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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
4
A promotional note touts Alamo Beer as the favorite across Texas with a sparkling rich flavor. It urges readers to ask for Alamo Beer by name and keep a supply at home, promote health, and order a case for nightly enjoyment.
H F Pfannkuche, a Civilian Training Camp member and former first sergeant in the Spanish American War, plans to form a Texas Rough Riders regiment. Eleven men from across the state will organize home town companies and recruit, aiming for an active fighting unit ready soon.
A health advisory from a period publication cautions against soaps and sham poos high in alkali that dry the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends plain coconut oil as a greaseless alternative, advising a teaspoon with water to produce rich lather and thorough cleansing while leaving hair soft and manageable.
Advice promotes mercorized wax as the ideal skin care for hot weather. One ounce of mercorized wax renovates the worst complexion, keeps pores clean, and removes scarf skin daily. A nightly application like cold cream and morning wash is recommended to prevent sagging and wrinkles.
San Antonio based college states it does not offer dancing but advertises top women pupils from the state, a special 160 day discount, and a new catalog. Contact Telephone Tr 1174 or write J HARRISON, President, San Antonio.
A San Antonio reader extols Vinci as a splendid medicine aiding the aged. The letter cites grandma recovering from grippe, regaining strength and mobility after using Vinci, attributing improved iron in blood, appetite, digestion, and overall vitality. Multiple local druggists and stores are listed as suppliers.
The contract to build twelve combination stables and storehouses north of Fort Sam Houston chapel was awarded to PD D Harrigan of San Antonio for 47682 dollars. Work starts immediately for the new regiment of cavalry as part of ten new regulars. Major lumber use exceeds 600000 feet and 1000000 shingles, the largest San Antonio order for a project of its kind. The same contractor already leads another warehouse project on the maneuver field.
Pupils from St Marys Hall San Pedro avenue were shown at the Empire Theater Tuesday in a San Antonio film. The documentary followed a day of outdoor drills on the lawn and classes on wide porches. The program featured dances and an expression school's pageant including scenes from Shakespeare plays.
In Fargo on June 28 a state primary pivots on the Farmers Non-Partisan Political League’s bid led by Lynn Frazier for governor. Heavy voter turnout expected as new league’s full ticket tests strength.
Seguin Leiderkranz held a large picnic on the Lillard farm near Seguin Texas on June 28 with community members gathering for the outdoor event.
A Sunday event attracted a large turnout from neighboring communities with singing and speeches amid the usual refreshments and social activities.
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