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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1916

Page

4

Cole Younger Dies a Model Citizen at 77

Summit, Mfc March 22 Cole Younger famed outlaw of border days died at his home after a lingering illness. He was 72 and unmarried. Younger rode with Quantrell and the James–Younger bands in Missouri and surrounding states, later serving time and becoming a devout churchman and citizen.

Sees Summit Mfc Cole Younger Missouri Younger Cole Harry W. Younger Kentucky Lees Summit Kansasto City Colonel Younger Missouri- Kansas Quanterel Lawrence Kansas Jameses Liberty Russellville Gallatin Kansas City Fair Association Corydon James Minnesota Northfield Minn Haywood Youngers Shieldsville Stillwater Bob James Younger

Has Full War Strength Texas National Guard Company Funded

Company B of the Texas National Guard under Captain Frea D. Thompson has been recruited to full war strength and the sidewalk recruiting station at 230 East Houston Street has closed. A waiting list remains and no new recruits will be accepted unless another company is organized, which Captain Thompson considers unlikely. The commander is preparing the militia unit for efficiency with three to four drills weekly.

Texas National Guard Frea D. Thompson East Houston Street Thompson

Almost Crazy With Pimples Promises Cuticura Cure

E F Irwin of Norfolk Virginia writes that severe pimples on face and neck caused burning itching and disfigurement. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he is fully healed and urges others to request the 32 page Skin Book sample by post card.

E. F. Irwin 16Th St Norfolk Cuticurs Dept. T. Boston

Military plans for militia during punitive expedition into Mexico

Reports indicate preparations to have a company ready for service if the militia is called out amid the punitive expedition into Mexico. Officials emphasize readiness and support for operations, with instructions to maintain organization and discipline during potential mobilization.

Mexico

Bridge planned for Brackenridge park bathing beach

Commissioner Lambert announces plans to build a second pedestrian bridge over the river at Brackenridge park bathing beach. The existing wagon bridge and a small suspension bridge are insufficient for Sunday crowds and pedestrian traffic, risking accidents.

Lambert Beach Brackenridge Park Lambert

Army Mergure Nears Passage in the House Debates and Amendments

The House debated the Hay military increase bill with prospects of passage. Amendments included reserve training plans, a 60 000 strong reserve, and the authority to convert private munition plants for army weapons. Major changes backed by Gard and Tillson aim to mobilize rapid wartime production and officer reserves.

Washington, D.C House Chamberlain Senate Hay Military Committee Kahn Gardner Massachusetts Representative Gard Ohio War Department War Departments Regular Army Association of Military Colleges and Schools Congress Tillson Connecticut

Prohibition Advocates Predict National Ban on Alcohol

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke at Travis Park Church urging national prohibition. He supported the Anti-Saloon League campaign and forecast that the sovereign will of the people will vote alcohol out, calling prohibition the coming fact in the United States. He linked war stress to alcoholism and argued liquor traffic will be banished.

Richmond Pearson Hobson Travis Park Methodist Church Hobson San Antonio Anti-Saloon League of America United States Russia England France

Cause for Unhappiness Promotes Teetotal Talk

A Midland band of hope speaker urges children to shun alcohol. He tells of a country boy who promises his parents to avoid intoxicants but wins wine in a raffie and feels uneasy when it arrives, a lesson on temptation.

Band of Hope Midland London

Tiz Foot Comfort Promises Quick Relief

Sore feet vanish with Tiz magical powder that draws out poisonous secretions and lets wearers use smaller shoes. Buy a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores with a year long comfort guarantee or money back.

Light Want Ads Offer Quick Buyer Seller Matches in San Antonio

The Light Want Ads reach 70 percent more San Antonio homes daily and fill quickly, with convenient over the phone placement and a simple rate schedule.

Light San Antonio Crockett 1742 New

Modernized Turkish Army Emerges From Gallipoli

Turkish forces, allied with Germany and Austria Hungary, showcase rapid modernization after Gallipoli. Enver Pasha designs new field-brown uniforms and a protective cloth helmet as officers and troops display modern arms and disciplined appearance alongside German and Bulgarian counterparts.

Constantinople Allah Hindenburg Mackensen Enver Pasha Liman von Sanders Gallipoli Osman Empire Abdul Hamid Germany Austria- Hungary

Danderine Promises Quick Hair Restoration

An old advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to apply to the scalp, asserting hair will stop coming out after several uses and dandruff will disappear.

Modern Turkish Army Mobilizes with Cars and Planes

A correspondent describes the Turkish army's use of thousands of gray motor vehicles driven by Turkish chauffeurs in Constantinople and Thrace, the red crescent flags aboard them, and the modern artillery and machine guns. The Turkish aviation corps has grown from a handful of old planes in 1914 to over 700 modern aircraft and a skilled cadre of aviators.

Constantinople Stamboul Thrace Asia Minor Sultan Ie Krupp Essen

Hair Washing With Soap Ruins Hair, Advice Recommends Coconut Oil

An old guide warns soaps and shampoos dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends pure refined coconut oil as a gentler cleanser, using one or two teaspoons to wash hair, leaving scalp soft and hair glossy and easy to manage.

Quick Tempered Composers

The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Handel and Viotti showed contempt for royalty and strong personalities. Handel dismissed royal respect as due to him alone while Viotti walked out amid a demand for Comte Artois. Meyerbeer boasts of a superb opera as a rival piece progresses.

Philadelphia Inquirer Handel George the Viotti Versailles Marie Antoinette Monsignor Comte Artois Gluck

Backache and Kidney Pills Promised by San Antonio Drug Users

San Antonio carpenter Chris Schroeder reports heavy lifting caused severe backache and nighttime kidney secretions. He credits Dosa's Kidney Pills, bought at Red Cross Pharmacy, with relief. Price 50c a bottle. Teenee burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.

San Antonio Dean Chris Schroeder Carpenter Wyoming St Red Cross Mr. Schroeder Teeneeburn Co Buffalo

Phil Wright Announces Candidacy for Police and Fire Commissioner

A notice to San Antonio citizens declares Phil Wright seeks the office of Commissioner of Police and Fire. He respectfully requests support in this political advertising message.

San Antonio Commissioner of Police and Fire Phil Wright

Backaches Fade with Jad Salts Kidney Flush

An old advice column urges flushing kidneys with Jad Salts to prevent backaches and bladder issues. It claims four ounces mixed with water each morning cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urinary acids, and promotes general health, citing a local druggist endorsement.

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