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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

6

British Army Doctor Resigns Iowa Medical School Post

Dr. C. P. Howard, after a year with the British army medical corps, resigns as professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa. He served as second in command at a Boulogne hospital covering fifty acres with 6700 beds. He praised British soldiers for their bravery and resilience amid suffering.

Iowa City British Army Medical Corps C. P. Howard University of Iowa Boulogne

Hair and Fuzzy Growth Removal Method Ad

A safe method claims to remove hair by applying a paste of powdered delatone and water to the skin for about two minutes then rubbing off. The ad asserts the hairs vanish, skin is washed, and repetition is rarely needed, advising use of genuine delatone.

Majestic Vaudeville and Grand Film Tonight

Amusements listings show Majestic presents vaudeville headlined by The Red Heads along with other acts, while Grand screens William S. Hart in The Disciple. Moviegoers have two options for tonight’s entertainment with live stage and feature film attractions.

Majestic the Red Heads Grand: Motion Pictures Wm. S. Hart the Disciple

Bessie Browning Tops Majestic Bill With The Red Heads

Bessie Browning, famed for musical comedy hits including The Land of Nod, headlines the Majestic Theater bill with The Red Heads as the top act. Browning performs as Just a Girl With Individuality, delivering sharp imitations of Eddie Foy Eva Tanguay and Jimmy Powers while highlighting her own distinct talent. Thursday evening features free admission for bald headed men in the front rows, courtesy of Manager Edward Raymond.

Bessie Browning Majestic Majestic Theater Red Heads Miss Browning Eddie Foy Eva Tanguay Jimmy Powers Edward Raymond

Hart Stars in The Disciple at Grand Opera House

Wm. S. Hart leads the Triangle Picture program at the Grand Opera House today and Wednesday in The Disciple, a costly Thomas Ince western about a frontier missionary. Dorothy Dalton plays the wife, while a Keystone comedy Her Painted Hero with Hale Hamilton and Polly Moran charms the matinee crowd.

Hart Triangle Grand Opera House Wm. S. Hart Thomas Ince Neville William S. Hart Dorothy Dalton Robert McKim Keystone Hale Hamilton Polly Moran Hamilton Miss Moran Charles Murray George Summerville

Youll Lose That Srouch With a Morning Cup of Coffee

An advertisement touts Wesco or Misa coffee as the solution to morning grogginess, promising a zestful start with a robust cup. The copy emphasizes a quick boost and a cheerful wakefulness for daily routines.

Bible Class Formed By Laurel Heights Church Members

The Business Men's Bible Class organized by Laurel Heights Methodist Church aims to be the big brother to all mankind. Officers include W. E. Fitch president and Dick Terrell vice president with C. L. Sedgwick as secretary treasurer. Members listed include Rev. O. T. Cooper and Professor John Howard among others. D. Ainsley chaired the organization meeting and invited city visitors to affiliate.

Laurel Heights Methodist Church W. E. Fitch Dick Terrell C. L. Sedgwick Oo. T. Cooper C. Harold D. Ainsley Victor Keller Dick Terrel H. D. Crosby Professor John Howard John Turner L. T. Powell H. B. Barnes Guy S. Combs J. A. Wall J. H. McGehee Williams

Red Men Gather for Texas Great Sun Council at Gunter Hotel

The Great Council of Texas meets at the Gunter Hotel with about 250 delegates opening ceremonies led by W. C. Prewitt. Senator Carlos Bee previews his father's diary of Gen. Hamilton Bee and talks on Indian relations and orphan support by the Red Men.

Hamilton P. Bee Texas Republic Texas Carlos Bee General Bee Senator Bee Great Sun Council Great Council of Texas Gunter Hotel Lee Way Great Sachem W. C. Prewitt Fort Worth Texas Red Men Frederick O. Downes Boston Joseph Kynn United States Clinton G. Brown R. F E. Toropkins Ca.os Bee Elizabeth Sherman Pocahontas Great Council San Antonio Red Men Louise Frances Lucas Mary Covington Marsha Mathieu Thelma Bates R. S. Hedges

Cardui Credence Cited In Florida Woman Health Tale

Mrs Florence Rogers of Burbank Florida describes severe health decline with pain, nervousness and exhaustion. After using Cardui she improves within two weeks and returns to full work within a month, praising the remedy and its availability.

Burbank Fla Florence Rogers Cardui

Inside Bath Promises Health Through Daily Hot Water Dose

A health feature promotes an inside bath by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims skin cleanliness mirrors internal cleansing and promises noticeable health and appearance benefits for those who start the routine, urging readers to purchase a quarter pound of limestone phosphate.

