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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

4

Public Health Nurse Advocate Visits San Antonio

Miss Ella Phillips Crandall executive secretary of the Public Health Nurse Association arrives in San Antonio for a three day visit to promote community health through nurses. She describes the evolved role of the public health nurse as friend and advocate in homes, schools, and hospitals.

Ella Phillips Crandall National Organization of the Public Health Nurse Association San Antonio Johnnie Lucy Miss Crandall Crandall Organization of the Public Health Nurse Association City Federation of Clubs Council of Mothers Gunter Hotel St. Mark’s Parish House

Freight From Mexico Stacks Up in Eagle Pass Yards

More than 125 cars loaded with ixtle ore and cotton seed cake sit in Piedras Negras yards awaiting transfer to Southern Pacific facilities in Eagle Pass. Most returning cars are SP rolling stock in good condition. Mexican officials say National line track is improving and many locomotives used by the Villa army will be put back into service to handle expected growth at the Eagle Pass gateway.

Eagle Pass Tex United States Piedras Negras Southern Pacific Mexico Villa

How to be slim by Korean capsules

A promotional notice touts Korean capsules as a safe method to lose 15 to 20 pounds without starvation. It advises taking one capsule after each meal and before bed, weighing weekly, and says Summers drug stores stock the product.

Summers Drug Stores

San Antonio Records Low January Death Rate

January death rate in San Antonio stands at 1.536 per 1000, with adjustments to 1.76 including in city ill health arrivals, out of city deaths, and interments from beyond. Sanitary inspections show 7725 premises surveyed, 7629 clean, with notices issued for non compliance and re inspections completed. Infant deaths under one year reached 32 for January, with a slight rise among Mexican infants and counts for other nationalities under review.

San Antonio Denny McGee City Health Department

Itching skin remedy Resinol gains trust of doctors

Itching eczema and ringworm are hard to treat. Resinol ointment and Resinol soap, prescribed by a Baltimore doctor, are claimed to stop itching instantly and heal eruptions quickly. Available at druggists, affordable, free samples offered by Dept. 6-S, Resinol, Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore Resinol

Kidney Trouble Promises Relief With Solvax Remedy

Hundreds suffer back and side pains urinary disorders lumbago and dizziness. The ad touts Solvax as a quick inexpensive kidney remedy with a money back guarantee from Wagner Drug Store and urges immediate action for cure.

Wagner Drug Store

Mortality and birth tallies by age group this month

The report lists 31 deaths aged 20 to 80, two aged 100 to 110, eight aged 80 to 90, and 25 aged 60 to 70. Total births recorded: 181, with 93 males and 88 females.

Rob Grocery Store Burglary Affects Hughes Establishment

Thieves broke into George F. Hughes grocery at 1003 Jones Avenue on Thursday night and stole crackers cheese cigars chewing gum and miscellaneous items. Detectives Harvey and Guerra found stolen goods under the Josephine Street bridge and two damaged bicycles. wheel ownership is undetermined.

George F. Hughes Jones Avenue Josephine Street Harvey and Guerra

Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure After Use

An advertisement claims dandruff vanishes after one or two applications of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. It promises a 25 cent bottle from any drug store will stop itching and prevent hair loss after a few applications.

California Syrup of Figs Advertises Gentle Laxative

A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation and stomach discomfort, notes that a coated tongue indicates a need for the remedy, and warns against counterfeit syrups while advising purchase of a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Midwinter Music Festival Box Parties Fill Majestic Theater

San Antonio and Southwest Texas society figures plan box parties for the Midwinter Music Festival at the Majestic Theater next Tuesday through Thursday. D. K. Furnish and several prominent locals reserve boxes. St Mary's hall students and Bonn Avon Mulholland schools will attend in force. railroads distribute 10000 dodgers and chorus members call subscribers to urge advance reservations. Bankers from the district are invited to attend early as part of the convention nearby.

Majestic Theater San Antonio Southwest Texas Society T. A. Coleman Hal Sevier Austin Harry B. Jordan A. N. Ivancich D. K. Furnish St. Mary’s Hall Bonn Avon and Mulholland Music Festival Association

Trees To Be Planted Along Post Roads In Texas

At a tree planting convention in New Braunfels plans for beautifying and maintaining the federal post road were discussed. D E Colp presided and W T Crossland urged care and proper maintenance with trees set fifty feet apart between fence and ditch. A joint celebration for four counties is planned for May 6 at a site to be named.

San Marcos Tex New Braunfels D. E. Colp Good Roads San Antonio Jennie Northcraft W. T.crossland Crossland Austin Landa Park

San Pedro Culverts Ordered Oiled to Curb Mosquito Nuisance

Commissioner Lambert acts on complaints from property owners along San Pedro creek by ordering oiling of culverts under Cameron and North Laredo streets after a Friday inspection found low-grade culverts causing water backup and mosquito breeding. He plans mayoral and commissioner reviews before possible sealing or dredging later, dependent on funds.

Lambert San Pedro Board of Health Cameron North Laredo Flores Street Brown Kearny

Moose Carnival Brings Music and Dancing to Moose Home

Don’t miss Moose Carnival Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. Free admission at Moose Home Cor Crockey and Losoya Streets. Fun for everyone with music and dancing. Ady.

Moose Home Cor Crockey and Losoya Sts Ady

Everybody Has a Plan to Win War Supplies

Hudson Maxim argues war safety relies on many large private factories ready to produce vast munitions beyond government plants. William A Brady contends bad plays punish actors authors and managers in a framed discussion of theater and responsibility.

Hudson Maxim William A. Brady

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