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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1916

Page

3

Al Jennings Turns to Evangelism After Crime Career

Al Jennings former train robber and ex convict travels from San Antonio toward Oklahoma City after leading evangelistic meetings in Atlanta He speaks of practical religion urging square dealing and life well lived He criticizes some preachers and praises Roosevelt while planning to address a church event Sunday night in Oklahoma City.

al Jennings San Antonio Oklahoma City Atlanta Jennings Mr. Jennings Gunter Hotel United States Billy Sunday Theodore Roosevelt Ohio Taft Leavenworth Kaw Roosevelt O. Henry Mexico South America

Pharmacy remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises

An old home treatment prescribes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar to ease catarrhal deafness and head noises. Take a tablespoon four times daily to relieve nasal congestion and throat mucus, noting the remedy is inexpensive and easy to prepare.

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Simple Remedy

A Cleveland remedy named Zemo is advertised as clearing pimples blackheads and skin eruptions. It claims overnight disappearance of minor blemishes instant itching relief and safe non greasy use. Availability through druggists with 26c standard and $1 large bottle.

Zemo Cleveland

Free asthma cure method offered at company expense

An advertiser promises a new asthma treatment at no cost to recipients. It targets long standing or recent cases and claims to stop wheezing and paroxysms promptly regardless of climate, age, or occupation. The offer urges sending a coupon immediately with no money required.

Athe naeum Society Banquet Set At Menger Hotel

The annual banquet of the Athenaeum Society will be held at the Menger Hotel at 8 o'clock Friday evening. Judge Nelson Lytle will preside as toastmaster. Invitations go to known addresses and reservations are with E. H. Lange. The society, formed about fifteen years ago to promote public speaking, has reconvened after a five year disbandment.

The Athenaeum Society Menger Hotel Nelson Lytle E. H. Lange Carnegie Hall

Cardus the Woman's Tonic touted by Elba resident

Mrs M T May of Elba Alabama reports awful weak spells after marriage with headaches left side pain head swimming and heartburn. She credits Cardus with restoring health after three or four bottles and urges other women with weakness to try it as thousands of letters testify. Sold by all druggists.

Elba Ala M. T. May Cardus Ell Drvecicte

Notable Visitors Fill San Antonio Hotels

Personal mentions list guests and registrants at the Menger and St. Anthony hotels, including M. Pratt from El Paso Sam Smith Jr. from Houston and George Hartmann of New York. arrivals include Y D Harrison Jr and L J Morrison, with others from Dallas Tulsa Port Worth Newark and Memphis. An army bill provision could fund a two story fireproof storehouse at the San Antonio arsenal.

Wow. M. Pratt Fl Paso Tex Menger Sam Smith Jr Houston St. Anthony Y. D. Harrison Jr Gunter George F. Hartmann New York L. J. Morrison Tulsa Oklo R. H. Chatham Dallas A. L. Piper Erie CC. Powers E. F. Tillmann Port Worth J. M. West W. R. Dean Rio Grande City T. H. Barton N. O. Huggins Peltz Charlies E. Lochner Newark N. J J. T. Willingham Memphis Congress San Antonio Arsenal South Flores Street Texas New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana

A Hint to Mothers of Growing Children

Physicians agree normal bowel regularity supports health, a key point for mothers of growing children. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a simple laxative herb remedy, has been stocked since 25 years and costs fifty cents a bottle. A free trial bottle offers by writing to Dr Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell H. C. Turner Main St Buffalo N. Y Roland Lee Turner W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Take Iron Says Doctor To Gain Strength Like An Athlete

A New York doctor promotes nuxated iron as a rapid strength booster, claiming iron in the blood converts food to living matter. He urges tests and two weeks of five grain tablets three times daily, touting dramatic gains and a money-back guarantee from manufacturers.

New York N. Y Dr. Saver Sauer H. L. Wagner

Jewelry recovered in San Antonio burglary case identified

Most of the Chicago shipment sent by Nicholas Hunt to San Antonio has been identified and returned to victims including Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Strong. Houston’s list of unidentified pieces is en route, with several thousand dollars already claimed. Police report eight burglary cases tied to Jack Wilbur and twenty six charges in Houston.

Nicholas Hunt Chicago Lancaster San R. A. Gregory Beauregard Street J. W. Strong Davison Houston Wilbur Bayou City San Antonio

Sunday lid goes on in Luling Texas

In Luling Texas on March 8 strict enforcement of Sunday laws is ordered by Justice of the Peace Blaine. Constable George Eustace will arrest grocers bakers and vendors who stay open after 9 am and any shop selling items other than ice cream for cooling. Even garden work fishing or building a chicken coop on Sunday morning risks charges across county lines.

Luling Tex Justice of the Peace Blaine George Eustace Guadalupe County

Plan to Recruit 200 YMCA Members in 300 Minutes

YMCA campaign plans outlined at Travis Club luncheon as 15 teams compete under generals Arthur Surkamp and Ralph Colby to recruit 200 members in 300 minutes next week. About 100 members already lined up. teams to dine separately Monday before finalvlaws discussion. Conference opens in Waco Wednesday with Secretary E. E. Dilley and others departing.

Travis Club Arthur Surkamp Ralph Colby Waco E. E. Dilley

Selection of Chamber of Commerce council members

Group meetings to form the council press toward seventy five members with over fifty already elected. Named representatives include Dr. A. L. Curry and other doctors, T. H. Flannery, Harry L. Miller, Fred Reutzel, N icholson, Alfred Duerler, Leon Goodman, George Holm green, J. F. Kline, Charles Paum berger, and E. E. Hille among manufacturers and dealers.

The Chamber of Commerce A. L. Curry T. T. Jackson L. K., Beck E. V. DePew

Calls G A R Meeting in San Antonio

An order from C. B. Bradbent, commander, calls the thirty first annual encampment of the Texas division Grand Army of the Republic for April 26 and 27 in San Antonio. Fiesta week rates and a patriotic appeal accompany the notice urging support for flag day legalizing legislation and anti desecration laws.

Texas Grand Army of the Republic San Antonio C. 8 Bradbent

Odd Fellows Hall Event Set at Crockett Hotel

An event will take place in the Odd Fellows' hall located within the Crockett hotel, signaling a local gathering or meeting expectant of attendance. Details on purpose or participants are not provided in readable text.

Odd Fellows the Crockett Hotel

Tailored suits and Sunday rail travel highlight adv

An advertisement touts high quality tailored suits from Lentz at 12 W. Commerce and a Sunday Sutherland Springs round trip at 7 55 a m via the Southern Pacific. The copy promotes menswear and a weekend rail option with brief price cues.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

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