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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement promises a free standard bottle of Renalt to anyone suffering back pain, urinary issues, kidney or nerve pain, rheumatism, or general debility. It admonishes misconceptions about female illness, cites uric acid as a killer, and asks readers to mail a coupon for delivery in the city from WH Meier, with old and new phone numbers.
Mrs Olive E Romine aged 17 died at 9 15 am Tuesday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs S A Forehand 520 Avenue A Funeral from the home at 2 pm Thursday to St Marys Church at 2 30 pm Interment in St Marys cemetery Arrangements by Zizik Undertaking Company
The funeral for J. J. Corlett who died Monday was held at 4 PM Wednesday from the Riebe Undertaking Company par lors. A Rochester, New York native, he lived in San Antonio for 14 years and was 60 years old.
The article urges regular eye tests for eyeglass wearers to detect changes in sight. It notes glasses chosen long ago may no longer suit, recommending testing every two years and adjusting spectacles about every three years as needed.
A local resident is survived by a son named Frank. Interment for the deceased will take place at City Cemetery No. 3.
Word has been received of the death in Dallas of Arthur Reich a former resident of this city He is survived by three brothers in San Antonio Julius Bruno and Ernst Reich Mr Reich was 47 years old and was married Death came after an illness of six days.
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and provides two phone lines for contact.
Personal mentions list several travelers in San Antonio by hotel and origin. N E Quinn and C S W Stone from Eagle Pass and Hondo check into the Gunter and St. Anthony, with J Muller from New Orleans staying at the Menger. Other arrivals include R Owens Hubbard W F Hurley Dallas J Tippins and Bucklew from Dallas and P Myall from New York. There is also a note that nearly 500 sulphur mines exist on Sicily.
Dr. C. C. Pierce of the U S Public Health Service says the border typhus fever outbreak rumor is unfounded. He cites only three cases in Texas, none in Brownsville, and virtually no cases across the border besides minor instances in Monterey, attributing spread to immigrants from plateau regions. He notes cleanliness as a key preventive and reports Campeando’s efforts reducing risk.
Eugene C. Barker of the University of Texas, acting for the Littlefield Southern History Fund, bought two historic newspaper files at a Boston auction. The National Intelligencer 1823–1868 and four volumes of the United States Telegraph 1826–1832 enrich UT’s southern history holdings funded by a $25,000 endowment, with income of $1500 yearly for 25 years.
A local ad touts Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy to relieve backache headaches and bladder irritations. It claims the grape and lemon juice formula with lithia sterilizes the urine and keeps kidneys active, recommending a daily dose in water.
London reports Sir Edward Grey proposes an impartial tribunal to study the Arabic sinking the destruction of a German submarine by a destroyer off the Danish coast and the Ruel attack, alongside the Baralong case. Grey notes Germany fears civilized warfare principles but rejects singling out Baralong.
An advertisement promotes FERRILINE a tasteless Quinine syrup for children and adults. It claims it is stomach friendly non nauseating and avoids nervousness or head ringing. Encourages asking for a 2 ounce original package priced at 25 cents with FEBRILINE blown in the bottle.
The medical reserve corps first lieutenant James G Flynn is relieved from duty at Fort Crockett and further active duty. J Frank Boggs of engineers is relieved from Panama Canal duty and will report to Montgomery Alabama for assignment. Captain Albert A King of First Cavalry is detached from command. Major Clarence C Sherilu of engineers is relieved and will report to the Third battalion. Captain Thomas P D Woodson is relieved and will report to Balboa Heights for duty. First Lieutenant John C Waterman is detached from his proper command and First Lieutenant William B Wallace is removed from that list due to promotion.
A fragmentary dialect scene shows Mrs Green questioning the value of vaccination for her child Tommy. The dialogue mocks medical treatment and references a wry mix of health fear and social blame in a rural setting.
Victoriano Huerta the deposed Mexican dictator lies gravely ill at his El Paso residence and fights for his life with a stubborn will. His lawyers say he refused anesthesia during two recent operations and accepts his condition with philosophy while seeking to face trial in San Antonio. Doctors forecast he may not live beyond three months.
General Huerta has improved to the point he insisted on leaving his bed for a lounging chair at noon today in El Paso.
Rev Frank Hail Wright the Indian evangelist spoke to a large audience Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian Church. He will preach on Satan as Represented in the Bible Wednesday and The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ Thursday. He is a convincing speaker and singer, with solos at each service. My Mother's Prayer will be sung by request Thursday night. Services begin 7:30 each evening. the public is invited.
Lumber mills along the Columbia river and Puget Sound were invited to bid on 200 million feet of fir for immediate delivery to the French government. The move comes as mails arriving in England from the United States face delays with first class mail not delayed beyond twenty four hours after arrival and some second class items not held up unless suspicion arises.
In London on January 5 the start of government censorship extended mail delays beyond initial estimates. The measure aims to vet outgoing and incoming dispatches, impacting commercial and personal correspondence. Authorities say the new controls will ensure security while altering delivery timelines for international mail.
Henry Ford greeted a Dearborn dinner audience with optimism about a vast tidal wave of prosperity sweeping across the nation. He joked that “We can all swim” as the great captain of industry laughed.
Washington June 6 A special committee resolution proposed by Senator Walsh of Montana seeks a probe into freight on trunk lines into New York City the alleged excessive ocean freight rates and discrimination against certain shippers and the overall shipping situation Action on the resolution was deferred until tomorrow An electric piano device enables a motion picture operator to synchronize music with films.
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