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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

9

Slate Maker Plan A Cabinet For Mr Hughes

Republicans claim a Hughes cabinet already forming with Elihu Root eyed for secretary of state. Democrats argue Wilson’s record and ongoing administration will guide a second term, while party leaders clash over future control. The piece contrasts GOP confidence with Democratic defense of the current administration and speculative cabinet picks.

Washington, D. C Hughes Democratic Party White House Congress Republican Party Progressive Party Wilson Elihu Root New York Root W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Z. R Mr. Hughes Chicago Crane Frank Hitchcock Hitchcock Burleson Senator Cummins Iowa Navy Daniels Burton

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Advocated For Hair Care

An article promotes plain spoiled cocoanut oil as an ideal shampoo avoiding harsh alkalis in soaps and commercial rinses. It claims the oil cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair soft and manageable. It notes the oil is cheap and widely available at drug stores.

Light Want Ads offer quick rental results in San Antonio

Up to date readers use Light Want Ads as a short cut to find what they need fast. If you have vacant property, focus on renting it through Light Want Ads. The service claims 70 percent greater paid home circulation in San Antonio than any other paper.

Texas Burleson Gregory Col BE. M. House of Morris Sheppard Cone Johnson State Department Henry J. A. Buchanan Tenth San Antonio

Sea Serpent Poster Prompts Penny Search

In a town scene Mr Spuffinstein and his son stroll down the main street when a large poster draws Ikey’s attention. The child asks for a penny to glimpse a sea serpent, while the parent scolds the wasteful idea and offers a magnifying glass to seek a worm.

Fire and social notices from an old San Antonio page

Fire starts in a kitchen wood box at 211 Eleventh Street but causes little damage as firefighters arrive after a 9:45 p.m. alarm. Ads note a Dixie Shirtwaist Dance July 8 at W. O. W. hall with Willett's orchestra and 25 cent admission. Also reports a fire cracker shock near South Flores street and various local business ads and notices about council meetings and memorial closures.

Santos Perez Eleventh Street

School additions and contract bids announced for Travis and Brackenridge

A meeting will be held Tuesday evening to receive bids and award contracts for two new rooms at Travis School No. 18 on Iowa Street and two rooms at South Flores and Brackenridge schools for negro pupils. Plans prepared by Ralph Cameron, school board architect. Also ads for loans on diamonds and jewelry by O Connell Loan Co. and Kehoe Loan Co.

Travis School Iowa Street South Flores Street Brackenridge School Ralph Cameron

Hindoo Etiquette Surprises and Social Rules in India

Leslie's Weekly outlines Hindu etiquette stressing privacy in family references. Women must avoid naming husbands even to polite neighbors while discussing children is acceptable. Men refrain from asking about another's wife to maintain drawing room decorum. Departure etiquette requires hosts to signal farewell.

Leslie India Jaminjiji

Grove's Tasteless Tonics Ad Promises Health Boost

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with nerve and iron benefits, comparing its value to QUI-General Tonic. The ad notes a 50 cent price and emphasizes tonic properties for vitality.

Inflation in Everyday Prices Draws the Ledger's Gloom

The Philadelphia Ledger notes that money in circulation pushes prices higher. McAdoo tallies per person cash at $38.36, about $3.17 more than two years ago, foreseeing inflation and broader costs. The piece warns widespread cash fuels rising prices and economic trouble.

Philadelphia Ledger McAdoo Checula Pan

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