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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1915

Page

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Vitalitus touted by six southern cities for health claims

Advertised testimonials from New Orleans to Mobile cite Vitalitus as cure all for grave digestive and debility issues. Names include A W Maker Memphis Tennessee and A Hurtel Mobile Alabama among others. Claims of miraculous relief and public recommendations fill the brief list of users and locations.

Menphis A.W St. Vinchin Birmingham Mobilie Ali A. Hurtel New St. Francia Jiule Rock Muntigan Gilneas Ab Vitalitus Wagner's Deng

Fort Worth Battles Over Jiney Cars and Bus Tax

Fort Worth faces a municipal dispute as 241 buses operate alongside street cars. Calls rise for taxation and regulation to protect the streetcar company and the public amid mounting accidents. A Negro-owned bus venture proposes 4 inc of "bm Crow" buses, while a Christmas Eve tale recalls a cylinder of gin and a fatal stumble.

Port Worth Tex Fort Worth

Shipping bill debate sparks war talk in Senate

Senator Lodge accused the administration of plans to buy German ships and transfer them to American rental abroad, arguing such moves would violate neutrality and risk war. He urged an amendment to bar government purchases and cited foreign reactions, including France and Russia.

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President Wilson hears immigration literacy test debate

Five hundred workers, teachers, and publicists gathered in the White House East Room for a three hour public hearing before President Wilson on the immigration bill. Supporters urged the literacy test to improve immigration quality while opponents warned it would bar desirable newcomers.

Washington Tan White House Wilson Erle J. J. Tudten Parmer’ No- Congress Farmers’ Union Patten Sol America United States Congresa Presifeul

Rotary Club Urges Municipal Band Concerts in Parks

A large committee led by Dr Lewis K Bees at the Gunter Hotel luncheon planned to lobby city officials for municipal band concerts in parks. The group, including many Rotary members, supported the move and pledged continued advocacy.

Harry . Miller Retary Club Gunter Hotel Lewis K. Bees Frank Rockafellow Allant Steves Sr Guy LeStow Geon Marty Hertzberg Jed F. Doyte Ter. Tell Bartlett W. E B BY. White Rotary Club Ogain Recordi Ag Snen J. Y. Hucker TH. Mate Elliott W. 5. Hendricks Western Division of Rotary Clubs Wichita Kun

Shin bone transplant performed to correct back problems

In Chicago on January 22 a surgeon team conducted a historic double leg bone transplant. They grafted a shin bone segment into the back area to stabilize the spine and prevent relapse, marking a pioneering procedure.

Chicago Sergeons Indsy

Von Falkenhayn resigns as Minister of War

Berlin reports Lieut. Gen Erich von Falkenhayn resigns as minister of war while remaining chief of the German general staff. Emperor William appoints Major Geverd von Hohenborn as the new war minister and confirms von Falkenhayn’s continued leadership in the army.

Berlin London Norddeutsche Allzemmeine Zeitung Erich von Valkenhayn William Yor Falkenhayn Tagron Jouve Start Geverd von Hohanborn

Russians Close On German Border In War Dispatch

The report states Russians are within 20 miles of the German border with artillery battles near Mount Bonhome and Mount Schmueht. Fighting rages in Alsace around Hartmann von Wellerkopf with hand to hand combat, while German batteries are driven back near Dannemaris.

Eatlire Mount Bon+ home

MOC BATTLE TAGES Report from Nieport and Ostend front

Amsterdam dispatch says Nieport and Ostend clash in a hard three day battle amid rain floods and impassable roads. German wounded numbers rise as fighting continues despite deteriorating conditions.

Amsterdam Vin Fondon Nieport Ostend Holland

Verdun Attack Repulsed and Front Updates

War Office report dated January 21 notes heavy rain hindered fighting between the coast and Tat Bassar canal. French attacks north of Verdun repulsed. French air force losses reported as our gains in the Vosges. Two officers and 125 men captured at Hartmann-Wellerkopf hills.

Herlin Fonden War Office Tat Basser Arras Berry-ai-Hac Verdim Gin Eouth St. Mihiel Givans Croix-des-Larmes Pont-u-Mousson

Floods Submerge Environs of Alsace Disrupt German Operations

Flood conditions in southern Alsace around Altkirch have halted German military movements as rivers I and Lurg overflow. French troops near Thann hold advantageous positions, while floods render narrow valleys impassable. Prince Riel Friedrich arrives at Mulhausen and settles at Koechlin villa alongside numerous suits.

