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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
5
A historical notice touts Musterole a clean white mustard oil ointment for chest congestion and colds. It claims rubbing on the chest relieves sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and various pains without blistering.
Reports from across the country show a surge in naval recruits with 2086 added in 26 days ending February 28. The fleet count reached 69,037, exceeding officers projection of 57,000 by March 1.
A testimonial from Lakeport New Hampshire claims an eight year old girl recovered from debility and cough after taking Vinol. The letter cites beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese glyceryl phosphates as aiding nutrition and strength. Listed are local and Texas druggists distributing Vinol across towns.
An advertisement touts Cadomene Tablets as a cure for starved nerves and fatigue. It claims improved appetite and energy after use, with a physician endorsing the product’s formula and universal benefits for nervous conditions.
Two hours of campaign work yielded $781.50 toward the $70,000 goal at the YWCA Cafeteria in Crockett and Losoya Streets. Preceding totals included $7,500 advanced contributions, with teams listing specific gifts and leaders, and a briefing on past year activities and programs for girls and workers.
Two hundred girls in seven mercantile and industrial clubs meet weekly for supper study and recreation. Three hundred seventy five meals are served daily at the Cafeteria on Crockett and Losoya Streets. Forty high school girls meet weekly in the association building. The auditorium is rented and donated for lectures musicals religious meetings and general use by city women.
Hundreds of army animals arrive as 35 carloads of mules from El Paso and a large horse shipment from Llano Grande increase stock at Fort Sam Houston remount depot to more than 17000. Total on hand may reach 33000 after state troops return horses and mules to federal government. Some go to Leon Springs remount station, others to the post north station. National Guard units begin returning from the border, with movements including First Minnesota at Camp Wilson bound for Fort Snelling and other units from El Paso Llano Grande Deming and Fort D A Russell.
Rabbi Leon Harrison promotes American Jewish Relief Society appeal to raise 10 million dollars for Jews on the Russian frontier. He speaks at Temple Beth El and at a mass meeting, warning of starvation and displacement among 6 million Western-border Jews, with 300000 serving in the Russian army and no family support.
Mrs. Elsie J. Van Der Sande of Paterson New Jersey credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring her health after years of back pains irregularities anxiety and fatigue. She urges other women to try the products and seek confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Thirty four sessions have passed since the Senate chamber was last carpeted in bright red. The wear is evident in heavy traffic areas and dust buildup, prompting a makeover. A committee including Clark Hudspeth and Harley will purchase a new bright green carpet for the floor.
M F Roberts aged 60 died suddenly Thursday afternoon after collapsing at East Commerce and Chestnut streets. He was a Decatur native living in town two months and was a farmer. Body held by Riebe Undertakings and to be sent to Decatur Friday morning per his brother E L Roberts. Mrs Sophia Mainz aged 78 died Friday morning at 524 Buena Vista street. She hailed from Oldenberg Germany and lived 40 years in San Antonio. Survived by daughter Louisa Stappenbeck and three sons Henry Edward of San Antonio and William of Bisbee Arizona, plus twelve grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
John Wadsworth aged 77 died at 7 am Friday in his West Houston Street apartment of apoplexy. A native of Ireland he came to the area ten days ago from Garden City Kansas. He served in Company A Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and is survived by his widow and son RK B Wadsworth. The body will be sent by Riebe Undertaking Company to Mound Valley Kansas with his widow and son for interment there.
Drew Mahaffey, 13, died at 8 o clock Thursday night in his Alamo Heights apartments. A Texarkana native, he arrived with his parents about a month ago. The body will be shipped to Texarkana for burial.
Obituary fragment notes the death of Mrs Julia Jane Miller at a local sanitarium 8:20 p m Thursday. she came from Da vala Texas ten months ago and was a Tennessee native. The Shelley Loring Undertaking Co will move her body to Bartlett Texas for burial. A separate notice items the funeral of Mrs Mary H Andrews in New York City with services at Masonic Cemetery and burial details in San Antonio.
Floyd B. Wood, 40, a native of Mississippi and resident of San Antonio, died at his home 319 Jackson Street. He leaves a widow and four children. funeral at the Zizik Undertaking parlors under Woodmen of the World auspices, with service later at Travis Park Methodist Church. Edward L. Quick, 48, native of Indiana, died in a local hospital. body to be sent to Evansville for burial by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co.
M. G. B. Thomas aged 61 died at 5 Friday morning in his West Commerce Street apartments. A native of Louisiana, he had moved to the area from Fort Worth about two years ago. He was a resident of the locality and a former resident of Texas.
Mr. Thomas dies leaving wife and a son L. D. Thomas. Funeral at 3 p m Saturday from Sloan Hagg Chapel with interment at Anchor Masonic Cemetery.
James M Hillan 49 a retired railroad man of San Antonio died Thursday night at a local hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He was born in Indiana and lived in San Antonio 25 years. Survived by brother A B Hillan and four sisters Mrs Celia L Yeargan Mrs Sadie Mumme and Misses May T and Stella J Hillan, all of San Antonio. Funeral from Riebe's Undertaking Company chapel at 15 o'clock Saturday and at St Mary's Church 9 30. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery. Rev Father A Fletcher to officiate.
Advertisement notes Shetley-Loring Undertaking Co. lists phones 971 and promotes automobile equipment. A humorous quote from Everybody's Magazine credits Dorkins with patenting a car carburetor that can burn air, ready if a faseline supply runs out.
Learn how Swift Specific Co offers a long used blood remedy to treat eczema and skin diseases. Free expert medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta is available after writing about your case.
The Uncle Sam Oil Company opens new oil pool between Boston and Cushing gushers claiming a 300 barrel flow at four feet. They project 1500 barrels daily with 50 feet more to drill and list multiple wells, leases, refineries, and a 200000 stake drive to expand drilling to 20 locations. Stock offered to investors with remittance options through March 12.
Advert says avoid hair dyes due to stickiness taste and danger. Recommends Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to gradually restore natural color and improve hair health. Claims no instant miracles but promises even color, growth help, gloss, and softness. Available at Sommers' Drug Stores 50 cents large bottle. booklet offered free.
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