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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
7
An advertised preparation named Sargol is claimed to aid weight gain by improving digestion and fat absorption. The product is sold by H L Wagner and druggists with a money back guarantee if weight increase is not obtained.
Thomas S and Ingersoll of Minneapolis, executive secretary of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, arrived in San Antonio for a South tour to enlist Texas boards. He spoke at the Menger Hotel luncheon about a 36 paragraph ethics code, urged cooperation to bar sharks, and floated a potential 1918 convention in New Orleans with San Antonio as host.
Edward Popper New York City stops at St Anthony Asa A Jones Asherton Tex registers at Gunter G Ix Kirkpatrick Rogers Ark guest at Menger Mr and Mrs W C Swanson Browns Wille Tex arrivals St Anthony J A Moseley Tampico Mex at Gunter William B White New York City registered at Menger C W Whittington Dallas guest at St Anthony Co Gray Chicago among new arrivals Gunter G N Martin Dallas Thief Detective Service returns to San Antonio St Anthony hotel Dan M Bell Houston stops at Menger Edul McDermott Waco registered at St Anthony N E Hamilton Port Aransas guest at Gunter Milton H Smith New York arrival at Menger John Clay Chicago stopping at St Anthony W K Sullivan Flatonia reg W M Hall New York guest at Menger G R Hackley Southern Pacific agent Mexico returns to San Antonio plans departure for Mexico soon.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all, noting its tonic and laxative effects do not cause nervousness or head ringing. Claims only one product named Bromo Quinine with E. W. Groves signature on the box priced at 25 cents.
A humorous exchange shows a doctor charging ten dollars a visit, with twenty home calls in a month but only ten dollars paid. The gag reveals the physician already made nineteen attempts to collect the rest.
An advertisement extols Knowlton’s Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product strengthens roots, increases lustre, promotes new hair growth, and results in wavy, fluffy, abundant-looking hair after several weeks. The offer highlights a 25 cent bottle from drug stores.
Lieutenant Ralph B Fairchild announces plans to organize a San Antonio artillery battery for the Texas National Guard with $100000 in equipment. He will meet Adjutant General Henry Hutchings in Austin, aiming to crew 150 men and recruit eager locals for the unit.
The article discusses finding permanent quarters for the battery to store valuable equipment securely in a space suitable for drilling purposes. It notes the need for safety and proper adaptation to drilling activities.
The Southwestern Passenger Agents' Association chose St Louis as the next meeting site to occur in April with dates to be set later. Chairman J E Hannegan presided as routine business and rate discussions occupied the morning. The group adjourned for lunch and resumed in the afternoon with expectation the work would spill into Friday. The Texas General Passenger Agents concluded their monthly session Wednesday.
Albert Hohrath received an engraved gold locket from Grand President Paul Hertting in recognition of 16 years of service at Alamo Lodge No 169 D H 8. John Gunkel led as president with Emil Hesse as vice president and Max Nauschutz as secretary. Supper followed the ceremony.
The Brazilian government begins extensive reservoir projects in the northeast to supply water during prolonged dry seasons, aiming to ease shortages for residents. Targets include large-scale water storage and distribution across affected states and communities.
An old home remedy claims to stop hair loss and dandruff with a half pint water mix including Barbo Compound and other ingredients purchasable from druggists. Apply daily for two weeks then biweekly. it allegedly darkens gray hair and promotes growth while easing scalp itching and diseases.
Mrs. James M. Young spoke briefly on equal suffrage while noting a figure of 83000 dollars beyond the cost of keeping 1200 children in institutions. The item contrasts social reform with voting rights in a concise public remarks note.
Central Conference of American Rabbis and American Jewish Relief Society launch a fundraising drive to aid Jews in the European war zone. Rabbi Samuel Marks is noted as a founder. Letters appeal to cities and Jewish congregations across the United States. Temple Beth- or Beth- are mentioned in the text.
Rabbi Marks says San Antonio must not lag behind other cities in aid to suffering Jews. The inaugural fundraising effort occurred at Carnegie Hall, New York, with subscriptions totaling 1 million dollars.
Shriners in San Antonio and nearby areas circulate petitions seeking 400 signatures to form Alzafar Temple. The plan, to be presented at the Imperial Council in Buffalo next July, targets dispensation for a new temple while inviting non affiliated Shriners and possibly some Ben Hur members to join.
A 1915 San Antonio Daily Light ad features Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It cites testimonials from a Soldiers Home inmate who passed gravel stones after use and endorsements from druggist Alex Lipschitz plus a notary public. It promotes ten cent samples and full bottles for sale at drug stores.
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