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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

5

Will of Charles Livingston Bequeaths 50 000 to Charities

The last will of Charles Livingston who died February 10 in San Antonio leaves 50 000 for charitable institutions after family provision. Executors proposed are Rose Livingston David Livingston and Sidney S Stein. Bequests include Jewish Orphan Asylum Cleveland Home for the Aged Jews Chicago Montefiore Society San Antonio and Glenwood Manual Training School Illinois.

Charles Livingston Frank R. Newton Rose Livingston David Livingston Sidney S. Stein San Antonio J. J. Sterne Henry A. Hirschberg Jewish Orphan Asylum Cleveland Ohio Home For the Chicago Montefiore Society of Glenwood Manual Training School Glenwood Ill

Purify Your Blood With Swift’s S S S Remedy

A 19th century style advertisement urges readers to purify blood poisoned by diseases like malaria rheumatism and scrofula. It promotes S S S a vegetable tonic claiming to destroy germ poisons and restore rich red blood and vitality and invites readers to obtain it from Swift Specific Co Atlanta.

S. S Swift Specific Co Atlanta. Ga

City approves purchase for River Avenue beautification

City council accepts San Antonio Water Supply Co proposal for 1183 feet of River Avenue frontage at Brackenridge Park. Sale price 30000 dollars funded by six thousand dollar annual installments with 5 percent interest. Comm Lambert to begin work after June 1 fiscal year start and title clearance.

Lambert San Antonio Brown Oakland Kearny Oakland Street

Typographical Union Elects H H Hodge President in San Antonio

H H Hodge was elected president of San Antonio Typographical Union No. 172 at the annual meeting held at Trades Council Hall. W H Nuckols named vice president as officers and committees were chosen, including D S Davenport, Sid Murray and L A Bravo on the newspaper executive committee and W H Nuckols with J W Eliott on the job office committee.

H. H. Hodge Allied Label League T. S. Kunzman A. W. Hartman Ed Langer Alamo National Bank Typographical Union Trades Council Hall Ione White Typographical Union Band Hugh McLellan Central Christian Church The C. V. Lancaster San Antonio Typographical Union W. H. Nuckols E. G. Koerps A. F E. Hart D.S. Davenport Reading W. A. Davis D. S. Davenport Sid Murray L. A. Bravo J. W. Eliott E. G. White R. M

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Patient

Anamosa Iowa woman reports relief from displacement and run-down symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes severe back pain and headaches eased after two bottles, following her sister's similar improvement. The letter underscores the medicine's claimed merit and widespread use.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Anamosa Iowa

St Edwards College Commencement Held in Austin

Commencement exercises at St Edwards College in Austin Texas proceed with a large attendance as premiums medals and diplomas are awarded seven graduates in the commercial department and six high school certificates. Names of graduates withheld until this afternoon. A musical program accompanied the events.

St. Edwards Austin Texas St. Edwards College

Anurie kidney cure touted by reader letter

A reader describes severe kidney and back pain then reports relief after taking Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets. The letter promotes Dr. Pierce's institution in Buffalo and urges trial by mail, alongside promotion for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleanser and liver stimulant.

Dr. Pierce Invalids

Lytle Feels Threat as Armed Guard Patrols Town

Lytle Texas residents slept poorly after a rumor of a Mexican attack. More than a hundred women moved to Mrs Nelson’s home outside town while men patrolled streets all night. No attackers appeared and organizers plan a home guard and sentries nightly.

Lytle Tex

Hearing set for June on Fort Sam Houston post measures

A Senate military affairs hearing is scheduled for 10 30 Friday morning June 3 on bills by Senator Morris Sheppard seeking 1 050 000 for Fort Sam Houston improvements. L B Clegg and Judge James R Davis will attend in Washington with Marshal Hicks possible.

Senate Committee On Military Affairs Congress Morris Sheppard Fort Sam Houston L. B. Clegg Chamber of Commerce Marshal Hicks Senate House Committee Baker Funston Rogers Southern Department

If Too Fat Get More Fresh Air

Advice on obesity from H. L. Wagner recommending oil of kerein capsules taken after meals and at night. Urges outdoor activity and regular weighings to reduce excess fat, claiming harmlessness and digestive benefit with noticeable weight loss in days.

H. L. Wagner

Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair

Advice warns against harsh alkali in soaps and shampoos drying the scalp and brittle hair. Recommends plain massified coconut oil as a cheap greaseless cleaner available at drug stores. A small amount with water yields rich lather, thorough cleansing, easy rinsing, and hair that dries soft and manageable while removing dust dirt and dandruff.

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