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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
3
Mrs Minnie Seelig aged 53 died at 12 o clock Monday night at her daughter's home 117 Mahncke Court. A native of Russia she had lived in Texas 25 years and resided in Houston. She came to San Antonio two months ago on a visit.
A brief beauty note outlines making a shampoo by dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water to create a full cup of liquid shampoo. It instructs applying it to the scalp and hair, rinsing, and enjoying hair with reduced dandruff oil and dirt, plus quick drying and added shine.
A Philadelphia physician reports observing strong effects from Hypo-Nuclane Tablets in a patient and seeks information and samples for clinical use. The patient claims rapid weight gain from thinness to plumpness, with the physician becoming interested in the tablets. The text describes a nutritive extract from egg yolk combined with hypophosphites and tonics, sold by Blackburn Products Co. in Dayton Ohio for 90 cents.
Surviving besides her husband G C Seelig are two daughters and a son. The body will be sent to Houston Tuesday night by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company.
John W. Benson aged 77 died at noon Monday at 532 Garza Street. A retired merchant and Civil War veteran, he recently moved from Illinois to San Antonio. He served with the Texas Rangers in Kerr County and belonged to the United Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp No 231 in Commerce. Funeral services are set for 4 PM Tuesday at Ludwig Undertaking Company chapel.
Vivian Kathryn Alberthal, aged six, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Alberthal, died at 11 05 tonight at the parental home 2115 Leal street. The funeral will be held at 3 o clock Wednesday.
Dr. M. D. Lucas urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble caused by rich diets. He cites uric acid buildup leading to backache rheumatism and gout and recommends Anuric double strength and a weekly mild laxative. He notes tongue discoloration and suggests Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy.
Funeral notice states interment will take place at Mission Burial Park. Shelby-Loring Undertaking Co. handles arrangements with contact numbers provided.
In response to San Antonio citizens, Sam C. Bell declares his candidacy for mayor. He pledges a progressive economical business administration, asks for public support, and states he will govern without fear or favor. This is a political advertisement.
Edgar P. Smith, 17, son of Mr and Mrs C A Smith of 149 Rockwood Court, died after being found with gunshot wounds in his home shortly after leaving dinner Monday night. He left three notes. He worked at Woolworth and is survived by parents, two sisters D W Hildebrand and Fern Smith, and brothers G T Smith of San Antonio and J A Smith of Beloit Wis. Funeral 3:30 Tuesday at Shelley-Loring Chapel. Interment will be determined.
At the regular High School Club meeting at the Y M C A building on Monday afternoon luncheon was served and a business session held. President L K Saunders reviewed his work with Allegheny High School in Pittsburg and the interdenominational aims of the club. E E Diley of the Y M C A urged uplift through clean speech athletics and living. Reports came from Elmer Perrin and Alfred Skidmore. J F Smith praised the club’s record and urged larger membership. Next meeting set for March 12.
Members of the San Antonio Automobile Trade Association endorsed the Coliseum project and pledged support for a municipal bond issue. They discussed Sunday closing, with several urging action and an advertising push to educate the public. A postcard vote was authorized, and a parade committee was named for Fiesta Week.
The Third Field Artillery under Colonel Edward A. Millar departed Fort Sam Houston early Tuesday for Leon Springs to undertake a target practice course. Troops, recently back from border service, will receive tests by artillery officers to gauge promotion fitness.
An ad touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired feet, promising relief from aches, corns, blisters, and swelling. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores, claiming a year of foot comfort and happier, smaller shoes.
Henley & Henley druggists Lakeland Florida certify ten years of Swamp Root sales with universal customer satisfaction. They praise the preparation as splendid and note its steady reliable sale and strong reputation. July 19 1916.
An advertisement invites readers to request a sample size of Kilmer’s Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York by sending ten cents. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes available fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores, with a mention to say San Antonio Daily Light.
Rosa Flores of 607 Travis street cites thirteen months of stomach trouble, indigestion, and back pain before Tanlac relieved her symptoms. She reports improved appetite, digestion, sleep, and overall strength after taking the medicine, sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Company and E. J. H. Meier under a Tanlac representative.
J. J. Albers of Dallas reports Texas onions will total about 6000 carloads this spring valued near four million dollars, the largest crop and best market demand in industry history. Buyers in the North and East race to secure supplies, with farm prices around 1.25 per crate and some growers holding for 1.50. The crop benefits from excellent quality despite lighter per acre yield due to a freeze, and railroads prepare hundreds of refrigerator cars to ship Texas onions despite freight blockades.
Police report Monday and Tuesday saw fewer thefts than the prior week with minor incidents. Detectives Jones and Yantis arrested a soldier for government property disposal and a civilian for bartering in government property. Stolen items included blankets magnetos shirts gold rings and car parts from several local addresses.
In a humorous exchange, Mr. Chuggins questions grasp of vast maritime rules while acknowledging his daily challenge of tracking street crossing regulations. The Washington Stars capture the quip as a light moment on complex rule systems.
City commissioners approved funds to cover semi annual interest on the 1913 bond issue and coupons on prior bonds, transferring from back tax funds and approving a small New York exchange payment. They granted San Antonio Traction Company right to extend its West End line and placed a spur cross permit for the International & Great Northern railway on second reading. Summit place paving was accepted, jitney ordinance actions paused for legal review, and funeral resolutions for General Funston were read and filed.
Corunna Spain Feb 27 ex Ambassador Gerard was warned by a German official in Berlin before leaving for Spain not to sail for the United States. Among Gerard's confidants there is anxiety about Americans sailing today on the Infanta Isabel. Gerard takes the warning seriously.
Judge Walter F. Timon indicated he will accept Governor Ferguson's offer to join a new four-county district court serving Nueces Kleberg Willacy and Cameron for a four-year term. The court handles all criminal cases and becomes effective 90 days after adjournment. Timon, serving his sixth Nueces term, was among 42 Democrats indicted in Federal Court last May in a 1914 election irregularities case now pending.
A Switzer South Carolina woman explains grippe symptoms and praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive helper against colds. She notes the remedy loosens phlegm, stops irritants, relieves soreness, and frees air passages. Sold by A. M. Fischer.
A penitent man faced vagrancy and disturbing the peace charges as the judge weighed leniency. A police officer testified that the defendant argued heatedly with a cab driver, prompting the charge though the judge noted sobriety alone does not prove culpability.
The anti septic powder shaken into shoes relieves corns bunions and tired aching feet. Over 109000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere 25c. Don’t accept substitutes.
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