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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
5
An advertisement urges readers to use Fly's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion and head cold symptoms. It promises instant relief by soothing inflamed nasal passages and clearing the head, enabling easier breathing and reduced snuffles and headaches. Ely's Cream Salve is recommended as the remedy.
Authorization from the Secretary of War unlocks about 25000 for quick upgrades at Leon Springs. Colonel Harry L. Rogers plans to expand the remount depot to hold 15000 to 20000 army animals, with most stock stationed at Leon Springs on 1000 acres. The move cuts feeding costs by about 22 cents per animal daily and speeds delivery for new regiments.
An old advertisement touts a tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It promotes a Dollar Day light want ad for finding tenants, priced at one dollar for 15 words across two Sundays beginning Thursday.
Unconfirmed Lloyds report says the British steamer Brookwood 3093 tons and the Norwegian steamer Thelma 1896 tons sunk. The Norwegian steamer Granfjeld formerly the Alfred Dunois 729 tons destroyed by a mine with eight of her crew lost.
A New York physician explains that most stomach troubles come from acidity and fermentation of stomach contents. He notes hot water raises blood flow and magnesia neutralizes excess acid, stopping fermentation and easing indigestion without artificial medicines.
An ad suggests a quick hair removal method using a stiff paste of delatone and water. Apply to the surface for about two minutes, rub off, then wash to remove hairs. Readers are cautioned to ensure their druggist sells delatone.
Lawson recounts to a congressional committee how Henry and Baruch and Lansing figures discussed an extensive Wall Street leak and possible investigations. He claims a plan to expose insiders, with Baruch, Bernstorff and McAdoo named, and describes meetings with Henry and others while denying willingness to reveal names publicly.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a painless treatment for corns. A few drops on the corn cause the root to lift out, drying instantly without irritation. A quarter-ounce bottle is inexpensive and effective for hard or soft corns, suitable for women in heels.
Remedies claim catarrh related deafness and head noises can improve with a simple home treatment. Use Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, taken four times daily, promising relief after a day. The ad notes symptoms like loss of smell and mucus in the throat may respond to this tonic.
The Texas Senate considers a sub mission by week’s end with itemized bill details and affidavits. Proposals include a Negro insane asylum in South Texas, a remodeled Rusk Penitentiary asylum, $152000 for the State Institution for the Blind, extending liens to oil well drilling, and constitutional amendments on vehicle taxes and county offices. Railroads must give 30 days notice before layoffs.
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