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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
A testimonial from Mrs. RD Gribble of 2120 Brazys Birest Houston Texas recommends Vitalitas for sufferers of bladder troubles and related issues citing relief and well being through the product. The message appears in a clipped historical ad style with partial words and names.
General Gavira, Norte Chihuahua commander, travels from Juarez to Casas Grandes to meet General Pershing. They aim for closer U S Mexican cooperation and a conference that could lead to joint action against bandits and coordinate movements along the Mexican Central railroad.
Washington May 31 Chinese minister Wallington Kon receives a cable from Peking denying reports that President Yuan Shikai was poisoned. Toklend Shanghai dispatches say Yuan Shikai is gravely ill. Other items mention Tang Acosta in Guerrero with 200 followers and unclear ties to a separate incident.
Fragmentary report mentions a rising tension in a border area with factions in Namiquipa and Columbus. References to Amer drivers, possible battles or peaceful exit, and workers under heavy guard on a roadbed from Fajonias to Celapla Durblans.
City officials announce measures to ensure cleanliness in groceries, fountains, markets, fruit and grocery stores, and slaughter areas. Score cards will be kept on file by the city secretary for monitoring conditions and spending accuracy.
Rome report dated May 30 via Paris May 21 states Treatenent Prince Maximilian Dentive de Fraso was killed in an acroplens ateldant today at Pla The prince was nephew of Count Carlo Dentite de Fraso and tied to Miss Georpland Wilde of New York niece of Rear Admiral Wilde U S Navy.
Amid turmoil over the collapsed bank, stockholders push a plan to form a new institution. State banking officials, Mayor Brown, and creditors weigh safeguards and deposits while negotiations promise a restart with $200,000 from old stockholders and city guaranty provisions. Final details and director meetings proceed into Wednesday.
The Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company to take over the assets and pay claims against West Toray Bank and Trust Company, seen as a public service to stabilize credit in San Antonio. Local officials and businessmen praise the reorganization as a major step, with notes of confidence for the city’s banks and economy.
A Cleveland nurse Lena Zwald touts Plant Jules as the remedy for many stomach and nervous complaints. The testimonial claims relief from headaches, indigestion, and fatigue after using the medicine, with several friends urged to try it.
Dan Sullivan and Ey Hillyer praised the West Texas Bank & Trust reorganization linking Common vywearth Bank. Local leaders including Mayor Brown, Commissioner Pederson, and Postmaster Armistead hailed the efforts, stressing public benefit, investor confidence, and preservation of deposits amid the bank’s revival.
The twenty second annual convention of the Blain Cotton Saed Cryahi vers Agrioolocation opened at the Gunter hotel and will close Wednesday with the election of officers and appointment of committees. Morning speeches urged stricter cotton market supervision and reform laws.
Silk Petticoat Special offers 20 percent off on all Inn of silk petticoats and skirts in street and evening shades. Knit Union Suit stock reduced to small sizes with half price and values listed, including lace and silk blends.
A brief ad noting corset covers and drawers priced at 19 cents with values to 35 cents. Highlights a varied collection described as mustin and nainaook corset covers and drawers, trimmed with embroidery or lace, in open or closed styles.
Mvat received a renewed order of silk camisoles in flexible color, bodice style with homelitched shoulder straps in all sizes including regular and extra large. Values 1.48, special pricing available.
Advertises pink lingerie from 25 cents to 1 dollar with new designs including net covers teddy gowns in shearless empire and slipover styles. Embroidered heads and crops with flowered patterns are featured.
Lingerie item sale notes pink petticoats with lace trimming. Special price listed as $1.48, advertised in a brief retail notice.
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