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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1916

Page

4

Anuric praised for back pain and kidney issues in letter

A reader reports relief from back pain dull headaches and limb ache after using Anuric by Dr. Pierce. He credits better sleep and improved life quality and urges others with similar problems to try the remedy. The note mentions Dr. Pierce’s Buffalo institute and invites readers to mail for a trial package or full treatment.

Pierce Buffalo N. Y W. A. Roberts Dr. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute

Not a Normal School Says Gargoyle Joke

In a Gargoyle cartoon from the University of Michigan humor page a joke quips about the term normal school. The caption mocks the idea by contrasting the word normal with the university's product line and campus life.

University of Michigan Gargoyle

Explains His Protest Over School Bond Bids

J E Jarratt challenges Walton Hood over an $800000 school bond bid, citing his taxpaying motives and urging board openness. He claims the 4% bond would save taxpayers and urges a public audience, accusing the board president of blocking his 4% option and alleging improprieties in the bidding process.

Walton D. Hood J. E. Jarratt Hood Mr. Hood R. H. Grant & Co R. L. Ball

California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Quick Digestive Relief

An 19th century style household remedy ad claims California Syrup of Figs cures sour stomach and constipation in children and adults. It urges mothers to buy the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Zemo as a fast acting remedy for eczema itching and skin troubles. It claims the salve cleanses, soothes, and heals sores burns and chafing and notes prices of 25 cents or one dollar for a larger size.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair Restoration

An old home remedy for darkening gray hair is sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores for about 60 cents. The product is praised for restoring natural color plus treating dandruff and scalp issues. A downtown druggist reports it darkens hair evenly so the application is not noticeable.

Wyeth

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An advertorial touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe rheumatism liniment that quickly relieves rheumatic pain stiffness and soreness without internal treatment. It claims not to burn the skin and appeals to readers to buy a small bottle at any drug store for relief from sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.

St. Jacobs

The Marx Brothers at Majestic Tonight Vaudeville Thrills

The Majestic offers vaudeville headlined by the Marx Brothers with other acts plus film features. Eleanor Pierce stars in September Mourning in the Grand motion picture program.

Grand Motion Pictures Eleanor Pierce San Antonio Grand Opera House Poplar Miss Pierce D. W. Griffith Griffith Helen Ware Keystone Weber and Fields Alice Davenport Pretty Mae Busch

Cabaret at the Majestic promises top vaudeville bill

The Majestic Theater presents a star filled vaudeville cabaret after tonight’s show Manager Ed Raymond predicts a splendid crowd. Headliners the Marx Brothers lead a 15 piece supporting cast with acts like Around the Bulletin Board and the Gaudschmidts among others in an ambitious afterpiece titled Home Again.

the Majestic Majestic Theater Ed Raymond Bison City Vic Milo Frank Girard George Hughes Ed Roscoe George Carson Jake Willard Gaudschmidts Clintons Evelyn Cunningham Lady Beautiful

The Garden of Allah at Grand Opera House Engagement

The Garden of Allah, hailed as the era’s most spectacular stage achievement, comes to Grand Opera House for five nights starting March 1 with a matinee on Thursday and Saturday. A desert pilgrimage inspired the production’s atmosphere and romance from Hichens’ novel.

Garden of Allah Hichens

Desert Wonders From The Spirit of the Desert Prologue

The excerpt traces a journey across the Sahara from the Spirit of the Desert prologue to El Sar gani a Trappist monastery near Tunis. It paints scenes of a hotel in the desert a dance house at Beni Mora a tropical garden of Count Anteoni and the Desert of Mogar with star lit skies and the monastery at El Largani.

Sahara Desert Desert el Sargani Tunis Beni-Mora Count Anteoni

Richards and Pringle’s Famous Minstrels at Grand

The Grand hosts a Sunday matinee and night and Monday night performance by Richards and Pringle’s Famous Minstrels. The troupe, long established here, promises a brand new program with some familiar favorites and many new faces.

Richards & Pringle

Blood purifier promises cure for scrofula symptoms

An old advertisement urges readers to cleanse the bloodstream with Swift's Specific, claiming it purifies impure blood and revives health amid scrofula symptoms and gland swelling. It touts fifty years of use and offers druggist purchase with Atlanta based company contact.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Minstrel Show Promises Singing Dancing and Parade

A circle season feature highlights the singing and dancing with old time minstrelsy appeal. The vaudeville portion costs the troupe more than ever. Robert Leach's Challenge Band of twenty five solo musicians stars. A noon street parade and a 7 30 band concert before the theater are scheduled.

Robert Leach

Fort Hanock visit highlights artillery shortfall

Engineers from the American Institute of Electrical Engineers found Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook inadequately manned with six artillery companies for twelve inch guns, though twenty two were needed. Dr. W L Saunders and Dr L H Baekeland called the preparedness unbelievable and discussed nitrate production capacity and political fencing questions.

New York American Institute of Electrical Engineers Fort Hancock Sandy Hook W. L. Saunders Institute L. H. Baekeland Naval Consulting Board

Danderine Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Scalp Relief

An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of Danderine available at drug stores. Users are instructed to apply a small amount to the scalp and rub in with fingertips, with results promised by morning and complete improvement after two or three applications.

Woman Joins Wichita County Tax Office

Wichita Falls Tex Feb 18 Mrs Rowena Measles appointed by county commissioners as tax assessor to fill the unexpired term after the death Tuesday of her son the late John Robertson who previously held the post

Wichita Falls Tex Wichita County Rowena Measles John Robertson

City ordinance seeks $200 penalty for minor saloon entry

Dallas officials proposed an ordinance to impose a maximum penalty of 200 dollars on minors found entering saloons. If approved by the city commission, the measure would take effect immediately.

Dallas Tex Legal Department of

Poem Rejected for Length by Editor

A poet asks why the editor rejects a poem and the editor cites length width and thickness as disqualifying flaws in a brief newspaper exchange from the St Louis Republic.

St. Louis Republic

Too Fat Get More Fresh Air

Obesity is linked to lack of fresh air weakening blood oxygen, slowing liver function, and hindering vital organs. Start treatment immediately with outdoor activity and Summers Drug Stores kerrein capsules after meals and at night, weigh regularly, and continue until weight normalizes.

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