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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
31
A pure lead zinc and linseed oil paint praised for weather resistance and strong covering power. Forty eight attractive shades offered, each accurately proportioned and thoroughly ground and mixed for smooth application.
S. W. V. varnishes advertise wear and water resistance for floors Scarnot for furniture and woodwork unaffected by hot or cold water Rexpar as a premier outdoor varnish A pure white enamel flows evenly to a spotless gloss Visit to view a range of decorative papers for living rooms dining rooms and bedrooms
Berlin reports all beer stein lids with seventy five percent tin are seized for ammunition. A local man returned from the eastern front grievously wounded after capture by Russians, his legs amputated, and he was sent to Siberia.
BERLIN Nov 4 Over a year ago Mrs Bertha Schlessler wife of a mechanic of Erfurt was officially notified by the army administration that her husband had been reported missing. The case highlights delays in official acknowledgment of missing personnel.
A fragment shows an officer and sergeant debating a dish, while a bystander jokes that even the cook’s soup or coffee could be the topic. The overheard humor hints at a light wartime meal moment and public chatter.
The piece lists figures such as John M. Parker a lone Progressive vice presidential candidate Meyer Lon don Socialist congressman running for re election in New York East Side district J Frank Hanly Prohibition candidate for president Miss Jeanette Rankin Montana one of two women running for Congress George W Allen Republican candidate for governor of Florida favored by split Democratic vote Arthur E Reimer Socialist Labor candidate for president and Charles W Bryan Nebraska governor hopeful backed by Prohibition and Democratic support
Washington dispatch highlights bold faces in the crowded 1916 race. John M Parker of Louisiana campaigns solo on a headless ticket paying his own expenses. William J Bryan supports Wilson with scarce funds. Charles W Bryan runs Nebraska governor on a three party ticket. Walbridge Taft challenges Dooling in New York's Sixteenth District. Florida hosts a toss up governor race with Catts Knott and George Allen. Two women vie for Congress Jeannette Rankin and Josephine Fernald raising prospect of a female House member.
A bait advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to deepen hair fullness, remove dandruff, and prevent itching scalp. It promises rapid effects within ten minutes and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
Arthur L. Reimer leads the Socialist Labor slate urging anti military policy and union vigor while J. Frank Hanly campaigns for prohibition coast to coast. Analysts foresee gains for the Socialist Labor party as war consequences stir discontent. Reimer, a noted union leader, is described as an ultra radical candidate in Tuesday’s returns.
Count Zeppelin refutes charges that Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg restricted airship use for political reasons. He states he never spoke the words attributed to him and that Zeppelin airships were not hindered by politics. The public dispute centers on submarine and airship warfare policies in Germany.
McSimpson, gloomy, explains to Jankins that an argument with his wife left her silent since the day before yesterday. Jankins presses for the exact remark, eager for a confidant in the domestic dispute.
A method of drawing attention in today’s want ads offers the owner a free dollar box of Santonette chocolates if their name is selected. Readers are urged to check listings. the prize is claimed by the winner.
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