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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

3

Plan of Action if U S Breaks Relations With Germany

Washington officials outline expected steps if diplomatic ties with Germany end. Vessels interned in American ports would be seized to block escape and aid U S forces. over fifty German ships lie in U S harbors guarded by Treasury and Navy. No large American army is anticipated for Europe, but interned ships could convoy Canadian troops if needed.

Washington, PD. C United States Germany Treasury Department United States Navy Norfolk New York Hawaiian Islands Boston Baltimore Philadelphia New Orleans Pensacola Galveston San Francisco Seattle Savannah Jacksonville Tampa San Juan U. S Count von Bernstorff Wilson Atlantic United Kingdom Washington Great Britain

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Malaria Cure

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria preventive and tonic, stating the formula on the label includes Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The copy urges readers to take the product to drive out malaria and build up the system.

Colored excursion to Seguin by special train

A special Southern Pacific excursion to Seguin departs May 11 at 9 a m. The round trip fare is $1. Adv.

U. Co. V. Reunion Birmingham Round Trip Fare

A brief notice lists a round trip price from U. Co. to Birmingham at 23.45 for dates May 13 14 and 15 with Southern Pacific as the rail service. The advertisement marks travel details for the reunion event.

U. Co Birmingham

Colored excursion to Soghin May 11

Special train leaves at 9 a.m. for a $1 round trip. Operated by Southern Pacific.

Soghin Southern Pacific

Plant Juice touted as cure for chronic ailments in early ad

The ad promotes Plant Juice as a universal tonic for stomach related illnesses and organ problems. It cites testimonials, including Henry Wagner, an 83 year old G A R member from Cleveland, claiming kidney and back issues vanished after using Plant Juice. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.

Henry Wagner Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio Wagner Kidnyes San Antonio Fischer's Drug Store

San Antonio Seen Growing Rapidly Says Sam Clover

Sam T. Clover of Los Angeles predicted San Antonio will reach 250000 or more within five years. He cited climate as a key asset and noted growth parallels with Los Angeles, saying Mexico’s troubles could boost local development. He spoke during a visit while en route to the East.

San Antonio Sam T. Clover Los Angeles Clover Pacific Coast Phoenix Globe Arizona Clovere The Graphic Mr. Clover Mexico

Song Recital by 10 Present Pupils at Wolff & Marx

Mme V Colombati d Acugna presents ten pupils in a 3 30 Saturday recital at Wolff and Marx auditorium with Lucille Wiseman violinist and Floy Tarbutton pianist. Performances include arias from Verdi Donizetti Puccini Saint-Saens and more with Mrs Louise Jacobs at the piano. All music lovers invited.

Mme. V. Colombati d’Acugna Wolff & Marx Lucille Wiseman Floy Tarbutton Louise Jacobs Mme. d’Acugna

Southern Baptist convention in Asheville rail rates listed

Southern Pacific advance fares for a Southern Baptist convention gathering in Asheville shown as 39.90 dollars with travel dates May 13 through 16 and a through sleeper option noted for May 15.

Southern Baptist Convention Asheville iThrough Sleeper Southern Pacific

Real Leather Handbags Special $1 Bright Summer Styles

Premium real leather handbags offered at $1 each. Fashionable black summer shapes, silk lining, purse mirror included. Sold on the first floor.

Warners New Summer Corsets Showcase

Warner’s Rust-Proof Corsets unveil light weight durable summer models priced at $1 and $1.50. The corsets are washable like a handkerchief, resist perspiration stains and soil, and are guaranteed not to rip tear or rust. Customers are advised to buy two or three to wear alternately. Third Floor.

Warner

Pongee Silk Sale Prices at 85c and 69c Yard

Imported hand loomed Chinese pongee silk in natural shade. Thirty three inches wide and 100 percent silk. Very fashionable and desirable for shirts waists dresses dust coats skirts and sports coats. Liberal supplies offered at 85c and 69c per yard with quick selling anticipated. Second Floor.

Vivandous Toilet Accessories and Powders Ad

Distinctive fragrance items for the toilet table with prices. Mavis Talcum Powder 25c Mavis Face Powder 50c Face powder cake form in cretonne boxes 50c Hind s Honey and Almond Special 39c Mon Spi Deodorant 50c 39c Mme Ise Bell s Face Powder Special 39c Daggett and Ramsdell Cold Cream 39c jar Colgate s Dental Cream 20c tube Java Rice Powder all shades 39c La Blache Powder all shades 35c First Floor.

Hind’s Ise Bell Daggett and Ramsdell Colgate Java

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