Simple unsafe weight loss ad promises oil of kerein cure

A promotional notice urges easy weight loss using oil of kerein capsules from Sommers' Drug Store. It claims rapid, safe reduction without dieting or exercise, advising weekly weigh ins and continuous dosing for normal weight. The text touts improved digestion and energy as results.

Sommers’ Drug Store

Cleveland Chamber plans welcome for trade delegation

San Antonio hosts nearly 100 members of the Cleveland Manufacturers and Wholesale Merchants board for a Thursday trade excursion. An auto tour gathers at 9 30 near Inter Hotel, with several locals providing cars and Fort Sam Houston to offer aviation entertainment. The party includes luncheons, a St Anthony Hotel dinner, and a 11 o clock departure to Houston.

Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ and Wholesale Merchants’ Board Cleveland Chamber of Commercce San Antonio St. Mary’s Street Inter Hotel George McElroy J. N. Brown E. A. Holmgreen W. G. Higgins Martin J. Arnold Fred W. Cook Leon N. Walthall Committee of One Hundred Gunter Hotel St. Anthony Hotel Houston

Ohio Society to Host Third Annual Banquet in San Antonio

The Ohio Society of San Antonio will hold its third annual banquet at the Gunter Hotel Thursday evening with Dr Harry C. Leonard as toast master. The program features music short speeches and toasts. 800 active members and over 700 eligibles reside in San Antonio.

Great Council Council of Sorrow Gunter Hotel Harry Hertzberg P. S PD. B. Beene J. Porter Nell McCormick George B. Griggs Danet Louis Ducker S. J. Porter Ohio Society of San Antonio Harry C. Leonard Trinity Methodist Church Ohio San Antonio L. C. Cole H. V. Beardsley William Sapp R.S. Hollingsworth J. E. Meisman W. L. Bingaman Cleveland Manufacturers’ and Wholesale Merchants’ Board Southwest Ohio Society Lone Star Buckeye

Rheumatism Advice on Diet and Hydration from Health Column

The article urges rheumatic sufferers to dress warmly and drink plenty of pure water. It explains uric acid buildup from the bowels and how kidneys and skin pores affect elimination, recommending Jad Salts and Rad Salts as daily aids to reduce uric acid and ease joint pain.

Uncle Sam Oil Company Promises Big Oil Profits

An advertisement touts the Uncle Sam Oil Company as a growing independent with three refineries, over 120 producing wells, extensive pipelines, and acres of leases. It urges investors to request full information by a February 18 deadline, promising potential stock gains of five to twenty times under rapid drilling developments.

Trust Big Trust Uncle Sam Oil Company Real Oil and Gas Cushing Wheeler Fancé Anser Pawnee Glenn Pool Creek County Middle West Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Sam Oi United States

Wyche to Lecture on Play and Story Telling at Woman's Club

Richard Thomas Wyche renowned storyteller and head of the National Story-Tellers' League of America will lecture on the value of combining play and storytelling at the Woman's Club Wednesday at 3 30 pm. The talk will be followed by folk games as part of a philanthropic club program with several hostesses listed.

Richard Thomas Wyche San Antonio Tis Mr. Wyche Ulysses King Arthur Siegfried Beowulf

Protest to Governor Ferguson Over Johnson Pardon

Capt. James A. Baker of Houston and Pat M. Neff of Waco protested to Governor Ferguson against a pardon for Alex Johnson, convicted of second degree murder in the killing of A. P. S. Duncan at Waco. Johnson’s case was affirmed in April 1914.

Austin Tex Ferguson James A. Baker Houston Pat M. Neff Waco Alex Johnson Duncan Johnson

Simple Way To End Dandruff

A debatable home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquidarian dissolved into the scalp at night will remove dandruff after several applications. It promises immediate relief from itching and a glossy, soft look to hair by the next morning.

Two Boys Swap Boastful Tales In Mumbled Exchange

Two boys trade bragging lines in a rough, incomplete dialogue. One boasts of actions with a proud, self aware tone, while the other prompts questions, and the scene ends amid garbled phrasing and distraction.

Flys Cream Balm Heals Head Colds Fast

Stop catarrh and open nostrils with Flys Cream Balm. A small bottle used in the nostrils soothes inflamed mucous membranes and relieves head congestion instantly, giving relief from hawking and breathing trouble. Elys Cream Balm is recommended for head colds and catarrh.

Ely

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