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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

Page

8

Fort Sam Houston grows as base after guard departures

Camp Wilson clears of National Guard by Tuesday except Texas units awaiting muster out. First Mississippi infantry leaves Monday, followed Tuesday by First Alabama cavalry, closing the outside-state mobilization. Fort Sam Houston remains a major military center with expanded remount depot, machine shops, and a planned 1200 acre land purchase for drill and aviation facilities.

Camp Wilson National Guard Texas Mississippi Infantry Alabama Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Southern Villa Columbus San Antonio Mexico Villa Fort Sam Houston Nineteenth Infantry Third Cavalry Third Field Artillery Seventh Field Artillery Thirty-seventh Infantry Laredo Ninth Infantry Border Station Army Quartermaster Corps Harry L. Rogers Southern Department United States Aviation Leon Springs Rogers D Quartermaster Corps Signal Corps Medical Department Corps of Engineers Chamber of Commerce Congress Provisional Infantry Division James Parker Parker Brownsville del Rio Eagle Pass Alabama Infantry

Henry 10 Quits Politics for Law

Former Congressman Robert L. Henry will not seek public office in Texas again, with decision pending any future Texas developments. He contemplates law as a new path if circumstances remain unchanged.

Washington, D. C Texas Robert L. Henry Iblic

Musterole Ointment Promises Quick Relief From Ailments

An advertising copy touts Musterole a clean white mustard oil ointment for relief of sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and aches. It claims doctors and nurses recommend it and it may prevent pneumonia.

Nervous Periodical Headaches and Home Remedies

This item discusses sick headaches caused by urea retention and possible blood or nervous factors. It cites Dr A F Schelischmidt of hisville endorsing anti-kamma tablets for relief, with rest, darkened rooms, emetics, bowel care, baths, and rub-downs as supportive measures. AK Tablets are available at druggists for prevention and during attacks.

A. F. Schelischmidt Ville

Reliable Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Clear Skin

For skin blotches pimples and eruptions Zemo is sold by druggists. It claims to clear acne eczema itching rashes and blackheads often overnight with instant relief from itching. A safe antiseptic liquid priced 25c and $1.00 for an extra large bottle. The E. W. Hose Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Hose Co Cleveland

Henry Leaves Congress to Practice Law in Texas

Henry departs for Texas announcing he will not seek any office now or in the future and will devote himself to law in Waco. He served twenty years representing the Waco district and, as chairman of the rules committee, was a key figure in the Democratic minority and later in the party's leadership with active service in the Texas delegation.

Texas Henry Waco Bob” Henry Agen Congress

A Queerness in Her Head Cardui Breast Cancer Cure?

Mrs M D McPherson of Chadbourn North Carolina reports long monthly misery including headache backache and fainting cured by Cardui. She urges others to try the vegetable remedy noting relief before childbirth and after, claiming it saved her life and helped her sister as well.

Mrs. Downing Cardus Cardui

Would You Gain a Pound A Week Ad Tablet Claim

An advertisement promotes three stain hypo-nuclane tablets daily for three months to increase weight and improve the nervous system. It asserts the pills, made from a health germ of yeast with hypophosphites and phosphorus, aid digestion absorption and assimilation, helping blood and tissue build up. Physicians and chemists endorse wide use and apothecary shops stock sealed packages.

Absence of Henry Clouds Next Congress Debate Roles

The record notes concern about Henry's absence affecting participation in debate. It states Speaker Clark or his successor may not frequently recognize the gentleman from Texas as in the past.

Henry Clark Texas

Austro-Hungarian Society Plans Incorporation

The Austro-Hungarian Society met to decide on incorporation to provide death benefits for members. Charter application will follow drawing of articles. G R Speilhagen and James Wahrenberger spoke, urging German-Americans to join the German-American National Alliance to prove loyalty to the United States.

G. R. Speilhagen James Wahrenberger United States

Internal Bathing's Rapid Growth

It argues that Internal Bathing remedies constipation and ills, noting users feel new after a Cascade treatment. R. D. Barnes of Chillicothe Texas testifies to long use since 1913 with no medicines or doctors, and the Cascade device is promoted at H. L. Wagner's Drug Store in San Antonio showing and explaining the product.

