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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
2
Lloyd's reports the British steamship Dingle sunk with probable single survivor. The 598 ton vessel built in 1914 was owned in Liverpool. No further details have been received.
The second 25 000 pamphlets advertising the state convention of Retail Merchants were mailed. Delegations have formed in El Paso Kingsville Abilene Yoakum Cuero Bartlett Brenham Brownsville Fredericksburg Gonzales Fort Worth Waco Dallas Houston Plainview Bay City Snyder Cleburne Temple Gainesville Austin and other cities. W A Achilles of Austin and Phil F Meyer of Palestine discussed plans with San Antonio officials. Achilles appointed delegates from Texas to the national convention in New Orleans May 8 9 10 11. Committees are finalizing arrangements to be reviewed at the March 9 meeting.
A short ad touts Wesco and Misa Coffee as pure food and wholesome beverages without fault, framing them as quality choices in the market.
Under the San Antonio Light auspices a food fair and cooking school offers excellent prizes for a baking contest running February 28 to March 4 inclusive.
An advertisement from Wesco and Misa Coffee claims a perfect brew for discriminating people, highlighting a bold coffee choice and brand partnership aimed at distinct palates.
An OCR fragment highlights Wesco Misa Coffee as healthful invigorating satisfying and economical in tone.
Advice warns rheumatism stems from uric acid in blood and kidneys. Stay dry, avoid damp ground, drink water, eat less meat, and take four ounces of rad Salts daily for a week to flush uric acid. Jad Salts, a lithia grape-lemon drink, sold as a safe remedy used by many to ease rheumatic symptoms.
Rotary Club leaders including J B Ramer and Judge Oceola Archer launch a canvass to form a Rotarian company for a summer training encampment led by General Funston. A June 10 start is tentatively set, with costs near 30 dollars per man plus rail fare for distant recruits.
San Antonio Taxpayers Protective Association delegation failed to appear before the attorney general to protest approval of 800000 in San Antonio school bonds. The group said they would come Wednesday but could not reach Austin Monday. today was a legal holiday. School board members Hood and Bechel returned to San Antonio but plan to attend the hearing.
The ad section claims vacant houses gain tenants quickly as Light Want Ads reach nearly all good renters in San Antonio. It guarantees advertisers 70 percent more paid circulation than competitors and promotes rates for 15 word ads at multiple insertions.
The speech honors Washington and Confederate memory, urging teachers to present truth about Southern history, praise for figures like Sam Davis and Admiral Semmes, and to place portraits of Davis, Lee, Johnston, and Hood in schools. It emphasizes being prepared, Americanism, and a legacy for Texas children on the nation’s birthday and the monument’s completion.
Washington's farewell address was read in Congress by Senator Johnson of Maine and Representative Baker of California, warning against foreign influence and intrigues. Ceremonies at Continental Memorial Hall and Mount Vernon commemorated the first president with wreaths, pilgrimages, and tributes as government offices paused.
Advert says Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy restores natural color to gray hair and improves scalp conditions. A downtown druggist touts its natural, even darkening with one strand at a time. results by morning and fuller, glossy hair after a few applications.
Morristown New Jersey, February 22 Henry Cabot Lodge US senator Massachusetts spoke to the Washington Association praising the founding republican order. He warned against peace at any price advocates and urged adherence to Washington’s teachings and duty.
Washington's Birthday events included patriotic society meetings a military parade and a liberty pole dedication in Brooklyn. The Woman's Peace Party held anti preparedness meetings across Manhattan and other districts as celebrations continued.
Governor Ferguson and state officials travel to Llano to attend the Confederate monument unveiling by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The party includes J. M. Edwards, J. A. Owens, J. C. Jones, Lon A. Brooks, H. L. Hargon, and T. H. McGregor. A speech by the governor marks the feature of the day as the group returns to Austin Wednesday.
President Porras decreed a legal holiday in Panama on February 22. Government officials and employees will attend ceremonies at the Panama national exposition grounds. A parade of American troops and Panama police and firemen will march through the city, with public exercises and athletic events all day.
New York reports that over 100 American Defense Society members discussed preparedness and army navy expansion. Dr. Crampton cited that few boys are properly prepared for service and urged military drill in schools and summer camps. Dr. Hill argued universal service is constitutional and that current laws already mobilize able men.
William Orpet, University of Wisconsin junior, held for the Lake county grand jury after a coroner's jury found Marion Frances Lambert died of potassium cyanide poisoning. The report notes the inquest's conclusion and Orpet's indictment recommendation. The piece also mentions Texas club activities and a bird protection message from the federation.
The executive board of the Texas meet will meet Wednesday in Fort Worth with district chairmen invited. The one day session will stress Arbor Day observance and notes Mrs. Fred W. Abbey of Brownwood as conservation chair.
Advertises Hyomei as the quickest way to stop head colds and drive out catarrh germs. Describes using the oil with an inhaler to clear passages and ease breathing, promising rapid relief and a money back guarantee from Wagner Drug Store.
Bedford Indiana resident F G Prevo describes lingering cough after grippe. He lost weight and grew thin before using Foley's Honey and Tar, which he credits with restoring health and weight. Ad copy notes the remedy is safe and effective, sold by A M Fischer druggist.
Forty veterans from Fort Sheridan led a Washington's birthday observance in downtown Chicago returning to the Coliseum for a main meeting by the National Security League. Governor Dunne spoke and United States Senator James Wadsworth Jr. was slated as tonight's principal speaker for the Union League Club event.
A brief column extols a remedy for head colds claiming rapid nose relief. It emphasizes ease and effectiveness and promotes the treatment as a splendid breakthrough.
Get a small bottle from your druggist and apply a little in the nostrils. The antiseptic healing cream penetrates air passages to soothe inflamed membranes and brings instant relief from stuffed up nose, catarrh, and headache.
A method promises success by applying four ounces of plain liquid arvon at night to moisten and rub the scalp. By morning dandruff may be reduced and repeated applications reportedly dissolve and destroy all signs. It claims itching stops and hair becomes fluffy glossy and soft.
Mrs Emma McBride of Boyd Alabama shares a six year battle with poor health. She describes weight loss to under 140 pounds and persistent nervous symptoms. After using Cardui, her condition improves markedly with fewer nervous spells and restored energy. For sale by all druggists.
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