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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

3

Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Promises Safe Cough Relief

H L Wagners Drug Store offers Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant for bronchitis whooping cough and colds with a money back guarantee. One bottle yields a pint when mixed with sugar and water making it economical for winter use and safe for children, as it contains no narcotics.

Schiffmann H. L. Wagner Dr. Schiffmann R. J. Schiffmann St. Paul Minn

Travis Club Minstrel Show Set for Saturday at Club Hall

The Travis Club prepares a minstrel show with premier comedians Udo Haarmann and R R Jennett and a cast including W D Hussing George Witte Harold Kayton Adolph L Chavez Al Kalensher Carl Schulz and others. Rehearsals start Thursday with a dress run Friday and a private gag session before the performance. George Witte chairs the minstrel committee and Jack Burke serves as interlocutor with a 7 pm dinner prior to the show.

Travis Club Minstrel Committee George Witte Udo Haarmann R. R. Jennett T. R. Brown Jr Jack Burke Hugh Thomson Travis Quartet Erick Kunkel Old Green River al Dawning Richard Fisher al Kalensher Russell R. Jennett Victor Flato Chesapeake Bay

Swindle Arrests Tie Boy and Pawn Broker Case to False Tickets

A pawn shop owner and an 18 year old boy were arrested after a $50 pawn ticket exchange for an $80 diamond ring. Detectives say the pair ran a scheme using fake pawn tickets to move stock, with two additional bogus tickets found on the boy.

S. Casseb Ss. Casseb Avenue C Thid _ street Cassel Casseb Caruthers City Detective Bureau Harvey and Guerra

Spurious Dollars Lead to Arrest in Houston

Houston police investigation into circulating counterfeit United States silver dollars ends with an arrest. The charge of passing spurious money was filed late yesterday before Commissioner A. L. Jackson, who is in Galveston.

Houston Tex United States A. L. Jackson Galveston

San Antonio Paving Plan Aims Mid Summer Completion

City engineers report 60 miles paved from bond funds with 25 more under contract plus 3 to 4 miles from remaining funds, totaling about 90 miles. The main arteries should be finished by midsummer with cross-town work slower due to two contracting firms and streetcar track relays by the Traction Company.

San Antonio Helland Texas Western Paving Company Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company South Flores South Presa Camden Street Kingsley E. A. Kingsley

Rev J G Shelton of Hood's Brigade Dies

Rockdale Texas February 24 Reverend J D Shelton died at his home after several weeks illness from grippe. A Baptist minister born October 12 1842 in Robertson County Tennessee he served in the Fourth Texas Infantry Hood's Brigade and Morgan's cavalry until Lee's surrender. Funeral Tuesday at 10 with Camp Sam Davis United Confederate Veterans assisting. Interment at family physician's burial ground.

Rockdale Tex J. D. Shelton la Grippe Robertson County Tenn Milan Rangers William Burleson Rev Darby Rosebud B. B. Blaylock Cameron T. E. Riddle Sam Davis United Confederate Veterans

Itching scalp trouble heals after Cuticura remedy

Fred F Troll reports painful scalp eruption starting at the base of the skull spreading over the scalp with pinhead to pea sized sores, intense itching, sleep loss, and hair loss. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing, and notes the 32 page Skin Book is available on request from Cuticura Dept. T, Boston.

Fred F. Troll National Soldiers’ Home Mountain Branch Tenn

Here s New Vigor for Overworked Stomachs

The Wagner Drug Store touts Mi o na as a guaranteed dyspepsia remedy. Buy with 60 cent deposit and get money back if unsatisfied. The ad claims quick relief and stronger digestion, promising better health and appetite with continued use.

Wagner Drug Store Miona

Suspects Held in Silk and Drug Case

A white man and woman were arrested by City Detectives Wednesday night after being found with a large quantity of silk goods including kimonos waists and underwear and prohibited drugs. Federal authorities opened an inquiry to determine If the silks are stolen property and how the drugs were obtained. The couple had recently come from Houston and stayed on Soledad Street.

Harvey and Guerra Houston Tex Soledad Street Galveston

Five Men Held for Burglary In Moose Hall Theft

Five men arrested in Waco Texas after burglary complaints filed in Justice Court tied to the Moose hall safe explosion on February 14. About $200 stolen. The suspects posted bond awaiting examining trials.

Waco Tex Justice Court Moose Hall

An Easy Way to Increase Weight

Advertorial notice touts Sargol as a fattening aid for underweight readers. It claims to boost digestion and convert food into fat laden blood, promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh with little risk. The piece asserts safety, affordability, and money back guarantees from local druggists.

H. L. Wagner

Lawyers Clash Over San Antonio School Bond Issue

Attorney General Looney heard arguments from the Taxpayers Protective League and the San Antonio school board before approving the $800000 bond issue at 3 pm. League leaders urged better terms and bids while Hood and board members defended the sale and noted bids favored by 5 percent bonds. The bonds were sent to Chicago for final sale after the hearing.

Austin Tex San Antonio Looney Taxpayers’ Protective League of J. N. Brown Walton D. Hood Harris Cureton Iie Taxpayers’ Protective League League Brown Ball Case R. L. Ball R. P. Cosby Hood Mr. Brown Mr. Hood Fred W. Cook J. E. Jarratt Bechtel American National Bank of Austin R. M. Grant & Co Chicago Ed Rand A. B. Weakley and Co CC. Cresson Walton Dol. Hood G. Bechtel F. A. Chapa R.S. Cosby Walter Napier

Bond Sale Proceeds Placed in State Bank and Trust

At 11 55 a m Thursday the school board deposited 858 444 44 dollars with the State Bank and Trust Company, covering the principal, premium and accrued interest on the 800 000 dollar school bonds. The move followed approval by Attorney General Looney and set records for expediency in the sale and premium payment.

Looney Walton D. Hood State Bank and Trust Company School Board

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a quick remedy for clogged nostrils head colds and catarrh. Claims to open nasal passages within moments and cure catarrh by morning with a small bottle from any drug store. Describes soothing relief and non harsh effects upon inflamed nose throat membranes.

Ely

School board funds time deposit at Central Trust Company

The school board plans to transfer 400000 dollars to Central Trust Company on Thursday afternoon for a one year time deposit at 5 percent interest.

Central Trust Company

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic in Modern General Tonic Claim

Ad claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic serves as a general tonic with Qui Nine and iron as key ingredients. The notice markets its value and price at 50 cents.

Grove

Apartments for Rent in Light Want Ads

Complete housekeeping rooms advertised in Light Want Ads. Advertisements list available units with features and prices.

Anglican Minister Ordained in Birmingham Return to Church

The Rev Reginald J Campbell former pastor of the City Temple London was ordained a minister of the Anglican Church in Birmingham today's ceremony marking his return after twenty years in the non conformist ministry.

Birmingham England Reginald J. Campbell City Temple London Church of England

Cusack Improving After Desperate Motorcycle Crash

J. J. Cusack, motorcycle officer, is improving after a Sunday night collision that fractured his skull and injured him internally. Physicians removed splintered bones and found no brain injury. Chief Lancaster and Captain Welch visited at Santa Rosa hospital as Subira recovers more slowly with abdominal pain.

J. J. Cusack Lancaster Captain Welch Cusack Tony Subira

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Post New Post Toasties Main Artery J. G. Shelton Hood's Brigade Cuticura Dept. T Boaten Looney Hears Attorney General’s Office W. D. Hood Attorney General's Department Wolfson Georgette Crepes Georgette Crepe Royal Society McCall and Home Journal Patterns Saul Dry Woltsson Day City of London the Emmet Bank West Commerce Street
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