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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1917

Page

5

Army upkeep at Fort Sam Houston delayed by stalled appropriation bill

Fort Sam Houston faces delays in improving facilities and purchasing drill grounds and aviation sites as the army appropriation bill lingers in Congress. Maintenance contracts can continue to June 30, but land purchases and permanent buildings await funding. National Guard units will depart Camp Wilson by mid April, leaving the site largely vacant.

Fort Sam Houston Army Congress Washington New York Cavalry McAllen Georgia Field Artillery el Paso Camp Wilson Virginia Field Artillery New Hampshire Field Artillery National Guard Texas

Internal Baths Claim Boosted Health in 500000 Users

Advocates of the J. B. L. Cascade Internal Bathing say it helps remove supposedly toxic waste from the lower intestine and improve overall health. The ad asserts over 500,000 users and promotes the product available at Wagner's Drug Store in San Antonio with a free booklet titled Why Man of Today Is Only 50 Per Cent Efficient.

J. B. L. Cascade Wagner's East Houston St San Antonio

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertises Health Aid

A vintage ad warns readers that pains in kidneys, joints, stomachs, or headaches may signal serious illnesses and urges regular use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules sold by reliable druggists with a money back guarantee. It cautions against substitutes and promotes the product as the only pure imported Haarlem Oil.

Bright Haarlem

Third Cavalry Settles at Fort Sam Houston Post

The Third Squadron of the Third Cavalry will reach Fort Sam Houston Tuesday completing an overland march from Brownsville. The First Squadron and regimental HQ arrive March 11 followed by the Second Squadron. The regiment has been relieved from border patrol duty by the Sixteenth Cavalry and will assemble at its home station for the first time in six years.

Third Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Brownsville Sixteenth Cavalry San Antonio

Funeral Services for F E Edwards and E L Quick

Funeral services are announced for Frank E. Edwards 43 who died Friday night at his East Commerce Street apartments. The service is at 3 30 p m Monday from Sloan Hayy chapel with Owls membership noted. Interment at Mission Burial Park. Edward L Quick 48 who died recently will be buried Monday at 3 p m from Shelley Loring chapel. Interment to follow.

F. Bk Edwards Frank E. Edwards East Commerce Street Sloan & Hayy Undertaking The Owls Mission Burial Park Edward L. Quick Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Death of San Antonio car repairer John William Settle

John William Settle a 66 year old car repairer for the Southern Pacific Railway Company died at 3 AM Monday in a local hospital. A Missouri native and 25 year San Antonio resident he is survived by daughter Edna Rohm and brother H C Settle. Funeral at 3 PM Tuesday from his daughter's home 429 Porter Street with Rev Bird of Denver Heights Baptist Church conducting. Interment in Cemetery No 4.

John William Settle Southern Pacific Railway Company Missouri San Antonio Edna Rohm E. J. Rohm H. C. Settle Winters Cal Porter Street Bird Denver Heights Baptist Church

Russell F Hoefling Dies at 20 in San Antonio Home

Russell Frank Hoefling aged 20 died at 1 15 Sunday afternoon at his parents residence 219 Pierce Avenue He was an electrician born and raised in San Antonio Survived by parents two sisters Margaret Ruth Helen and grandparents Dorothea Hoefling and August Hornung Funeral at 3 Monday from the family home with interment in Dignowity Cemetery He belonged to Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World and the local Electrical Union.

Russell Frank Hoefling Henry Hoefling Pierce Avenue Mr. Hoefling San Antonio Margaret Ruth Helen Hoefling Dorothea Hoefling August Hornung Hondo Commercial Camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World Electrical Union Dignowity Cemetery

Don Longino Dies After Prolonged Illness

Don Longino 32, native of Texas, died 7 15 Sunday night at 315 East Locust Street after several months illness. Survived by parents Tom J. and wife, a brother Tullus of San Antonio and three sisters Dot Crooks Kathleen Jolley and Klover Jolley. Funeral 1 PM Monday from home with Rev C W Weddell officiating. Interment Mission Burial Park.

Don Longino East Locust Street Texas Tom J. Longino Tullus San Antonio Dot Crooks Kathleen Klover Jolley Atlanta Ark

House Passes Court Bill Creates Commission of Appeals

AUSTIN March 5 The House approved to engrossment a single bill creating a three member Commission of Appeals to review Supreme Court docket cases. The vote stood 62 to 61.

House Austin Tex Commission of Appeals Supreme Court

Prominent Southern Mason Dies in West Virginia

Dr. John W. Morris aged 64 treasurer general for the Southern jurisdiction Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons dies at his Wheeling home due to a stroke. His passing leaves a notable figure in Masonry and regional leadership.

