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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
3
The advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon will dissolve and destroy dandruff after nightly application. It promises rapid relief within hours and lasting results after several applications, including halted itching and improved hair texture. Liquid arvon supposedly available at any drug store and inexpensive.
The Robert B. Green Memorial hospital was formally accepted at a county and city commissioners meeting. An order authorized a warrant to H N Jones Construction for payments except 5000 held over flooring specs and 6000 tied to a disputed subcontract. Open house announced for February 1 between 2 and 10 pm.
Mrs Anna Millison of Beallsville Ohio reports Vinci cured her chronic weakness nervousness and insomnia claiming she can now eat normally sleep through the night and feels stronger than in years The promotion lists Texas druggists and local pharmacies offering Vinol and Vinci products in multiple towns.
Citizens of San Antonio and Bexar County may inspect how hospital bond funds were used as building hosts prepare to welcome the public. County and city officials will be available to answer questions during the viewing event.
Negotiations with San Antonio Gas and Electric Co. completed to lay a four inch gas main from New Braunfels avenue to the army machine shops at Fort Sam Houston. Captain Harry A. Hegeman requested the extension to supply presses and machinery, including a tire press to refurbish tires on motor trucks. Work to begin in a few days.
Edward H. Everett formerly of San Antonio and now a clerk in the Post Office Department has been appointed a special agent of the postal service. He will be stationed in Shanghai, China and sails from San Francisco on March 5 with his family.
Franz C. Groos president of the Chamber of Commerce will leave for Washington D C Saturday to attend the national meeting of chambers of commerce and to confer with officials on Fort Sam Houston military expansion. He will also press a membership drive at home starting Monday as 2000 prospects are prepped by campaign captains and teams for four days of outreach.
Miss Mabel K. Stafford executive secretary for the Southwestern field of the Young Woman's Christian Association urged Rotary Club listeners to support the YWCA campaign. Her address emphasized community aid and potential projects in the region.
If you have catarrhal deafness or head noises, go to your druggist for 1 ounce Parmint double strength. Mix with 1-4 pint hot water and 4 ounces granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times daily for relief. Nostrils open, breathing eases, mucus stops dripping. Easy to prepare, low cost, pleasant to take. Try this prescription.
Money-wise women grab boots quickly as the store clears broken size assortments on the first floor. Button boots in conservative and neat styles are reduced to 2.75 and 3.65, far below today’s wholesale replacement costs.
Three grades of serviceable fibre hosiery and matching boots described as excellent value. Boots feature smooth lustrous fiber, high tops, double elastic garter hem, cotton lisle soles and heels for durability. Available in black or white in all sizes. First Floor.
Fashion notes present dainty and smart girls dresses in sizes two to fourteen years. Garments use ginghams percales linens chambrays and blends. Launderable fabrics with harmonized colors and patterns. Prices from 1.25 dollars. Second Floor.
Variety of spring hats in rich black satins and satin silk straw, trimmed with roses ribbons and ornaments. Prices start at $5 and $7.50 with higher priced tailored hats Khaki Kool and novelty silks available. Third Floor.
A description touts numerous sheer and dainty lingerie blouses priced as a dollar. The piece emphasizes fine tailoring with distinctive trims and smart designs aimed at attracting buyers seeking exceptional style.
Miss Stafford spoke on social welfare work among Texas women focusing on the Young Women’s Christian Association. She urged San Antonio business leaders to support the upcoming campaign to retire the association building debt of 50 000 dollars. Dr Latshaw of the Y M C A discussed “Thrift.”
Wellington Myers of Company A Second Texas Infantry was found dead on the beach eight miles south of Corpus Christi after drowning in the bay early January 10. A Mexican walker spotted the body along the shore this evening.
Wellington Myers and three companions from Camp Scurry were in a life boat that capsized three miles offshore on January 9. Myers and one fellow swimmer reached shore while two others clung to the wreck until a rescue party recovered them. The body was sent to GonzaIes, Texas, and reported to authorities by unknown parties.
A French inventor creates a device where a bicycle mechanism drives a dynamo to register the exerted force on delicate electrical instruments.
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