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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
5
A nostalgic ad recalls Musterole as a trusted white ointment with oil of mustard that provides quick relief for sore throats, bronchitis, colds, rheumatism, sprains, and aches without blistering, used for decades in family medicine.
Democrats in both chambers plan separate caucuses tomorrow night with the Senate set to review its steering committee draft for the session and the House to act on a new administrative revenue bill. The measure proposes $331 million in bond issues, an eight percent excess profits tax, increased inheritance taxes, and authority to issue certificates of indebtedness up to $300 million if needed.
The ad revisits old remedies like calomel and castor oil, arguing against their use for children. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels, with a 50 cent bottle and cautions about counterfeit products.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse clogged kidneys, ease backache and bladder irritation, and neutralize urine acids. It claims regular use prevents kidney trouble and promotes active, lithia-enhanced effervescent water drinks.
Safe dependable treatment relieves itching and irritation instantly. Ask any druggist for a 25c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed to banish pimples, blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm and related skin troubles. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
President Wilson planned an all afternoon session in his office near the Senate chamber receiving delegations in addition to routine congressional callers. Earlier at the White House he greeted 100 independent oil producers and conferred with a Churches of Christ in America committee.
Deputy U S Treasurer William H. McClendon of Amite Louisiana was nominated by the president to serve as assistant United States treasurer in New Orleans. William D. Lawrence was named postmaster at Bryan Texas.
Napoleon’s remark that armies march on their stomachs underscores digestion as key to strength. The piece notes that digestive disorders impair overall function and suggests prompt help for digestion problems.
In Austin on January 24 the Texas House prepares for tomorrow's vote on submission with Speaker Fuller ending indefinite excuses. The pro submission side seeks 95 votes, while a new proposed delay until March 1, 1919 is discussed. Senate committees report favorably on multiple constitutional amendments and public utility measures as debates continue across both chambers.
An ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for rheumatism pain, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains and swelling. Claiming most cases need no internal treatment, it urges immediate topical application for instant relief and suggests buying a trial bottle at any drug store.
A Texas House vote backed Mr. Moore's amendment removing the agriculture commissioner from elective office. The motion passed 65 to 37, with engrossment 69 to 37, while final passage would need 95 votes. Another measure to tax the 100 valuation for county schools and independent districts failed 74 to 57, short of the two-thirds needed.
The fifth annual Older Christian Boys Conference begins Friday night at the Y M C A in San Antonio and runs through Sunday with sessions forenoon and afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. Delegations from Sunday schools are invited and leaders include Dr. David Latshaw J L Hunter and E E Dilley. Reservations for the Friday banquet are due by Wednesday night.
George McKinney a Black man convicted of murdering Alice Parrish a Black woman was sentenced by District Judge W S Anderson to death with execution set for March 9. The case has a long appellate history with the Court of Criminal Appeals upholding the verdict. McKinney showed little emotion after the sentence and was returned to jail under death watch.
Cardinal Gibbons announced in Baltimore that he sent a $10,000 check to the American relief committee in London and expected to follow with $40,000 in weeks. He said funds from across the United States were answering Pope Benedict’s appeal, with $2,000 of the initial sum coming from the pope himself.
Austin Tex Jan 24 The governor announces the appointment of Mrs G R Scott of Corpus Christi to the State Library and Historical Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge C Kirven who becomes clerk of the court of criminal appeals.
An old advertisement promotes ACTOIDS as a remedy for biliousness and fevers. It urges readers to act quickly and take the tonic for improved health. The notice frames ACTOIDS as a pleasant, active aid to bodily relief.
The Treasury Department announced a new counterfeit five dollar note found in circulation at the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The fake displays heavy printing and lacks traceable fine lines, features a Lincoln portrait with reproduced signatures of W G McAdoo and John Burke, and carries the letter B.
Paris Jan 24 Austria plans to compel by decree a quarter of real and personal property of all subjects and inhabitants to pass to the state in exchange for redeemable mortgage bonds. The bond obligations will be redeemed when finances permit, according to the Petit Journal's Geneva correspondent.
President Wilson notified Congress of the exchange of ratifications for the Danish West Indies purchase treaty and asked for 25 million dollars to buy the islands. A revenue bill in the House plans a bond issue to fund the payment. Sovereignty over the three islands transferred to the United States.
The American government will not claim possession until the purchase price is paid. A formal flag raising will follow, with the Atlantic fleet likely to rendezvous at Thomas, where a great naval presence is planned.
Alderman Lawrence O'N has been unanimously elected lord mayor of Dublin. He was arrested during the late rebellion and jailed briefly before release with no charges. In his victory speech he denounced political plots and vowed to welcome only a message of peace from any visiting regiment or populace.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN INE tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims Groves signature on the box and a 25 cent price with a refund promise if it fails.
Corpus Christi commercial leaders push to host the mid-summer gathering of the Passenger and Ticket Agents Association. The association’s mid winter session in San Antonio was followed by Mayor Miller inviting them to Corpus Christi. The executive committee now decides the next meeting location and dates.
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