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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
9
The trial of General Christian Dewet and other leaders of the South African rebellion began at Blormfontein. Dewet, who led the rebellion, was captured December 7 near Waterbury in British Sechuannland after being pursued by a minor cavalry brigade.
Feb 16 reports from Berlin via London say the recall of Greek Minister Parnas from Turkey is not clearly understood in Greek political circles. It is believed the move signals dissatisfaction with Grecian Turkish relations and that the minister may have been relieved due to his personal position.
An old advertisement claims California Syrup of Figs safely cleanses the stomach liver and bowels to relieve cold symptoms in children. It urges mothers to use this “gentle fruit laxative” to move waste, soothe stomachs and restore sleep, promising quick improvement within hours.
The House debate on the anti fraternity bill reveals strong partisan lines as McAshill cites self sustaining students in VC fraternities while opponents demand concrete proof. Lawmakers scrutinize faculty findings from past investigations and consider related measures on state institutions and rural banking, with votes and postponements shaping the day’s agenda.
Austin report details a Senate and House debate over antitrust measures and a proposed permanent warehouse operation. Senatorial and committee actions are outlined with a vote tally and references to inspectors and commissions.
Mardi Gras day ends Rex reign as business suspends City Council, cotton exchange and post offices closed. Rex parade canceled in the morning while Canal Street fills with revelers. Krewe of Comus parade and Rex ball planned for tonight at Athenaeum and the Pryjel Opera House.
Bealaville Ohio vignal advertises a health remedy that claims to restore energy and appetite for nervous, weak women. Mrs Anta Millson testifies to regained strength after using the product, noting better sleep and meals, and urging others to try it. The ad touts cod liver oil as a restorative tonic and cites physician recommendations.
A garbled 1914 advertisement-like memo describes a baby with widespread scalp eczema and severe irritation. Remedies such as Catleura Soap and Cubleura Quantaont are claimed, with a desperate note on failed treatments and a request for a sample by mail from Castle Cards Dept. T. Worcester ton.
A garbled report describes a legal matter involving general counsel, district court actions, and government supply provisions. It references Lanny, Terrelly, and Ken Tak Brocerien, with mention of the attorney general and a public distribution issue related to official family apparel and supplies.
Over the past two weeks many cotton trains rum across the state bound for the Russian empire where the fabric will be used to manufacture army uniforms. Each train carries about thirty to forty cars as steamers wait to take the cotton onward. Charters issued in Austin include Rebirds Auto Sales Company and Garage in Nacogdoches with capital stock of 10,000. Amendments filed for Parmere Petroleum Company of Houston raise capital to 100,000. Texas Cava Bottling in Abilene grows to 24,500. Commercial Securities and Title Company of Childress cuts capital from 26,000 to 10,000.
A crowded Austin commercial body meeting features W. E. Long, with officials from The Cation erkvix de Vado and others attending. The report covers proposals for Tul Aut Htedfera and public notices, plus a list of agencies and tribes with allocations and specifications for services and deliveries to various Indian agencies. The piece ends noting the Great Council of Red Men opening in Fort Worth with Great Sachem WG Asres presiding and Frederick W. Downs among attendees.
A chaotic scratchy notice outlines a promotion offering a free trip to the World’s Fair with certificates. It promises a winner’s prize plus rail fare, Pullman fare, and hotel meals, detailing how to obtain trip numbers and certificates through a university-like contest. The fragment references San Antonio, California, and a San Antonio Light campaign.
Berlin reports Lt. Can Minder von Atveeke of the Emden command group won the grand cross for the London landing party action. Ten crewmen earned second class honors after the Emden’s engagement with British cruisers and subsequent escape on the schooner Ayssbu.
An ad touts instant relief from rheumatic pains with a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil. It claims rapid soothing of aching joints and muscles, advising readers to try the product at a local store and promising freedom from rheumatic pain, backache, stiffness, and related discomfort.
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