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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It urges readers to eat properly and not starve, claims relief after meals, lists symptoms like heartburn and gastritis, and invites mail order or purchase from a druggist at 50 cents.
H C Ingleking of Premont Jim Wells county filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court here assets listed at 84391.52 liabilities 45570.55 with exemptions of 7800. Creditors include San Antonio Machine Supply Co Steves Sash Door Co and A B Spencer Lumber Co all of San Antonio. Debts range from 10 to 20000. Inability to dispose of large stock is cited as cause.
Corpus Christi Texas February 9 W J Doyle city ticket agent for Gulf Coast Lines remains in a dangerous condition at his home after a flying stone from the White Point gas well struck him near the crater rendering him unconscious. He was saved by friends who pulled him clear. This follows a previous accident when a visitor was overwhelmed by heat at the same site.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion and upset stomach. It claims five minute relief, regulation of weak stomachs, and widespread sales with a fifty cent case available at drug stores.
An advert promotes Zemo as a 25 cent bottle for eczema ringworm and similar skin eruptions. It claims pimples blackheads and eruptions disappear after using the penetrating liquid. Zemo Cleveland.
Washington D C February 9 Delegates at the Chamber of Commerce session discuss commerce with China and a Pan American arbitration program. Edward Filene warns that postwar Europe will press for markets, potentially forcing lower wages and living standards to boost profits and rebuild armaments. He links currency and trade to a new cycle of destructive competition.
Edgar C. Soule urged Texas to prepare for a constitutional convention to address prohibition education taxation suffrage and land issues. He advocated equal suffrage for women and criticized mayoral Germanic government preferring commission or city manager systems.
Reports on potential river tonnage were to be presented at the Mississippi Valley Terminal League convention in St. Louis. Former Governor Eberhardt of Minnesota, president of the league, was to address the gathering as cities along the Mississippi outlined plans for municipal terminals.
Advertisement advises dyspeptics to mix Bisurated Magnesia in hot water after meals to neutralize stomach acid and ease indigestion. It claims rapid relief from sourness, gas, and discomfort, urging readers to obtain pure Bisulated Magnesia from a drug store for safe, inexpensive relief.
Charles Knecht of St. James Missouri, born November 1 1858, seeks a pension as the youngest Civil War drummer. He enlisted September 15 1861 in Benton Cadets Missouri Infantry as a musician at Benton Barracks, discharged January 8 1862.
A care tip advises using unsullified cocoanut oil as a greaseless shampoo. Water and a small amount produce rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair soft and manageable. The oil is inexpensive and available at most drug stores.
Washington dispatch reports twenty three Texans urged by Representative James P Buchanan for Annapolis vacancies. All applicants must report February 8 at UT Austin to take entrance exams. top scorer earns the appointment with three next high marks named alternates.
A Greek customs agreement signed yesterday allows vessels carrying American petroleum to reach Greece without hindrance. Provisions require prior sailing notices to Great Britain.
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