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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1916

Page

9

Charter to Establish Travis Council of Kadosh No 6 in San Antonio

The permanent charter of Travis Council of Kadosh No 6 will be delivered in San Antonio with dispensation for a consistory at 2 PM in the Scottish Rite cathedral. Sam P. Cochran of Dallas will confer the charter and set the consistory to work under letters temporary. Degrees from 4th to 32nd will be conferred April 10 to 13.

Travis Council of Dallas San Antonio W.S. Fly Nat M. Washer Robert L. Ball J. A. Patterson Frank R. Newton Normal Macleod Stephen Gould K. C. Pee

Lawyer Defends Man Who Stole a Chicken as Insane

A lawyer argued that his client who stole a chicken from a barnyard was insane. The judge scolded and noted the defendant could have stolen a pig instead. The exchange highlights the comic yet sharp defense in a small town crime case.

Jad

Pine Tar Honey as a Chest Cold Remedy

The ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey for chest tightness and bronchitis. It describes dryness relief from honey and pine tar, moisture aiding phlegm, and antiseptic effects. It claims improved breathing and reduced inflammation with a 25 cent price.

Dr. Bell

Army officers reassigned and drills order broad summary

First Lieutenant Andrew D Chaffin relieved at Pennsylvania State College March 9. Captain Edgar Ridenour detached March 16. Captain Russell C Langdon relieved March 15. Captain Alvin S Perkins relieved at College of St Thomas March 20. Lt Col Edward L Munson detailed to Army Medical School Washington. Lieutenant August F McManus and Captain Edward T Winston retired revoked. Major James B Dillard to Sandy Hook proving grounds. Numerous transfers listed among Colonels Majors and Captains across artillery infantry cavalry and quartermaster units with effective dates from February to May. Captain Harry B Jordan to inspect field artillery material at several southern and gulf ports.

Andrew D. Chaffin Infantry Pennsylvania State College Edgar Ridenour Sixteenth Infantry Russel CC. Langdon Alvin S. Perkins Cavalry College of St. Thomas St. Paul Minn Edward L. Munson Medical Corps Army Medical School Washington, D. C Henry S. Birmingham Cial RST August F. . M'Manus Edward T. Winston United States Artillery James B. Dillard Ordnance Department Sandy Hook Proving Grounds Lucien G. Berry Fourth Field Artillery First Field Artillery William Wrigel Twentythird Infantry Second Infantry

Too Many Bluebooks In British Government Printing

Complaint grows over government printing costs totaling six million dollars yearly. Critics urge curbing unnecessary bluebooks and reports and replacing them with concise summaries. Vast stocks of obsolete blue books fill the House of Commons storage with little demand.

Associated Press London House of Commons

Tiz Foot Relief Ad Promises Comfort for Tired Feet

An old time advertisement touts Tiz as a magical remedy to stop foot pain from dancing or walking. It claims quick relief from corns blisters bunions and swelling and offers a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores for a year of comfort.

Texas Congressman Supports Preparedness Over Militant Opposition

Representative Jeff McLemore of Texas defends the preparedness program in a letter to L. E. Culver of Mount Pleasant Farmers Union, saying militarism differs from preparedness and that emergencies demand readiness. He cites Mexico and potential Mexican government stability as reasons to act now.

Farmers’ Union Washington, D. C Jeff McLemore Texas L. E. Culver District Farmers’ Union Mount Pleasant Tex United States McLemore Congress Mexico Japan

Home Doctor Cure Claim For Rheumatism Promoted

An old home remedy promotes a simple at home treatment for rheumatism claiming it neutralizes blood acid and works after first use. The formula uses one ounce of Toris compound and one ounce syrup of sarsaparilla with whiskey.

U. S

Simple Pine Compound Cough Remedy Promoted

An at home formula offers a quick cough remedy using Globe Pine Compound and glycerine mixed with a half pint of whiskey. A teaspoonful is advised as needed, with smaller doses for children, and emphasis on obtaining the genuine product in a half ounce bottle.

Quick Foot Relief Claim From Celocide Bath Remedy

An advertisement from Medical Formula Laboratories Dayton Ohio promotes Celocide foot bath powder. Two tablespoonfuls in warm water provide instant relief for aching and sweaty feet with corns callouses and bunions, chilblains and frost bites. Sold in twenty five cent packages at drug stores.

Medical Formula Laboratories Dayton

Water hazards trap golf balls at Brackenridge Park

Charlie Novak, keeper of the Country Club greens, set a record as the champion golf ball loser at Brackenridge Park. He emptied his bag with eighteen balls into the canal trying to prove the hazards were tame, only to lose every ball to the water.

Charlie Novak Brackenridge Park Norek Charlie Country Club Brackenridge

Navarro School Girls Run Luncheon Program for Teachers

At Navarro School the domestic science class prepares a noon luncheon for teachers each day. Teachers pay 15 cents, funds buy supplies, and students gain marketing and management experience. Principal W. J. Knox promotes theory in practice, while manual training boys handle repairs and carpentry on the grounds.

Navarro W. J. Knox

Progressive Patagonia Recalled In Dinner Chat

Senator Oscar W Underwood of Alabama recalled a dinner scene with an explorer and a bored guest. The hostess replied the explorer spoke of Progressive Patagonia, prompting the amused exchange about the traveler’s topic.

Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Bertha Patagonia Philadelphia Telegraph

Former Husband Alimony Threat Revealed in Life Quote

A Life magazine snippet presents a sharp remark about alimony. The woman asks for a recommendation from her ex-husband and notes that remarriage would end the alimony payments he currently provides. The exchange highlights financial leverage in divorce.

St Jacobs Oil touted as instant rheumatism relief

An old advertisement claims rub soothing St Jacobs Oil relieves rheumatism and sciatic pain instantly by applying to tender spots. It markets the product as harmless and skin friendly, urging a trial bottle from a druggist and promising relief from stiffness swelling and many related pains.

St. Jacobs St. Jacobs Oil

Proper Way to Keep Your Hair in Curl

A healthful hair care tip advises avoiding hot curling tools that damage hair. Use a simple silmerine method with liquid silmerine from drugstores to create curls without harming growth, using a toothbrush to apply along the hair shaft.

Plans for San Antonio Playground Festival February 26

The seventh anniversary festival of the San Antonio Playground Association was outlined by Edith Jimison George Wheeler and Katherine Cleaver. The program includes games folk dances and physical exercises to show play and education. Navarro and Bowie school teams will play in a double header among girls with Thomas and Turner teams expected. The festival may be held at San Pedro park despite lacking formal city approval.

San Antonio Playground Association Edith Jimison Young Woman's Navarro Bowie Thomas Turner San Pedro Park

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