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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
4
An advertisement highlights Mother's Friend as an external remedy to ease stretching muscles during pregnancy. It claims reduced pain and smoother postnatal figure, promising restful days and peaceful nights. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from any druggist and requests writing Bradfield Regulator Co. for a guide book.
An advertisement touts delatone as a quick hair removal powder for the skin. It claims a paste with water removes hairs in about two minutes and leaves skin blemish free when washed away. The note urges buyers to ensure the product is genuine.
J H Frost of San Antonio was elected chairman as the Texas Bankers Association chose San Antonio as the 2nd District convention site at the Gunter Hotel. I J Miller became vice chairman and Henry M Hart was re elected secretary. About 200 out of town bankers attended the session with social events planned for visiting delegates.
A historical health advisory describes indigestion caused by hyper acidity and fermentation in the stomach. It recommends taking four ounces of Rad Salts in water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity and aid digestion, highlighting its grape and lemon acid base with lithia and sodium phosphate.
An ad by Sam Katz of Chicago offers a free method to stop catarrh suffering without remedies or treatments. It urges readers to mail for information, claiming the truth is free and promises health and happiness through self-help.
A listing of newly chartered companies across Texas includes W L Moody Cotton Company of Galveston with 300 000 capital, Toltelli Motor Company of El Paso with 10000, Common Sense Tile Company of El Paso with 10000, Simpson Rice Company of El Paso with 3200, National Optionist Publishing Company of Belton with 30000, Merchants Advertising Association of El Paso with 1000, OConnell Extension Light Fixture Company of Dallas with 5000, Texas Structural Steel Company of Dallas with 3000, Sealy Loan Company of Sealy with 10000, The George A Stewart Company of Sherman with 10000, and others.
Tourism in San Antonio reaches historic highs with visitors doubling from last year. Hotel managers credit Thousand Club publicity and rail service improvements for drawing several thousand guests, while expectations for continued tourism boost throughout the season remain high.
J S Stevenson of Duluth Minn real estate man arrived in San Antonio three weeks ago for a three day visit and has extended his stay two more weeks claiming the Texas sun and golf at Municipal links or Country Club courses keep him here. He praises the city as a winter resort with climate scenery and attractions surpassing Florida and California and says he plans to return next year with his family.
A list details Captain John B. Christian and numerous lieutenants and captains reassigned to different cavalry and infantry units across the United States. It notes dates of transfers, pending assignments, and future stationings at regimental commands and overseas-proving grounds.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent laxative to liven the liver and clean the bowels. It claims to cure headaches biliousness sour stomach offensive breath and other ailments while offering gentle relief for children and a cheerful nightly routine.
General Leonard Wood told a Philadelphia audience how he answered a Boston pacifist at a dinner. He argued the nation must be prepared for war while a lady asked politely about his war stance.
A Boston audience listens as General Wood answers a question about war by asking a counter question about a ship captain preparing before departure. The exchange is recounted with emphasis on the witty illustration and the differing reactions of Boston and Philadelphia attendees.
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