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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
7
The notice touts Light Want Ads as the best salesman, delivering messages to homes during news time. It claims 70 percent more paid home circulation in San Antonio than competitors and encourages callers to place ads via Crockett 1742 or New 176 with low costs and deferred billing.
A Newark man Harry R. King says after 20 years of regular use Duffy's Malt supports him in hot sun and cold winters. He notes no lost workdays recently and claims Duffy's Malt is worth more than a diamond. He plans to continue using it and endorses its healthful strength.
A Buffalo Express clipping presents witty exchanges about outings and cigars. The judge quips about choosing activities while a wife jokes about her husband’s cigar preference, mixing light social banter with courtroom style humor.
Six German reservists led by Lieutenant Robert Weingaber of Stuttgart reach Bagdad from China after a 14 month trek of over 4000 miles through deserts, mountains, and extreme cold. Four companions died. the survivors faced attacks in Mongolia and Persia, near drowning near Herat, and near murder in Eastern Persia before entering Mesopotamia.
L B Clegg and Judge James R Davis of the Chamber of Commerce met with Senator Morris Sheppard and War Department officials in Washington to push Fort Sam Houston expansion. Senate bills hoped for 1 050 000 dollars for warehouses, rail facilities, and additional property. General Funston reviews the measures before final action. Washington officials view Villa expedition as limited to pursuit of Villa and Columbus case.
A string of visitors is listed with affiliations to Del Rio Alpine and Houston among others. Names include George W Meira J M Wallace R H Evans J W Williamson A Keller Chesney Tom Tidwell W A Lindrall J M Slater Mrs V Roncey and Grace Gay P W Horn Ed S Ayers William Jones J W Baylor Pine J H W Childerg with stays at the Gunter Menger and St Anthony in San Antonio.
An advertisement promotes Hyomel as a cure for catarrh, claiming it destroys disease germs in the nose and lungs. It contrasts Hyomel with temporary relief sprays and states druggists in San Antonio offer a money back guarantee with a pocket inhaler included in treatments.
City council approved the plat along the east side of Brackenridge Park owned by the Water Supply Com pany with a 2500 building restriction and a 20 foot river avenue building line. A 75 foot setback from the west line preserves park outlook. Several infrastructure items were acted on or discussed.
London reports widespread prosperity in all classes with high wage spending on luxuries. The Economist warns that such gains are temporary and may collapse after the war, predicting landowners face ruin and American buyers may acquire estates and art.
George or his successor faces a task to levy taxes on the full value of land, aiming to secure revenue for public needs. The note frames a policy shift toward assessing land at its complete worth.
Professor H A Surface state zoologist of Pennsylvania declares spraying fluids used on orchard trees do not kill birds. He cites thousands of sprayed orchards, nests in the area, and absence of arsenic evidence in birds. He notes birds will not eat dead insects and would require many beetles to ingest poison. India Tea blends advertised with new crop arrival.
Advertises a home treatment for nervous exhaustion and related ailments aimed at men and women. Claims the three grain eadomene tablets in sealed tubes restore vigor, improve blood flow, and renew energy without opiates. Includes physician-dispensed tablets with directions for self-administration.
An article notes that the names of candidates will appear on ballots in 1916. It discusses upcoming announcements and the expected list of contenders without detailing specific individuals.
A civic pledge asserts no political faction influence in city service and vows to oppose political activity by employees. Tobin promises efficient, respectful service, protection of citizens rights, and maintaining high department standards at minimal cost.
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