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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
10
First Chief Venustiano Carranza plans a visit to Guadalajara to inspect the railroad under construction between Guadalajara and Chamela. Advices to Mexican Consul General T. R. Beltran also say the railroad service between Mexico City and Vera Cruz has been renewed.
Stephan Margozewitz, 74, died at his home 718 Wyoming street Tuesday after a two year illness. He came to the county 46 years ago from near Posen Poland and worked as a molder at Alamo Iron Works. A veteran of the Franco German war 1870 1871 he was discharged from the German army in Strassburg on September 15 1871. He leaves a wife and seven sons Joseph Gustave Herman Stephan Jr Frank of San Antonio Theodore and Stancil of Los Angeles. He was a member of St Michaels Church and St Alberts Society. Funeral plans pending sons arrival from ae will be announced at Mr.
An ad promotes Harlandale hot sulphur baths with a streetcar link from Harlandale to South Flores, offering a massage treatment to gain weight. It also lists Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co and an automobile equipment ad along with a Japanese restaurant ad and a Chop Suey card number.
W. C. Linden former district attorney sues in Seventy third District Court to recover about 9600 alleging the Texas fee bill unlawfully turns excess office fees to Bexar County. He claims 5056 in 1915 1863.23 in 1916 and 1886.50 due in 1917 plus 750 commission and 30 bail bond sums. He argues state constitutional limits prohibit such public money grants to counties. The county and commissioners court are named defendants and Linden reports he acted under the belief the fee bill was valid.
C B Daniels of 589 Arbor Place shares a Tanlac testimonial claiming eight pound gain and relief from years of indigestion gas and rheumatism. He cites improved appetite digestion and strength after three bottles and urges others with similar troubles to try Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier under a Tanlac representative.
Western beef packers on the Pacific coast are turning to Southwest Texas for marketable steers as West Coast feed costs rise. A Sarthe of Houser Packing Co notes Texas grass cattle are in high demand, with prices about two cents higher per pound. Packers are even contracting calves before birth in Texas to secure future supplies.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valuable general tonic. It highlights its supposed tonic properties of Qui Nine and Tron and promotes a 50 cent price.
A roster of travelers remains at local inns with names from across the country. M. R. Kelly of Corpus Christi stays at the Gunter while A. Mayer of Philadelphia guests the St. Anthony. B. Thompson of Waco is at the Menger. A. T. Clark of New Orleans and J. Novak of Chicago register at the Gunter and Menger respectively. Other arrivals include H. Abernathy of Houston at the St. Anthony and J. Stevenson of New York at the Gunter. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tuller of Tucson, Ariz. spend winter at the Gunter, J. J. Mayfield of Bay City at the Gunter, and Will W. Steaus of Chicago at the Menger. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Young of New York and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bryant of Los Angeles have apartments at the St. Anthony and Menger.
Real estate groups and owners statewide push for adoption of the Torrens land title system. The San Antonio Real Estate Board leads the effort with a petition circulated to legislators in Austin, urging passage of a bill to enact reform.
Cr G Burnham vice president of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad travels with Mrs Burnham and a Chicago party to San Antonio arriving Tuesday morning at the St Anthony Hotel. He immediately heads to Brackenridge Park to retrieve his golf bag while the others plan a Tuesday afternoon round. The party includes Mr and Mrs J C Darling Mr and Mrs P B Eckhart and Mrs Burnham and they expect to stay several weeks.
The article discusses provisions relating to the Torrens system of title registration, outlining its purpose and legal framework within property conveyancing. It notes the system’s role in simplifying transfers, establishing indefeasible title, and reducing litigation over land ownership.
Governor Ferguson approved three measures today. The Texas Company bill by Hudspeth allows production of oil by the company. The McNealus pipeline bill puts pipelines under railroad commission jurisdiction. The Hall Galveston relief bill offers 10 years of state and part occupation taxes relief for grade raising and related needs.
A vintage patent medicine claim promises fast relief from cold symptoms. The ad urges taking a dose every two hours for three doses, claiming the remedy opens nasal passages, relieves congestion, headaches, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It touts immediate effect and pleasant taste with no inconvenience.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ma se as an antiseptic powder for feet. Shaken into shoes or in a foot-bath, it supposedly makes tight shoes feel easy and relieves corns bunions and blistered sore spots. Claims quick comfort and says it is sold nationwide at 25 cents with a free trial offer by Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as the safe healthful method to restore natural gray or faded hair. It claims even shade, glossy texture, and youthful vitality, with a money back guarantee and a price of 50 cents a bottle at Sommers' Drug Stores and other outlets. It also promotes related Q-Ban products and a free illustrated book titled Hair Culture.
Hypo Nuclane Tablets claim to aid digestion, increase nutrition, and build blood and tissue. Marketed as a tonic food medicine from The Blackburn Products in Dayton Ohio, sold by druggists at 90 cents per tube.
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