Best Medicine for Severe Coughs and Bronchial Ailments
Wartime style ad promotes Schiffmayny's New Concentrated Epectorant at half price via coupon from Wagner's Drug Store in Ames. Claims relief for bronchial affections including bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, and hoarseness. Emphasizes plant base, no narcotics, safe for children, with a 25 cent coupon and refund policy. neighbor sharing allowed to split cost.
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HLL. Wagner
Evan
Wat Drug Store
St the Saane Ag
Sehif
Mexican public instruction minister studies U S school system
El Puliiviena, minister of public instruction for Mexico, travels via San Antonio and St. Louis to study the United States public school system. He aims to adapt successful methods for Mexican schools, with weeks of observation and several months planned for the overall study.
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EL Puliiviena
Carranea Rotiiament
Mexico
San Avtune
Washingtond Olver Breecies
Schoors
St. Louis
San Antonio
Palavicini
United States
United Beat
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief
An old advertising claim promises instant nose and head relief from catarrh and cold through application of Ely's Cream Balm. It preserves inflamed membranes, eases breathing, and ends postnasal dripping and headaches. The copy touts a fragrant balm dissolving with nostril heat for quick soothing effect.
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Ely
Dream Basin
British Hold on Suez Canal Imperiled by Desert Front
British forces facing heavy losses as Arabs and Turks press on in southwestern Arabia threaten the Suez coast route. Berlin reports put killed at about 5 000 and wounded at 20 000 as Aden defeats push the British toward isolation near the entrance to the Red Sea. The Austrians advance along the Adriatic, with Albania’s resistance and siege implications shaping a troubled theater.
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London
Suez
Sng
Arabia
Berlin
Aden
Rea Se
Suez Canal
Volks Zeitune
Hoas
Adona
Gibraltar
Fea Neen
Adriatic
Durazzo
San Giovanni
Medusa
Albenia
Esad Pasha
Eruptions and medical distress described in fragmentary text
Readable fragments describe severe skin eruptions and a patient wrapped to cover lesions. The note references a “Sigoo” and an address in Charleston, dated July 26, 2015, with a mail offer for a 32-page hook and a cryptic sale inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brothers Bend
Attar
Bira
T. G. Altman
Hampstead St
Charleston
Dandruff Cure Claim Promoted By Patent Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes a scalp treatment using four ounces of a drugstore product to “dissolve dandruff.” It promises complete removal after several applications and claims benefits like a glossy scalp. The filler copy warns of instant relief and cheap, accessible purchase.
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Weyer
Seventy eight to receive diplomas at commencement
Seventy eight graduates of Main Avenue High School will receive diplomas at Friday night commencement in Beethoven hall. Dr Stockton Axton, a professor at the Hice Institute, will deliver the address. Superintendent Charles Mock will present diplomas. the program includes musical numbers and a chorus.
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Forrest
Aisssi
Main Avenue
Trias
Beethoven Hall
Stockton Asson
Hice Institute
Charles § Mock
Vee
Lineko
Minnie Hirsh
Submarine Pirate at Grand Opera House this week
The Sutmarine Pirate a Tet angic-Keystone comedy is shown with Navy cooperation and special permit from Secretary Jesuphus antels. Syd Chaplin stars in the leading role as a disguised admiral in a plot of foreign conspirators. Educational naval scenes appear amid comedy with thrilling chases across rooftops. Also Prof. B K Coghlan aids road work and lectures on highway construction in Harper.
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Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Jesuphus Antels
Syd Chaplin
Yeading
United States
Wroth
Charlie
Syd
Mass Meeting of Jews Planned in San Antonio
A mass meeting of Jewish residents of San Antonio is planned at 6:30 pm Thursday on Avenue at Temple Beth EY in observance of Tavish Relief Day. Rabbi Samuel Marks calls all residents to attend to show unity and aid for war-stricken Jewish people. Contributions to the relief effort are acknowledged by The Light, with more expected from San Antonio's diverse community.
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Ban Antonia Wil
Temple Beth, EY
Tavish
Unite States
Valhi Samuel Marks
San Antonio
Mws
Rabbi Marks
Sem Antatio
Honing Melureeueee
Herman Josie
Upat
Commencement Exercises At Tarris School Operetta
Commencement at Tarris No 17 FL Bakeley principal announces program at 4 30 Wednesday evening in the new school building. Includes addresses essays and operetta Mrs Marguerite Jones directs pupils led by Owen Flaherty Murray Roberts Jane Appleton and Assistant Superintendent Knox. Cast lists many names. operetta titled Mraserpina features sylphs and graduates.
