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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
9
Willie, a bright office worker in a large manufacturing firm, warns of a factory fault in the engine room saving damage. Grateful, the employer increases his weekly pay by a half dollar and later proposes a raised amount. Willie responds with a modest request to thank him again.
An advertising notice urges weight gain through a ten day regimen using Sargol tablets taken with meals and at night. It claims Sargol aids assimilation to convert food into flesh and fat, cites several anecdotal gains, notes the method is harmless and inexpensive, and mentions a money back guarantee from local druggists.
A Mexican miner writes from Matehuala to challenge anti Mexico reports. He argues Mexicans welcome American miners, cites wage practices, notes copper and silver plant shutdowns to raise prices, and describes the Carranza government’s efforts, new money issues, and rising taxes. He identifies main adversaries as Spaniards, American dividend seekers, border roughs, and speculators while predicting higher wages and taxes as Mexico recovers.
The federal pension bill for veterans and widows of Indian campaigns passes the House and Senate and awaits presidential signature. Pensions would be 20 dollars monthly for veterans and 12 dollars for widows, benefiting many in Southwest Texas with campaigns extending into the recent past. Fred Gahlsdorf of 514 North Mesquite is notified as a veteran of the Custer campaign.
If hair turns gray or is thinning, Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer claims to restore a youthful dark shade. It promises a clean lustrous head, stops scalp itching, dandruff, and hair loss, and promotes growth. Sold 50c for a large bottle at Summers Drug Store San Antonio Texas, with mail order for out-of-town buyers.
The San Antonio Baraca Philathea Union meeting moved from Thursday to Monday at the South Alamo Methodist Church to avoid revival conflicts. A church attendance contest offers a reward for best representation over three months with business leaders supporting the youth group. Announcement will note who attends the Minneapolis world convention June 17 and local reps may be chosen to join.
A promotional notice from Southern Pacific advertises a convention trip to Asheville with a sleeper option and dates May 138 14 15 16 through May 15 priced at 39.90 dollars.
The insolvent Federal Bank & Trust Company officers and directors are defendants in a suit by receivers T. D. Dobbs and Z. D. Bonner and 248 depositors seeking to recover 25115.67 in deposits. Eleven San Antonio residents are named among the defendants.
The Gran Quivera plans a banquet next Tuesday night at the St. Anthony Hotel to honor Antonio II the Fiesta 1916 king. Walter P. Napier plays the monarch in real life. A business meeting precedes the banquet with vital order matters, including a proposed constitutional change.
Round trip from Birmingham to Uv a e city for a reunion priced at 23 dollars and 45 cents. Travel dates listed as May 13 14 15 with a 1 percent discount noted. Southern Pacific advertisement.
Passenger note for Sunday service on the Southern Pacific line at 7 55 a m. fare listed as 60 cents for the round trip.
Promotes drinking real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Claims internal cleansing prevents toxins, headaches, bilious attacks, and bad breath, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate at the drug store.
First Lieutenant Edward Downle of the Medical Reserve Corps is ordered to active duty at Fort Ontario New York with a two month leave of absence granted Acting Dental Surgeon James G Morningstar. Major Wilson Chase receives fifteen days leave. Chaplain Jeremiah A Lenhan has leave from June 13 to August 1 and his resignation is accepted August 1. Several officers are reassigned to different regiments with dates ranging June 6 to June 22. Leave of five days with Canada visit permitted for Captain Charles H Danforth. Paragraph 43 revokes related orders for Captain Edgar King and Captain James D Heysinger proceeds to Fort Bliss.
Members of the Typographical Union will hold memorial services at 3 30 Sunday May 28 at the union burial plot in city cemetery No 6 Rev Hugh McLellan will deliver the address and conduct the exercises The program includes music by the Typographical band songs by Miss Jane White and Miss Audrey Schugart and an address by Clyde Lancaster president of the San Antonio Union Members will meet at 5 at Trades Council hall and take a special car to the cemetery at 3 15 The arrangements committee includes Lugene Nordhaus chairman Eddie Hays John Sweeney and Sid Murray
An old medical ad promotes Musterole an ointment with oil of mustard that eases sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and rheumatic pains without blistering. It claims doctors use it and lists 25c 50c and 2.50 hospital sizes from the Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
A recall effort against Mayor Brown under the new city charter is largely dropped. Supporters say 10 percent of voters, about 1700 names, would be needed for a petition, but obstacles appear insurmountable. The plan would require a 20 day sign up period and 25 percent voter support to trigger an election.
Local notice outlines dates May 13 14 15 16 with price 39.90 and references Asheville and Pacific in the adv. context.
A Southern Pacific schedule item notes a 60 cent fare for round trip travel to Sutherlane Springs every Sunday with departures at 7 55 am. The adv suggests a regular weekend service.
Internationally famous cooking expert Mrs Rorer endorses Creole Dinner describing its high nourishment and versatility. Forty free recipes accompany each purchase showing salads, soups, and vegetable dishes using the canned product. A 106 can stock is claimed to be sold solid by grocers.
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