baker and O'Brien. A roof over the bathing beach will be built before summer opening. Proposals to improve street car service and oil drilling were discussed with no action.
San Marcos residents show strong support for the Midwinter Music Festival at the Majestic Theater with numerous reservations and group bookings. Katherine Buford Peeples leads Choral Society and Southwestern Conservatory, boosting statewide interest as tickets flow from Karnes City Cuero Dallas Houston and other towns. A separate accident on Main Avenue involving a jitney caused injuries and a window crash at Chalkley Bros store with driver charged for reckless operation.
Mrs. J. H. Pearis of 1012 East Magnolia Avenue and her five year old son were hurt but not seriously when a vehicle struck them on the street.
Doctors nationwide report grip causing kidney strain with back pain and urinary troubles. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as kidney liver and bladder remedy. sample bottle offered by mail for ten cents, regular bottles sold nationwide.
A last week count shows an average 974 people visit the library on weekdays. About 500 more patrons come to read and do reference work than take books home, indicating heavy in-library use.
Miss Elizabeth West, librarian, began a six day count from February 1 to gauge the library’s role. Total attendance was 5842 with daily figures of 833 954 870 851 1236 and 1098 for Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat and Mon respectively. Sunday attendance was 161 during four hours with no book circulation.
The advertisement touts Anuric from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids Hospital in Buffalo New York. It claims superior uric acid elimination versus lithia and promises relief for backache scalding urine frequent urination and rheumatic pains. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent package or request a trial and notes free water analysis by Dr. Pierce.
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