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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
3
An offer of a free trial of a new asthma cure claims to end breathing difficulties wheezing and paroxysms. The ad targets long standing or recent cases, invites all ages and climates to apply without payment and asks readers to mail in a coupon today.
San Antonio druggists Wagner store tout Solvax as a standard kidney remedy with a money back guarantee for quick relief from kidney and bladder misery. The ad claims rapid improvement after a few doses and asserts Solvax cures by addressing the underlying cause, with broad appeal across many patients.
Northeastern gales with rain sleet hail and snow swept Eastern Indiana Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The storm, unusually violent, cost one life and caused many delays and damage across Kansas and North Texas as well.
Local druggists in Sap, San Antonio and surrounding areas promote Vinci tonics as a remedy for run-down women. The ad promises restoration of strength appetite and sleep with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved.
In Logansport a fatality occurred from flying wreckage while several Illinois cities including Kankakee and Beaverville suffered severe property damage and injuries across the region.
High winds and dust storms swept Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with new temperature highs. Abilene reported forty mile per hour winds severing trees and shaking structures. Fort Worth hit 100 degrees while Independence 95 and Topeka 91.
A violent wind and hail storm swept Logansport Indiana killing 20 year old W J Becketts and injuring several others. Buildings were destroyed or damaged, telegraph and telephone lines were down and outlying districts cut off. The storm caused thousands of dollars in damage and many homes lost roofs or windows.
Tornado conditions prevailed in Central Nebraska last night with high winds extending to the Wyoming line. Reports noted winds reaching 80 miles per hour in Wyoming. Also, Ft Sam Houston invites sealed proposals by March 23 1916 for painting and plastering a hospital with details on request.
Big spring stock of imported and domestic woolens including ragosa brand. Prices range from 30 to 40 dollars. Lentz Tailor at 312 West Commerce advertises.
Continued dry weather grips Cotulla Texas as the range remains parched. Stockmen report needing to feed cattle due to the dryness across the area.
George Mitchell of Carnegie Pennsylvania recounts his family’s cure for stomach trouble after using Plant Juice for a year. He notes relief for relatives and claims complete recovery with the tonic. The advertisement lists symptoms it may relieve and states Plant Juice is sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
At the Gunter Hotel luncheon the Automobile Club discussed forming a joint auto and motorcycle reserve corps with members offering cars and skilled drivers for government service. Dr. W A Hering will recruit owners and riders, while stockholders adjourned to Friday for the club’s officers election. by-laws were amended to admit army officers as associate members regardless of car ownership.
The charter of the Alamo Gas Generator Company of San Antonio was filed in the State Department today. Capital stock is $3000 and founders include G. H. Marshall W. M. Hanson and W. E. Little.
A landlady laments near starvation and contemplates drastic steps to keep the wolf from the door. A boarder questions the urgency and jokes about breakfast as a remedy, highlighting desperation in daily living.
A lullaby of home care promises gentle relief for constipation using California Syrup of Figs. The ad touts a coated tongue as warning, urges mothers to check it, and claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels without griping. It warns against counterfeit syrups and specifies a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
An unofficial Rome wireless dispatch says Czernowitz, capital of Bukovina, has been abandoned by Austria. Verdun fighting persists into the fourth week with heavy artillery and no infantry breakthroughs yet. German airdraft artillery activity west of the Meuse signals renewed flanking attempts. Eastern Meuse remains tense with shelling near Vaux and Damloup. Black Sea reports note Russian ships active and the German steamer Esperanza sunk off the Romanian coast along with several small sailing craft.
Paris reports no infantry attacks on Verdun front last night. The war office says German bombardment targeted Malancourt heavily and there were artillery exchanges of lighter intensity east of the Meuse.
Berlin reports the Russian extended offensive against German lines has produced no gains. The war office announced today that the effort is fruitless and fails to yield strategic advantage.
Oklahoma City report on the state Republican convention hearings contesting delegations as Harris of Wagoner and McGraw of Ponca City claim majorities. The session set the national committeeman race, plus electors at large, alternates, a state chairman, and a platform.
In Topeka Kansas the Republican state convention elected four delegates at large and four alternates to the national convention. Resolutions denounced the Wilson administration and favored national prohibition and woman suffrage. Delegates: Charles F. Scott W Y Morgan Al F Williams T Davenport Smith. Alternates include Mrs Sidney Breese.
The passage indicates a focus on constitutional amendments addressing national prohibition and national woman suffrage, signaling a push for federal action on both temperance and voting rights. The text implies a legislative or editorial stance supporting these foundational reforms.
SHREVEPORT La March 22 Caddo parish voted for the third time in favor of prohibition with a 363 dry majority the largest yet. The city of Shreveport voted not by a small majority but rural precincts prevailed joining the prohibition column for the first time since 1908. If the election had carried licenses would have been issued January 1 1918.
Returns from yesterday's presidential primary show Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin defeating Henry D. Estabrook of New York by a margin smaller than expected, signaling a tighter race than supporters forecast.
St. Joseph Mo March 22 Edward F Goltra of St Louis won his fight for re election as Demo...
An ad questions whether modern children are stronger and urges Scott's Emulsion to enrich blood, boost energy, and improve health. Marketed as a non alcoholic food tonic used in private schools, with instruction to avoid substitutes. Published by Boot and Bloomfield, N J.
By a vote of 745 to 582 the Democratic state convention returned Mr. Goltra to the position he has held for eight years. The election of Mr. Goltra later made unanimous. Judge J. W. Sullinger of Gentry county and Lon V. Stephens of St. Louis were chosen presidential electors at large.
Nifty patterns and appropriate shades featured at Lentz Tailor 312 West Commerce Street offering home tailored clothes for spring. The advertisement highlights the best in tailored suits and wardrobe updates.
Laredo Texas dispatch reports one hundred thousand cartridges crossed into Mexico last night, signaling a cross border movement that drew attention from local authorities and border patrol units.
A squadron of the Third Cavalry will depart early tomorrow for Fort Ringgold as part of ongoing operations supporting the Carranza government. The move signals continued US military involvement in the region.
Advertisement for tailored suits priced from 30 to 45 dollars. Highlights best fabrics and latest style, claiming superiority to rival options. Trade name Lentz, Tailor, located at 312 West Commerce Street.
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