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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
7
English actor Cyril Maude discusses his South tour, war lectures, and a vivid trench life routine drawn from his manuscripts. He emphasizes balancing acting, lectures, and travel while planning a 4 pm Gunter Hotel talk.
Champe G Carter will appear on the April 7 ballot as candidate for county school trustee at large after presenting his application Monday. He is current chairman of the county trustees. Commissioners approved the filing. Each independent district will hold its own trustee election the same day. Joe Newton assists with the general election arrangements. Local district presiding officers will organize the smaller votes.
Henry Faulkner dressed as Santa at the church tree Saturday night had his white beard catch fire from a candle and turn red fire red. He said his wife cleaned the improvised tear with naphtha, and the moment he yanked it off he uttered a line that sounded like the Doxology in Millerville Mercury reporting.
John Walker of Maple Ridge hosted eighteen of his wife’s relatives for Christmas in Sandwich Ohio.
Cincinnati authority promotes Free Zone as a painless corn remedy. A few drops applied to the corn lift it out with no pain and no infection risk. Sold at drug stores for a small cost, the compound dries instantly and does not irritate surrounding tissue.
Advice favors plain refined cocoanut oil over soaps and shampoos that contain alkali. Moisten hair, rub in a small amount to produce rich lather, rinse, and enjoy cleaner scalp, smoother hair, and easy manageability. Mal sified cocoanut oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
A home remedy advises drinking hot water with Bisulated Magnesia after meals to relieve bloating sour stomach and fermentation. The method claims quick neutralization of excess stomach acid and immediate relief, warning against pills that delay digestion.
The Third Cavalry squadron arrived in San Antonio Tuesday morning after border duty, with the regiment to move to Fort Sam Houston in barracks life by early next week. Batteries from Virginia and New Hampshire also began their homeward trips, leaving a small NY unit behind with a field hospital and supply train.
The San Antonio Council of Mothers urged home and school gardens to combat high living costs. Speakers included Capt. F F Collins of Collins Irrigated Gardens and George W Roark of the Chamber of Commerce agricultural department. The group planned a citywide campaign in schools and clubs with a salaried expert gardener to supervise. A follow up meeting is set for March 29 to formally organize the drive.
Three motorcycles collide at South Hackberry and Dakota Streets injuring three men. Sidney Cosgrove and Walter Richter are hospitalized with serious injuries including brain concussion and facial fractures. Robt B Green Memorial Hospital patient details show all three riders affected with varying injuries. Gibson escapes with little medical attention. Police investigate cause as riders traveled north and south at a moderate speed.
A festive event at the Bridge Meeting House ended with Deacon Webster breaking his leg when the Christmas tree toppled as presents were removed. The Corinth Chronicle notes a cheerful turnout and a good time for all attendees.
Fort Worth stockman R. H. Lester visits the St. Anthony while Mrs. Joseph Green of Gregory and J. C. Nichols of Kansas City stay at the Guoter and Menger respectively. Others include L. H. Hymers of Chicago and Jacob W. Mack of Cincinnati at the St. Anthony, W. T. Hill of Laredo at the Gunter, N. Williamson of New York at the Menger, and James Kearney of New York at the Gunter.
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