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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
Militia troops in San Antonio boost wrist watch demand as they adapt to new uniforms and carry watches despite early ridicule. Jewelers report tight supply and civilians take up the trend, anticipating Christmas sales to supply every soldier and civilian wearer.
The text describes shining particles on Grape-Nuts granules when held to light, caused by starch transformation. It credits malted barley for flavor and a digestive barley component that, with long baking, turns starch into a sugar on the golden-brown granules. It touts Grape-Nuts as a tasty rebuilder for body and brain.
Reports from Fort Sam Houston hint at a gradual withdrawal of Pershing's expeditionary force while supplies continue to flow into Mexico. General Funston announced assignments for new brigadier generals and units moving toward El Paso and the Brownsville district, including the First New Hampshire infantry and Third New York infantry en route to Laredo and Brownsville.
Otto H. Withoff of Laredo guest at the Menger. A. M. Bayley of the Carnegie Hero Foundation stops at the St Anthony. Thomas J. Kennedy of Cuero among arrivals at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs C J Quentell of Washington DC registered at the Menger. Harris of Houston guest at the St Anthony. R J Karrow of Cuero stopping at the St Anthony. George Garrington Virginia tobacco man among arrivals at the Menger. M A Murray New York businessman registered at the St Anthony. A A Brown formerly mayor of Brownsville guest at the Gunter. William Bains of St Louis stopping at c Co. Carr of Indianapolis among arrivals at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs E B Flowers of Uvalde in San Antonio for a few days and registered at the Gunter.
Louis Wildenstein 37 a San Antonio native died Thursday morning in San Francisco. He formerly worked at Matthies Meat Market here and left ten years ago for California. Survived by widow four children parents two brothers a half brother and a sister. Interment in San Francisco. News also of Nellie Grace Archambault 33 of San Antonio died in Elgin Indiana after visiting Elgin. Interment Elgin.
American Express Company will keep positions open and pay part salaries to employees who enlist in state militia units for border or Mexican service. Married or dependent employees receive the difference between company pay and army pay. single men with dependents get half salary. to end of the year. Continuity of service remains unaltered by military enlistment.
Mrs. Robert R. McCormick wife of Major McCormick of the First Illinois Cavalry passed through San Antonio en route to Brownsville to join her husband. She travels to verify rumors on border health and to assess military conditions as an active Red Cross member and Chicago social leader.
Advice for stomach sufferers: acidity causes most indigestion. Recommend moderate meals of any foods liked, followed by a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acid. Claims plain bisulated magnesia acts as a food corrective, reducing irritation without drugs. Encourages trying this remedy at the next meal and observing results.
The Red Cross rally and picnic at Landa's Park New Braunfels on Saturday August 6 features a watermelon booth with many ice cold melons. The organizing committee chaired by Mrs L B Clegg has formed with Mrs C V Birkhead secretary Mrs D K Furnish treasurer and Roy Campbell honorary chair. Donations include 10 from John Harper Furnish and 1 5 total from several supporters.
Washington July 20 President Wilson long defined Americanism stressing freedom and self reliance while Roosevelt Hughes push for nomination. Wilson argued Americans must live their own life contribute to a free nation and avoid self centered aims, contrasting with rivals who critique his approach. The ad notes a Porter City tire advertisement.
Brigadier General Hill finds a straw dummy on a cot with a placard warning of snipers and a mock note blaming a typhoid doctor. The scene, described as a prank, targets Chicago newspapers and mocks wartime paranoia.
Portage Tire and Cycle Co at 221 South Alamo advertises oxy acetylene welding services. The brief notice highlights welding for metal work and related repairs.
Wolfson's offers towels at reduced prices during a pre inventory sale. Prices are lowered to boost purchases as liberal supplies and price concessions are featured before current stock is exhausted.
An assortment of novelty jewelry offered at half price. Bar pins and brooches in dainty designs, with pieces normally 25c and 50c now 12c and 25c each. Also 50c salt and pepper casters 39c, silver plated shakers guaranteed not to tarnish. Liberty jewelry half price items include hair pins rings cuff links and more. First floor display with vanity cases German silver vases and plated silver items at reduced prices.
Summer sale offers half price on women’s fancy bags described as colored silks black satin beaded effects white kid with black vachette trims. Each bag half of its original price. Sale location noted as first floor.
Ready to use when stuffed and one seam sewn up square or oblong shapes with wide hemstitched fringed ends embroidered in quaint Dutch designs. Regular 50c grades 25c. First Floor.
Pretty ribbons for hair bows brocades satin striped and floral effects in dainty colors and attractive combinations. Regular 50c grades 35c. First Floor.
An assortment of our regular 1 blouses offered at 79 cents each. Some are massed from handling or slightly soiled from display, many in perfect condition after laundering or pressing. Various styles and fabrics including tub silks, madras, plain and embroidered trims, with white and colored trims. First Floor.
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