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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
9
A local manufacturer introduces New York Times silk hosettes for women. These 14 percent inch long hose feature a top two inch wide band with Rembrandt rib. Available in striped patterns and colors including black white mirage navy bronze and purple. Retail price two dollars per pair.
A group of San Antonio manufacturers will drive to Austin Friday afternoon to attend a House of Representatives hearing on the Employers' Liability Act at 8 pm. The delegation aims to counter opposition and keep the bill intact, with leaders including G. G. Geyer and J. A. Patterson among those traveling from the Gunter Hotel at 3 30.
Scott H Kneppert a livestock man near the Huntington Fulton county line died in Roaring Springs Hospital after leaving home with a sheep and being overtaken by a wind and rain storm. His father and brother found him unconscious beside the slain sheep under a fallen tree. An electrical magnetic clock invention is noted as a separate item.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick harmless antacid for indigestion acid souring and gas. It claims relief within minutes keeps stomach sweetened and lets you eat favorite foods without fear costing fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
Texas lawmakers push bills to the governor as endgame looms. Key measures include budget and education proposals, a two thirds vote passage, and contested redistricting changes affecting Tom Blanton. Debates touch juvenile boards and state normal schools, with Bailey and Bryan invited to speak.
A New York chemist displays a check for his solidified gas pills that allegedly let a car cross America. The item forecasts wide use, mocks car owners, and envisions pill induced joys, dragooned by luxury transport and court fines, ending with a caution about auto intoxication.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's liniment for stiff necks and sore leaders. It claims rapid penetration and skin friendly formula without staining, suitable for rheumatic aches neuraglia gout lumbago bruises sprains and muscle stiffness. Available at druggists for 25 and 50 cents.
A large crowd is expected at Beethoven Hall for a memorial service honoring General Funston. Major General John J. Pershing has accepted an invitation to attend and deliver one of the principal addresses. The ceremony includes civil and military officials, a music program by the Nineteenth Infantry Band, and remarks by Mayor Clinton G. Brown and County Judge James R. Davis.
Portage Tire Co at 221 S. Alamo St promotes bicycles and streetcar patrons to ride bikes with easy payments. The ad touts tackle at low prices and urges independence for patrons.
A Mercer Kentucky woman recalls suffering through menopause and insomnia for years before using Cardui. She credits two bottles with restoring strength enabling her to walk six miles and attend a street fair, and says Cardui also saved her daughter during a severe spell.
Mexican officials announce that all travelers entering Mexico from the United States must present a passport with a photo. The passport should be obtained from the Mexican consul in the applicant’s residence, or at the port of entry a recognized official document may suffice.
A vintage home cure claims catarrh and catarrhal deafness stem from constitutional illness. It promotes Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar as a tonic to relieve head noises and restore hearing, asserting 90 percent ear troubles stem from catarrh and can be treated at home.
The Baltimore American reports a scene where Mexican officials increasingly require passports for travelers, prompting anxious passengers to search for reassurance as the conductor negotiates the tense moment about water and the voyage ahead.
An old engine labored over worn rails and halted at an undetermined location. Passengers endured a tedious wait as time stretched on without any clear destination or service improvement.
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