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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
10
An early 20th century health note urges readers to drink hot water with lime stone phosphate each morning before breakfast to flush the stomach liver and bowels. The regimen promises improved appetite and cleansing of indigestible waste while claiming broad benefits for health and complexion.
The article discusses the Senate leadership lineup with Fuller favored for speaker. Speculation ties lieutenant governor to the Federal farm loan bank board and names a possible president pro tempore should Hobby win the top post. Senator R. M. Johnston of Houston is mentioned in the political context.
Classified item markets a laxative named Actoids with promotional wording. note includes abbreviated phrases and advertising style from the period. No clear usage details or medical claims, but presents as a patent medicine blotter entry or catalog note.
An old advertisement claims internal baths cleanse the lower intestine and restore vitality. It cites rising use, urges trial of the J B L Cascade device, and promotes a free booklet available at H L Wagner’s Drug Store in San Antonio.
The advertisement promotes a cure reportedly effective for colds coughs catarrh bronchitis croup measles la grippe pneumonia Brights disease and tuberculosis. It lists drug stores in multiple locations where Eurekasote is sold and notes dealers can obtain it from Eureka Remedy Co. via phone Travis 2029.
Joe Zahnen aged 30 died Saturday night in a tent in the 900 block South Walters street where he had resided for months. He was found dead early Sunday morning. An inquest was conducted by Justice Campbell. Zahnen came from Sioux City Iowa for his health and the body remains held by Riébe undertaking company awaiting instructions from relatives in Iowa.
Local print advert promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a cold cure in one day. It claims a single genuine product named “BROMO QUININE” and directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Price listed as 25c.
In a hygiene class pupils were instructed to write on paper why they believe cremation is superior to burial. The exercise aimed to explore health, sanitation, and ethical considerations surrounding end of life choices.
Boston farmer and financial figure Thomas W. Lawson testifies before a congressional committee, denying knowledge of a peace note leak and alleging persistent abuses in stock markets. He frames the debate as a fight against a two year cover-up harming investors nationwide.
Mildred, six, tests the ocean and dislikes it after a small splash. She asserts she rode a wave and went through, challenging her mother’s question with a blunt reply in a Youth’s Companion item.
Freeman Miller aged 57 died at 4 am Monday in his Fifth Street apartment after six years in East Tennessee. Survived by widow, body to Knoxville via Riebe Undertaking for interment. Mrs M A Cox aged 60 died at 7 30 pm Sunday at 414 Casg Avenue native of Cincinnati resident ten years in the city. Survived by husband J C Cox. Funeral 4 pm Monday at Riebe chapel with interment Mission Burial Park. Edwin Oscar Brotze nine, son of Mr and Mrs O H Brotze 901 Van Ness Street, died 9 15 am Sunday.
Funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence. Services will be held at 3 30 o'clock at St Patrick's Church.
Gladys Parker six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Parker of Beeville died at 3 a m Monday in a local hospital after being brought there Sunday for treatment. The body with the parents will be sent to Beeville Monday afternoon for interment by Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company.
Mrs. E. C. Tuffly aged 29 died at 8 am Monday at 2204 Saunders Avenue. A Texas native, she had lived in the city two years. Survived by husband and brother T. R. Keck of Cotulla. Body to be sent to San Marcos by Sloan & Hesy Undertaking Co for burial. Shelley-Doring Automobile Equipment.
An old medical advertisement extols Musterole a white mustard oil ointment that relieves inflammation and pain in the temples neck throat chest and body. It claims faster relief than mustard plasters and notes doctors and nurses recommend it for a wide range of conditions including colds bronchitis croup rheumatism and sprains.
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