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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
9
Field Marshal Von Mackensen presses the Sereth line in Moldavia as Teutonic forces advance toward the Moldavian frontier. London voices doubt on defense capability following Fak Shani’s fall and the broader Teutonic and Austro Hungarian offensives.
German forces under Von Mackensen press north from Fok sham driving Russians across the Putna. Berlin reports Russian losses include another town near the Danube as Austro German advances continue in Moldavia. About 6500 prisoners claimed. Russians still attack near Dvinsk Riga corridor with limited gains.
London reports Teutonic allies capture Fokshani, western bastion of the Sereth line, worsening the Sereth position. Russians plan a major offensive in the Riga sector as a result.
John M Crabtree a general merchant at 5 Mile Station A Dallas Texas says Tanlac gave him a 34 pound gain after three bottles and relief from twenty years of catarrh and indigestion he reports improved appetite sleep and energy and endorses the remedy sold by Wagner Drug Co in San Antonio and others.
Lieutenant Colonel Chester Harding of the Army Engineer Corps, acting Governor of the Canal Zone, has been nominated by President Wilson to succeed Major General George W. Goethals as Governor of the Panama Canal upon Goethals’ retirement.
Russian forces renewed attacks along the northern Russo-Galician front near the Gulf of Riga. The latest official report says attacks on both sides of the Aa river were repulsed. Desperate fighting occurs in valleys toward Roumania as Teutonic troops stormed defenses in the Kasino and Suchitza valleys and captured the Roumanian town of Galenska with over 5400 prisoners taken.
Advertisement notes Coldine laxative tablets for colds la grippe and constipation as a quinine free remedy. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
Seguin Texas January 9 Hon H V Scholl a legislative member from Comal county visited Seguin to support the second issue of The Beekeepers Item a monthly publication promoting the Texas bee industry. The publisher a major honey producer reports a satisfactory 1916 crop with good prices and anticipates a strong next season.
An advert promotes Cascaret laxatives for girls and women claiming quick liver and bowel cleansing without griping. It promises improved energy, breath, tongue, stomach, eyes, and complexion and notes a 10 cent box is available at drug stores. It also suggests mothers may safely give Cascarets to children when cross or feverish.
Fire Chief Wright and City Electrician Conyers testified that Custodian Pat O Hara failed to provide steam and hot water at the Central Fire and Police Station. Mayor Brown and the administration blocked sustaining his discharge, citing politics. Uhr defended charges as employee concerns and called for a vote.
Advert says Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is a valuable general tonic with tonic ingredients QUININE and IRON. Product priced 60 cents.
The 1917 New Jersey Legislature convened with Republicans leading both Houses. Governor Fielder's term ends Tuesday, and governor-elect Walter E. Edge, a Republican, will assume office.
A navy training school for civilians on the battleship New Jersey was organized last night with 141 students. The pupils include a number of prosperous business and professional men.
Balaklava veteran August A. Brown aged 92 dies in Elkton Maryland after serving in the British Light Brigade at Balaklava. N Y school board notes a new member Dr E Roberts appointed by Mayor Mitchel along with eleven other appointees to the board of education.
Indianapolis January 9. John P. White president says the international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America met there and found nothing of general importance to report.
A child named Little Anne accompanies her mother to a neighborhood movie. She gives her savings to a benevolent old man who promises to multiply it tenfold. After the lines vanish, Anne asks about the foil and a new device for blowing soap bubbles is described resembling a cigar.
An eighty seven year old Springfield man reports kidney trouble relief from Foley Kidney Pills after trying various treatments. The testimonial cites rapid tonic effects and overall good results from the remedy.
German papers comment on Ambassador Gerard’s speech at the American Association of Commerce and Trade dinner. They warn Americans not to expect grateful peace efforts but note improved U S Germany relations and a shared wish to understand each other amid war’s end.
This old medical tip warns against alkaline soaps that dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It recommends plain massified cocoanut oil as a cheap greaseless alternative found at drug stores. One teaspoon on wet hair creates rich lather, cleanses, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft bright and easy to manage while removing dust dirt and dandruff.
The Manchester Guardian calls Ambassador Gerard's Berlin remarks a warning to Germany. It suggests his wording signals support for the chancellor against the Von Tirpitz faction and warns that a shift to extreme parties could risk U.S.-Germany relations. Readers are urged to grasp the English stance.
Charters granted in Austin Texas on January 9 include Ellinghausen Teltschik Dry Goods Company of Floresville with capital stock of 12000. Incorporators listed as S V Houston Leo Johns W J Ellinghausen.
Henry Teltschik and R L Eschen burg Floresville W D Garlington & Company Dallas capital stock 30000 Incorporators W D Garlington C Eberhard and M D Garlington Permit to do business in Texas granted Park-Moran Company Okmulgee Okla capital 30000 Texas headquarters Galveston and Texas agent R L Moran Charter amendment filed by Harrison-Chaney Garage Browns ville increasing capital stock from 8000 to 12000 Certificate of dissolution filed by Brownwood Stock Yards Company Brownwood
An advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment as easy to apply with no rubbing and fast sinking relief for shoulder pains gout lumbago neuralgia and bruises. It claims superior cleansing to plasters and ointments and lists prices 25 50 and 1.00 with the line your druggist.
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