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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
5
Anuric claimed to cure swollen ankles and feet linked to kidney derangement. The advertisement cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and testimonials, urging readers to buy a 50 cent package or send 10 cents for a trial.
Senate health committee closed hearings on a bill to establish a national refuge for lepers. Witnesses included Dr. R C Rucker and George W McCoy who urged the measure while John Farley a leper in isolation near Washington supported it. Dr McCoy argued leprosy affects primarily youths and shows a male female ratio of two to one.
The Rockefeller foundation announced an invitation related to using oil as part of leprosy research in New York on February 17. Details indicate a funding or collaborative effort to explore medical applications.
Gov. grants a 30 day stay of execution for Henry Tennell while he orders a further review. A pardons board report, filed shortly before the governor's Palestine railroad inspection, opposed commutation and cites Tennell's guilt of criminal assault. Messages still arrive for Frank Mikska, awaiting Houston death on March 10. Oil volumes note California and Oklahoma outputs in 1915.
Walton D. Hood, president of the San Antonio school board, replies to critics from the Committee of Taxpayers defending the $800000 bond sale to R M Grant & Co as a sound business move. He recounts negotiations with Jarratt and Ball, rejects private underwritings, and warns against bonds with strings tied to bids citing past legal cases to support legality and taxpayer protection.
In a bid to bolster British recruitment Lloyd George the minister of munitions has hired a girl chauffeur to prove women can perform men's work while men head to the front. Other cabinet members follow with women chauffeurs and professional female drivers now common in London streets.
A 25 cent marketed remedy claims to end grippe misery and break up a severe cold with two hour dosing for three doses. It promises to relieve nasal congestion discharge headache fever throat and sneezing and to act without assistance. Do not accept a substitute.
The board notes Grant & Co. offered an unconditional bid with no strings, securing a record premium of $56,000 for the San Antonio school bond sale. Competing bidders including Jarratt raised verbal bids and sought outside legal review, but the speaker defends the decision as a good day’s work for public education and asserts the facts can be substantiated.
Washington reports Great Britain now buys three times as much American goods as any other nation and absorbs over one third of U S exports. 1915 British purchases total 1.191 billion dollars, with France, Canada, and Italy following in order. Exports to Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile also increase.
London reports the extension of the prohibited imports list is expected with keen interest. If fruit is banned the United States would suffer, and canned goods are seen as likely to join the list. A prominent American diplomat says the current list is an entering wedge toward strict overseas trade control. Licenses will cover only essential use but market development and natural trade flow will end.
An advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valuable general tonic containing quinine and iron. The ad touts its tonic properties and notes a 50 cent price.
Secretary Daniels announced a modification of wireless censorship rules to permit passing messages about naval vessels and operations of belligerent ships when no neutrality violation is involved. The move follows German ambassador von Bernstorff's request for explanation of Sayville censorship rejection of Berlin dispatches. Daniels said censors acted under existing rules prohibiting transmissions about movements or locations of war vessels.
Senator Tillman, chair of the Senate navy committee, rejected President Wilsons call for an incomparably greatest navy. He said the United States should have the second greatest navy with the emphasis on inefficient officers and weak ships. He doubtfully questioned the presidents stated aim.
Affidavits for about 18 000 Confederate pensioners have been received by the Comptroller's Department for March 1 pension warrants. Pension Commissioner Jones says nearly 19 000 pensions will be issued this quarter and every effort is being made to speed the process.
Southern Marble and Stone Co. stockholders meet in Yoakum Texas elect Philip Welhausen as president W L Burton as vice president J W Dearley as manager and E C Koerth as secretary Others named include William Green Louis Trautwein J W Clearly and W L Burton for the ensuing year.
Philip Welhausen and directors announce the capital was increased from 10000 to 12000 dollars, reflecting a financial adjustment and expanded capitalization for the enterprise.
Leul Lawrence and Miss Margaret Partain wed at the bride’s aunt Mrs. C. N. Partain home in Beeville. Lawrence works as a drug clerk and his bride is described as a school girl.
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