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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
3
Ver non Williford aged 22, son of a prominent Houston family, died after lying unconscious for 160 hours from a fall from a third floor fire escape during a dance at a building. His dancing partner was with him when the accident occurred.
A vintage remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as an effective cold cure. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water is strained and drunk to relieve congestion and loosen bowels. The preparation is advertised as inexpensive, vegetarian, and harmless.
Texas lawmakers unanimously back San Antonio plan for a bi centennial international exposition in 1910s. A joint resolution to seek official U S endorsement will be sent to House and Senate, inviting Latin American nations via the State Department. Gompers and Burleson pledge support as committee outlines plans.
Beautiful home grounds are possible with our plan and plant service. We offer consultations free of charge and showcase photographs from satisfied customers. Visit the San Antonio branch across from the post office under the large sign. Mr. F. T. Ramsey will be here this week. Phones Travis 3145 or Crockett 3099.
Friends of former Congressman Henry D. Clayton press the Alabama delegation in Washington to intercede with President Wilson for him to succeed Justice Lamar. Clayton serves as judge of the federal court for the southern and middle district of Alabama.
Senator Robinson submitted Chief Justice MacCulloch of the Arkansas Supreme Court as a candidate for the U S Supreme Court seat to President Wilson in Washington.
An old time advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that soothes rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from pain stiffness and aches in joints muscles and bones and promises freedom from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia after a small trial bottle from any drug store.
An Uncle Dam' Boys advertorial promotes Plant Juice a herbal tonic claiming to relieve headaches backaches indigestion and other symptoms from deranged stomach. A testimonial from 83 year old Henry Wagner of Cleveland credits Plant Juice with curing kidney pains and nocturnal unrest. Sold in San Antonio by A M Fischer Gibbs Building.
The article warns that confinement indoors reduces air and exercise, raising unhealthy fat and lowering vitality. It promotes oil of kerein capsules as a safe, inexpensive aid for losing 15 to 20 pounds, claiming quicker digestion and stronger blood oxygenation, with Sommers Drug Store supplying the product.
Princeton University President John G Hibben will visit San Antonio on February 9 and stay through February 10. Alumni will host a reception and banquet for Hibben and Mrs Hibben, with former Princeton students and local educators in attendance. A letter from Hibben to Charles C Cresson Jr confirms plans to meet the San Antonio Princeton Alumni Association during the visit.
Leave of absence for one month for First Lieutenant Frank P. Stone and Major Frank D. Webster is approved with details. Captain Fox Connor receives two months leave on disability and will move to Fort Sill Oklahoma. Lieutenant Frederick C. Phelps and Major Clyde S Ford among others await promotion and Major Paul Halloran to conduct the Fort Sill medical corps exam on January 10, 1916 under Surgeon General instructions.
A women oriented device set features a hair dryer a curling iron and a comb each designed to heat in turn from one electric light socket.
Federal Judge Hand in New York dismissed Medina Valley and San Antonio Land & Irrigation Company bankruptcy actions, upholding that the home office is in San Antonio, not Toronto, and that New York holdings lack jurisdictional weight. The ruling narrows conflicts between state and federal receivers and shifts potential litigation back to San Antonio courts.
Suffering from weak lungs and chest pain, Victor Walden of Wickatunk NJ reports severe cough and weight loss. After trying Vinc i, his cough and chest soreness disappeared, he regained weight, and resumed work, prompting a doctor to endorse the cod liver zinc tonic as a potent remedy.
A sale on whitewear features 89 cent undergarment materials sold in 10 yard pieces. Available are 36 inch pajama checks 30 inch plisse crepe and 36 inch longcloth. Materials described as soft fine quality needed in every family with notable savings on sale. Second Floor.
Bed sheets and towels offered at special prices. Seven-piece bed linen set with borders priced at 98 cents. Large 72 by 90 inch sheets 39 cents, 81 by 90 inch sheets 59 cents, 54 by 99 inch hemmed sheets also offered. Prices apply to bath and face towels and cloths as listed. Second Floor displays.
A size and quality which is exceptional at this price. Made of soft absorbent Terry cloth of great durability. Large towels offered at 25 cents each with on site note Second Floor.
The Silk Sale ends Saturday with new silks in all new late winter weaves and shades. Prices will be given as normal figures and are very low. Includes staple silks and new spring patterns on the second floor.
John M Green of Catarina, George W Harris of Snyder, W B Oates of Waco arrive as guests at St Anthony and Gunter hotels. Charles W Davis of Dallas, F E Vorhees, Mrs Morris Stern, Paul Hunt, J J Cartin and others are also registered or arriving. Lon Ormsby, famed auto racing figure, has come to San Antonio.
Antonio recently married Isabelle Harnett of Newport Rhode Island. Mr and Mrs Ormsby are staying at the St Anthony hotel. J F Edward of Charlotte Texas is visiting Mr and Mrs F Babcock Jr at 606 Van Ness street after returning from Eagle Pass where they spent the holidays.
John P Street a former San Antonio landman died unexpectedly Thursday near Sealy aboard a homeseekers train bound for the lower Rio Grande Valley. His wife accompanied him and the party included John J Conway of Mission and John H Shary of Omaha among other colonizers. Street fell dead just as his wife turned after he said he felt unwell. He had been prominently engaged in land deals.
Fragmentary text notes land colonization spanning several years in the Brownsville country. It references ongoing settlement activities and their long term presence in the area.
A debate between a physician and a clergyman touches on life and death as Italy ships 3 to 4 million dollars in human hair annually.
An old advertisement extols Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a twofold cold remedy. It claims germ-killing and soothing action, promoting tissue building and soothing inflamed parts. The copy urges keeping two bottles on hand for inevitable colds.
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