Wheeling W. Va John W. Morris Southern Jurisdiction Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons

Cardui credited with curing long illness in Sheffield woman

In Sheffield Alabama Mrs J T Stone recalls a four year health decline with pain and fatigue. After doctors offered surgery and ineffective medicines she began Cardui and improved substantially after the second bottle. She credits Cardui with a permanent cure and urges others to try it.

Sheffield Ala J. T. Stonecipher

City budget outlines 2.08 tax rate to cover extraordinary costs

Mayor Brown and commissioners review department estimates for the remaining fiscal year. The proposed total budget is about 1 958 743 with a tax rate of 2.08 per 100 valuation. Delays in finalizing the rate hinge on data about extraordinary expenditures and charter timing.

Brown Brackenridge Park Joint San Antonio National Bank United States Experimental Farm Municipal Zoo

Mrs Skaggs Out on Bond in Dallas Murder Case

Mrs Vina Skaggs of Wichita Falls surrendered at the sheriff office and was formally charged with murder in the killing of Mrs Lillie Phillips of Dallas. She posted a 2000 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing in justice court on March 9. Self defense is the defense in a case arising from a family matter. Mrs Skaggs was visiting her sister in law Mrs Phillips when the shooting occurred.

Skaggs Dallas Tex Vina Skaggs Wichita Falls Lillie Phillips Justice Court Phillips Mrs. Phillips

Woman’s Daily Burden Threatens Social Plans

A fragmented dialogue notes a woman who washes cooks and irons for a family of fifteen. The remark questions how such labor affects her social life and bridge engagements, reflecting strain on a domestic worker.

Hibernians hear plans for St Patrick's Day events

A Bexar County Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting will hear committee reports for the March 17 St Patrick's Day celebration. A dozen new members will be initiated, followed by a social hour. County President Paul O'Brien urges all members to attend.

Hibernians Bexar County Division No Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul O'Brien

Red Cross to Offer First Aid Classes in San Antonio

The San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross plans two First Aid to the Injured classes at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the YWCA. Men may join future courses. The Fort Sam Houston Red Cross seeks volunteers for Tableaux Vivents on March 8 at the Grand Opera House and sewing committees meet daily at Wolff Marx sewing HQ on the seventh floor.

Young Woman's Christian Association San Antonio American Red Cross Society J. J. Stevens William Aubrey Grand Opera House Fort Sam Houston Red Cross Wolff & Marx Teddie Elliott William Saffarans Teddie

Fiesta First Aid Tent Plans and Donkey Exhibit Idea

A local applicant seeks Dr C S Vena ble’s approval to set up a first aid tent at the Fiesta. He has training in first aid and bandage making. Teddie and William discuss equipping a donkey with an emergency kit for display.

Senate elects pro tem in absence of Hobby and Henderson

In Dallas, with Lieutenant Governor Hobby absent and President Henderson ill, the Texas Senate elected Senator Gibson of Fannin County as president pro tem ad interim after Secretary John D. McCall called the session to order.

Austin Tex Dallas Hobby Henderson Senate John D. McCall Gibson Fannin County

Cadomene Tablets Promote Health Claims from Readers

A Wharton Arkansas reader reports Cadomene Tablets gave new life after a winter grippe, gaining strength and sleep after one week. A Rochester New York recipient asks for the health book and notes using a second box for nervousness, praising Cadomene as “cannot be beat.”

W. H. Pennington Wharton Ark D. McBride North St Rochester N. Y

Cadomene Tablets Promise Recovery for Nervous Illness

A Denver reader attests Cadomene Tablets revived his health after one box, stating he feels better and will continue use until fully well. Note claims druggists sell Cadomene with guarantee to satisfy or money back by the proprietors.

Senate passes dentistry advertising bill and tax measures

Interim of the Senate without op position, Senator Clark called up and passed finally the Senate bill regulating dentistry and requiring dentists to advertise their own names. Senate joint resolution by Senator Hopkins proposing an amendment to authorize counties to vote a special road tax of not exceeding 75 cents per $100 and a vehicle tax not exceeding 3.1 percent was adopted. The Senate also passed finally House bills creating the Paducah and Wharton independent school districts.

Senate Clark Hopkins House Paducah Wharton

Keep Uric Acid Out of Joints Rheumatism Advice

Rheumatism is linked to excess uric acid from rich foods and meat. Stay warm and hydrated, avoid damp exposure, and consider Jad Salts or rad Salts as a daily morning tonic to stimulate kidneys and reduce uric acid buildup.

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