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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
7
A San Antonio carpenter reports his wife, long bedridden with stomach and nervous problems, has gained strength and weight after taking Tanlac. The testimonial claims two bottles improved her digestion, sleep, and energy, with broader health benefits noted by the speaker.
Farmers from across Texas descend on San Antonio for the Southwest District Texas Farmers Union convention at City Market Auditorium. President C F Steves moves events to a larger venue as 1000 delegates are expected and topics include the federal farm loan act and the high cost of living. Mayors and state officials will address the gathering while discussions aim to narrow the food price gap between farm and table.
Friday January 11 event listings include Five Star Social Dance at Turner Hall with La ra Willett Union Orchestra. Ads promote Willett's Orchestra Crockett 3210 and attorney J F Carl 621 Bedell building. Also promissory notes about Jeffery Cars service, a chiropodist Dr Appmann, and Alamore Co at 315 Alamo plaza. A broken leg incident involves C J Gray of Ohio Apartments.
An automobile driven by H B Leonard swerved to avoid collision in the 600 block Concepcion road, injuring Mr Gray who was taken to P and S hospital. Deputy Sheriff Oscar Allen arrived to escort a prisoner from Douglas after a trunk theft case. Gypsies left the city after warrants.
Representative W H Poage from Waco introduces a resolution in the Texas House to create a five member committee appointed by the Speaker to examine claims against the penitentiary. Claims total about 750000 and were unpaid, likely from former contracts. The panel may hire clerks auditors and legal counsel, hold public hearings in Austin, pay witnesses mileage and a dollar per day, and report by February 10 1917.
The first premium list for White Leghorns at the Lone Star Poultry Show was announced Wednesday morning. Judge H. B. Lansden of Manchester Tennessee classifies entries in Larred and White Rock classes as crowds tour the event at 117 Main Avenue. First prize cock W C Fisher Uvalde. second I T Brown San Antonio. First prize hen W C Fisher. first prize pen Smith Harris San Antonio. second BE Harris San Antonio. third Lillian Brown Bexar County. fourth I T Brown San Antonio. fifth Mrs J G Walter San Antonio. The show draws its best attendance yet for this stage of the week under the Lone Star Poultry Association. The association invites all school children to visit the exhibit with free admission when accompanied by teachers.
A widely circulated US remedy claims relief from rheumatism after meals and at bedtime with a tablespoonful of a home made mix. The formula lists syrups of sarsaparilla simple elixir and a small amount of toris mooung. originally whiskey was used but is now replaced. Published by Medical Formula Laboratory Dayton QC. The ingredients can be bought at any drug store.
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