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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
7
George Handy Bates, expert on international constitutional law and author of legal textbooks, former Democratic leader of Delaware, died at his Philadelphia home at age 72. He was a noted figure in legal scholarship and party leadership.
Englewood Illinois resident Mrs E Sheldon reports severe climacteric symptoms and failed medical treatment before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring health and urges others to consider the medicine. The note directs any further questions to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A vintage ad touts St. Jacobs Oil as a harmless remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. The copy claims quick, near instant relief from soreness stiffness and pain with a simple rub and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
In Washington on November 1 the Supreme Court watched a full operation of a miniature mining plant to illustrate the oil flotation patent used in many countries. Minerals Separation Ltd and its American Syndicate sue James M. Hyde over alleged infringement after the Ninth Circuit voided the patent.
Charles Tate Russell known as Pastor Russell independent minister and editor of The Watch Tower died at 2:30 p m on an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe train en route from Los Angeles to New York due to heart disease. Secretary M Sturgeon said he fell ill after leaving Los Angeles and worsened until death.
Charles Tate Russell, aged 64, longtime Brooklyn tabernacle pastor and founder figure in broad church activity, died yesterday in Texas while returning to New York. He preached across the nation, printed sermons in 1400 newspapers in 1914, and led groups including the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. He traveled about 30,000 miles yearly and chaired multiple Bible societies and associations.
Pastor Russell spoke at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio on Tuesday October 24 while en route to the Pacific coast. He traced his Millennial Dawn movement, described his world tours, and outlined his belief in a future universal redemption with the Bible as guide. He warned that those not accepting the new dispensation face annihilation.
The attorney general's department approved several school bond issues including $80,000 for Laredo city schools at 5 percent with a 40 year term and 20 year option, $8,000 for Oglesby Independent School District at 6 percent with 40 years and 10 year option, $2,750 for Coryell County Common School District 16 at 6.5 percent 40-20s, $3,000 for El Paso County Common School District W-1 40-20s at 5 percent, and $1,000 for Cold Springs Independent School District 2010s at 5 percent.
A dialogue excerpt shows a man confessing heavy debt while the woman asserts her wealth, prompting a tense exchange about suitability and money. The exchange hints at financial leverage shaping their compatibility in the scene.
A reader testimonial from Shreveport claims years of stomach distress ended after using Vinci. The ad asserts Vinci tones nerves and strengthens digestion. Listed are drugstores in Shreveport and San Antonio selling Vinci.
Mrs. Hattie K. Howard, the only woman candidate for Congress in Colorado, has withdrawn from the Progressive ticket. She sought the first congressional district seat.
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