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Tarris
Bakeley
Marguerite Jones
Garnietl Johnson
Evangelical Church
Owen Flaherty
Murray Roberts
Janes Appleton
Edna Water
Gertrude Cate Lender
Kannin Drothingham
Kisther Soldins
Fuyn Pentland
Gladys Waltrip
Vernon Chase
Gladys Arnold
Winifred Colesworthy
Katherine Kerth
Willie Salter
Grace Tullas
Francis Brickley
Wilda Schnearer
Cuq Ruth Praunkuche
Texas Laundrymen Debate Austin Convention Site
The Texas Laundrymen's Association, in session in Austin, weighs where next year's meeting will be held with San Antonio favored by a committee majority. The convention marks its second day with a safety sermon by Jon Wadedhead and ongoing officer elections. About 1,000 delegates attend as the legislative committee pursues a key consent from laundry industry interests.
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Austin
Tex
San Antonio
Dov
Legislative Conmittes
Thera
Pickpocket Gang Arrested as City Tours Attend Fair
Five suspects of a professional pickpocket gang were arrested on Wilkens Avenue with detectives aiding the stakeout. The group arrived two days earlier and had not yet begun operations. Several were identified as wanted elsewhere and may face penalties or suspensions. more arrests followed a wave of similar cases. The report notes heightened policing during the fair crowds. Also, a Parent Teachers Club banquet honoring seventh graders was moved to Friday at the Original Mexican Restaurant due to date changes.
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Wilkens Avenue
Homor
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Ad in 1900s Ad
An excerpted medical advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for grippe coughs with claims of healing and soothing relief. It mentions eased chest congestion, improved breathing, and reduced coughing, attributed to R. G. Tolling and Sara Poley’s honey products.
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Grippe Cougi
Fey Comtes
Ta Stippe
Foley
R. G. Tolling
Bartegat
N.S
Sara Poley
A. St Figher
Entertainers for Diners at Gunter Hotel praised by patrons
Manager Percy Tyrrell of the Gunter Hotel receives praise as entertainers perform for diners at the hotel cafe. Readers report a steady stream of visitors from Dallas, Philadelphia, New York and beyond, with patrons noting the quality of the acts and atmosphere during meals at the Gunter, St Anthony and Menger hotels in San Antonio.
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Valing
Tex
Ihn Gunter
Dr CL
Lens
AL Moore
Texas City
SS. Anthony
Vouney
Pallas
Gunter James Vi Wergen
Phiadelphia
San Acral
Menger
My Gibson
Clinton
St Anthony
Wind
Paso
Hayamond Dexa
New York
Percy Tyrrell
Gutter Hotel
Concerts Folded During Dinner Hours With Local Performers
The article notes folded during dinner hours among performers including Miss Elizabeth Yalde, Miss Howes, and the Wiseman sisters Mildred and Lwellin. It mentions violin and vocal acts, with references to a string program and a light entertainment program by local entertainment leaders.
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Elizabeth Yalde
Miss Howes
Mildred
Lwellin Wiseman
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Maxwellhouse
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Nastrille Nepean
Manna Ne Nn
Aera
Eli
Richter
Richter’s Steam Bakery
Medua
Paris
Matin
San Giovanni di Medua
Andr
Hrindisi
Durazao
Tey Nicholas
Montenegro
Indrans
France
Thunbert
Italy
Rome
Waal Han
Vilage
Ostetter
Sont
Wagner Paul Slass
Rere
Stockton Axton
Rere Tihudvedo
Capus
Charles Mee
Kevin Grehesten
Borden
Esther Perea
Emma Gutzeit
Pfceldent
Wes
Chantin
B. K. Coghlan
Highway Department
A. & M. College
Ailania
Warper
Tos
Waerrville
Hiurper
Wilson
Standard Oil, Company
New Jersey
Bayonne
Najol Res
U.S Pat
San Antino
Trons. de
Etek Sunu
Ivan
Tansas
Davreal
Br.lyon
Lyon & Sons, Inc
27Th St
N.Y
Underwood
Losoya Street
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