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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
11
One of three French sapper survivors recounts being buried alive after a Verdun mine explosion. They dug through rubble for hours, found a crater passage, endured injury and hunger, and were rescued eight hours later by ambulance attendants.
Governor James E. Ferguson in Austin works on his re election platform and plans to announce its provisions in coming months. He may campaign statewide depending on the Gibson bill which is seen as a major issue before the 35th Legislature.
Seguin creamery is now in operation after new machinery and improvements were completed Monday. The company will seek federal aid to combat malaria, with Dr Caswell Ellis of the University of Texas returning from Washington to push a congressional measure for federal funds to control malaria in east and south Texas.
The facility manufactures ice cream and ice exclusively for its own use, indicating no commercial distribution or sale. Operations focus on internal supply, suggesting a self-sustaining dairy processing setup.
An advertising notice promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It claims quick relief for liver troubles, headaches, biliousness, and constipation, with a money back guarantee if it fails to work and urges readers to buy at local druggists.
Verdun civilians fled as German forces advanced but leaders claim the enemy progress was limited to about four kilometres. M. Coeuten of Verdun’s Chamber of Commerce reports strong defensive preparations and optimism in the Allied cause despite the bombardment. Refugees describe orderly departures and relief efforts at Paris stations as society women assist with baggage and shelter.
A fortress city dialogue notes window breakage and vows a swift return with glaziers to repair the damage. The remark reflects defiant sentiment and readiness to restore the defenses.
The Athenaeum Debating Society meets at Carnegie Hall Friday at 8 pm to debate whether the government should own and operate railroads and telegraphs. Stanley Banks and John Laird argue affirmative while Edward H. Lange and Harry M. Harrington defend the negative. A program includes oration by J Croswell Hall and a decla.
Advert describes Scott's Emulsion as a blood enriching oil-food that purifies blood and increases red cells to expel uric acid. Claims relief from rheumatism pains and stiff joints with no alcohol or drugs, urging faithful trial for thousands helped.
Officials announce the Galveston to Beaumont Gulf and Interstate railroad will resume operation around May 1 after a period of closure. The announcement confirms service restoration for the Gulf Coast route, with trains reentering timetables and passenger movement expected to rebound.
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