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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
5
An article explains dropsical conditions show in swollen ankles and feet from kidney derangement. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric as a kidney tonic, claiming rapid absorption and restoration, with endorsements and a trial offer through drugstores.
Washington March 16 Texas congressmen who opposed the McLemore resolution are attracting challengers Representative Eugene Black of the First district has drawn Charles Todd an attorney from Texarkana as his opponent Todd’s entry follows Black’s vote supporting congressional interference with President Wilson in diplomacy The move unsettles other McLemore supporters who have not drawn opposition yet Black serves his first term and expected to run unopposed this summer.
All city boys are invited to practical talks by Dr. M. J. Bliem at St. Mark's parish house with fathers welcome. The second talk at 5 30 PM Friday covers Soul Building. The third talk on Narcotics and Stimulants is set for Friday March 24 and the fourth on Social Vices and Diseases on March 31.
President Wilson weighs Colonel L. D. Tyson of Knoxville Tennessee for assistant secretary of war to replace Henry Breckenridge. Tyson has the backing of Tennessee’s congressional delegation.
Matehuala Mexico March 6 Laborers flock to mining camps as companies offer high pay and living subsidies. Firms supply food and clothing at reduced costs and issue incentives such as free suits for monthly food records. The American Smelting and Refining Co plans near full capacity. Io Paz and Esmeralda mines resume, with antimony extraction and new plantations anticipated.
A vendor promotes a “new and different” cure claiming immediate, side effect free relief without lotions sprays or devices. The ad asserts no doctor’s prescription needed and that both the author and friends are cured, offering to explain the method free of charge.
A terse health reform notice promises a cure after describing severe catarrh and declining health. The author claims hawking and coughing harmed social life and vitality, then asserts a remedy is available and invites readers to write for details.
An old-time solicitation promises a free cure for catarrh after sending only name and address to Sam Katz at Room N97 2909 Indiana Avenue Chicago Illinois. The ad urges immediate action and claims personal success with the treatment.
Washing hair with a teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water followed by a clear water rinse leaves hair dry quick bright soft fluffy and full looking. The shampoo is inexpensive cleanses scalp of dandruff dirt stops irritation and makes hair brighter and glossier.
A Mexican mining camp shows a large reserve of mercury and other metals with daily capacity of 250 tons. Labor tensions rise as wages move toward 2 pesos paper, while American presence grows with autos and baseball. The town enjoys a genuine boom amid renewed mining activity.
Notice from A R Atkinson in San Antonio states two eastern roads have lifted embargoes on carload freight. Morgan Line reports Delaware, Lackawanna & Western and Erie Railroad raised embargoes for Morgan Line and coastwise steamship lines, effective March 14.
San Antonio Builders' Exchange hosted a smoker and Dutch luncheon for members and friends at the San Antonio Loan and Trust Company building. Ed W. Oeffinger organized the affair with N M Kearney as toastmaster. Speakers included Holmgreen Skirving Lawson Tracy Holmgreen Neumann Schoenfelt Warden Adelbrh and Harry formerly of Dallas.
New York March 16 The Earl of Aberdeen praises Irish service in the war noting Victoria Crosses and generals’ reports. He cites 150000 Irishmen enlisted in Britain and a total reaching 200000, with Ulster leading in recruitment and Tipperary and Wexford counties high per capita.
Large city maps divided into four sections with two wards each identify present schools. Principals will locate each child in their block using address cards and return the map to the school board office.
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanse. It claims relief from bilious symptoms and promises a clear head, clean tongue, rosy skin, and a lively step after use. It also asserts Cascarets are harmless for children.
The board will measure the number of children in each block to obtain definite data on school enrollment by district. Superintendent Meek proposed this to map needs, reduce boundary disputes, and guide location of new schools.
Various travelers and residents including Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Milrer of Houston, M. F. Marx of Louisville, James J. Haynes of Laredo, E. H. Skelton of New York, Emil H. Koges of Yoakum, J. D. McGregor of Lobo, Mrs. James A. Stevenson of Dallas, Clem Waechter of Louisville, Dee B. Wilson of Clarendon, Carlton of Louster, J. B. Dean of Newark, H. H. Sewall of New Orleans, Joe Edelbaum of New York, S. L. Elder of Corpus Christi, and A. F. E. Shahan of Dallas registered or stopping at the Gunter, St Anthony, or Menger hotels.
Corpus Christi forms a Home Guard composed of leading lawyers, doctors, and business men. Drill practice occurs three times weekly. Members are not bound to serve Uncle Sam but seek military training in case a volunteer call is issued. Ex West Point cadets A G Allen and Glover Johns assist Captain John L King of Company C Texas National Guard in drilling aspirants.
Milton Whittaker an area electrical worker visited Marion ten miles west of Seguin to study the feasibility of extending Seguin electric lighting. He reports all Marion citizens favor the project and support the plan.
A. B. Hillan of the Eagle Pass Commercial Club says the Railroad Commission’s raise from $6 to $7.50 per car for coal from Eagle Pass mines to the city will be strongly protested. He notes affidavits claim Southern Pacific profits at $5 per car and urges a new railroad line to spur competition, questioning why the commission ruled now.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to mail a 5 cent cutout to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup and Foley Kidney Pills for back pain kidneys and digestion plus a note from A. M. Fischer druggist in Gibbs Building.
Sam Neel of Seguin spends the week in Gonzales county delivering lectures under the State Department of Agriculture. He has visited about ten counties in Southwest Texas during the past few months to share agricultural guidance.
An advertisement offers a home hair removal paste using water and powdered delatone. It claims quick, painless results after 2 to 3 minutes with rubbing and washing. The copy warns to ensure you get true delatone to avoid disappointment.
An advertisement from H L Wagner's Drug Store touts Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant as the best cure for severe coughs colds whooping cough croup asthma and bronchitis. It promises money back if not satisfactory and claims one 50 cent bottle yields a pint of medicine when mixed with sugar and water, arguing it saves money versus other remedies.
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