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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
6
The Pierian Study Club met Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. W. E. Payne with Mrs. Raymond Hood presiding. Miss Er.
Recall of old child remedies contrasts calomel and castor oil with California Syrup of Figs. The ad claims a gentle, effective laxative for all ages, touts a 0 cent bottle with full dosage directions, warns against counterfeits and urges buying from the California Fig Syrup Company.
An ad urges readers to avoid meat to ease kidney strain and promote cleansing. It touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy made from grape and lemon acids with lithia to flush kidneys, improve urine and prevent bladder weakness.
Nestine Friedman of the YWCA spoke at a meeting. Debutantes Miss Marguerite Heard and Lieutenant John F. Conklin are engaged. The San Antonio Pen Women's Club met with readings on George Washington. Numerous social visits and events at Fort Sam Houston and in El Paso are listed, including engagements, weddings, and club activities.
In response to many citizens of San Antonio MC. Bell proclaims his bid for mayor in the upcoming election. He pledges a progressive economical business administration and asks for broad citizen support.
Strayed from picket line Camp Wilson Texas six mules with hoof numbers 749 a 385 E E 301 3099 H 187 2879 and two horses cavalry hoof No delta 42 other no number dark bay weight 1050 lbs height 15 hands. A reward of 10 dollars for each animal will be paid for delivery to Depot Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas. These border raids and threats to free us May well suffice. Oh would some power the giftie gle us of something nice.
The Council of National Defense appeals for generous and tolerant treatment of aliens in the United States amid tensions. It notes about 8,000,000 aliens reside here, many are potential citizens, and urges Americans to avoid suspicion or aggressiveness toward foreign born residents to preserve unity and liberty.
An unsigned House Rules Committee report clears most officials of involvement in the Wilson peace note leak. It singles out J. F. Essary and W. W. Price as the only individuals connected to the note, with Price found to be employed by Chicago brokers supplying Washington news to influence the stock market. The document suggests limiting access to department papers and notes that thirty to forty people handled the note.
Toronto report says Ontario women are virtually assured the right to vote after Premier Hearst endorses the bill by J. W. and government backing last night. The move signals a swift path to legislative approval and potential enfranchisement for Ontario women.
Frank Thompson of 485 Peach Street credits Tanlac with ending four to five years of rheumatic pain indigestion and kidney trouble. He reports improved sleep appetite energy and relief from gas and bloating after using Tanlac and recommends it to others. Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Store and EF J H Meier under Tanlac supervision.
Johnson states the government will devise a plan to let women vote in the next general provincial election. The opposition backs equal suffrage and with government agreement the measure is expected to pass the legislature with little opposition.
In Loling Texas retired farmer J. H. Murphy suffered a severe hand injury when backing a farm wagon. The rear wheels dropped into a hole, bending the front wheels under the bed and crushing his right hand. Doctors needed wire stitches to close the wound and fear potential loss of the hand.
An advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promotes a mild laxative herbal remedy. It claims constipation weakens the system and warns against harsh cathartics. The text cites a Maryland legislator testimonial, notes nationwide availability, price of fifty cents, and offers a free trial bottle by mailing to Monticello Illinois.
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