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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
8
The San Antonio Light announces a 19000 vote contest with 42 entries from San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Nominations open for several days as readers submit names to the contest department for certified entry and voting ballots.
A reader reports cure from catarrh of the kidneys and bladder using Peruna. She notes clear tongue, no bitter taste, and full recovery, with Peruna kept on hand for colds or sickness. The letter cites prior grip illness and praises Peruna as best for grip or colds.
Plans for the All The Cattle Trail Men convention were completed in March schedule set for Chand opera house. J. dr. Blocker elected president with George W. Raunders as VP and Luther A. Jaw hon as secretary. BK. Punighres named treasurer. Membership priced at $1.00. attendees include many old timers who crossed the northward trail between 1865 and 1885. The event opens with a reception, aviation tent visits, and a ball at a local hotel, followed by a grand program at Beethoven Hall. More than $800 of $3000 needed was subscribed as support.
The feed yourself rain tour of Hies of the S. A. T. G and Sap railroads will depart San Antonio a day earlier, February 23, instead of February 24, to promote diversified farming and good roads. The train will stop at Gardendale Crystal City Le Pryor Corpus Christi Falls City Poth Boresville Almendorf Shuthion and Kenedy Karnes City, with lectures by A and M College, University of Texas, and federal staff aboard.
Charles Evans, 70, died at City Hospital after being found in the San Antonio River with throat wounds. He was rescued by John Grosknickel near 422 Soledad Street and treated at the hospital. Evans had worked for S Cunningham at 22 Soledad Street for about two years. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.
San Antonio hosted the west district annual meeting of the Texas Bankers Association at the Menger Hotel. J. K. Leretta of the National Bank of TENE was elected chair, Wen Matt of the CI National Bank secretary, succeeding Joseph N. Green and J. Bain. About 15 bankers attended, with around forty northern and eastern bankers present, discussing the Federal Reserve system and diversification in agriculture.
An advertisement-style piece touts a homemade cough syrup made with pine resin and sugar syrup claimed to relieve distressing coughs chest and throat colds quickly. It promotes Pinex and a “full pint” cough syrup with a suggested price and quick preparation instructions for soothing effects.
The Office of the Lenuty Collector of Customs Port of San Antonio announces a public auction of seized items on February 9 1915 at 10 o clock a.m. at the Custom House second floor post of the bridge. Items include cigarettes alcohol cigars and liquor seized for violation of United States customs laws. Deputy collector H C Smith signs the adv notice.
In Washington on February 16, the German-American Alliance and the German Histories Society of Toledo charged Federal Judge John M. Killett with making an unneutral outburst saying he did not care how soon someone dropped a thousand bombs on Emperor William. President Wilson referred the case to the Department of Justice, but officials noted neither the president nor the department can censure a federal judge, as such power lies with the courts.
The text promotes using Sargolwone tablets with meals for weeks to gain weight, urging weigh ins and body measurements. It implies consuming high suet and fat producing foods, with instructions to follow a simple diet and monitor changes, claiming quick flesh growth and “healthy flesh” gains.
After a morning wedding, Kathrine Stinson, a noted aviator, persuaded her newlywed husband to allow her to fly. She then piloted an aircraft 900 feet high while the groom, anxious, watched from the ground. Fellow guests at St. Mars College saw the exhibition along with a youth ride.
A young man, unable to find employment for six weeks, asks police to arrest him to be sent to jail. He explains he wants to work and cannot survive otherwise, while officers note many prefer to avoid jail, urging alternatives to help him. Chief Lawrence and detectives discuss possible aid turning up work rather than confinement.
In Austin Texas the Third Court upholds a lower court ruling that Moore sought to block the sale of bonds. The appellate court confirms the injunction relief and finds the amendment authorizing audit bonds ample authority, describing the territory as sufficiently described and records meeting denization requirements. The trial court’s ruling that the bonds are valid and the sale may proceed stands.
Charles Meyerstadt a 64 year old German born retiree resident of San Antonio for four years died suddenly of heart disease at 2 o clock Tuesday morning at his home 110 Newton Street He belonged to Siemerng Lodge No 42 Order of Hex Suns Survived by widow three sons Alexander Louis Ernst and Oscar two daughters in law and several grandchildren Funeral arrangements not yet made Funeral by Ne Riele Endertaking Co
A secret-acevice operation linked to GO is under investigation by Sheriff Tobin after a raid yielded nearly 24 lithograph stones used to print Villa currency. Deputy Kramp and the sheriff examined a half-printed sheet. authorities aim to locate the money’s source, suspected to be El Paso and Juarez routes. A large bogus issue is believed destined for cross-border circulation, with Kramp canvassing a gang as clues tighten.
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