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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
During the Thirty-fifth legislature special session 175 bills were introduced 99 in the House and 66 in the Senate with 39 general and the rest local. The session cleared most measures including $25 million in appropriations and numerous reform and war related laws.
Hair tinting gains popularity with Brownstone offering a harmless, quick application for gray or faded hair. Available in shades from light golden brown to black, it promises no rubbing off and includes a 10 cent sample and booklet upon request. Sold by Kenton Pharmacal Co and local San Antonio druggists with direct order options.
Promote a dandruff cure claiming Parisian Sage directly applied to the scalp destroys germs and stops flaking. Claims hair becomes healthier and greasier-free with a few days of massage, promising lasting results and urging purchase from A. M. Fischer and druggists.
Bud Hellman and his wife say Tanlac relieved a decade of nervousness indigestion and insomnia. He reports weight gain steadier sleep and renewed energy after using Tanlac sold by Wagner Drug Co and E. J. H. Meier in San Antonio under a Tanlac representative.
The Senate endorsed a comprehensive textbook measure retained provisions for high school texts and a potential constitutional amendment allowing state action on textbooks if adopted. Senator Bee praised the bill though some measures died, including Sunday movie bills and tax assessor accountability. The session also backed a federal price fix proposal for foods and approved an emergency departmental appropriation of $140,132.
The Grand Council of Texas, Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, urged a minimum wage scale for women in department stores and public-serving enterprises in its May session in Abilene. Grand Counsellor W. J. Rau of Houston led the address praising wartime support for France and President Wilson, noting the order’s 76,500 members. He cited funds used for widows and orphans, and pressed for railroad freight rate reform in Texas.
A summer display offers a fine assortment of sheer organdies and laces. Blouses feature smart sleeves and collars with tucks and embroidery, priced at 2.45. The collection sits on a large table for easy browsing on the third floor.
Amid reports of a damaged former German steamer Princess Irene, the New York news wires note an addition of social features during regular business hours to entertain guests aboard.
A 1916 testimonial from Mizell Drug Co in Clio Alabama praising Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as superior kidney remedy. The letter notes two years of sales with no complaints and strong customer satisfaction, stating Swamp-Root stands equal to leading remedies. June 15, 1916.
A San Antonio Daily Light ad invites readers to request a sample size of Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York for ten cents, promising a booklet on kidneys and bladder and offering regular bottles for sale at drug stores. The copy emphasizes kidneys and bladder health and the product’s availability in varied sizes.
A German merchant ship suffered serious damage from a fire of unknown origin at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Wednesday night. Local authorities launched an investigation into the blaze and assess the vessel’s condition and safety implications for the yard.
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