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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1916

Page

11

Anuric touted as uric acid solvent for kidneys and backache

In this early 20th century notice Dr. Pierce presents Anuric as a potent uric acid solvent claiming relief for rheumatism dropsical swellings and sleeplessness. The ad extols his Invalids' Hotel and lists other remedies such as Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as superior cures for various chronic conditions.

America Pierce Invalids Turn Invalider

German Cities Open 10 Soup Kitchens in War Time

Berlin May 29. Central kitchens run by municipalities to feed the masses are proposed to solve wartime food supply. Adolph Von Batocki said an appropriation bill to aid municipalities will be submitted to the Reichstag. Schoenberg plans to feed 30000. Berlin hosts a related conference. Prussia issues a decree curbing district grain exports to prevent meat shortages. Batocki optimistic on crops and sustenance prospects across the empire. $84.15 New York and return via New Orleans and steamer Southern Pacific Adv.

Berlin London Food Regulation Board Adolph von Batocki Ways,and Means Committee Reichstag Schoenberg Herr von Batocki New York New Orleans Southern Pacific

Texas incorporations and business permits listed in Austin

A May 30 report from Austin lists several Texas incorporations and business moves. South Texas Petroleum Co of Houston with 100000 capital stock. incorporators C C Clay A H Ueckert J O Dore and Frank I Nevill. Southland Hotel Co of Dallas with 10000 capital. incorporators William J Kelly R L Lucas and J B Lucas. Jefferson County Automobile Club of Beaumont with no capital. incorporators Ed Steadman B W Turnbow A M Kaufman. Hendee Manufacturing Sales Co of Springfield MA granted permit to do business in Texas. Texas HQ in Dallas with 50000 capital. Amendments: Frasier Martin & Hollingsworth San Benito rename to Frasier & Hollingsworth Co. Laboring Men’s Pleasure & Amusement Club of Galveston moves business to Dickinson. Proof of final capital stock payment by Burke Oil Co of Markham.

Austin Texas South Texas Petroleum Company of Houston Capital Stock C. C. Clay A. H. Ueckert J. O. Dore Frank I. Nevill Southland Hotel Company of Dallas William J. Kelly R. L. Lucas J. B. Lucas Jefferson County Automobile Club of Beaumont Ed Steadman B. W. Turnbow A. M. Kaufman Hendee Manufacturing Sales Company Springfield Mass Frazier-Martin & Hollingsworth San Benito Frasier & Hollingsworth Company

Increase Your Weight With Sargol Tablets Today

Readers under normal weight are advised that weight gain may come from better digestion and absorption of meals. Sargol is claimed to reduce food waste, helping the body convert nourishment into fat and flesh. Testimonials cite rapid gains, while ads note the product is inexpensive, harmless, non habit forming, and offered with a money back guarantee through local druggists.

Colorado St. Louis Sargel H. L. Wagner

Haig Praises Verdun Defense and Allied Cooperation

London May 30 Gen Sir Douglas Haig reports in a dispatch covering December 19 to May 19 that French defense of Verdun was worthy of their traditions and allied service. He notes 60 local actions and frequent raids, the relief of French troops, steady trench work, and strong cooperation with French forces amid ongoing British efforts in France and Belgium. A separate note from Austin reports Dr W B Collins receiving a handmade hunting knife from Dr A Cook of Dolores, Texas, crafted from local mine products to aid hunting in cactus and thorn avoidance.

London Douglas Haig France Belgium Verdun Ver- Gun Haig Viscount French Dr. Collins Austin Tex W. B. Collins A. Cook Dolores Texas Express

Entering Babies Deadline Set for June 1 in San Antonio

Only two days left for mothers to submit applications to enter babies in the Baby Health Conference to be held June 7 to 9 under the San Antonio Council of Mothers and the Public Health Nurse Association. Ages six months to three years. Appointments will be scheduled by the city health office with no entry fee.

San Antonio

Industrial survey updates from Texas Labor Department

A. L. Garrett, inspector for the Texas Department of Labor, has returned from San Antonio after three weeks locating statistics for an industrial survey. He will continue the study for about three more weeks and plans to present findings on wages and cost of living to the upcoming Texas Legislature. The department has already surveyed Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston, Denison and other cities.

Austin Tex A. L. Garrett State Department of Labor San Antonio Garrett Houston Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Denison Texas

Wroe Returns Home From Washington Visit

John Lester Wroe private secretary to Governor Ferguson has returned from Washington where he represented the governor with the San Antonio delegation before Congress to secure official recognition for the Bi Centennial Exposition to be held in San Antonio in 1918 He said the committee achieved its aims and he met the House speaker Texas delegation and other notables The trip left him highly pleased with the results

Austin Tex John Lester Wroe Ferguson Washington, D. C San Antonio Wroe Washington House Texas

Feete Pass Couple Married in Eagle Pass

E M Watkins a well known businessman and Miss Josephine A Draeger a popular public school teacher were united in marriage last Saturday night at 8 in the Episcopal Church. Chaplain Herbert Stanley Smith of the Third Infantry officiated. Only a few friends attended. They will be home after June 1.

