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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
7
Dr. Baker answers readers with medical guidance and drugstore remedies for dandruff hair loss malaria and thinness. He recommends mentholated solutions kidney and bladder cures and diet tips with sealed tablets, urging readers to send envelopes for personal advice.
In Austin Texas on February 15 the commission completed its monthly docket review. Officials discussed regulatory matters and agreed on actions to be implemented in the coming weeks.
The commission heard requests to revise car load rates on cotton linters between Beaumont and Galveston and proposed per car charges for circus outfits. It also considered extra passenger service between Sweetwater and Amarillo, all taken under advisement.
The guest departs from the party with regret about the storm keeping away the best people. The hostess expresses gladness for the visit and disappointment at the absence.
A. M. Fischer advertises Foley Kidney Pills citing A W Morgan of Angela Louisiana who says back pains and aging feelings eased after use. He reports relief from a 43 year old man feeling 90 to a 21 year old state. Available in 650c and one dollar sizes.
B R Webb was elected president of the San Antonio Automobile Trade Association at a Gunter hotel meeting. Harry L Miller and W A Williamson were elected first and second vice presidents, J F Hagan treasurer, with Edgecombe named secretary. Fifty dealers spoke urging active civic involvement for owner and dealer interests.
A continuous cabaret and bazaar for the Red Cross at the Menger Hotel is planned for Friday afternoon and evening under Miss Laura Lee Dorsey. The event features booths fishponds candy tables and a Full program including drills by St. Marys Hall students and performances by local musicians and dancers. Col M W Ireland will head the First Aid to the Injured booth with a lineup of entertainment and novelty booths to attract attendees.
The protected cruiser Columbia flagship of a submarine flotilla arrived at Galveston under Rear Admiral A W Grant to remain during Mardi Gras February 19 20. Admiral Grant formerly captained the battleship Texas and received a silver service from Texas schoolchildren. Entertainments for Columbia officers and men were arranged for the celebration.
A pep talking advertisement touts Gets-It as the easiest way to lift a corn from the toe without pain. It claims a quick dry, no sticking, and the corn dying and shedding after 2 to 3 drops. Sold widely for 25 cents a bottle by E. Lawrence & Co. and listed San Antonio retailers and local endorsers.
A large citizen delegation led by former Alderman Charles Smith urged Mayor Brown to pave Jones Avenue from Camden Street to Koehler Park in the current fiscal year. City funds and tax rate implications were discussed, with council support anticipated but final decision deferred to March after impact analysis.
The First Minnesota Infantry at Camp Wilson is likely the last unit to begin homeward movement among 25 000 guardsmen. Departures may not start before February 25 as others finish by February 20. Fort Snelling must be ready as muster out station. Fifth Maryland Infantry passed through San Antonio en route to Baltimore to be mustered out.
A list of visitors checked into and staying at the Menger, St. Anthony, Gunter, and other San Antonio hotels. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Crocker Fort Worth, Joseph Bryson St. Louis, Lela Ayres Lima, EK Good Lincoln, Tillman Tavert Nashville, C F Lukin Lima, H Cines Plaza, A B Hinkle Paris, H Northwood Wheeling, W F Stine Kansas City, E O Weyel Marion, J E Chumbley Nashville, J F McMahon, E Gold New York, F L Rowland Akron, and S McManus New York among arrivals and accommodations.
A home dry cleaning method claims two ounces of salvite in two gallons of gasoline dissolves and cleans a wide range of fabrics and garments without fading shrinking or ironing. It promises $5 savings vs professional dry cleaning and warns to perform cleaning outdoors away from flames.
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