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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

11

House Investigation Fades as Ferguson Fight Shapes Texas Session

In Austin the push to probe Governor James E. Ferguson wanes as legislators fear a probe would stall key bills. Supporters flood the governor with telegrams while others discuss a pending State Highway Commission bill and mining law amendments with implications for western Texas resources.

Austin Tex James E. Ferguson Robison Lange San Antonio Maine Havana Harbor United States Havana National Cemetery Arlington State Highway Commission Senate Ferguson House

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Quinine Iron

An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a tasteless formula printed on the label, highlighting quinine and iron as the active ingredients. The ad notes the price as 60 cents and positions the product as a remedy for chills and related ailments.

Tuttlebee and Knox Quints Are Victors

In Junior A Division at the Y M C A Thursday Aubrey Tuttlebee's team beat Joseph Halliday's 17 to 3. Edward Knox defeated Hudson Tatum 11 to 0 with Wes nig’s center court field goal a highlight.

Aubrey Tuttlebee Joseph Halliday Edward Knox Hudson Tatum Norris Stewart Tuttlebee Womack Phillips Dugger Halliday Knox Werner Wosnig Burke Wosnig Wesnig BtaWort Aceves Coces Halliaay Ethridge

Juniors Stage Busy Basket Five at Y M C A

The Junior B s at the Y M C A played five basketball games. Panthers beat Leopards 4 to 0. Cougars edged Tigers 1 to 0. Bears forfeited to Lions 2 to 0. Leopards defeated Lions 3 to 0 in an exhibition. Blues and Purples won 8 to 2 over Blues. Blues defeated Reds 5 to 1. Captain Arthur Sobey led Panthers in scoring. Captain Walter Schulte scored the only point for Cougars. Division 1 to be reorganized next week due to older players advancing to Junior A.

Panthers Leopards Cougars Tigers Bears Lions Blues Purples Reds Arthur Sobey Cougars-Tigers Walter Schulte

Swift quintet sweeps Households in three straight

The Swift tenpin team defeated Households 745 689 872 656 807 686 for the Commercial League series. Gates led with 524 total and 202 in the second game, Harvey Waddill had 212 in the final game and 510 overall, while Captain Jack O'Neil crossed 500. Nolan led Households with 466 and a 181 single. Friday features Morris Packing Company vs Gas & Electric.

Swift Tenpin Gates Harvey Waddill Jack O'Neil Nolan Morris Packing Company Gas & Electric Swift & Company van Praag Waddill Lord Serene

Mueller's Team Triumphs In YMCA Volleyball Match

Mueller's team defeated J. W. Fuller's squad in straight games 11-5 11-2 11-0. Mueller and Clarke sparked a first game rally after a slow start, while Haubald supported from the rear court in the third game. Fuller's lineup included Fuller Lipscomb Wine and Dr L E McAdon with McAdon strong at rear court.

Mil Mueller J. W. Fuller Fuller Mueller J. M. Clarke Alfred Haubald Dr. L. E. McAdon Russell Wine Emil Mueller Frank Cunningham Joe Lipscomb Russell B. Wine

Postage Increase Provisions Struck From Bill

Washington Feb 16 Senator Lodge placed a point of order to remove proposed higher postage rates for newspapers magazines and a one cent drop letter provision from the postal bill under Senate rules. The move signals an end to the fight over these provisions in this session.

Washington, D. C Lodge Senate

California Syrup of Figs Urged for Constipation Remedy

A vintage warning promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle internal cleanse for children. It claims a teaspoonful relieves constipation and stomach souring, urging parents to seek the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosage directions.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Lone Star marksman C V Schmitt tops weekly shoot

C V Schmitt topped rivals at Lone Star Rifle Club range 408 Military Plaza scoring 96 of 100 at 75 feet from prone. A S Flores finished second with 90 and Leo Cotton third with 89. Other shooters over 50 percent included J Barloco R H Hearn and F Rossi Jr. Next Sunday Lone Star members meet a Minnesota National Guard picked team in a special match.

Co. V. Schmitt Lone Star Rifle Club Military Plaza A. S. Flores Leo Cotton J. Barloco R. H. Hearn Cc, F. Rossi Jr E. G. Blade P. J. Matzow A. Moglia F. Barbera E. O. Quinn H. G. Williams A. G. Veltmann A. Rouff H. Kiel E. Menn M. Frederich Lone Star Minnesota National Guards

Seniors Stage Volleyball and Basketball Duel at YMCA

The YMCA Senior class staged a sports night with volleyball and basketball. Henry Jackson’s volleyball team beat Jack Flaherty’s squad two games to one by scores of 11-2 6-11 and 11-4. M. H. Green’s team led the basketball portion with unclear final.

Howard Beckerman Jackson Flaherty Quint M. H. Green P. L. Tschirhart H. Beckerman Phil Swartz Roy Granfield Green Swartz Henry Jackson P. Tschirhart Hays Jack Flaherty Eugene Hays R. Granfield J. B. Moore Beckerman Csesesesens Sooee Hays

Talk to Mothers About Croup and Cold Troubles

Mothers as home doctors learn outdoor exercise helps growing children and that internal medicines upset stomachs. Vap O Rub external treatment relieves head colds asthma and bronchitis when applied to throat and chest under a warm cloth. Drops in 25c 50c or 1.00 and money back if not delighted with local druggists promoting it.

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