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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
2
The Daily News and Times weigh President Wilson's address as discerning yet cautious. The Standard and The Morning Post question mediation and demand victory for a durable peace, urging Allied defeat of Germany if needed.
Grandma’s routine using Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound in a drugstore mix darkens gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist notes wide use as it leaves hair glossy and natural looking after combing through strands nightly.
An inquiry among film actresses reveals they achieve natural hair beauty through a homemade shampoo made from a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water. The solution is applied to all hair, removing oil and dirt, leaving fluffy, lustrous, softer hair with rapid drying.
M C Lucas MD urges Americans to guard kidney health amid rich diets. Describes uric acid buildup causing kidney trouble, rheumatism, and gout and promotes Anurie double strength and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for cleansing liver and bowels.
French press comments on President Wilsons Senate address show sympathy and skepticism. Petit Parisien notes a footing of aggressors and attacked states, Ma fin stresses acceptance of liberty plans may require force, Journal accuses Wilson of aiming for a world age of universal brotherhood.
William J. Bryan criticized the president's war message in Madison on January 23. He praised the appeal to war allies but rejected any move toward an international council directing U S engagement. He urged the Senate to accept the wheat while rejecting the tares of a broader peace coalition.
Worcester argues he is rushing to pledge US peace too soon while Baltimore says lasting peace needs no victory. St Louis notes the address could be a monumental error or a major historical moment as it tempers Allied demands.
A set of editorials from Chicago Herald Chicago Tribune New Yorker Staats Zeitung New York Sun New York World Kansas City Star weigh Wilsons league for peace. They discuss correctness of terms for Europe, constitutional limits and Americas role and the practicality of a world peace enforcing league.
Reactions from the Douglas Daily Dispatch Boston Herald Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and Cincinnati Freie Presse sketch a cautious to hopeful view of Wilson’s peace plan. Critics warn of risks and warn that victory may breed new hatred while supporters call for a humane rights focus and a broader Monroe Doctrine application.
A Philadelphia physician notes the marked effect of Hypo-Nuclane Tablets on a patient and seeks more information and samples. A patient reports rapid weight gain after using the tablets, claiming egg yolk extract with hypophosphites iron and tonics improves nutrition and blood. The product is sold by druggists for 90 cents or direct from The Blackburn Products Co. Dayton Ohio.
A report states the Central Powers and their allies promise to guarantee peace in Europe and signals they would not strongly oppose US involvement if it should occur.
The Texas Senate and House debated numerous measures including a plan to send members to Washington for inauguration events. Bills on land tax reform, state payrolls, and abolishing fees for officials were advanced, with strong votes and clashes over populist and socialist touches.
The testimony covers speculative stocks such as United States Steel Anaconda Marines and others and discusses short selling rumors and possible market manipulation. Noble defers on moral judgments, saying there is no impropriety as long as transactions are legitimate.
An advertisement-style text touts a home remedy for catarrh and catarrhal deafness. It claims head noises and hearing loss stem from constitutional disease and promotes Parmint and sugar solution taken in measured doses, asserting rapid relief and restored hearing. It urges widespread sharing of the treatment.
The San Fernando Cathedral clergy and congregation in San Antonio ask Congressman Henry and Texas colleagues to press the State Department for the release of Bishops Orizio Jiminez of Guadalajara and de la Mora of Zacatecas. The prelates face trial in Zacatecas on conspiracy charges and possible execution.
Valentine Martinez a 17 year old was fined 200 after arraignment before Police Judge Lowther on a charge of maliciously sounding a false fire alarm. Police arrested him near midnight and testimony showed he telephoned the police at 4 15 Sunday morning to report a fire at West Salinas and Salad streets.
A homemade shave alternative for women uses delatone to remove facial hair. Mix powder with water to form a paste apply to the skin for a few minutes then rub off and wash. The ad claims no harm and urges buying real delatone for best results.
Local druggists in San Antonio offer free 25c Vap-O-Rub packages with coupons. The Vap-O-Rub external salve, invented by a North Carolina pharmacist, is marketed as a quick relief for croup colds and chest congestion by inhaling vapors and skin absorption. Mothers urged to claim free samples as internal medicines are avoided.
Coupon No 5 A entitles bearer to one 25 pack of Vap O Rub Salve free while supplies last. Present now and if the druggist lacks stock ask him to reserve. Note to druggist hold coupon until salesman calls.
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