Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites back pain as a warning sign and asserts the product’s quick curative effect, urging readers to request a sample and address in Binghamton New York, with a note to mention The San Antonio Daily Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Daily Light
Waco Club to Test Texas Poll Tax Law Push
The Young Men's Business Club of Waco plans a poll tax campaign despite an Attorney General opinion that Texas chartered business organizations cannot fund such campaigns. The department warned of possible charter forfeiture for clubs using funds for poll tax activity, but no action was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Young Men's Business Club of
Waco
Attorney General’s Department
Texas
Department
Chambers of Commerce
Keeling
Waco Club
Do You Approve of Slang Question Cited
A quote exchange cites Mr. Cumrox replying that slang is too troublesome to approve, comparing the difficulty of judging slang to choosing the right implement for every course at a large dinner in Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Germans Claim Baralong Captain Ordered No Prisoners
London reports official belief Germany may retaliate by shooting English prisoners after the Baralong incident. German note accuses Commander MacBride of ordering no prisoners and describes Baralong firing on the Nicosian with an American flag, killing German sailors in lifeboats and during boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Sir Edward
Great Britain
MacBride
Baralong
Nicosian
Curran
Palen
Bud Emerson Palen
Detroit
Cuticura Ad Claims Cure for Baby Head Pimples
A 1915 testimonial describes a infant scalp infection cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after severe scratching and crusting. The note links to a Skin Book offer and lists Mrs M E Grant from Wesser North Carolina as signer. The text includes wartime sea incident references involving the Baralong and the Nicosian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Grant
Wesser, N. Carolina
Kidney Pills Benefit Patient From Flat River Testimony
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Mo says two years ago he could hardly go after back problems. He credits Foley Kidney Pills for strengthening him and notes common kidney trouble symptoms such as backache headaches rheumatic pains puffiness under the eyes and tired feelings. Sold by A M Fischer Gibbs Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Bequette
Flat River
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Gibbs Building
U S Rejects Grey Naval Tribunal Proposal
Washington reports the United States will not back Sir Edward Grey’s idea of a tribunal of American naval officers to adjudicate belligerent charges of inhumane conduct. Ambassador Page in London awaits Germany’s position before informing the State Department, with officials stating the U S will maintain non intervention in such disputes.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Sir Edward Grey
Germany
Page
London
Sir Edward
Berlin
State Department
Grove's Tasteless Tonic as General Tonic
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with well known tonic properties of QUININE and JRON. Price 60 cents.
Senator Sheppard backs border highway drive
Senator Sheppard shows strong support for a military highway along the Rio Grande and plans to attend the San Antonio meeting January 26 to reorganize the Border Highway Association. He cannot attend due to Congress in session but will telegram encouragement and draw attention to new Congress developments on the project.
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Washington, D. C
Sheppard
San Antonio
Old Border Highway Association
Congress
Rio Grande
Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Rio Grande Valley
Mrs. J. A. Martin Dies in Kenedy Texas
Mrs. J. A. Martin wife of prominent stockman and banker 7 A Martin died in Kenedy Texas. She is survived by her husband a brother E J Smiley two sisters Mrs S R Franklin and Mrs Albert Rutledge and many children and stepchildren including Seale Jake Loyd C F and Fisher Martin Fred Griffith Hattie and Hilda Martin and numerous relatives. Friends are described as numbered by the entire population of this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Martin
Robert LeBleu
Lela Parker
John Baker
Brown O'Neil
Edna Seals
Walter Agee
Mrs. Martin
Banquet for Governor Ferguson Highlighted by Elaborate Menu
Commissioner Wood and Mrs. Wood hosted a January banquet at the Driskill Hotel in Austin for Governor and Mrs. Ferguson. The menu featured fish, oysters, wild game, and more. Nearly 200 attendees included state officials and visitors, with Col. J. F. Wolters of Houston as toastmaster and several brief speeches by prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Driskill Hotel
Will W. Wood
Wood
Ferguson
Col
J. F. Wolters
Houston
C. C. McDonald
T. H. McGregor
Allan D. Sanford
Waco
W. T. Bagby
Lavaca
Walter D. Caldwell
Travis County
Deer Killed in Maverick County 1915 Report
Deputy game warden W L Denalsano filed his annual report with state game warden Will Woods noting about 200 deer were killed in Maverick county in November and December 1915. He contrasts 1914 losses of over 480, cites improved enforcement, and says few violations were reported with insufficient evidence to pursue charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Tex
W. L. Denalsano
Maverick County
Will Woods
Denalsano
U. S. NOT TO SELL ARSENAL PROPERTY IN SAN ANTONIO
War Department denies plans to sell the South Flores arsenal grounds in San Antonio. Brig. Gen. Crozier assures Senator Sheppard the site remains central and suitable for future expansion. Sheppard urges an iron fence on Grayson street and notes local paving by the city. A separate note reports a Azores factory to manufacture alcohol from sweet potatoes.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
United States Arsenal
South Flores Street
San Antonio
Sheppard
William Crozier
Crozier
Senator Sheppard
Fort Sam Houston
Grayson Street
Funston
Southern Department
New Braunfels Avenue
Thin Men and Women and the Sargol Weight Gain Scheme
Advertorial piece promoting Sargol as a fattening aid for thin people. Claims the tablet aids digestion to convert food into fat and muscle, with expected gains of 10 to 20 pounds. H. L. Wagner and other druggists selling forty tablets per box guarantee weight increase or money back.
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H. L. Wagner
Newspaper Week Plans Attract Texas Journalists In March
Assurances have been received by over 100 newspaper men that they will attend Newspaper Week in Austin from March 20 to 25. Writers from many Texas papers signaled their plan to be present as the Texas Women's Press Association with Mrs. William Christian of Houston will hold its annual convention during March 20 to 21 with about fifty members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Will Mayes
School of Journalism
Texas Women's Press Association
William Christian
Houston
Guaranteed Home Remedy for Bronchitis and Coughs
An advertisement promotes Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant sold by H. L. Wagner's Drug Store. It claims a home recipe mixed with sugar and water creates a powerful, non narcotic cough remedy guaranteed to relieve bronchial ailments including whooping cough, with a money back guarantee.
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H. L. Wagner
Schiffmann
Don
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Dr. Kilmer
Maxwell House
Cheek-Neal Coffee Company
Nashville — Houston
Jacksonville
Maxwell House Coffee
Richter
Richter’s Steam Bakery
San Antonio Female College
Travis
West End
E. Harrison
Pres
Teutons
Cuticara
Dept. T. Boston
Liverpool
America
E. Houston
Hicks Building
the Union
Painless Dentists
West Commerce St
U. S
Border Highway
J. A. Martin
The
Pandolfo Life Insurance Agency
San Antonio, U. S. A
Azores
Plan Newspaper
Mayes
Committee On Arrangements
Wombat
Kansas City Journal
St. Anthony Hotel
Caterin Secializes
Crockett
T. B. Baker
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
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