This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1916
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Muerte Calcium Waters as a remedy for blood disorder related complexion issues. It claims powerful skin improvements and a clear complexion by cleansing blood impurities, with tasting notes and a 50 cent price at any druggist.
Messy dispatch reports Colonel Guy Carleton and Major Ean Hsp b Gos s inspector general promotions in cavalry units. It notes leave grants and duty reassignments for several officers, with later lines announcing promotions of officers and a death in Waco, Texas, of H. W. Blinn after a heart ailure. The text blends promotions, transfers, and a local obituary into a single jagged item.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless remedy for rheumatism and sciatica. It claims instant relief from pain and swelling with a small trial bottle, urging readers to quit suffering and try the product.
Austin Texas February 26 The state comptroller warns Mexican War veterans about lawyer fees for pensions. About 65 veterans remain and receive 12 dollars monthly under 1885 statute. Letters reveal veterans paying attorneys to obtain warrants and some unaware of proper forms. Officials say no attorney is needed and will deny pensions without proper forms.
Local groups prepare to elect representatives to the members' council with mail voting. Amalgamation arranged between Tallers Cleaners and Dyers and Taundries Towels Supplies and Baths. Several groups hold meetings Monday morning including Printers Engravers and Office Supplies at 10, Automobile Supplies and Garages at 11, and others at 12 and 4.
William H. Atwell of Dallas a master of chancery in the Frisco road receivership case and noted attorney, made his first daytime visit to San Antonio in seven years on Saturday. He described seeing a thriving business district and praised the city’s progress while en route to Brownsville on business.
The Initial number of the Texas Folk Society magazine appears from Austin with editor Slith Thompson. Dr J W Jr and R J E Dudley present a paper on Texas Play-party Songs and Games featuring about fifty such tunes. L. Kittredge of Harvard contributes a prefatory note praising folk lore work in Texas. Other pieces cover school slang, Waca Indians traditions, and folklore in institutions.
Stolen auto reported near Cant Street and Pres Streets in Wegsten New York. Vehicle described as Font-Touring-Used about two months, brass radiator parts, gray body with dent on right side. Reward offered. contact Crockett 275 or Crochete 1851 for details.
Individuals including Br. B. Camp and W. Word from Delighted travelers visit the St Anthony and Gunter in San Antonio with others such as H.C. Thelan Alston Clapp and J Aller named among arrivals. Separate note states Bonner not involved in ongoing Federal Banks case. receivership hearing set for next Saturday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.