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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1917
Page
3
The old settlers and Confederate veterans along with Daughters of the Confederacy and the DAR, Grand Army of the Republic and other history groups welcome the general public to attend the ceremony.
A vintage advert extols St Jacobs Oil as miraculous for sprains strains and swelling. It claims instant relief penetrates muscles nerves ligaments and bones and speeds recovery with a small trial bottle available at drug stores.
Exercises Tuesday afternoon beneath Texas Historical Landmark Association auspices mark the birthplace of Cos capitulation. The San Antonio Water Supply Co owns the building and funded the tablet to be placed there. R J Harding vice president will participate with De Zavala School pupils performing.
War Department extends 30 day furloughs for Troop C First Texas Cavalry stationed at the Big Bend Ruidosa and Laredo areas. The unit, organized by Captain R O Whiteaker, has served since July and will be mustered out by March 1. Some members remain on ten day leave in San Antonio before discharge.
In Austin on January 27, rumors of opposition surround the second batch of governor appointments to state boards and institutions. The list includes new Regents of the University of Texas and numerous boards such as Health, Medical Examiners, Dental Examiners, Pharmacy, Veterinary Surgeons, Nurse Examiners, Library and Historical Commission, and others. Senate action is pending with a February 2 resumption date for confirmation, while concerns focus on certain officials including State Labor Commissioner W. Woodman.
A committee from the City Federation of Women's Clubs, led by Commissioner Lambert, toured Brackenridge park on River avenue to evaluate acquiring a 200 foot strip deemed vital to the park. Lambert pledged cooperation on a feasible plan and noted the park’s eastern boundary should face River avenue. The visit also highlighted ongoing improvements such as the sea-lion pool lily pool and rock stairs, drawing praise from attendees who praised Brackenridge’s natural advantages.
A man sees a house on fire and shouts at a deaf woman. He points upward and repeats a garbled warning. The woman asks for clarification as flames erupt, while the man laments his limited vocabulary and urgency in the moment.
Mrs. M. D. Frey of Marietta Georgia reports six weeks of stubborn itching and blistered hands ended after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She says two boxes of Ointment and one box of Soap cured the condition and that the products should be used for toilet care. Free samples by mail available from Cuticura Dept H Boston.
Senator Morris Sheppard and local officials plan a Washington trip to press for enlarging Fort Sam Houston and obtaining more drill space. They seek $300,000 to acquire 1057 acres east of Austin Road, plus a $130,000 arsenal upgrade bill.
Washington reports Secretary Houston pushes federal state cooperation to stop adulterated products. Unified control bureau distributes information to block banned items, tightens milk and egg shipments, prosecutes deceptive food and drug practices, and reduces decomposed goods. Austin notices file new Texas charters and permits for multiple firms.
The store markets an extensive Early Spring fashion show with new dresses priced from 12.90 to 97.50. It highlights fabrics such as Taffeta, Charmeuse, Georgette, Crepe de Chine, and Pongee in solid colors and two tone stripes, with options in crepe meteor etc. Army Serge, Velour Cloth, Poiret Twill offered in black and mixed colors.
Advert says Pape s Cold Compound clears blocked noses and passages. A dose every two hours until three doses, costs 25 cents at drug stores, relieves headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing, acts without assistance and tastes pleasant.
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