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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

3

Brown City Hall Love Feast Ends Brown Administration

At the end of the council meeting the retiring mayor Brown received a gold watch chain and pocket knife from city employees. Commissioners thanked him for loyal service as they adjourned to a celebratory mood.

Brown Sioners Bell Lambert San Antonio East Mulberry Street Olympian Way Babcock Construction Company Rango Street Katy Terminal Alamo National Bank Alamo National W. W. Herring Board of Health Commissioner Uhr Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Uhr Police Department J. M. Bacon J. H. Long P. C. Sharp W. 3. Dunning M. F. Brown

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product detoxifies without salivation, improves welfare by morning, and suits adults and children, backed by a money back guarantee.

Dodson

Pioneer Resident R J Shirley Dies in Corpus Christi

R J Shirley a longtime Corpus Christi resident died at his South Broadway home after months of illness. Born November 1839 in Douglas Isle of Man, he came to Corpus Christi from Rockport in 1870 and lived here 47 years. He survived by his wife and children Mesdames Schrivner, DeCamara, Dunnman, Herring, Joseph Mireur, Miss Mamie Shirley, Richard Shirley, and James Shirley.

Corpus Christi Tex R. J. Shirley South Broadway Mr. Shirley Rockport Texas Douglas Isle of Men America New Orleans Mesdames J. W. Schrivner Brownsville H. G. DeCamara Laredo M. D. Dunnman Dallas T. L. Herring Kingsville Joseph Mireur Mamie Shirley Richard Shirley This City James Shirley Houston

Food conservation classes draw interest at San Antonio schools

The San Antonio Council of Mothers held a second series class on food conservation at six public schools after well attended Thursday sessions. Demonstrations covered canning science led by Emma Pirie with visits planned to all campuses including Main Avenue, Brackenridge, Roberts Beacon Hill, Bowie, Milam, and Crockett.

San Antonio Roberts Beacon Hill Bowie Canning National League For Woman's Service Bennie Campbell Ida Millen Main Avenue F. W. McAllister Texas Congress of Mothers 8. C. Kile Roberts Beacon Hill School Emily Weston Laura Steele Perry J. Lewis Edith Lubbock Sarah King Bowie School James Vanlandingham Mothers’ Club Floyd McGown National League Pauline Murrah Crockett School J. B. Lewright Lewright Brackenridge High School Kate Andrews Mary Andrews Milam School

Lax-Fos An Improved Cascara Digestive Liquid

LAX-FOS An Improved Cascara is a digestive liquid laxative and liver tonic that combines strength with a palatable aromatic taste. It is designed to avoid stomach upset and does not gripe. Price 50c. Adv.

Elutario Soto Executed by Court Martial in Juarez

Elutario Soto once a major in the Villa army was executed by firing squad in Juarez after conviction on a charge of buying ammunition for rebels. He rode to the execution in an open car and bade spectators goodbye as he gave the command to shoot.

Juarez Mexico Elutario Soto Villa Army Soto

Young Orphan Girl Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Pittsburgh area teen writes that monthly illnesses and headaches kept her from work until she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims the remedy restored her health and allowed no-day losses, urging others to publish her testimonial. She encourages readers to seek free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Pittsburgh Lydia E. Pinkham Marie Schmeltz Gardner St Troy Hill

Tanlac Eases Rheumatism and Indigestion Says San Antonio Woman

Mrs C V Haley of 238 Chestnut St credits Tanlac with ending years of rheumatic pain and indigestion. She says six bottles restored strength and weight, allowing her to help at home and feel well again. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier under a Tanlac representative.

Topo Chico Monterey Taniac Tanac Tanlac San Antonio Wagner Drug Co E. J. H. Meier

Bills Await Governor Action After Special Session

Three major measures remain on the governor’s desk after the Texas special session. They include two appropriation bills for state departments and education, plus the Text Look Bill. The Educational budget totals about 800000 dollars annually and the governor has until June 6 to act.

Austin Tex Board of Regents Galveston Kee

Crabbes Leave Corpus Christi for Chicago

Mr and Mrs E G Crabbe longtime Corpus Christi residents depart for Chicago after ten years in the city He served four years as postmaster and helped publish the Corpus Christi Evening Times He organized the Country Club and led it as president until recently Mrs Crabbe active in social life and both will be missed by friends

Corpus Christi Tex E. G. Crabbe Chicago

Telephone Company Aids Employees to Buy Liberty Bonds

The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company offers to advance funds for employees to purchase Liberty Loan bonds. Employees may repay through weekly, semi monthly, or monthly payments. For each $50 bond, $1 is deducted weekly for fifty weeks starting June 16, with alternate terms for monthly paid employees.

Forty-ninth Anniversary offers from the Sunday Express

The Sunday Express will present the initial offerings of our Forty-ninth Anniversary featuring specially priced groups and regularly priced collections that showcase the daily economies and assured qualities our House is known for.

The Sunday Express

A Liberty Bond Drive Gains Ground in San Antonio

J. W. Hucker, manager of the San Antonio exchange, promotes the policy A Liberty Bond in Every Home. Many city workers have applied for bonds and employers are urged to organize installment plans to help hundreds of working men and women invest while supporting the country.

Menger San Antonio J. W. Hucker San Antonio Exchange Hucker

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