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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
3
A reception in honor of all past masters of Masonic lodges residing in San Antonio and vicinity will be held to recognize their service and fellowship within the fraternal community.
Advertises Hyomei as the permanent cure for catarrh by inhaling medicated air through a Stile Pocket device. Claims the germ life in nose, throat, and sinuses is destroyed, with relief from swelling and blocked passages. Drugstores in San Antonio offer complete treatments with guarantee refunds if results fail.
A simple washing method using a teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water followed by a clear-water rinse leaves hair dry quickly and evenly, reduces dandruff, and gives a bright soft fluffy look with a clean scalp and lasting gloss.
An advertisement claims a simple delatone powder paste removes hair from the skin in about two minutes. It advises keeping the powder handy for any occasion and washing the skin after removal to leave it smooth.
Anchor Lodge No 424 hosts a Wednesday evening Mason event at the Scottish Rite cathedral. About 100 past masters in the city are invited with refreshments. Notable guest Jewel P Lightfoot of Austin likely will attend. Lightfoot travels Tuesday to Floresville for ceremonies honoring past grand high priest's jewel. Southern Pacific advertises oil burning locomotives with observation cars. Fare $55.25 round trip with dates April 13 14 15 and May 12.
Directors meeting Monday approved six month cards for Country Club members extending access to the North Loop home. If a new Country Club home is not built by then, cards remain valid indefinitely and grief is expressed over Sunday morning tragedy.
Anna Hileman of Henryetta Oklahoma says eight years of headaches backaches and other womanly troubles vanished after using Cardui. She credits a quick recovery after starting the tonic reading testimonials and taking two bottles and says she now weighs 146 pounds and can do all housework without fatigue. Drugstores sell Cardui as a woman’s tonic and she urges others to try it.
General Funston asked for two more motor truck companies to aid Pershing's expedition south of the border. The War Department granted fifty four trucks, boosting the border fleet to 168 vehicles in six companies. Officials warn of delays awaiting Carranza on railroad use and note the chase remains active with Villa's southward flight and US cavalry close behind.
The advertisement touts ongoing monthly inaugurations generating strong shopper enthusiasm. Each store section highlights positive news aimed at drawing customers, signaling continuous promotions and favorable buying climate.
Ribbon remnants and half price pieces from best sellers. 25c rib bon remnants at 19 cents yard. Handkerchiefs 69c now 45c. box sets of three or six, pure linen with embroidery. special two for 15c and 10c with initials. Veils and neckwear discounts include $1.19 collars at 98c and 50c ruffs at 35c. End-of-the-Month Sale.
A catalog note details unavailable size options across several colors including pink, lavender, blue, brown, tan and mode. The listing suggests inconsistent measurements and varied availability between hues.
Post office authorities arrest Mr and Mrs Dick Harrison in Grand Rapids Michigan linked to the Baltimore & Ohio train robbery where 100000 dollars in unsigned currency was stolen. The tip came from San Antonio while C J Harrison was arrested at his South Presa street repair shop. Authorities say a July dispatch noted seven thousand dollars found in Grand Rapids rooms and two thousand six hundred forty eight dollars intercepted at an express office. A Cincinnati arrest is also tied to the case.
Public notice from W. G. Tobin announces his run for the office of Commissioner of Police and Fire in San Antonio and requests citizen support. The advertisement lists travel details for Eagle Pass round trip on April 9 and 10 and Lim on April 16 via Southern Pacific. The ad is marked political advertising and carries a $6.60 fare.
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