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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
7
Resinol Soap cleanses while soothing the skin and hair. The product claims to protect the complexion from eruptions and keep hair lustrous. For bad skin, apply a small amount of Resinol Ointment before washing. Free trial sizes offered via Dept. 15 P Resinol Baltimore Md.
A committee in charge plans to file in district court to bar a February 15 election on Sunday closing and moving prices. The suit seeks to prevent the city commission from spending funds on such an election and to challenge ordinance passage, with a possible appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals if denied.
An old style guide recommends using plain refined cocoanut oil as a shampoo because harsh alkalis in soaps and prepared shampoos can injure the hair. Moisten hair, rub in one to two teaspoonfuls for rich lather, rinse clean, and air dry for a silky manageable finish. Coconut oil is cheap and widely sold at drug stores.
The Chamber of Commerce plan to departmentize and form a members council wins approval from President A. B. Weakley and directors. Local business leaders like J. E. Jarratt, Leon N. Walthall, E. Y. White, Dr. Charles Venable, W. A. Bedell, A Kronkosky and Robert W. Carr endorse a democratic, organized system to broaden civic and commercial efforts in San Antonio.
Dr Frank Paschal was elected president of the Associated Charities at a Tuesday meeting in the Hicks building office. E B Chandler Nat M Washer Mrs L Goodman and Mrs Thomas Beck were named officers. Paschal noted prior service and said the group aims to cooperate with other welfare groups while operating with separate boards. A general secretary will be elected next Tuesday to fill the vacated post.
A San Antonio committee tours Texas to gather support for the thirty first Texas State Saengerfest to be held May 7 8 9 and 10. Arthur Claassen Jacob Wagner and Gustav Delph lead visits to Houston Galveston and others with receptions and rehearsals. Austin Dallas and Fort Worth will be visited next.
Pan American Union plans send a representative to San Antonio for January conference to ratify 1918 exposition plans. George Armistead leads the Committee of One Hundred as John Barrett, director general, recuperates in Atlanta. Delegations from Texas, the North and East expected with over 2000 attendees. Washington officials to join the talks.
Delegation in Washington reports assurances from departments that representatives will be sent despite Congress in session. Committee headquarters note nationwide interest in the gigantesque fair with letters and clippings from media praising the undertaking. A three day conference includes banquet parade and business sessions to discuss plans in detail.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe natural laxative for children and adults. It claims coated tongues signal constipation and promises relief within hours, urging mothers to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
A. J. Harper of the Court of Criminal Appeals announced his candidacy for re election and forwarded his name to the Democratic executive committee for placement on the official ballot in Austin.
The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra will perform Dvorak's New World Symphony inspired by plantation melodies. The program also features Mozart’s Magic Flute overture as a highlight amid a program that blends historical music and theater references. In other news, W ana hachi receivers sue to block $2279 in taxes on disputed tangible assets.
A 25 cent bottle of Danderine is advertised as stopping hair loss by treating dandruff. The ad claims dandruff disappears after a few applications and the hair stops shedding.
An advertisement urges investors to buy Uncle Sam Oil Company stock before January 31 as prices rise 5 to 100 percent. It touts extensive oil acreage in Cushing Oklahoma Ranch Creek Pawnee County and Meador districts, 127 producing wells, three refineries, a nationwide network, a 165 mile exempted pipeline, and rapid drilling plans to boost production and value.
Advertisement for stock remittance options to The Uncle Sam Oil Company in Kansas City Kansas. Lists 100 200 500 1000 and 10000 shares with fixed prices per share and a line for remitter name.
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