R. D. Barnes Chillicothe Tex J. B. L. Cascade H. L. Wagner East Houston Street San Antonio

Come-back Remedy Promises Health With Haarlem Oil Capsules

Reprint touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for weakness from overwork, poor diet, and various ailments. Claims three capsules daily restore strength, ease acid or kidney trouble, and promote sleep. Offers money-back guarantee and prices 25c 50c 1.00 per box with sponsor urging look for the Gold Medal on each box.

Haarlem Holland

Salazar's Command Is Badly Defeated Near El Paso

El Heraldo del Norte reports Salazar's rebel band was beaten by Carranza troops under General Bernabe Gonzales last Friday at El Nido. Salazar is said to have lost a third of his command. the piece also notes Villa’s advance after victory at Rosario and heavy government casualties in that clash.

EL Paso Tex Salazar Pershing Carranza Bernabe Gonzales el Nido el Heraldo del Norte Chihuahua City Chihuahua Villa Rosario Durango Washington Heraldo del Norte Mexico Francisco Villa Murguia Nicolas Fernandez Fernandez Sevon

Bonillas Heads to Washington to Present Final Instructions

Mexican Ambassador Ignacio Bonillas, accompanying Juan B. Rojo, will receive final instructions from President Carranza and likely depart for Washington tomorrow. He aims to foster cordial U S relations and curb further distrust between nations.

Bonillas Washington Mexico City Ignacio Bonillas United States Carranza Juan B. Rojo Senor Bonillas

Senators Halt Bryan Congratulatory Resolution

In the Texas Senate on March 19 Senator Floyd moved to adopt a resolution congratulating William J. Bryan on his fifty seventh birthday. Senators Johnston and Hudspeth objected and the resolution was withdrawn.

Bryan Austin Tex Senate Floyd William J. Bryan Johnston Harris and Hudspeth

No Action On University Resolution In Senate

Senator Lattimore pressed to adopt a resolution exonerating university authorities but the measure and related amendment were laid on the table subject to call in the Texas Senate.

Austin Tex Lattimore Senate

Tender-Hearted Visitor Encounters Content Prisoner Five Wives Tale

A compassionate visitor at a convict prison chats with a prisoner who refuses liberty, saying he would rather stay. The warden explains the man is a married offender with five unhappy wives awaiting his release.

Senate confirms regents and judges in Texas

The Texas Senate confirmed W. P. Allen of Austin and J. W. Butler of Clifton for the University of Texas board of regents. It also approved James Cornel for the Eighty third District Court and J. T. Sluder for the Seventy third District Court. A large list of about fifteen thousand notaries public was confirmed.

Austin Tex Senate W. P. Allen J. W. Butler Clifton Board of Regents University of Texas D. H. Lawrence el Paso James Cornel Sutton County Eighty-third District Court J. T. Sluder Seventy-third District Court Bexar County

Mission Opens At St Marys Church With Question Box

A three week mission started Sunday night at St Marys Church led by Rev Fathers Maguire and Kirbey. Father Kirbey delivered the opening sermon on What Profit a Man to Gain the Whole World if He Lose His Own Soul. A question box will be used for Catholics and non Catholics with answers from the pulpit. Week one focuses on women, week two on men, and week three on both. Daily services include Mass at 6:30 and 9 am with instruction, a rosary at 7:45 pm, and benediction. Noon services at St Marys run 12:05 for thirty minutes.

St. Mary’s Church Fathers Maguire Kirbey Missionary Fathers St. Mary’s

Medals for Veterans at Woodmen Camp Anniversary

Commercial Camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World will award veteran medals to 28 members at a Monday night meeting marking the camps 25th anniversary. E L Henry will give the presentation address and Charles M Barnes will respond for the recipients.

Woodmen of the World E. L. Henry Charles M. Barnes R. A. Holland J. Gersbach A. A

Daddy Wasn't Her Comrade

A story of a child Marie and her dog Dandy whose aging condition leads the mother to explain a painless sleep. The little girl's reaction follows the planned farewell as the family prepares to part with the family pet.

Daddy Dandy Marie

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