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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
12
The ad extols Cottolene as a superior cooking fat combining an oil rivaling fine salad oils with rich leaf beef suet. It claims Cottolene has led the market for over twenty five years and remains unmatched in quality and appeal.
The Senate today approved abolition of a bureau as provided in the naval bill by the House. The session, held in Washington, marked the end of a long debate over government structure and navy administration.
An advertisement claims many recoveries from lung trouble after using Hekman’s Alterative. It cites example patients from Withington and Wilmisaton, notes a January 1908 testimonial, and describes the product as bronchial relief without painful drugs. Sold by leading druggists with a booklet offered.
Dr Frederick R Smith of Rochester N Y Imperial potentate of the Imperial Council arrives in San Antonio with an Imperial party for a visitors welcome. A parade reception breakfast and capital visit are planned with San Antonio Shriners and Ben Hur Temple members assembling in full dress at 7 am for the processional greet at the Southern Pacific depot.
Beaumont based William P. Hobby the lieutenant governor visited Austin Thursday night to take a break from the grind and plans to return soon. He presides over the Texas Senate and praised Governor Ferguson’s leadership while noting rapid legislative progress and strong popular support for the governor.
Evangelizing efforts in San Antonio's restricted district gain momentum as the Gospel Home and Rescue Association prepares a new refuge for women. A 430 dollar fire collection was taken, a main meeting set the opening date, and Leona and Durango streets will host the home for residents in the near future. Mrs. TH. Haines led the session while Miss C. Garrett spoke on London conditions.
Miss Elizabeth H. West of Mississippi is elected librarian of the Carnegie Library in San Antonio and will assume duties in March. The board announced her permanent appointment after she agreed to make the post permanent. She has held roles at the Library of Congress and Texas State Library and is a trained librarian with multilingual skills.
The body of John G. Smithy, two years old, a Battery C artillery member at Fort Sam Houston, was found shot in his bunk Tuesday, later dying at the post hospital. Smithy, a St Louis native stationed since October 1908, is survived by his mother and had been described as a nervous but kindly man. The death’s cause remains a mystery to his companions.
Gray folks are invited to try G Ban Hair Color Restorer a harmless prep used like a shampoo. It darkens gray hair promotes growth and stops itching dandruff while leaving hair thick soft lustrous and naturally dark. Available 30e for a 7 08 bottle at Sommers Drug San Antonio with out of town supply.
Festival of Purim, a major Jewish holiday, will be observed in San Antonio synagogues beginning Saturday evening. Rabbis and community leaders describe the celebration of Esther's courage and communal charity, with readings from the Book of Esther and traditional customs. Rabbi Marks will speak on the Ethics of Purim at Temple Beth-El Friday evening.
A note advertises Danierme as a quick remedy for feverish irritation and hair loss. It claims the hair roots shrink and loosen then shed rapidly, and promises the scalp will be rid of dandruff after applying a small amount rubbed into the scalp daily.
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