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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
5
An old time remedy claims to restore dark color to gray hair using sage and sulphur. The pamphlet extols Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent bottle that darkens hair naturally, hides gray strands, and adds luster, while noting it is a cosmetic, not a disease cure.
Berne reports that German efforts to shape neutral opinion failed due to inconsistent censorship and bungled methods. Officials clashed with censors, central bureaus flooded neutrals with German literature, and despite reorganizations the system impeded news flow from front lines and hindered accurate reporting.
A Cincinnati authority warns corn removal by cutting risks infection and blood poisoning and praises freezone. A quarter ounce bought cheaply at a drugstore can numb and dry a tender corn with a few drops, then the corn lifts out root and all without pain, not irritating surrounding skin.
Premature gray and thinning hair described as a serious condition. The ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing to darken hair, restore fullness, and provide a soft lustrous result. Claims include convenience, harmlessness, and a money back guarantee. Sold for $1 by Van Vleet-Mansfield Co., Memphis Tennessee.
Soap contains too much alkali which dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. The preferred cleanser is ordinary malsified coconut oil, used sparingly, producing rich lather that cleanses dust dirt and oil while leaving hair soft and silky. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
A playful dialogue features Maude asked if she can skate. She replies she can unless a handsome young man is present, hinting at social expectations and flirtation in a lighthearted tone.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It touts its gentle healing vegetable formula and immediate effects. The ad urges readers to buy bottles or send ten cents for a sample while mentioning the San Antonio Daily Light.
Digestive pills after meals mislead users as artificial agents fail to affect stomach contents. An ounce of pure bisulated magnesia with a teaspoon in water after meals allegedly neutralizes stomach acid stops fermentation and enables normal digestion without drugs.
War Department recommended 130000 for San Antonio arsenal upgrades and 20000 for the post office repairs, but the sundry civil bill omits these funds while other Texas requests gain ground. Senator Sheppard pushes amendments as Slayden faces cooperation issues, and Fort Sam Houston ground funds may pass via Sheppard influence.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. 60c. Ad reads PAZO OINTMENT with guarantee and money back offer.
The Boy Scouts benefit play Scouts in Camp at the Grand Opera House showcases a five act tale of a rich son joining the Scouts and being rescued by the troop. The Alamo Council backs the summer encampment, with Mr and Mrs J A Abelfin directing. Cast includes Claude A Hargis Vera Simpson Ralph Yates and many local youths. A matinee drew children and good crowds for the week’s third showing.
A joint meeting of the Workmen's Circle San Antonio branch committees will finalize arrangements for the Jewish war relief ball and bazaar to be held Sunday evening February 25 at Harmony hall. Contributions are welcome, with a $10 check already sent by Mrs. R. L. Abrahams. The event supports charitable aims and articles for sale are being invited. The program includes singing and a declamation, and a suffrage debate with named participants. A Baraca class church event follows later in the week.
The Travis Park Debating Club will hold its weekly meeting Friday evening in the Sunday school room of the Travis Park Methodist Church.
Local druggists report strong shift from calomel to Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant vegetable remedy for liver sluggishness and constipation. Product guarantees money back if relief isn’t provided. bottle costs 50 cents and promises no biliousness or next day sickness.
Mrs J A Rodgers of Switzer North Carolina says grippe often follows colds and cites Foley's Honey and Tar as preventing doctor bills. The remedy is described to loosen phlegm stop irritants relieve soreness and inflammation and clear air passages. For sale by A M Fischer.
Simple home recipe uses 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex and plain sugar syrup to make a pint of cough syrup costing about 54 cents. Claims to surpass ready made remedies, soothe throat membranes, loosen phlegm, and aid bronchial conditions with near immediate relief. Pinex described as Norway pine extract with guaiacol. purchase from druggist with directions and satisfaction guarantee.
Dinner at the original Mexican restaurant precedes Baraca pins for new members led by George B E Wheeler, YMCA physical instructor. The Baraca class meets at 9 30 each Sunday morning and invites men and boys ages 17 to 26, with visitors welcome. Conductors acquitted in Louisville case involvement noted in a separate dispatch.
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