GENEV Paris Altkirch Alsace Buisse Lurg Thann Riel Friedrich William Mulhausen Vilid Koechlin

Cocoanut Gil For Washing Hair Promoted In Text

A vintage ad extols Cocoanut Gil as a superior hair cleanser replacing soap or sham poo. It claims the product is pure grease free and gentler, produces rich lather with minimal quantity, rinses easily, removes dust and dandruff, and leaves hair dry quickly with a pleasant feel.

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German artillery shells kill more on frozen ground report

From Berne Switzerland January 22 reports over the border describe exceptionally delayed artillery fire in the Cernay and Therma region. German wounded state that frozen ground makes shell fire deadlier by striking hard surfaces, exploding with increased violence and causing ugly wounds.

Berne Swileerland Paris Cernay Therm Abesabe

New Polish Governor General Appeals for Unity

Prince Yeny alycheff the new governor general announced the government has appropriated 500,000,000 for regional relief. He urged men of all nationalities to cooperate with authorities to resist German influence amid the ongoing war and unrest in Russian Poland.

Warsaw Poland London Yenyalycheff

German Cruiser Innisruhe Sighting Near More Island

The steamship Caymny Capsule Bailer reported sighting the German cruiser Innisruhe off More yesterday before daylight. The cruiser accelerated toward the Casmo and entered the harbor Erie. It refused to answer wireless signals and vanished into darkness.

San Iwan Ceymny Waling New York Tannacy 16 San Jun Innisruhe Casmo Erie

Katy plans would help San Antonio

A mid century report argues the Roly derinals project and terminus plan will unlock industrial sites near San Antonio. It claims the city’s central location as a gateway to Mexico offers unmatched opportunities and urges state support to attract new factories and leases of prime land to spur growth.

bin Antonio Mintertilly Frbslag Marning Bar Kansas & Terns Aegall Aboud Jessees San Antonio Mexico Gun Antonio New Converne

Cummins Attacks President Wilson in Senate

In Washington a sharp Senate attack by Senator Cummins targets President Wilson's influence on legislation and his Indianapolis speech. Cummins labels the president's proposals dangerous and vows to sustain Republican aims despite calls for courtesy and dignity. Revival plans from Kansas face postponement with new dates set, and ministers from Pasadena and Wales arranged to attend.

Washington D. C Senate Cummins Wilson Indianapolis Isakd

Local notables Ben L Miller dies after brief illness

Ben L Miller a longtime San Antonio business figure and head of a Millers bicycle shop in East Towson died after a short illness. He was a prominent member of several orders and lodge fraternities. Survived by a wife, one brother, one sister, and his mother. Funeral to be held at his home with the Pythians attending. Burial in the Knights of Pythias cemetery.

Ben the Merelaint Sin Owell Denown Die Droumad Kl Br. Millers Bigyole Hyuk Tonatonwire Millue San Antone Fins Kightarf Pyghlag Tuormenke Mervin Bens Ekul Miller Unese San Antonio Mi Mather OG. Tirtntann Kolghing Pythias Aphleh Broggi Ales Laur Brogigh Ernest Grorygiy South Sania D. Cappelledti Malamoris Street Sannando Cathedral San Fernando Cemney Estelle Warren I. A France

Sage Tea for Hair Darkening Promises Youthful Looks

An old remedy praises sage tea to darken hair and reduce gray. The text touts ease of use with a sponge or brush and claims natural scent, gradual tint, and results that appear to restore young-looking color after repeated applications.

Funeral notice for Mrs Ignavie Argonde

Mrs Ignavie Argonde age 37 native of Moscow and San Antonio resident, interred at San Fernando Cemetery. Four stepchildren survive. services at 10:30 Saturday from 925 South Frio Street with Mary Church rites. Shelby-Lacing Undertaking Co. provides ambulance and Cash Plan funerals. Arthur Hudson, newsboy run down by a jitney car Thursday.

Ignavie Argredonde Yerta Old Mosxdao San Antonin Thes FA South Frio Street Mexico Heart Arthur Hudson

Local Hospital Reports Concussions from Friday Incident

Fragmentary OCR article notes Busler Hospital receiving patients after a Friday incident with suspected concussion. Dr A McPante attending confirms head injuries but says severity to be determined. Bartlett Ranney firm wins contract for north approach construction at Corpus Christi cause in San Patricio with other works planned.

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