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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
9
The Fort Sam Houston board of officers to examine applicants for reserve line commissions has been named. Members are Lieut. Col. C. S. Farnsworth, Lieut. Col. O. W. B. Farr, and Lieut. Col. L. S. Fleming. Applications and recommendations are to be submitted to Colonel George H. Cameron.
Nervous people especially women respond to Cadomene tonics that promise vitality and ginger like energy. Cadomene Tablets are described as a non narcotic nervous tonic sold in tubes at 1.00 each or six for 5.00 with a satisfaction guarantee. Elderly users with digestive and kidney issues are advised Cadomene to restore vigor and circulation.
The First Texas cavalry Troop C arrives at Camp Wilson San Antonio after a 75 mile hike from Ruidosa. Mothers sisters and Chamber of Commerce greet the weary militiamen amid cheers. Captain Whitaker praises his troops as they recount months on the border with alkali dust and hard rations.
An old advertisement touts a painless corn removal method using a quarter ounce of free zone from drug stores. It promises immediate relief for tender corns and calluses with direct application that shrivels and removes the root without harming surrounding skin.
Twenty dozen collars and collar and cuff sets arrive in white and colors. Made of organdie Georgette crepe and cotton pongee. Plain edges, hem stitched, lace trimmed. Special at 50 cents each.
Ready for spring cleaning and gardening, these Percale outfits come in colored stripe and plain styles. Features include large collars and belts, with sizes priced at 1.25 dollars, offering a range suited for work among flowers.
The store introduces Oriental and Chinese earrings, sterling silver rings, Pollyanna Pins to support a league, butterfly brooches, hat pins, and bead strands. Prices range from 25c to $3.50 for select items, with several items at 50c each.
Troop C under Captain Whitaker completes equipment checks and pay rolls while at camp in Ruidosa. The First Texas cavalry, formed May 17, 1916 with Troops A B C and D from Houston Amarillo San Antonio and Corsicana, totals nearly five hundred men aged 13 to 40. Youngest member Bud Thompson of San Antonio weighs by water to meet enlistment rules, yet praised by Captain Whitaker as one of the best.
Ranchman Ira W. Word from Del Rio visits the St. Anthony with daughter Miss Lear Word who departs Friday for Houston. G. A. Clegg of Alice stays at the Gunter with his wife. J. J. Fitzpatrick from Houston is registered at the Menger. T. L. Woodward of New York stops at the St. Anthony. Fort Worth pair Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Slater with daughter at the Gunter. New Yorker Al Somebone guests the Menger. Robert W. Prosser of New York is registered at the St. Anthony. A. M. Albrecht of Goliad visits the Gunter. Joplin’s A H Daniels stays at the Menger. Camp Hudson’s Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Stafford arrive at the St. Anthony. E. C. Lasater of Falfurrias is at the Gunter. Mrs. R. Oden of Uvalde shops in San Antonio and is staying.
Rear Admiral W L Cottman U S N retired and native of Louisiana died in Washington D C last night aged 65
In London on March 16 the British government prioritizes food production over expanding the army, Chancellor Bonar Law told the House of Commons.
The big event of motordom the San Antonio Automobile Show runs from March 31 to April 7 inclusive with displays and attractions for car enthusiasts.
South African gold mines experiment with blasting by electricity aiming to reduce fine dust linked to miners phthisis. Electric blasting could lessen dust generation and improve working conditions for miners.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that quickly relieves pain in joints muscles and bones without burning the skin. It claims to ease sciatic lumbago backache neuralgia and swelling and urges readers to try a small trial bottle from any drug store.
A newspaper item highlights spring boys clothing in madras chambray and galatea fabrics. It notes long and short sleeves, pleated jackets, straight pants, and straw hats in sizes ages 1 to 16 with colors white blue tan and stripes. Prices imply value above typical stores.
Advertisement describes belt and girdle items in blue green rose coral grey gold and black with Chinese effects. White Kid Belts feature Chinese designs with covered buckles priced at 50 cents each.
Men’s wear offers four in hand silk ties in spring colorings and patterns at 50 cents. Soft negligee shirts for spring and summer with turn back cuffs in madras or saisette priced at 1 dollar. Light weight union suits in crepe muslin and lisle at 1 dollar or 50 cents per garment. Silk handkerchiefs range 25 cents to 1 dollar.
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