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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
10
A 21 year old Mexican was arrested after allegedly stealing a dozen watches valued at 60 dollars from J Shapiro’s store at 715 West Commerce. A separate report notes a prowler stole three milk bottles from Mrs L Murry’s home at 101 South Cherry and was captured.
A broker relates a cryptic telegram from Maine claiming his youngest daughter is married. The father jokes the groom may be a practical business man, noting the message was sent with the word Collect.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with 5c to Foley Co for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, claiming relief for coughs, back pain, kidney issues, rheumatism, and digestion. A M. Pischer is listed as the seller.
News items cover Dibrell and a Dallas suspect taken by U S marshals for mail misuse. An injury from a fire caused by a kerosene stove is noted along with a streetcar motor overheat alarm. A dairy meeting in Bexar County is announced and other local adv notices conclude the brief summary.
Sergeant Mark Jacobs and Detectives Frank Jones and Jack Yantis recovered about 150 in government property including automobile accessories and army blankets. The items belonged to the United States government and had been disposed of unlawfully. Several arrests are expected. Dr. Walsh has returned to the city.
Mrs J H Cole wife of a Southern Pacific inspector at 1017 North Cherry street says Tanlac relieved five years of stomach trouble gas pain back and kidney discomfort. She reports rapid improvement gain in weight sleep return of appetite and increased strength after about two weeks of use. The testimonial urges others to try Tanlac and notes Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier in San Antonio sell the product under a special representative.
No damage from a collision between an automobile driven by O W Aleng and another car at East Houston and Hackberry streets at 6 25 Wednesday afternoon. No arrests were made. Dan Lewis attorney at law 414 at no tas Bldg Travis 6413 Vi
Money loaned on all personal articles of value especially diamonds. Transactions confidential. Kehoe Loan Co. 603 W Commerce St and O'Connell Loan Co. 112 E Houston St. All collateral loans. See window display. February Dance of Hermann Sons Singing Society Feb 24 1917 Hermann Sons Hall Tickets 25c Music by Puppe's Orch. Adv. Blaze in apartment house damage about $20 from kerosene stove explosion Miss Alice Peck 222 Howard St at 12 15 pm Fire confined to one room Building owned by D P Barr Adv. Chickens stolen 13 mixed chickens from Clemente Garza 913 S Comal St Wed night Adv. Foot ailments Chiropodist M Corinne Blais 306 1-2 E Houston By appointment Adv. Moose Masquerade Ball Fri nights Moose Hall Music by Homen Bros. Adv. Meeting adjourned in memory of Maj Gen Frederick Funston special meeting of city commissioners adjourned Committee to draft resolutions for next Monday charter amendments meeting to consider Sanitary Harlandale baths advertised Harlandale South Flores St car Best values alarm clocks Riebe Jewelry 306 Main Ave Adv.
An advertisement from Portage Tire Co at 2218 Alamo promotes independent travel by bicycle with easy payments for street car and jitney patrons.
Major General John J. Pershing will arrive at San Antonio Friday night to take over as permanent Southern Department commander after General Funston's death. He leaves El Paso Thursday night with aides James L. Collins and Martin C. Shallenberger. Flags will fly at half mast until his arrival, and a 13 gun salute will mark his ceremony. The body of General Funston is en route to San Francisco.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as instantly relieving grippe and severe colds. A dose every two hours for up to three doses clears nasal passages stops discharge eases headache feverishness and stiffness. It claims prompt relief with a pleasant taste and genuine product assurance at 25 cents.
John Irvin of the Irvin Brothers Provision Co says Chicago visitors wintering in San Antonio will return next year with friends, potentially filling hotels. He advises local real estate owners to build apartments and hotels to accommodate a growing tourist influx.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to stop catarrh by applying a small amount in the nostrils. It promises quick relief from nasal congestion, headaches, and breathing difficulties, claiming the antiseptic cream soothes inflamed membranes and opens air passages.
An advertisement exhorts quick action in a civil case. A lawyer asks for rapid processing to fund a six week old child’s college expenses, claiming a buyer can be found for nearly anything of value via Light Want Ads.
A dialogue fragment shows a deaf man saying he danced with a charming young lady last night and would give something in return. The other speaker calls him puzzled friend and notes deafness as a recurring issue.
A fragment notes a remark from a New York Times piece comparing her dancing to a zephyr or a heifer. The quote reflects a public debate over her performance style and reception.
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