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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

9

Fat Building Sargol Told To Aid Weight Gain In Texans

A note from Austin reports a charter for Logansport Oil Company of House Thin Folks Who Want to Get Fat. Sargol tablets are advertised to convert eaten sugars and starches into tissue nourishing material, with claimed weight gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month. The product is sold by H L Wagner and others with a money back guarantee.

H. L. Wagner Chambr of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Weinert Rejoins Duties After Seguin Farmers Meet

Former Texas Senator F C Weinert now state Warehouse manager returns from Seguin where a district Farmers Union meeting drew large attendance. He notes farmers are learning the permanent warehouse law and its marketing features. He accepted invites to speak at Hamilton on February 12 and Crockett on February 16.

Weinert Seguin Austin Tex F. C Farmers’ Union Hamilton Crockett

Hair Treatment Extract From Simple Canthrax Mixture

An advertisement promotes a dandruff shampoo made by dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water and applying it to the scalp. It claims to dissolve oils and dirt, rinse clean, and leave hair glossy, soft, and plump with added fluffiness.

Schiffmann's New Concerted Expectorant Promoted Locally

Fr J Schiffmann of St Paul promotes Schiffmann's New Concerted Expectorant for bronchial ailments including bronchitis and whooping cough. He guarantees money back if unsatisfied. one bottle makes a pint of cough medicine mixed at home, claimed economical and safe for children.

FR. J. Schiffmann Prop St. Paul, Minn

Continental Army Opposed In Committee Debate

President Wilson discussed military plans with House Republicans who oppose a continental army and favor strengthening the National Guard and possible draft of the Guard in war. Aiming for a quick bill, hearings may close by Friday and a compromise between House and Senate is expected.

Washington, D. C Wilson House Military Committee War Department National Guard White House Continental Army Speedh House Representative Kahn Arges Senate Navy Yards Annapolis Clark West Point Military Academy Hay Garrison Middle West Society of Friends Women's Peace Party Congress Wal

Inside Bathing for Health and Fresh Looking Skin

An advertisement touts a seven day routine of waking with hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims benefits include clearer skin improved appetite and relief from constipation bilious attacks and sour stomach.

Morrison Coffee Declared Purity And Flavor Advantage

The name Morrison on a coffee package signals purity and strength. Air and moisture proof tins preserve aroma, making it superior to other coffee brands sold by Wesco Misa.

Morrison Wesco Misa

Destructive blast hits Skoda factory in Bohemia

A dispatch from Bucharest reports the Skoda arms plant explosion caused heavy damage with about 300 dead and hundreds injured. Criminals used melinite in the blast, destroying cannons, plans, and drawings, with Vienna confirming the destruction. Austrian censorship bars publishing details in Austria-Hungary.

Paris Burcharest Skoda Bohemia Vienna Austria-Hungary

Greek Officials Are Released After Arrests

The Greek government reports that Greeks who served as German and Austrian consular officials in Mytilene were released in Toulon. They have reached Switzerland en route to Greece after being arrested and removed from the island.

Athens Paris Mytilene Island Toulon Switzerland Greece

Cascarets for Cold Relief Warned in Ad Copy

An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a quick cold remedy. It claims nightly use cleanses the stomach and bowels, cleans the liver, and can clear head congestion by morning. The box price is 10 cents and suggestions include children using the product.

Chamber of Commerce Directors Read Answers to six Questions

A citizens committee met with Chamber of Commerce directors to discuss management and plans. The directors read a six question answer addressing stock voting, proxy voting, charter changes, officer elections, financial reports, and a proposed general meeting. Speakers urged continued public interest and warned against unfriendly criticism.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber T. H. Franklin Jake Wolff Franklin L. J. Hart A. B. Weakley Weakley Wolff San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club Board of Directors Club Chambers of Commerce Alamo Auditing Company, Chartered Accountants Channel of Commerce San Antonio H. Franklin George B Taliaferro N. H. King

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts Pape s Cold Compound to end grippe misery with two hour dosing, claiming it opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverish symptoms, costs 25 cents, acts without help and tastes pleasant.

Grippe Pape

Prussian Losses Plunge Toward Two Million Mark

The Amsterdam Courant reports Prussian casualty lists 420 to 429 list 19,339 dead wounded or missing and lists 430 to 439 add 18,849. Overall Prussian losses total 2,377,378. German totals also include Württemberg, Bavarian, Saxon, navy lists and officers in Turkish service.

London Amsterdam Courant Wurttemberg Ithe Courant

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