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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
9
Eureka reports 82 survivors of the 216 aboard the coasting steamer Bear. five perished with indications that one boat was lost while most others were rescued. The article also includes a humorous exchange between an old lady and a polite beggar about two cents.
Indiana resident Frank Moseley of Moore’s Hill reports relief from constant side and back pains attributed to weak kidneys after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He notes dramatic improvement within 48 hours and recommends the pill for rheumatism backache swollen joints and stiff muscles as well as sleep disturbed by bladder issues. A. M. Fischer also endorses the product.
The State Retail Merchants' Association convenes at Fort Sam Houston as Dallas leader T. M. Cullum appears favored to succeed President W. A. Achilles for the coming year. Fort Sam Houston hosts Miss Marjorie Stinson air show and Corpus Christi side trip for delegates amid resolutions and talks on advertising laws, cash business, and state anti fraud measures.
Advert shows thin people can add five to eight pounds in two weeks by taking one Sargel tablet with meals. Consumers weigh and measure before and after. Sargel purportedly aids fat formation from meals without creating fat by itself, promising safe, cheap weight gain with a money back guarantee from H L Wagner and other local druggists.
The Jewish National Workers' Alliance of America established its first Texas branch lodge at the San Antonio Hebrew Institute. Elected officers include A. Weiner as president and George Ozer as vice president, with a seven member executive committee chaired by A. Weiner.
An advert lists a New York round trip at 84 15 via New Orleans by steamer. A Sunday excursion to Sutherlang Springs costs 60 cents with departures at 8 15 a m and 9 18 a m using the Southern Pacific.
The beautiful yards contest entry list will stay open until July 1 as the Beautiful Yards committee of the San Antonio Federation of Women's Clubs reports strong public support for window box campaigns in business fronts and garbage container use in residential districts.
Dr. Baker a 37 year old physician and surgeon of San Antonio died at 264 Post avenue at 7 15 am after a three month illness. He leaves a widow and a five year old daughter Nancy. He was born in Cincinnati and a graduate of Ohio Medical College. Formerly with Cincinnati city hospital he came to San Antonio six years ago and served as chief surgeon for the San Antonio Traction Company and the Gas and Electric Company. Funeral from his residence at 10 am Friday with interment at Mission Burial Park. Shelley Loring in charge. pallbearers named W B Tuttle Fred J Johnston Dr W B Hicks Dr T W Robertson Joe E McGowen W J Deniger.
Commissioner Garland states he has not deserted Mayor Brown, saying his vote for six policemen nominated by Commissioner Uhr and delay in budget action were to protect input on the budget. He argues commissioners must have latitude in choosing department heads and will seek a satisfactory adjustment despite political tension.
A bachelor guest at a dinner is told a baby resembles both parents and humorously claims intelligence will dawn later. A lawyer dispute over fees proves confidence matters more than price. A Pittsburgh barber scene with Bishop Burns ends in embarrassed silence as the barber calls for the next customer.
Consular Reports note plans to use Bay of Fundy tidal currents for power. The Bay spans 150 miles from Grand Manan to St. Croix head with 28 to 50 foot tides. It features swift flows, Digby Gut reaches 4 knots and Minas Channel up to 10 knots, attracting interest in maritime Canada.
Health advice promotes drinking water between meals and outdoor exercise to aid kidney function. Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets are touted as a tested kidney stimulant available at drugstores or by mail order from Buffalo New York. The ad claims relief from backache rheumatism neuralgia and uric acid poisoning with a full treatment priced at one dollar and a trial package for ten cents.
Patients seek prescriptions for skin and strength issues. Advice: three grain upherb tablets to cleanse system and cool blood. cadomene tablets to aid weakness and appetite. arborone tablets for safe weight reduction.
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