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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
3
In Boston and other cities sick people seek relief from ailments with Vitalitas, a mineral liquid touted as drugless and non alcoholic from nature's lab. Advertisements claim rapid relief from indigestion rheumatism debility and impotence with testimonies supporting the product offered by Sommers' Drug Stores and other druggists.
A citizen committee appointed by the National Chamber of Commerce under the National Defense Board visited Col. Harry L. Rogers to review army supply operations. Colonel Rogers planned a Caterpillar tractor demonstration to illustrate the transport train used for hauling supplies in rough terrain.
The Young Woman's Christian Association campaign funds a girls summer camp. A camp committee meets at 3:30 pm to pick a site with running water for swimming and boating and a building for indoor activities. The group will tour locations, assess housing, and seek approvals from subcommittees before equipment and opening plans.
A political advertisement announces Samuel A. Spindle as a candidate for Commissioner of Taxation in the upcoming primary election and asks for voters support and their vote.
The big event of motordom, the San Antonio Automobile Show runs from March 31 to April 7, inclusive.
An old Carolina travel image of the pine barrens inspires a druggist created vapor salve. Vap-O-Rub releases menthol camphor and pine oil vapors through the skin to ease asthma, catarrh, bronchitis, and other colds. Sold by many local pharmacies on a 30 day trial with money back if not delighted.
John F. Fentiman sends a letter proposing a joint committee for independent mayor and commissioner candidates in San Antonio. The plan would fund meetings, shared literature, and equal speaking time while ensuring fair poll procedures and avoiding a formal alliance. He stresses it is not a combination and invites all independents to join.
Fenton Wise a bookbinder of 1421 Avenue B tells a Tanlac representative in Wagner's Drug Store that the medicine cured his indigestion after months of pain. He gained six pounds, regained appetite, slept well, and now says he can digest anything. Tanlac is advertised as improving spirits and energy, with San Antonio dealers Wagner Drug Company and E. J. H. Meier selling it under a Tanlac representative.
Auction style notice notes Marseilles crochet spreads in attractive patterns priced at $1.39 each. Also lists fine weave longcloth suitable for spring and summer underwear at 12 cents per yard, located on the second floor.
A Thursday night demonstration in Market Hall drew an estimated 1100 to 1200 attendees in floor and gallery seats. Walton D Hood led the event with strong support for anti machine candidates, while rivals Uhr and Fentiman sat on the platform amid remarks by Tom Newton Osceola Archer Sidney Overton and A Rendon. The West Side crowd was described as solidly backing Hood and predicting the machine would be checked at the polls.
This ad warns mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children showing signs of indigestion and sour stomach. It touts a 56 cent bottle, urges checking that the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company, and warns against counterfeit syrups.
The Texas Senate adopted a Dayton resolution declaring the governor university dispute resolved by last fall's regents inquiry with no further investigation needed. Lattimore’s exoneration motion failed on a point of order. The body also discussed a new rule on nominations and a finance committee plan for early bill preparation. Louis Heuermann was announced as a candidate for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements.
An Adv notice invites readers to attend the San Antonio Auto Show from March 31 to April 7, inclusive, held at the Soledad Auditorium and Annex.
The note covers March 31 to April 7 as the Classic Event of Southwest Texas Motordom, listing dates for the principal auto event and related activities.
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