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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
5
A health note promotes hot water and limestone phosphate as a daily morning wash to remove poisons from the liver and bowels. It claims benefits like clearer digestion, improved complexion, and reduced foul breath, warning calomel’s dangers and urging pharmacist access for a demonstration.
The Court of Criminal Appeals orders tolling of death penalty hearings and sets terms for motions for rehearing in death penalty cases. The order allows oral arguments with notice and copies of grounds, effective immediately, as reported by the Dawull Frez Press.
Soloson Bennette of Flat River Missouri describes prolonged back pain and kidney symptoms improved by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports reduced aches headaches rheumatic pains and vision issues after using the product sold by A M Fischer Gibbs Boiteine.
An advertising note touts Pinex and sugar syrup as a quick remedy for persistent coughs and bronchial irritation. It claims full relief in minutes, soothing inflamed membranes and stopping phlegm formation with a 32 cent preparation costing.
An advertisement touts a finn shampoo for rough weather. Dissolve a teaspoon of canihrax in hot water to rinse and create a cooling lather that cleans dandruff oil and dirt. Hair feels spotlessly clear soft and glossy with added fullness.
Severe weather blasted across Oklahoma and Kansas with a tornado storm that damaged McAlister and Tulsa. Homes were wrecked near Enid and Winslow while casualties and injuries were reported. Emergency lines and telegraph service functioned, though some towns endured harder hits and continued danger.
Strong winds and rising floodwaters forced residents to seek higher ground late last night. Eight hours of rain plus extensive damage crippled several properties. The Nova river flood submerged streets and disrupted power, leaving neighborhoods in darkness through the night.
Gas main supplying Oklahoma City Chandler and nine intermediate points was reported broken near the larver place at 6 et Urls morning. Temperature 15 degrees above zero. Gas cut off from factories and offices. domestic customers served by diversions. Damage reported and fear of suffering if repair is delayed. Local floods and property damage reported in North Texas after heavy rain. Rail line derailed between McKinney and Greenville. no fatalities. Service expected to resume today per railroad officials.
Fragmented OCR text mentions mood conditions feared by thieves and references Arkansas and rain. Finding a coherent event is difficult due to garbled source. No clear people places organizations or dates are readable enough to form a factual news item.
Weather service data show rising levels on the White River and tributaries, with forecasts predicting flood stages near Georgetown and nearby towns. Residents in Desha and Desha county regions report evacuations as floodwaters displace families, while gauges indicate water heights above typical levels along Fore Sinisa and nearby sites.
Snow and rain blanket the southwest and central plains for 24 hours. Temperature dropped below zero in several locations with Omaha showing four degrees below. Kansas City saw mixed precipitation as Dallas and Fort Worth logged over an inch and a half.
Jan 27 reports from THESA Oklahoma and Okmulgee describe heavy rains and floods. Rivers rose, fields were washed out, and thousands of acres of farmland were inundated. Public health efforts assist pneumonia and crime victims as spring weather lingers amid hazards.
In Washington the Philippine independence amendment faces Senate debate as committees push for action. The amendment would grant independence within four years after self-government, with exceptions, and was supported by President Williars's plan as the Senate weighed the measure.
A Woodmen of the World delegation from multiple San Antonio camps will greet Sovereign Commander Fraser on arrival Friday. The party includes committee members E D Toney A L Hicks Martin J Arnold and J Wahl, with Fraser to address a general Woodmen meeting at Woodmen Hall and visit Fort Sam Houston the Alamo and other sites before returning home.
An old advertisement touts Pupe's Cell Compound as a remedy for colds. It claims frequent dosing every hour to clear nostrils, stop discharge, relieve headache and feverishness, and promote better breathing. The pitch emphasizes low cost, ease of use, and genuineness.
San Francisco to aid Jewish relief, $200,000 pledged locally, and a large meeting raised funds. Austin reports bonds approved by the attorney general's department for several school and road districts, and a flurry of new incorporations and amendments across Texas in a busy Jan 27, 1917 era notice.
Congressmen from both parties push a full length Mexico United States border military highway with federal funding. A reformed Border Military Highway Association plans Washington lobbying trips and local fundraisers in Laredo Brownsville Eagle Pass and Del Rio to secure support for the project. Delegates will seek letters to California officials and organize campaigns to back the plan.
A fragmented ad describes Geist as a corn remover claiming painless relief. It touts simplified use by slipping a boot over the foot and wearing a protective cover while the corns vanish. The text references Lawrence a Co of Chicago.
Speakers at a meeting urge rapid movement of military forces for Maus mobilization and anticipate favorable Congress support including financial aid. Delegation aims to create broader sentiment among national legislators while in Washington to back the border military highway plan.
News from Havre states that Belgian official reinforcements in Exelles near Brussels are under German military search for international documents. Reports claim no sensitive papers were found. Camille Htaatsmans, International Socialist Bureau secretary, was arrested at Trantier while returning from Brussels. Vandervelde, Belgian minister, denied support for peacemaking proposals and opposed expansion of the war effort.
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