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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1917

Page

7

Debate Overland Office Building Expenditures Faces Criticism

In Austin Texas May 1 discovery reveals a grave error in a motor vehicle bill from the Thirty-fifth Legislature. The measure sets a 25 mile per hour maximum on highways with escalating city limits but lacks a penalty for violations while penalties exist for breaking a written promise to appear. The omission stems from a Senate lapse, prompting Judge Carlock to seek an amendment. Also questioned was Land Commissioner J T Robison about the four story Land Office construction versus the three story authorization.

Austin Tex Texas State Highway Commission Carlock Senate Holland Harris County Highway Commission Act J. T. Robison Senate Finance Committee Strickland Senato Robison Bee Mr. Robison

Tanlac credited with curing stomach troubles for San Antonio man

J C Baker of San Antonio Light and Power Co describes long-term stomach pain gas and low energy improving after taking one Tanlac bottle. He reports five-pound weight gain, restored appetite and better strength, saying the tonic has done him much good. The ad notes Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier.

Taniac J. CC. i. Baker San Antonio Light & Power Co Uade Street Wagner San Antonio Wagner Drug Co E. J. H. Meier Tanlac

Weight loss promise via oil of korein breathing plan

Mrs Fallon promotes an open air deep breathing method combined with oil of korein capsules as a simple safe weight loss system. Readers are urged to obtain a box from a druggist, claiming rapid harmless weight reduction with improved digestion and firm, smooth skin.

Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Aching Feet Sold Locally

Shake into shoes and foot bath to relieve swollen feet and burning. Used by Allied and German troops at the front, it comforts crested, tired feet and helps break in new shoes. Trial package free. sold by druggists. Allen St. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.

Allen Allen St. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

City building expansion sparks budget clash in Ohio

Cincinnati officials report dwindling coin deposits and a $300000 building appropriation, with $90000 sought for equipment. Commissioner Robison criticizes Legislature while defending a four story plan amid debates over wasteful spending and the use of old land office furniture. Senate finance committee advances departmental appropriations totaling several hundred thousand dollars for the governor’s mansion, pardons, and state agencies.

Robison Senator Page Senate Finance Committee Executive Department Board of Pardons State Department State Revenue Agent

Corn Removal Cure Promoted By Cincinnati Authority

A Cincinnati official urges avoiding surgery and touts freezone as a cheap cure for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to a tender corn allegedly relieves pain and lets the corn come away with its root intact, without irritating surrounding skin. The remedy is said to dry quickly and is marketed toward women wearing high heels.

Cincinnati

Parisian Sage Promises Hair Loss Prevention

An old newspaper blurb touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and baldness. It claims a Parisian doctor linked falling hair to a microbe and praises the liquid for stopping dandruff, preventing hair loss, and boosting growth at about 50 cents a bottle.

Nature Parig A. M. Fischer

Hot Water and Bisulated Magnesia for Stomach Catarrh

The article prescribes a home remedy for stomach catarrh using hot water before meals and bisulated magnesia in water. It claims the hot liquid washes mucus and draws blood to the stomach, while magnesia neutralizes acid after meals, preferable to digestant pills.

UT Students Head to Officers Reserve School at Leon Springs

About 300 University of Texas students are bound for the officers reserve school at Leon Springs starting May 14. Enrollment is rising as exams finish and parents’ consent is awaited for many students to sign up.

University Austin Tex University of Texas Officers’ Reserve School Leon Springs

Colored excursion to Seguin May 10 from Victoria

Special trains offered by Southern Pacific advertise a Seguin excursion on May 10 at $1.00 round trip with 9 30 a m departure. A Victoria trip on May 3 at midnight costs $4 55 round trip with $1 50 berth.adv

Seguin Southern Pacific Victoria

Special Train Schedule Notice

One way fare not specified. A special round trip train leaves at 9 30 a m via Southern Pacific. Adv.

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