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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
8
General Gloom in a coffin shaped like a hammer labeled noc-no-more was buried at sea from the steamer Bears off San Francisco. A Rotary Club funeral cortege greeted the ceremony after prior burials in several cities as the coffin began its Pacific voyage from Syracuse Rotary.
The article advises people with acid indigestion to obtain Bisurated Magnesia from a Ceruggist and take a teaspoonful in water after meals. It claims this neutralizes excess acid, sweetens the stomach, aids digestion, and lets people eat large meals without pain. It warns not to use ordinary Magnesia for correcting stomach acidity.
A winter skin care method recommends applying a thin layer of mercorized wax to the entire face before bed, removing with warm water in the morning. The wax flakes away dead skin, aiding breathing and revealing younger skin in about a week. It claims to reduce chaps, roughness, blotches, pimples, freckles, blackheads, and wrinkles with regular use.
Washington February 23. The long running fight over immigration reform looms in the House with a literacy test measure likely to pass the lower chamber over a presidential veto. An Asiatic exclusion bill may be moved despite State Department opposition, requiring both Chinese and Japanese to register upon entry. The plan would not alter the gentlemen’s agreement on Japanese laborers and aims to curb the picture bride practice, which is described as a growing issue with thousands entering Hawaii and the mainland United States last year.
Specialists claim catarrh is a blood infection and that cleansing the blood removes throat drip hawking and spitting nasal sores and bad breath. The article promotes S S S a vegetable blood tonic with free advice from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Pine-Tar-Honey as a rapid, harmless remedy for children's respiratory ailments. The copy emphasizes relief from gasping breathing, loosening mucous, and throat soothing effects with honey, citing testimonials to urge households to keep it on hand during colds and trebes.
At Marambaio port in Brazil the Lamport and Holt steamer Tennyson, traveling from the Rio de la Plata to New York, was badly damaged by an explosion in her bunkers. Three crewmen—an American, an Englishman, and a Dutchman—died. The incident sparked editorial warnings about foreign interference and coercion in commerce.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Battaile of Elm Mott near Waco observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They moved from Virginia in 1870 and have lived beneath the elm trees at Elm Mott since. Mr. Battaile, 80, served in the Confederate army and remains vigorous. his wife is in good health.
Captain Joseph A Hooper a leading Texas cotton compress man died at his Austin home after months of illness. He was seventy, a Confederate veteran, and formerly owned a compress and held other statewide interests. He is survived by his wife and two children J E Hooper and Miss Nina Hooper of San Antonio.
A special meeting of the school board, in a unanimous vote, refused to rescind its sale of bonds worth 800000 to R M Grant & Company of Chicago. The Taxpayers Protective League failed to attend, plans to protest in Austin. The board warned of possible higher taxes if litigation ensues.
A vintage ad pitches Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable remedy that replaces calomel. It warns calomel is dangerous mercury, promises no salivation or sickness, and claims quick liver action with a 50 cent bottle. It says children and adults can use it and guarantees satisfaction if not better than calomel.
Mrs. Bessie Fleming recalls illness two years ago and credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her health and weight from 130 to 172 pounds. She endorses the medicines and urges others to obtain them, noting even the related medical book The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
A petition circulated in San Antonio protests the board action on 4 12 per cent bonds and asks Attorney General Looney to approve them. It argues taxpayers support the bond awards so residents may receive the benefits of the bond election.
A delegation of motion picture representatives appeared in Albany to oppose a censorship bill. The group claims an investment of 500 million dollars and an industry employing 100000 people. A 105 member Exhibitors League will attend for 1800 theaters in New York state. The bill proposes a three member censorship board with power to exclude sac religious obscenity indecency or immorality.
London reports the German seizure of the steamship Bandon was a mistake and the 3485 ton Danish steamer is freed. Copenhagen dispatch dated February 19 states a German trawler seized the motor vessel en route to Siam with merchandise and has released it.
The British embassy in Washington denied a Berlin wireless report claiming Indian troops mutinied in Egypt. No substantiation followed the embassy's statement issued today in Washington.
Reports from St. Croix via Parima passengers say a wage strike crippled the island sugar industry. About 10,000 workers, led by a native named Jackson, demand one shilling more per day. Danish officials fear violence as guards patrol towns and marines guard government buildings.
London Feb 23 The government under Marquis of Lansdowne announces in the House of Lords that a blockade minister will join the cabinet. Lord Robert Cecil, previously under secretary for foreign affairs, will head the blockade and oversee orders in council and trade policy with neutral nations. The move adds a coalition representative and concludes a lengthy debate between peers over blockade strictness.
Washington Feb 23 Rear Admiral Badger told the House naval committee that the new naval program would feature 35 knot battle cruisers with ten fourteen inch guns and top speed unmatched by any other battleship cruiser. He supported ten sixteen inch guns on dreadnoughts in five turrets and urged construction of 1200 ton fleet and smaller submarines while cautioning against overemphasizing submarines in the plan.
Three Dallas children Bernice Anderson Jack Anderson and Paul Compton Young Jr were brought to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for rabies treatment after last Thursday dog bites. The dog’s head was sent to Austin Sunday and Dr J T Wilhite diagnosed rabies at the Pasteur Institute.
President and Mrs Wilson hosted a White House dinner last night for the Speaker of the House and Mrs Clark. The guest list included Senate and House leaders, government officials, army and navy officers, and pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski who later performed a piano recital.
A parent advises early bowel regulation for children using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The promoter notes no opiate in the formula, claims long market presence, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 454 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
Minneapolis police hunted a man after he tried to damage the cathedral and fired twice at the chief engineer and an assistant who found him prowling the basement late Monday night. The bullets missed. Peter Callahan, chief engineer, said a boiler was drained of water but no explosion occurred.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports German and Swedish railway officials agreed at a conference to acquire large steamers for heavy freight traffic between Trelleborg in Sweden and Sassnitz in Germany, and to set routes accordingly.
An advertisement proclaims a free offer for a product named the First Battle of Renalt and promotes a kidney and blader medicine described as the most perfect uric acid destroyer with a money saving deal.
The bulk of Baltic freight traffic shifts from Sassnitz to Malmö area ports due to submarine activity. An export deal now plans to ship 10,000 Swedish horses to Germany.
Local light want ads feature a financial row urging readers to borrow money from advertised lenders. The column highlights quick cash options and terms framed as easy approvals and fast funding.
Daily strength reference includes Wesco and Misa Coffee in a short note. It highlights product names and potential brand associations without additional context or events.
An advertising column promotes Light Want Ads promising broad reach in San Agustin with plans and rates. It urges readers to place ads for money needs and business opportunities and claims higher circulation versus competitors.
An old health advertisement claims grip influenza and pneumonia leave victims weak and that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey can help rebuild the system. It advises using a tablespoon in water or milk before meals to stimulate digestion, promising improved vitality and urging readers to buy for $1 or write for availability.
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