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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
5
The article argues facial clues reveal illness and links skin diseases to impure blood. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier that purges impurities and nourishes the system. Readers are urged to contact the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for advice.
J E Fisher manager of Crystal Ice in Luling heads the railroads committee for the Southwestern Manufacturers Association. Ice men from Texas Arkansas and Louisiana file complaints about car quality and service. A hearing is scheduled July 17 at Austin before the railroad commission.
One of the largest celebrations in South Texas is planned for Yoakum with expanded agricultural livestock exhibits art department and domestic economics. New special feature parades and special rate days are proposed to boost attendance. The fair runs October 11 12 13 14.
Yoakum Texas July 7 at 1 special called meeting of the directors of Yoakum Commercial Club arranged details for the fifth annual South Texas fair. G H Harris promoter of two turkey trots was engaged as manager secretary. J M Haller J K Elkins and L L Stephenson elected executive committee to work with Mr Harris in getting up the fair.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove’s Tasteless chill tonic to combat malaria and “build up the system”, claiming the label lists Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The ad notes a price and promotes the tonic as a daily health aid.
Professor W F Doughty state superintendent of education travels to Lovelady to deliver an address at the summer normal in session. He plans to visit several state normals before returning to Austin.
Advert describes Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, vegetable remedy to replace calomel. Claims include improved liver function, relief from headaches and dizziness, regular bowels, and a money back guarantee. Warns calomel can cause sickness and bone damage.
Vice Admiral Jellicoe reports the May 31 1916 action off Denmark's coast near Jutland. German losses include multiple battleships battle cruisers and destroyers with several ships sunk or badly damaged. British ships Queen Mary Invincible and others were lost with heavy casualties. A young British boy hero John Travers Cornwall died of wounds after remaining at his post under heavy fire.
Kansas guardsmen sent to Eagle Pass for border patrol report a comfortable camp with piped water showers and town leave. Dispatches from Eagle Pass describe a welcoming, district-absent of hardship, likening the city to a typical Kansas town and noting amenities enjoyed by Fort Riley veterans.
The Lockhart Rifle Club formed here and affiliated with the National Rifle Association has ordered 6000 rounds of ammunition and several army rifles. Members include top local shooters practicing at the southwest range with 30-30 rifles. Officers are Sheriff W. M. Ellison president Lea Beaty first vice president T. H. Murray second vice president C. A. Hilliard secretary Ss. Alton Clark treasurer and George W. Brock executive officer in charge.
An advertisement extols Anuric a Dr Pierce discovery from Buffalo MN as a rapid remedy for swollen hands ankles and feet caused by a dropsical condition from deranged kidneys. It claims uric acid symptoms include scalding urine backache and frequent urination and urges a hot water premeal drink with a 50 cent package of Anuric from any drug store.
The War Department lists in detail officers from the Coast Artillery Corps and Medical Reserve Corps ordered to report for duty in the Southern department. Provisional regiments four and five receive colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors, captains, and staff officers, with several officers destined for Fort Worth Fort Sam Houston and Fort Riley. A list of 29 regular officers is authorized to accept National Guard commissions under new rules limiting one regular per guard regiment.
Advertises Zemo as a reliable treatment for pimples black heads and skin eruptions promising soft clear skin. Claims quick relief itching stops instantly and safe for sensitive skin. Sold by druggists, priced 25 cents or one dollar for extra large bottle. Cleveland is listed as the source.
The Luling city commission agrees to install sixty 100 candle power street lights at prominent corners after two years without lighting due to a dispute with the former administration and the light company. The new contract costs $1.00 per month per light, and is described as liberal for a small Texas town.
The British steamer Gannett of London has been sunk. She was unarmed, 245 feet long, built in 1879.
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