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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
15
Officials of the Amateur Athletic Union report a petition signed by American athletes and coaches requesting replacing the decathlon with an all round championship in the union program. The petition argues balance and endurance concerns and will be reviewed at the annual meeting this month.
A committee plans an ambitious International Fair for 1914 to mark San Antonio’s 200th anniversary. Railroads back the project, and organizers claim it can raise money within three months and attract national attention with exhibits from Mexico, Central America, and Southwest Texas.
The ad promotes Zemo as a quick cure for eczema and other skin troubles. It claims the product works after application, with an extra large bottle priced at $1.00, not greasy or staining, and suitable for pimples, blackheads, rash, and tetter.
Fractured OCR text promotes AK Tablets for sick headaches and attacks. It claims dosage during an attack and asserts the product is sold by druggists with the MK mark, urging readers to obtain it from genuine sources.
A correspondence shows Albert Steves Jr pledging cooperation and hearty support for a committee appointment. Other letters reference various local figures including A G Fowler Rev W T Capers W A Tuttle and W P Napier among names like Harry Mertzberg and I J Strauss in the mix of communications.
About $1000 was added to the Police Relief Fund at a charity ball Thursday night at Beethoven Hall. The San Antonio Police Relief Fund Association raised funds for sick and disabled policemen. The event drew a large crowd with music by the Municipal Band directed by Prof. WH Smith. Attendees included Police Commissioner Albert Blower and Fire Chief Wright among honored guests.
An old remedy claims to cleanse the kidneys and prevent bladder irritation. It recommends Jad Salts with grape and lemon juice in water, taken before breakfast to flush clogs, neutralize acids, and keep blood pure. touts affordability and safety for regular meat eaters.
Report lists numerous committee members and roles for a reception and entertainment event led by Sergeant George I lupo. The text names names across divisions including Entertainment Printing Reception and Doors, with various officers and volunteers involved.
Negotiations resume between Computubry AVATIN Tex Sav and the Whar Department regarding potential relocation of U S troops from Camp Mabry to a concentration site at Texas City. Washington letter replies pending after Crump Mabry inspection by army officers.
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