Feete Pass Eagle Pass Texas E. M. Watkins Josephine A. Draeger Episcopal Church Herbert Stanley Smith Third Infantry Watkins

Public Hearing Ordered on Austin Street Improvements

City of San Antonio resolves to hold a public hearing on street improvements for Austin Street between Carson and Sixth. The plan includes three inch Uvalde rock asphalt paving, concrete curbing, and special assessments with property owners informed of the June hearing. Clinton G. Brown as Mayor and Fred Fries as City Clerk certify the notice per procedure ordinance.

Austin Street Carson Street Sixth Street Fred Fries City of San Antonio State OF Texas County OF Bexar San Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company Ereas Coune Chamber Pte Haggers Clinton G. Brown Fred Frieiterk Ninth Street CT Cts S&s. W Eighth and Austin Streets Aouston Lend & Trust Co Gdn Jas Pierce Converse T. Converse H Masterson Helena Newmann R. O. Willmann Cheeweweee Mary Obadal Peewee Derewewee Seventh Street Wm. Pieper Mary Pieper Emi Schiffers Pee C. Proll Austin &I Hays St George Mandry Live Oak Street Alex. Joake Tivrnett St Chestnut and Lamar Sts L. K Laursen Pauline Baugh Pauline Schneider C. F Hays Ninth St Ra C. Jonas Eases C. Jonas W. BH. Winterborne Eeereneeerenes S. A. School A. School Board Eee Ustin Street Savas Street Duval Eresseer OO CR Ncc Ming Sam Borge George Standtee Wee Es Emma and Wm. Po Sever Eee Pry Ninth &T Duval Street Carson Austin Ae - Ananda Bunogl Toorfa School Board School Board Edeae Eeee Lizele Gregory Nevesty Albert Pepreere Ord & T Boerne Ertene Albert Schitters Peter Schiffers Crosby St Franciska Bitter Wee A. Bitter Bertha Ryan Franciska Bitter Teers Nentwick Wee Cc Tom Horan Annie Piper I C Duval St Carson St Austin St West Adolph Nora Grom Julius Peterson Ee. Feeeeer Vee Joseph Lothringer Margaret Richards Serene Sewer Teeee Margaret Richards J. A. Better James Mary Eckert Ben Phaggh Blanca Ben Striblin Ee Totan Ness Chas Englemann Bj Reeves Heeves Seeree Julius Haas Pee Eeeeer Tullus Haas Johnson Bewe Wee Mrs A. Tuttle

Entertain Retail Merchants Convention in San Antonio

The retailers convention opens June 12 in San Antonio with a banquet at the St. Anthony Hotel on June 13. A large crowd is expected, featuring state prominent speakers, a ladies reception, an auto trip to the missions, drills at the army post, Miss Marjorie Stinson’s aeroplane exhibition, and a Don-Ton Park entertainment. Delegates receive free show tickets and on June 15 a trip to Corpus Christi to be hosted by the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association.

Retail Merchants San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel St. Anthony Missions Army Post Marjorie Stinson Don-Ton Park Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants’ Association

Commencement Week Planned at Incarnate Word College

Commencement week at the College and Academy of the Incarnate Word begins with a 8 AM baccalaureate sermon by Rev. G P Mulvaney in the chapel. The following Saturday 10 AM diplomas will be presented by Rt Rev J W Shaw bishop of the diocese of San Antonio. Events include a Sunday sermon a Blanch Agnes Murphy piano recital a 5 30 PM Alumnae reception June 8 9 10 art show and class work exhibit in the college auditorium with Rev P L Geehas delivering the graduation address. The 1916 class includes Edith

College and Academy of the Incarnate Word G. P. Mulvaney Chapel of the Incarnate Word J. W. Shaw Diocese of San Antonio Blanch Agnes Murphy Alumnae Association P. L. Geehas Bishop Shaw Edith

Five Women Named in Record of Matrimony Notices

Five individuals listed in the society column are Mary Catherine Schneider Helen Elizabeth Gallagher Winifred Aman da Gaffney Eva Adeline Murray and Blanch Agnes Murphy.

Mary Catherine Schneider Helen Elizabeth Gallagher Winifred Amanda Gaffney Eva Adeline Murray Blanch Agnes Murphy

Sunday School Campaign Aims for 6000 New Members

Sunday school workers organized into a campaign force at the State Sunday School convention closing at Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio. Large committees will canvass all denominations to add about 3000 men and 8000 women to study the Bible with leaders W. C. Pearce William N. Wiggins and Barnard L. Rice speaking. A musical program accompanied the event.

San Antonio Travis Park Methodist Church W. C. Pearce International Adult William N. Wiggins Barnard L. Rice Dallas

Foley Kidney Pills Help Sleep Through the Night

Customer Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports back pain and nighttime awakening eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. A M Fischer testifies to improved sleep since starting the remedy, claiming waking troubles and discomfort diminished.

Henry Rudolph Carmi Foley M. Fischer

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