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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

5

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

Lowell and North Haven women report relief from Change of Life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Testimonials cite reduced nervousness headaches and pain with multiple users and a note offering free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lowell, Mass Margaret Quinn Worthen St North Haven Conn Pinkham Florence Iseuna

Petition for County Road Tax in Luling

Petition drive in Luling Texas seeks a 15 cent tax to maintain graveled roads. Proponents report extensive signatures and expect about $2000 to be raised if the election passes.

Luling Tex Commissioners’ Court

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Tonic Stimulus

Advertised as a valuable tonic stimulant, Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is claimed to aid coughs and colds, boost vitality during emergencies and convalescence, and help aging bodies by stimulating vital organs and strengthening the system. The copy emphasizes medicinal use, safety, and relief from flu symptoms or pneumonia risk.

Nature

City Council Revives Widening and Park Gift Plan

The council accepted a donated Collins Garden park tract nearly one mile long from Captain F F Collins and approved a $14 000 plan tied to the McKenzie Construction Company sewer project. Soledad street widening is revived with land donations and removals funded by property owners. The council may adopt an Alcafar Patrol proposed city flag and gave general funds to finish paving Lov Moras San Fernando and Bra 20s streets. A Lone Star Rifle Club resolution congratulates the city on a first municipal rifle range.

F. F. Collins Collins Garden Lambert San Jose McKenzie Company Kearny Soledad Soledad Street Houston Romana Streets Houston Street Garland Gillette Brown

Synod Chooses Oklahoma City for 1918 Episcopal Meeting

The Episcopal church province of the southwest concludes the 1917 synod in Little Rock Arkansas naming Oklahoma City as the 1918 synod site for January 22 23 and 24. The new court of review for the province is led by Bishop George H Kin solving of Texas with members Rev Henry N Hyde J D Ritchey Harry T Moore L Bradford Prince Charles B Smith F J McMaster and Bishop Sidney C Partridge named to the missions board. Charles L Johnson of Waco Texas elected treasurer and Bishop Brooks of Oklahoma named vice president.

Episcopal Conference of Bishops Little Rock Ark Oklahoma City Synod of the Episcopal Church Province of the Southwest George H. Kinsolving D.D Texas Court of Review Henry N. Hyde Joplin J. D. Ritchey West Missouri Harry T. Moore Dallas L. Bradford Prince Santa Fe New York Charles B. Smith Topeka F. J. McMaster Kansas City Board of Missions of the Church Sidney C. Partridge Charles L. Johnson Waco Bishop Brooks Oklahoma

Symphony Orchestra Delivers Pleasing Beethoven Hall Program

The San Antonio Symphony conducted by Arthur Claassen presented a strong second 1917 program at Beethoven Hall with soprano Mrs. Irvin R. Stone. Highlights included Dvorak New World Symphony, Bizet L Arlesienne and Wagner Tannhauser overture, with Mas­s­senet Elegie and Spross Yesterday and Today receiving strong solo sections. A public rehearsal drew a sizable crowd.

San Antonio Puccini Irvin Stone L’arlesienne Bizet Massenet R. Galindo L. L. Marks Tannhauser Charles Gilbert Spross Wagner

Army remounts relocated horses to Leon Springs pastures

Nearly 700 horses shipped from El Paso to the Leon Springs military reservation for pasture. The move supports Colonel Henry L. Rogers plan to make San Antonio a central holding area for surplus Army horses and mules. Expenditures authorize housing for about 20 000 animals at Leon Springs and Fort Sam Houston.

Army el Paso Leon Springs Henry L. Rogers Southern Department San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Rogers

Aged Stage Vaudeville Draws Portland Crowd

Portland spectators packed a free vaudeville show by performers aged 45 to 90 as part of the Forty tive Efficiency Club campaign to end age limits in civil service rules. Lawyers, laborers, and their spouses participated, drawing a large turnout and strong street interest.

Portland Ore Fortytive Efficiency Club

Veteran performers take the stage in spontaneous program

A 70 year old violinist known as Grandma Huxley and other seniors over 60, including an acrobat and many singers, performed without rehearsal. The group, a gray haired crowd on a high wheel bicycle, agreed to perform despite the lack of practice.

Doctor Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Pierce Anaric T. J. Allen Anuric Dr. Pierce

Charters Filed and Dissolutions Noted Across Texas

A Texas notices column records new charters for Midfield Oil Company of Houston with 10000 capital and Big Four Oil Company of Sour Lake with 20000 capital, both for oil development and marketing. Beaumont Day Nursery and Children's Home forms in Beaumont, and First State Bank of Kirkland boosts its capital to 25000. Dissolutions are filed for Granbury Buggy & Harness, Granger Warehouse, and Day Brothers Rotan. The Texas Plantation Company, Columbus Ohio, surrenders its Texas permit after planning meetings with Corpus Christi officials and farmer lectures by government experts.

Austin Tex Midfield Oil Company Houston Capital Stock Ned C. Bell J. O. Ehlinger L. H. Beal Big Four Oil Company Sour Lake Incor W. E. Lee C. V. Lee T. F. Rothwell T. P. Lee Beaumont Day Nursery Children’s Home Beaumont Robert L. Rodgers Alice E. Potter J. Frank Keith First State Bank of Kirkland R. B. Edmonds Company (Inc Crowell Foard County Joseph Hirsch Corpus Christi Commercial Association

Farm Experts in Nueces County Hold set meetings

Government farming experts touring the country under the Texas Bankers Association will hold three meetings in Nueces county on Saturday January 20. The venues are Corpus Christi Robstown and Bishop with a committee including E. H. Caldwell W. J. Smith and L. H. Baskin named.

Nueces County Corpus Christi Tex Texas Bankers’ Association Robstown Bishop E. H. Caldwell W. J. Smith L. H. Baskin

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