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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
14
The ad advertises pillow cases in various sizes 45x36 to 42x38 inches at reduced 6 to 20 cents, with extra soft finishes. Hotel pillow cases in 45x38 or 42x38 inches offered in heavy linen finished casings. Utica sheets and sheetings included at special prices.
Thieves stole eight hydrant faucets from Incarnate Ord Academy causing water loss for hours. Two large tanks were drained as faucets were removed from pipes, with discovery midweek morning.
The Birmingham Age Herald reports Mr Gibbits says he enjoys the idea of his new car but loses pleasure when trying to drive it, noting the machine standing before his coar.
Vienna expresses relief as Washington receives Austro-Hungarian reply on submarine policy. Wolff Bureau dispatch says the reply leaves door open for future talks. U S views the matter on its own merits and hopes to avoid rupture.
A comic street scene teases Miss Anteck who has long prayed for a husband. Percy Fitznoodle becomes the unlikely suitor in a quip filled moment, with others joking about the match and prospects.
Ivory Soap five cakes for carbona cleaning fluid regular 25c bottle for 21c C N Disinfectant regular 25c bottle for 19c Bath brush with detachable handle regularly 50c tomorrow 39c
Tomorrow offers two cans of Old Dutch Cleanser at 10c each plus two savings banks priced at 15c total. The deal stacks household cleaning supplies with small savings items for shoppers.
A single compartment fireless cooker configured with two radiators, a bake rack, a 6-quart utensil, a 3-quart utensil, and an accompanying cookbook.
Closely woven grass rugs featured in all over designs and stenciled borders. Sizes range from 18x36 inches to 12x15 feet with special sale prices. The 9x12 foot rug priced at 9.76 dollars.
A Cowmen's Special train ran 275 miles in 7 hours 15 minutes between San Antonio and Fort Worth, averaging over 40 mph. W B Oneal, traveling passenger agent, said the San Antonio delegation received an ovation on arrival, with Fort Worth cattlemen meeting them at the depot. The train left San Antonio at 10 10 Tuesday and reached Fort Worth at 5 30 Tuesday afternoon, nearly on schedule.
Mexican soldiers wounded in a fight between Villa and the de facto government forces at Trincheras Sonora are being brought to Santa Ana for treatment. The report reached department headquarters Wednesday from Brigadier General Edward H. Plummer, commanding American troops at Nogales.
Dr M C Lucas explains gout and rheumatism stem from kidney dysfunction causing uric acid buildup in blood. Excess uric acid deposits in joints trigger inflammation. diuresis and kidney activity are emphasized. Recommends water, Anuric tablets, and Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to purge wastes.
Kansas City report describes William Mae Pherson of Highland Park Illinois who lost sight and arms in a 1906 mine explosion and now reads via raised letters on porcelain slabs. He is being fitted with artificial arms and says he recently fed himself for the first time in eleven years during a sermon to a local congregation.
A New York scientist has developed a photographic apparatus to measure deviations from perpendicularity during deep well drilling. A naval spark plug with a turbine fan uses engine explosions to enlarge the sparking area and expel waste oil deposits.
The piece argues the police department must be depoliticized by appointing a leader with grit and efficiency. It claims Uhr failed and that voting for Lowther or Uhr would keep the department under political control.
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