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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
3
Hyomei offered as a cure for catarrh argues it destroys the germs causing the disease. The ad claims sprays and salves provide only temporary relief while Hyomei penetrates nasal and throat membranes to stop discharges and clear passages. It notes San Antonio drug stores stock Hyomei with a money back guarantee and includes a pocket inhaler with treatment.
United States secret service keeps close watch in San Antonio on former Mexican leaders linked to Felix Diaz and the Cientifico remnants amid rumors of a new revolution against the Carranza government. Carrancistas dismiss the viability of Diaz led movements and question reports of Diaz’s landing or exile. they cite a Diaz ally as hiding in Havana.
A historic claim questions the labeling of patent medicines as alcoholic. The piece contrasts doctors who label certain tonics as alcoholic with the actual small alcohol content per dose, noting that standard remedies like Lydia E Pinkham's compound contain minimal alcohol and can be obtained in non alcoholic form.
San Antonio’s bi centennial fair backers cite San Diego growth from 45 000 to 90 000 100 000 after its exposition. Lupton presents a letter from Frank C Spalding praising San Diego’s exposition as a public benefit and a financial success. About 150 business men attend a luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel.
A claimed dandruff cure urges nightly application of about four ounces of liquid arvon to the scalp, promising complete dissolution of flakes and instant relief from itching. The ad asserts the remedy is inexpensive, widely available at drug stores, and never known to fail.
Mrs M T May of Elba Alabama describes severe health decline after marriage with awful weak spells headaches and heartburn. After three to four bottles Cardus reportedly restored health and energy. The letter endorses Cardus as a remedy and notes it is sold by druggists.
The Wag ner Drug Store reports Mi o na dyspepsia remedy selling rapidly among bankers ministers and lawyers. Tablets come in a pocket sized metal box with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory. The ad touts quick relief from indigestion and urges immediate use for those with upset stomachs or indigestion.
Superintendent Charles S. Meek returned from a two week absence to attend the Columbia University alumni gathering in New York and the National Superintendents Association meeting in Detroit. He spoke of San Antonio’s progress and praised the city’s hospitality while urging school system reform topics such as junior high expansion and a nationwide efficiency measure. He noted Texas delegates welcomed news of the San Antonio bond issue for schools and reported broad national interest in the city’s educational growth.
The State Department granted a permit to do business in Texas to the Zorro Tobacco Company incorporated of New York with a capital stock of 50 000 and Texas headquarters in San Antonio.
General Luis Herrera ordered by First Chief Venustiano Carranza to command pursuit of Villa. A rurales regiment is formed, experienced in mountains and climate. Governor Ignacio Enriquez reopens departments and promotes education. sanitation and legal reform commissions created. Bench marks: lands taken by Villa returned. counterfeit money crackdown. Benjamin Argumedo moved to Queretaro for trial. Zapatistas surrender toward Cuernavaca as Constitutionalists advance.
A beauty culture brief explains a quick painless hair removal method using a stiff paste of deatone and water. applied for 2 3 minutes then rubbed off to leave skin hair free. One application suffices except in stubborn growths. Buy dela tone in original package.
In Geneva on February 27 the Mount Saint Bernard monastery is buried under twelve feet of snow with avalanches cutting telegraph and telephone lines. Snow has fallen for eight days straight and monks expect a month of isolation though food supplies remain ample.
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