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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
12
Miss Bessie May Maynard of Luther Oklahoma reports severe itching and a full body eruption of brown blisters then relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She claims four applications and three boxes cured her skin condition by March 29, 1916. Requests a free 32 page skin book by mail from Cuticura Department T Boston.
The funeral for Mrs. Lucy A. Miller former Austin resident who died in San Antonio was held this afternoon at Oakwood cemetery. The body arrived from San Antonio last night. She is survived by eight children R. E. Miller Elda Miller Mrs. J. E. Proctor Mrs. E. F. Fields all of Austin and Mrs. C. L. Clark Mrs. C. A. Sheneman and R. C. Miller of San Antonio.
The article promotes Sargol as a safe inexpensive aid to add five to eight pounds in fourteen days by taking one tablet with each meal. It advises weighing and measuring before and after and claims the weight gain stays, with the product sold by H. L. Wagner and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
San Antonio dated July 8 1916 announces a special election venue change for precinct 81 to Zumberge's Hall 409 Austin Street replacing 409 Grayson Street as listed in prior notices in the San Antonio Light. City Clerk Fred Fries signs the notice.
The naval appropriation bill was taken up in the Senate with a plan to speed up construction. Senate proposes eight capital ships next year versus the House five, aims to finish the five year program in three years, and shifts to four battleships and four battle cruisers for the coming year. A three year program totals $588,180,576 with $315,836,843 for 1917. The water power leasing bill moves toward committee action, and a Friday vote is set on both water power and Rucker corrupt practices bills. The McGillicuddy Kern workmen's compensation bill passed the House 286 to 3, setting wage and dependent allowances and a $500,000 appropriation.
The Third Field Artillery Band will perform at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday night starting at 8 o clock. The program promises military and patriotic selections for attendees.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as the fastest corn cure, claiming pain stops in two seconds and the corn comes off cleanly without harming healthy flesh. It warns against imitations and notes the product is sold by druggists for 25 cents or by mail from E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago.
Chief Musician A C Pentland leads a program including National Emblem and Blanke Quartette selections. The next staff post concert features Belcanto works and Herbert One-step as the band prepares for Monday night performance.
Eight men from the Illinois unit at Camp Wilson volunteered to help construct the first YMCA club building, a 40 by 80 foot frame structure east of the Eighth Si ens camp. The white troops and the Eighth regiment will have dedicated rooms, with two secretaries for each building, and more workers are expected as crews finish their tasks.
A doctor touts Nuxated Iron as increasing strength for delicate people by 200 percent in ten days. He argues many illnesses stem from iron deficiency and urges a two week trial of five grain tablets three times daily, noting safer organic iron forms.
Texas land commissioner J. T. Robison reports a prosperous Panhandle with large grain and cotton prospects after recovering five sections in Yoakum County, 200 acres in Childress County, and 80 acres in Panola County. He also notes near record corn yields in East Texas and heavy rains boosting the Rio Grande region near Rio Grande City.
J. C. McDaniel of Floresville and W. H. Davis of Gonzales are named among regional auto dealers. Honda Auto Sales Co. and Hondo City Garage in Victoria are also listed as active sellers.
The Girls National Honor Guard in San Antonio prepared a care box for Troop C Texas Cavalry in Don na and sent boxes to three infantry companies in Dona next week. Donations included tobacco soap face towels and sun goggles with plans for a downtown packing HQ and weekly Tuesdays sessions.
Delegates from the San Antonio Rotary Club travel Thursday morning on the Sunshine Special to Cincinnati for the International Rotary convention. Led by club president George Holmegreen, the group plans several stopovers and expects to arrive by Saturday night or Sunday morning. A turnout at the station wished them well.
Robstown Gin and Ice Company of Robstown with 60000 capital stock and three incorporators receives charter. Rose Hill firm Prenzler and Company and partners form with 10000 capital stock. Ed Smith and Company of New Sweden structures mills and gins with 8000 capital stock. Amendments include Galveston Motor Car Co increasing to 12000, Stacy Robbins name change to The Robbins Co, and Warren Co raising capital to 20000.
Mineral Wells Tex July 13 R C Betty aged 101 long time Texas resident since 1848 died at his home last night after a long life in the state.
Robert L. Henry of Waco addressed a large audience in Wooldridge Park Austin on July 12 delivering a campaign speech aligned with his prior messages as a U S Senate candidate.
Dr. W M Pierce notes excess uric acid ages people, highlights grey hair and wrinkles in youth, and promotes drinking water between meals plus a small anuric tablet with meals to expel uric acid. He links uric acid to backache and gout and advises simple remedies.
Judge Rudolph Kleberg introduced Mr. Henry in Austin. A 30 member reception committee stood with him on stage while he spoke. Governor Ferguson backed Henry but was away at his Bosque county farm and not expected until Friday.
Austin health officials report El Paso production shows large quantities of fruits and vegetables destroyed in one week with 23 140 pounds subjected to disposal and 1768 fusions (likely infections) plus 1274 medications ordered. Strict rules aim to protect public health amid troop presence and Mexican influx.
An appeal has been filed in the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin Texas on July 13 in the case of Ale-.
Alejandro Sarli of La Salle County received 50 years and Oscar Johnson of Denton County 30 years for murder accomplice and active political involvement noted. Respondent confirms stance that women should participate in politics while addressing accountability for countrywide issues.
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