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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
2
A local dealer touts authorized factory service with factory built machinery and trained Ford experts. The ad claims economical, efficient maintenance using genuine Ford parts and authorized adjustments for defective components.
Captain McDonough of the American schooner Lyman M. Law swore that a U boat sank his ship off Sardinia on February 12 after ordering hail and examining papers. The crew escaped before the boat was burned and sunk with bombs. Cargo was thin wood slabs for lemon boxes from Stockton Maine to Palermo Sicily.
Detectives searched Kansas City for Rev. Louis M. Potts pastor of the First Methodist church of Emporia Kansas who vanished after leaving for New Orleans January 21. Authorities consider robbery or injury possible while Potts traveled to Louisiana over a land deal and he was reportedly wealthy.
This home remedy claims to relieve catarrh related deafness head noises and throat mucous. It prescribes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon every four hours, noting quick improvement and possible restored hearing in many ear trouble cases.
Advertises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive and remedy for coughs colds and grip claiming it is a food aid to digestion and a source of heat and energy. Promotes availability at liquor dealers and druggists with a free household booklet and Rochester New York address.
From druggists at 25c or 1.00 for large size, Zemo is promoted as an effective antiseptic liquid for eczema itching and various skin troubles. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland endorses its cleansing penetrating formula as clean, dependable and inexpensive.
Berlin reported a dawn attack in the Champagne front marching 114 miles of line and seizing ground up to half a mile deep while taking 858 prisoners. The Hill 185 area near Tahure lies on the Somme Py to Cerny corridor, west of Verdun and east of Rheims, signaling a major early 1917 offensive.
The war office reports a Teutonic assault on Wednesday east of Lemberg in Galicia was repulsed. On the western front the attack south of Kadarovitze southeast of Zlochoff was repulsed. Other fronts show no change.
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed Fulton county superior court ruling awarding Pinkerton detective agency 1286.09 dollars. Pinkerton had been hired to investigate the death of Mary Phagan connected to the Leo M. Frank case in Atlanta.
Letters from Mrs Alma Mills of Eaton and Mrs Hazel Hamilton Newcastle Ind describe relief from menstrual cramps headaches backache and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They urge others to try the product for restoring regular cycles and improved health.
Advertises Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, permanent solution for gray or faded hair. Claims gradual, undetectable color return with shampoo like application. Sells for 50c at Sommers' Drug Stores and other outlets. offers free book on Hair Culture.
A cure claim states four ounces of plain liquid arvon rubbed into the scalp at night will dissolve and destroy dandruff by morning with repeated applications. It alleges itching stops instantly and hair becomes fluffy lustrous glossy silky and soft.
Mrs John Astor widow of Colonel John Jacob Astor and Princess Patricia of Connaught lead wood carving and chintz classes for wounded British soldiers at Ontario Military Hospital. The program aims to help discharged soldiers craft useful items and sell them through a market.
Federal District Judge Ervin ruled the seaman's law valid and applicable to sailors from the Russian bark Imberhorne. The decision states crewmen are entitled to full pay and discharge at Mobile without deductions, rejecting the Russian consul's treaty objection. The treaty was repealed years ago.
Brownsville authorities believe women are used in a planned smuggling scheme into Mexico. Juanita Sarate was arrested and held on a $400 bond after officers found thirty cartridges concealed in her dress.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a magical remedy for burnt, swollen, and tender feet. It claims quick relief from corns and bunions, urges smaller shoes, and sells a 25 cent box with a year guaranteed comfort or money back.
The first annual Rotary Club GridIron Frolic will be at the St Anthony Hotel on Friday night with a 7 30 dinner. A Thursday rehearsal previews sketches monologues and staged stunts for about 250 guests as organizers plan to make this an annual affair if successful.
Major newsprint producers submit to the Federal Trade Commission a signed plan to relieve publishers from the prohibitive price crisis. The action follows two days of talks with the FTC and aims to address what officials say is a severe market situation despite claims of a paper shortage. A formal announcement will state how publishers are to be aided and when.
Berlin reports Baron Von Eckardstein, once a London embassy official, arrested by the military and imprisoned in Moabit for criticizing imperial policy. He criticized submarine tactics and Belgium deportations and is linked to a prominent English social circle and an Isle of Wight estate. His marriage to Sir John Blundell Maple’s daughter ended in divorce, with the baron facing heavy debts and a later German divorce decree.
Bodies of three American cowboys found across the line in Mexico after being mutilated. Searchers led by Lem Spillsbury describe trails from Campbell's to Ojitos and the clump of cactus where the men lay. Ed Spencer seeks a $500 ransom in Salazar's camp. Mexican raiders unlocated. Minnesota guards begin return from border post.
Chicago reports thirty physical training instructors in public schools organized a class to study how to instruct high school boys in military science. Most instructors are of German descent.
Seguin Texas February 16 The Seguin fire department will be equipped at once with modern apparatus at the last meeting Two auto trucks were decided on one LaFrance fire truck and a Ford chassis The combined cost will be a little over 8000 dollars.
Mauryce says he cannot feel your weight now while Princeton Tiger notes fatigue.
A severe measles outbreak is reported in San Juan Porto Rico with about 1700 cases. The notice notes public health concerns and mentions Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a local remedy site. The governor signs bills on Lamar county road funding and extending material man lien provisions to well drilling outfits.
Governor Ferguson signs Senate bill appropriating 65000 dollars to pay salaries of teachers in the summer schools for the summer sessions. The measure directs funds to support instructional staff during the break.
The Turner Girls beat Harlandale 36 to 5 on Thursday night at Turner court. The winning team featured the Misses Way and Eberhardt, while Miss Carpenter starred for Harlandale.
The readable lines hint at a boating moment with人物 dialogue about modesty and a warning to pull a hockey cap down. The text is fragmented and lacks clear event or outcome.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as stomach relief within five minutes. It promises to neutralize excess stomach acid causing indigestion gas sourness and heartburn and claims a fifty cent box will keep a family free from acidity for months.
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