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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

5

Free anthrax serum distributed in Texas districts

The Texas State Health Department with federal authorities has placed free anthrax serum in state laboratories for distribution to individuals at risk in charbon infected districts. Dr. W A Davis notes cattle movements spread the disease and urges veterinarians to report cases to prevent quarantine in affected counties.

Austin Tex State Health Department W. A Davis Davis

Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort for Aches

For acute aches of the feet sprinkle one or two Allen's Foot-Ease powders in a foot bath soak and rub to ease corns bunions and smarting feet. Then shake Foot-Ease into shoes to reduce friction and make walking easier. Do not vacation without a package. 26c sample free. Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY Utah?

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Bonds Forfeited In Cuero Court Actions

Judge John M. Green forfeited bonds of several Mexicans and a Cameron county white man on various charges. Fourteen convictions were secured this term with several cases postponed to the next term. Green and District Attorney Davis pledged to reduce the docket by expedited hearings, a goal already achieved.

Cuero Tex Cameron County John M. Green District Court Green Davis

Allied troops in France endure ration shortages and fatigue

In July reports from Press Camp France Allied battalions relieved from front lines describe sleep wash and shave requests after months of fighting. German rations were found useful by British troops and prisoners recount luck with German eggs cigars and a Howitzer hit.

Associated Press France Germany

Eagle Pass Becomes Busy Military Camp

Eagle Pass Texas reports a rapid military buildup as regiments occupy quarters at the foothills. Thousands of troops drill daily boosting trade while the post office handles heavy money orders from soldiers dependents nationwide. Colonel Penn's move to San Antonio with battalions from Thirtieth and Third infantry forms a nucleus for a new regiment at Fort Sam Houston.

Eagle Pass Tex National Guard United States Infantry New York Texas A. T. Terrell Leon C. Stickney Hobart Ostrom Herbert G. Tribble Myrtle Williams Julius A. Penn Thirtyseventh Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Penn Third Infantry Third Infantry and One Battalion From the Thirtieth Infantry

Southern Pacific Increases Wages for Section Workers

SAN FRANCISCO July 6 The Southern Pacific Company announced a 25 cent per day wage increase for all section hands except Mexicans and Chinese on lines in California Nevada New Mexico and Arizona. About 3000 men are affected. The unorganized workers had made no prior demands.

Southern Pacific San Francisco Southern Pacific Company California Nevada New Mexico Arizona

Red Paint for All Safety Appliances

Texas Labor Commissioner C W Woodman urges employers to paint all safety machines and gasoline receptacles red to prevent accidents. He notes many devices are left on floors and gas cans are mistaken for other containers. The minor cost is justified by saving lives and preventing injuries.

Austin Tex C. W. Woodman Texas Labor Department Stat Labor Department

Army orders list officer transfers and retirements

Paragraph 21 orders detailing shifts in captains, lieutenants, and majors across Fifth and Second Field Artillery Quartermaster Corps Medical Corps and other units. Assignments include Fort Sam Houston Fort Leavenworth Fort Huachuca Philadelphia and Fort L. Houston with retirements and promotions.

Charles Ralph Dickinson Third Infantry George W. H. Mosely General Staff General Staff Corps Godfrey H. M'Donald Army War College Andrew Moses Frank Geer Quartermaster Corps Fort Sam Houston Orville N. Tyler Fourth Cavalry Cavalry Bernard H. Lamb Twenty-fifth Infantry Arthder F. Cassella Sixth Field Artillery Washington Department Harry J. Hirsch Philadelphia William E. Noberts Fort Huachuca Ariz George E. Thorne Thorne Southern Department Ernest R. Gentry Medical Corps Fort Leavenworth Ralph P. Cousins Sixth Cavalry Harry D., Anderson Fourteenth Cavalry Fort L. Houston Elbert FE. Parman JR Second Cavalry Sixteenth Cavalry Gordon R. Catts Fedgar N. Coffey Fort George Wright

Bank Examiners Set to Announce Next Quarter Assignments

In Austin Texas on July 6 the quarterly conference of the State Bank Examiners ends this afternoon with assignments for the next three months to be announced. Commissioner Patterson presides as examiners discuss banking conditions and district arrangements are expected to remain largely unchanged.

Austin Tex State Bank Examiners Patterson

Gets It Corn Cure Ad Claims Quick Safe Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Gets-It as the only effective corn cure. It promises two drops on the corn drys instantly, lets users wear shoes immediately, and claims no bandages or sticking plasters are needed. Distributed by E Lawrence & Co Chicago with 26 cents per bottle.

E Lawrence & Co Chicago Lit

Mexicans desire U S intervention says rancher

E F Watt a Texan rancher who fled Tampico with hundreds of Americans reports no disturbances there yet and says many Mexicans favor intervention. He arrived in Austin seeking stability and plans to stay until Mexico settles. Watt says repeated robberies and holds ups have left him exhausted and reluctant to return until order returns.

Austin Tex E. F. Watt Mexico Tampico Dixie State Department Washington Watt

Governor Ferguson Ends Active Campaign for Re election

Governor Ferguson returned to Austin after a Fourth of July speech in Amarillo and said he will discontinue active campaigning for re election. He will leave the field to supporters and had planned to campaign until the July 22 primary. Former State Senator T H McGregor and Assistant Attorney General C C Mec in are among his backers.

Austin Tex Ferguson Amarillo T. H. McGregor C. C. Mec

Governor Poised for Reelection Says Support Strong

The governor is well pleased with current signs and friends estimate a primary majority of at least 75,000 in the coming election.

Donald B. Y. Cummings

Death of Charles B. Watt in Texas Confederate Home

Charles B. Watt aged 74 died at the Confederate Home after a three month stay. A North Carolina native, he served in a McGregor brigade regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia. He had lived in Texas since 1871 and was buried in the State Cemetery.

Austin Tex Charles B. Watt Mr. Watt North Carolina McGregor Virginia Texas

The New Method Backache and Kidney Disorder Remedy

The note links backache to kidney disorder with uric acid buildup and blood congestion. It advises sparing meat, drinking water between meals, and taking a single anuric tablet before meals, urging readers to ask their druggist for anurie. It mentions lumbar pain, rheumatism, dropsy, and urges immediate use of the treatment.

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