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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

5

Clarifying Farm Loan Act Inquiries From Texas Farmers

Washington D C Feb 19 With the Farm Loan Act near debut for direct farmer benefits a flood of inquiries arrives from across the country and Texas Secretary W W Flannagan provides a summary of the most asked questions and answers for those not familiar with the law A farmer is one who conducts and directs farm operations and handles its cultivation either personally or by hired labor Equipment includes implements teams and machinery and permanent improvements include structures drainage tiling fencing and buildings An association may appoint an attorney to draw abstracts and pay him from official funds.

Washington, D. C Texas W. W. Flannagan Farm Loan Association Federal Land Banks Farm Loan Board

Virginia Girl Gains Fifteen Pounds on Vinci Cure

Norfolk girl Mattie Denning reports nervousness and loss of appetite eased by Vinci, saying six bottles restored appetite and weight. Ad touts Vinci as a constitutional remedy with bottle formula, backed by local and Texas druggists including A. M. Fischer and Meier's Pharmacy.

Vinci Norfolk Mattie Denning A. M. Fischer Meier Sap Drug Main Ave George Keene H. L. Wagner Appmann Drug Store F. Prassel San Antonio Texas

Cascade Internal Bathing Promises Health Revival

A promotional piece touts internal bathing as a natural relief for constipation and health ills. It claims users feel reborn after a morning cleanse, with a letter from F. E. Smith praising renewed energy sleep and stamina. The J B L Cascade device is demonstrated at H L Wagner’s Drug Store 407 East Houston San Antonio with a free booklet offered.

F. E. Smith J. B. L. Cascade H. L. Wagner East Houston St San Antonio

Local Farm LoanQ&A Clarifies Association Financing Rules

Mrs Maud Davis reports Tanlac success after weight gain of fourteen pounds and health restoration. Her statement notes relief from long stomach catarrh and related symptoms, crediting Tanlac and local drug outlets in Dallas for the recovery.

Maud Davis Mrs. Davis Dallas San Antonio Wagner's Drug Company E. J

Dagger in the Back Promotes Haarlem Oil Remedy

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily back pain cure. It claims origins in Holland since 1696, appeals to housewives, and warns to buy only the genuine product in sealed boxes with money-back guarantee.

Haarlem Holland Netherlands

Dandruff Cure Promised Fast Hair Relief

An advertisement touts Zemo as a quick treatment for itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims the antiseptic liquid kills the dandruff germ, nourishes roots, and stops itching without greasiness or staining. It warns soaps and sham products are harmful and directs readers to buy from Rose Co Cleveland, Ohio.

Rose Co Cleveland

Land Banks Rules On Borrowing and Cross State Operations

The rules restrict members to loans totaling no more than 10 000 dollars across two associations and prohibit designating territory in two states. Abstract requirements are set by the Federal Land Banks, accepting abstracts allowed by local practice or state law, with title systems approved by state law.

Land Bank Federal Land Banks

Corpus Christi Eyes Up-to-Date Pleasure Pier Plan

Corpus Christi could gain a modern pleasure pier if voters approve a franchise for its construction. Mayor Miller backs inviting proposals to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars, aligning with bay front plans and inviting bids through trade papers.

Corpus Christi Tex Miller Bay Front

Burglars Blow Open Safe. Find Little In Chicago Store

In Chicago on the night of February 19 burglars pried an iron grating, entered a store, and blew open a safe but obtained nothing. Police said the owner laughed, noting he kept the money in a tin can in the store.

Chicago

Cortes Debates Spanish Neutrality Amid War Tensions

In Madrid on February 19 the Cortes debated Spain’s neutral stance as Premier Count de Romanones defended the government’s policy. Deputies pressed for a clear position while leaders including Dato Cambo Lerroux and Melquiades Alvarez voiced neutrality, intervention, and unity with the Entente, and Romanones vowed to defend Spain’s note to Germany against submarine actions.

Madrid Paris Cortes Senors Rodes Garcia Count de Romanones United States Germany Spain Eduardo Dato Senor Cambo Alejandro Lerroux Radicals Melquaides Alvarez

All of San Antonio Goes Out 10 Play

A sunny Sunday drew 381 residents to San Antonio golf courses and parks. 181 golfers at Municipal Links, 125 at the Country Club, 75 at Huisache Club set new yearly records. Lambert’s Beach in Brackenridge Park buzzed with bathers and crowded bathhouse areas.

San Antonio Lambert’s Brackenridge Park

Brackenridge Park Emulates Summer Holiday Scene

Crowds filled Brackenridge Park as picnic parties roamed the grass and playgrounds drew steady crowds. Spare locker rooms reopened for bathers while winter closures eased. cars crowded loop drives and hotel lobbies showed the rare quiet of off season visitors.

Brackenridge Park Brackenridge Park Road St. Anthony, Gunter and Menger

Governor Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca Dies in New Mexico

Gov Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca of New Mexico has died prompting both legislative houses to adjourn for his funeral William E K Lindsey of Portales will succeed him Lindsey a Republican succeeds a Democratic governor The fate of pending appointments remains unclear and may require new actions by the incoming governor

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca William EK Lindsey Portales de Baca Senate

Perfect Health Is Yours If the Blood Is Kept Pure

Ad touts S. S. S. as a blood remedy to cleanse the blood of impurities. It warns that impurities cause rheumatism catarrh scrofula eczema tetter malaria and other diseases. Free medical literature offered from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.

Swift Specific Company Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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Kirschbaum Alamo Plaza Act Virginia American Wine Co St. Louis U.S. A Bedell Bldg Ave C and Travis Associaton Club Wagner Pleasure Pier Romanones Kate B. Vaughn Governor DE Baca SAN Antonio Loan & Trust Company Guaran Aan Artere Sts The St. Anthony T. B. Baker the Menger Bailey Merienda Edwin H. Lee LS Hotel Ces Prof J. Mato Hot Wells Southern States Arthur G. Jury Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N.J
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