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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1916

Page

5

Plans to charter two special coaches for the trip

The article states a plan to charter two special coaches for the trip and suggests arranging a fitting reception for the boys upon their arrival. The phrasing indicates preparations are underway but does not provide names or dates.

Suburban Resident Comments on Leaves Whispering Morning

City man notes daytime quiet as leaves whisper outside his window while Pearson's Weekly records Lon on. The exchange highlights differing tolerances for natural sounds in suburban life.

Pearson's

Old Regime of Japan Retains Power as Terauchi Becomes Premier

Tokio reports Count Terauchi, former governor general of Korea, named premier, signaling a victory for bureaucratic aristocratic clans over popular government. The move follows Okuma’s tenure and a series of political shifts as Kato and Yamagata maneuver for influence, with Terauchi chosen to continue military-bureaucratic policies.

Tokio Count Terauchi Japan Marquis Okuma Count Okuma Okuma Kioto House of Peers Viscount Kato Kato Yamagata London Gorea Terauchi

Lost my excuse for being born

A school card for vital statistics caused one boy to sob when he could not provide an excuse for his existence. The scene captures a child’s blunt grievance as life’s data collection meets personal emotion.

Miss Blank

Anuric Promises Quick Aid for Backache and Rheumatism

A health note urges middle aged readers to try Anuric a potent kidney remedy to clear poisons from impoverished blood. It claims immediate relief from rheumatism lumbago dropsical swelling cold extremities and nighttime urination with easy purchase at druggists.

Merchants TransferGo and Safes Firm Adopts New Name

The brief notice announces a merchants transfer firm named after CHAS. ZOLLER, president, with services in receiving forwarding storage and related trades. It notes location references near the railroad.

Chas. Zoller Ottlen

Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair

An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims the product thickens hair, restores natural color after one or two applications, and makes the user look younger, though it notes no disease cure.

Wyeth

Farmers Union Seeks Adequate Laws at Texas Legislature

The Central Texas Farmers Union, 150 strong, resumes its session in Austin and votes to appoint a delegate to the State Farmers Union legislative committee. They push for amendments to the warehous e and marketing law to stop cotton bale damage, seek honest packing, promote home farm loan associations, and press for farmer-friendly reforms in state policy.

Austin Tex Farmers’ Union of Central Texas Texas Central State Farmers’ Union F. C. Weinert Weinert Congress

Davison to Address Midwest Bankers in Chicago

Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co arrives in Chicago after arranging a 300 million British collateral loan flotuation. He attends an informal bankers conference with Midwest lenders and a banquet hosted by George M Reynolds of Continental and Commerce National Bank to gauge Western attitudes on Allied purchases and extended credits.

Chicago Ill Henry P. Davison J. P. Morgan & Company Europe Middle West George M. Reynolds Continental and Commerce National Bank Davison

Schoell May Be Freed From German Camp

Frank Louis Schoell, former French instructor at the University of Chicago, held as a prisoner of war in New Chapelle Switzerland, may gain freedom after President Judson asked German ambassador von Bernstorff to extend his parole to the United States. The exchange includes a quip by the Optimist and Pessimist.

Chicago Frank Louis Schoell University of Chicago Switzerland New Chapelle France Harry Pratt Judson University Count von Bernstorff United States Schoell

Troopers to Vote With Blank Ballots at Fort Riley

Troopers of the Second Infantry regiment Kansas National Guard will be given blank ballots to vote on election day after being mustered out of federal service at Fort Riley Kan The move follows a plan to ensure they do not lose their votes due to late release.

Fort Riley Kan Second Infantry Regiment Kansas National Guard Topeka

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Quinine Iron

An advertisement urges readers to use Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to combat malaria. It emphasizes the tonic's quinine and iron content and notes the formula is printed on every label.

Christmas Ship to Sail from New York for Armenia Aid

A United States naval collier will sail from New York around December 1 carrying 3000 tons of food and 1000 tons of clothing for war sufferers in Armenia and Syria. The ship heads to Beirut, Syria, announced by the American National Red Cross.

New York United States Naval Armenia Syria Red Cross Beirut

Captain Ben E. McCulloch Dies at 71 in Texas

Captain Ben E. McCulloch, 71, son of General Henry E. McCulloch and nephew of General Ben McCulloch, died at his Buda home. He served as adjutant at the Confederate Home and is survived by his widow, two sons R. D. McCulloch and Henry McCulloch, a daughter Mrs. P. M. Hicks, and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Austin with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

McCulloch Austin Tex Ben E. McCulloch Texas Buda Henry E. McCulloch Ben McCulloch R. D. McCulloch San Antonio Henry McCulloch New York P. M. Hicks Oakwood Cemetery

Talk on Norway by San Antonio City Engineer

Hans Helland will address the Scientific Society Friday night on Norway the Land and Its People. The public is invited to attend as part of a series by the anthropological section with stereopticon slides and Norway views.

Hans Helland San Antonio Scientific Society Norway Helland

Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Dangerous Calomel

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes mercury poisoning and bone necrosis, while Dodson's Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without salivation. The ad guarantees relief within a spoonful and promotes family use, including children.

Dodson

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