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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

7

Scott Not Going Hunting With Villa

Washington March 23 Major General Hugh L Scott chief of staff of the United States army scrapped from his invitation list a request from Villa to take him on a turkey hunting expedition when peace is restored in Mexico. Villa had invited Scott as a personal envoy on a placating mission. The chief of staff gave no explanation for removing Villa from the list. It is believed the death or capture order may have influenced the decision or Villa’s recent actions made him unacceptable.

Washington, D. C Hugh L. Scott United States Army Francisco Villa Mexico General Scott Villa Mexican

Lost and Found Leads to White Poodle Swap

Alf and Erb in London plot to claim a black poodle from a lost and found notice. The dogmaster insists the dog’s color change proves nothing while they debate who should collect the poodle and whose pet it is.

Lunnun Alf Eric Erb Shottiegate Stryt Grimstone Drive Argonaut

Socialites and visitors check in at San Antonio hotels

The list shows guests and registrations across the Gunter St Anthony and Menger hotels in San Antonio. Names include L G Buis Dallas Hart New York Herz Panteh Powell and others with lodging notes at Gunter St Anthony and Menger services.

L. G. Buis St. Joseph Gunter J. O. Hart Dallas St. Anthony J. F. Austin Monterey Menger Joe Kerr Sanderson Tex Shelton H. Wilson Victor J. Moline New York R. C. Williams Howard Reynolds P. Panteh Richmond Wilmer Powell Coleman, Tex W. K. Sullivan Flatonia T. E. Fuller

Van Elshout Marries By Proxy In Indiana Ceremony

Johannes H. Van Elshout an accountant with United Slicing Machinery Co wed Miss Wilhelmina Elizabeth van Baggum by proxy in Laporte Indiana. A notary witnessed the signing. documents go to the Dutch consul in Cleveland then to Rotterdam for a church ceremony with the bride’s brother acting for the groom.

Country Justice Fines Man Over Dollar Dispute

A local court scene features Jeff escaping a fine after a judge notes the accused was fined only to obtain a dollar. The exchange shows quick contempt and dismissive fault finding, with the man insisting no guilt.

Jeff

Machine pressures in Tobin election amid Uhr support

Reports claim reprisals against Tobin allies as W G Tobin seeks police and fire commissioner post in the April 1 special election. Sheriff Tobin backs his brother and the Uhr faction grows louder, while the administration faces tax rise and internal splits.

W. G. Tobin Tobin James Galbreath Ira Galbreath Galbreath John W. Tobin Sheriff Tobin Uhr Wright Brown Fries

Eczema Sufferer Credits Cure To Cutiense Ointment

Mrs Nan White of Obiply Georgia reports twelve years of terrible itching and burning from eczema. She says after using Cutiense ointment her skin dried and healed and she recommends the product to others.

Nan White Obiply, Ga

To Quickly Remove Ugly Hairs From Face

Beauty notes describe a delatone paste mixture with water to remove facial hairs. Apply to skin for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, wash away residue, and banish hair for a blemish free complexion. A warning advises ensuring the product is actually delatone before use.

Opposition to Uhr mirrors anti Brown sentiment in Ward Four

The debate centers on Uhr's qualifications and the mayor Brown influence. Voters in Fourth Ward favor Tobin or Fincham, insisting neither bears the Brown stamp. Without Tobin and Fincham, many would either abstain or back Wright, weakening the machine’s chances.

anti-Brown anti-Wright Fourth Ward W. G. Tobin Uhr Brown Chief Wright C. T. Fincham Tobin Fincham Wright

Chemists Foresee War Through Chemistry Advances

Dr. A S Cushman, director of the Institute of Industrial Research, warns in a Senate paper that future wars may be fought with chemical inventions. He urges central storage of Chilean nitrate and domestic nitrogen fixation to fortify national defense.

Allerton S. Cushman Institute of Industrial Research Senate Cushman

Home remedy promises quick cough relief with Pinex syrup

A 2½ ounce Pinex and sugar syrup mix is advertised as a rapid cure for bad coughs including whooping cough. The recipe yields a pint of cough syrup costing about 54 cents, claimed to loosen dry or tight coughs and soothe inflamed membranes. Pinex is described as a Norway pine extract rich in guaiacol.

Pinex Co Fort Wayne Ind

Miona Dyspepsia Remedy Gains Popularity at Wagner Drug Store

The Wagner Drug Store promotes Miona as a leading dyspepsia remedy with rapid relief for bankers ministers and lawyers and others with restricted routines. Distributed in tablet form in a pocket metal box the product is guaranteed to refund if not fully satisfying. The ad urges immediate action against indigestion.

Miona Wagner Wagner Drug Store

Chemicals to absorb chlorine and bromine aid mask protection

The article explains chemicals that absorb chlorine and bromine to fix them in fabrics or liquids, enabling mask protection. It stresses that modern warfare relies not only on generals and troops but on scientists whose careful research guides innovations, as Dr Cushman notes.

Dr. Cushman

From Dust to Dust and Votes for Women in Windy Street

A windy autumn street scene shows a young couple sharing dust in their eyes while a distant political banner reading Votes for Women falls with a crash. A humorous exchanges follow about marriage and men as a courtroom wit waits for the next remark.

Take Bisulated Magnesia After Meals for Indigestion

Readers are urged to treat acid indigestion with Bisulated Magnesia. Take a teaspoonful in water after meals to neutralize excess acid, sweeten stomach content, and aid digestion. Avoid other forms and rely on Bisurated Magnesia for correct stomach acidity.

Convicts Serve as Honor Servants at Governor’s Mansion

Nine convicts from the Walla Walla penitentiary have worked at the governor Ernest B Lister’s residence in groups of three as cook house boy and assistant gardener. They are bound by honor not to escape and receive 40 cents daily. Six have completed terms and left. three remain.

Olympia Wash Ernest B .Lister Walla Walla

Mrs P Rehkamp Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup

Covington Kentucky mother of eight writes Foley’s Honey and Tar is safe for all ages and helps her children from infancy through croup. The ad urges treating grippe coughs promptly and notes the product is suitable for men women and children.

Gibbs Bldg

Pimples Cleared by Rad Salts Drink Touted

A historical health note links pimples to bowels and toxins. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in hot water taken daily for a week to cleanse the bowels and stimulate the kidneys, claiming clearer skin and cleaner blood. It notes Jad Salts is inexpensive and made from grape and lemon juice with lithia.

Local Workers Hear Plan for Wage Sharing at Mansion

In a state mansion cottage the workers will receive $2 monthly for spending money and the balance of wages at term end. Mrs Lister supports the plan praising the honor men’s work as satisfactory. Pianos priced $100 below factory cost. Conger 714 Ae C.

Lister Conger E. C

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