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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1916

Page

3

Texas farmer gains ten pounds after Tanlac

Peyton Graves Ellison of Hightower Texas reports dramatic improvement after taking Tanlac. He suffered four years with indigestion gas and stomach pains risking appendicitis and surgery but gained ten pounds on the regimen. He says he now eats freely, sleeps well, and feels healthier, praising Tanlac and urging publication of his experience. E J H Meier and Wagner Drug Co. in San Antonio distribute Tanlac locally.

Taniac Houston Peyton Graves Ellison Hightower Texas Kiesling Mr. Ellison Cleveland Tanlac San Antonio E. J. H. Meier and Wagner Dru Co

Jitney routes for Camp Wilson soldiers approved

City council authorizes two new jitney routes for Camp Wilson to Grayson street and to the post office. 5 cent fare on one route and 10 cent fare on the other, with 25 cars allowed to operate under bonds and uniform fares. 12 policemen nominees confirmed for temporary extra board.

Camp Wilson Aay Henry Greene Tretch Provisional Division Grayson Street New Braunfels Avenue Wilson New Braunfels van Ness Hackberry East Houston Streets General Greene O. P. McGinnis Jitney Brown J. H. Ragsdale J. H. Kirkpatrick Narcissa Place Ed H. Wicks Mr. Ragsdale Wicks Maydér Brown San Antonio Eva McIntosh Commerce Street Wyoming Street Mohawk Street

Cascarets Promoted For Women Constipation Relief

An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanse for women and children. It promises quick benefits from a 10 cent box with claims of improved mood, breath, tongue, stomach, eyes, and complexion and notes safety for children.

Charters and amendments filed for Texas businesses

AUSTIN Texas November 7 chartered Northern Development Company of Houston with 10000 capital stock and in corporators M A Culver H E Stephenson and Fred Wells. T A R Oil Company of Houston with 4000 stock in corporators E W Townes William A Vinson and J H Ross. De Luxe Motor Company of Fort Worth 15000 stock in corporators J E Mitchell W T Simmons and T B Van Tuyl. Cornforth Grain Company of Peace 5000 stock in corporators F R Cornforth Lem Nix and J W Mann. Amendments filed Levytan Sky Jewelry of San Antonio increases capital from 5000 to 10000. Girten Bowman Supply of Houston changes name to Girten Belting and Packing. Proof of final payment: Forney Warehouse Company Forney Deep Sand Oil Co Houston Keystone Printing and Publishing Co Galveston. Certificate of dissolution filed by Elizabeth Oil and Gas Co Wichita Falls.

Austin Tex Northern Development Company of Houston Capital Stock M. A. Culver H. E. Stephenson Fred Wells T. A. R. Oil Company of E. W. Townes William A. Vinson J. H. Ross de Luxe Motor Company of Fort Worth J. E. Mitchell W. T. Simmons T. B. van Tuyl Cornforth Grain Company P Eaco Capital F. R. Cornforth Lem Nix J. W. Mann Levytansky Jewelry Company of San Antonio Girten- Bowman Supply Company Girten Belting and Packing

Unclear ad text from 614 Standard Grove’s

Veneral tone and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonite advertised as a general tonic with well known tonic properties QUL AINE and RON. Price 50 cents.

Pinex at Home: Economical Cough Syrup Recipe

A home made cough remedy costs about 54 cents for a full pint. Mix 212 ounces Pinex with plain sugar syrup and shake. It soothes inflamed membranes, loosens phlegm, and acts quickly for coughs, bronchitis, and related chest cold symptoms. The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Ind guarantees satisfaction.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

US Steel’s Gary lauds harmony with Japan in Tokyo visit

Judge E H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp praised peaceful US Japan relations after speaking in Tokyo appreciating Japanese progress. Japanese press including Osaka Mainichi and Mainichi cite concerns over immigration discrimination and anti Japanese sentiment while urging broader cooperation.

New York E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Tokio United States Japan Chronicle Gary Osaka Mainichi

Factors Pressuring Japan Toward War Noted

The piece argues that Japan may feel pressured by U S moves to expand a costly navy while claiming peaceful aims. It cites fears that policy shifts threaten peaceful relations, despite desires for friendly ties and mutual understanding.

Mexican American League Formed Seeks U.S. Friendship

Washington reports a new Mexican American League formed last summer to foster friendship, promote joint negotiations on border and policy, and encourage educational exchanges. Members may contact Frederick Lynch, treasurer, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, for membership.

Washington, D. C Mexico United States League Frederick Lynch Fifth Avenue New York

Matinee Interest Grows For The Girl From Out Yonder Benefit

Miss Emma Bunting and company present The Girl From Out Yonder at Grand Opera House Friday afternoon for the Public Health Nurse Association. The benefit supports nurse work in breeding places and homes lacking skilled care, aiding the indigent and self-respecting poor.

Emma Bunting Grand Opera House Public Health Nurse Association

Pleasant Trip Ends in San Antonio for McBride Family

Mr and Mrs T McBride, their son Fred and his wife, reached San Antonio Sunday night after an eight day 1600 mile drive from Elgin Illinois. They praised Kansas and Texas roads while Iowa and Missouri roads were poor. No engine trouble and only one tire puncture marked the journey. They report perfect weather and a delightful trip. Mr McBride keeps a Mission ranch and spends winters there. daughter Margaret attends Bonn Avon in San Antonio. The party stays at the Gunter and plans to depart for Mission Tuesday morning.

T. McBride Fred McBride San Antonio Elgin Mr. McBride Kansas Texas Iowa Missouri Mission Margaret McBride Bonn Avon Gunter

More Rain Probable Then Cooler Weather Ahead

Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau says unsettled conditions will persist with more rain possible before a swing to cooler temperatures. An atmospheric disturbance over Texas boosts rain chances while a Western high pressure system pushes into the storm area. Iowa reports rain and Southwestern Colorado sees snow as conditions develop.

Major Buell Allen Buell Texas Manitoba Iowa Colorado

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Longstanding Cough Remedy

Mrs. Charles of Allen Mills Pennsylvania reports eleven years of relief from coughs croup and whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad touts the product as non opiate safe for children and adults and credits A M Fischer with the promotion.

Charles, Rietz Allen Mills A. M

Hirsch confer with governor on San Jacinto Park plans

Maurice Hirsch of Houston, San Jacinto battlefield commissioner, meets the Texas governor and officials in Austin to discuss park improvements. He notes most authorized improvements are done except a $2500 keeper's house and urges next legislature to provide at least $50,000 yearly for two fiscal years for driveways and other improvements.

San Jacinto Park Austin Tex Maurice Hirsch Houston San Jacinto Battlefield Commission

San Antonio Rifle Range Expansion Plan

E P Lipscomb asks Senator Morris Sheppard for a federal grant of about 2500 to improve the municipal rifle range for school training. The proposal adds five or more targets 1000 yards north, requiring moving four houses and changing three roads. Both ranges could be used concurrently.

E. P. Lipscomb San Antonio Morris Sheppard

School tax amendment expected to pass in Texas vote

Professor W. F. Doughty, state superintendent of public instruction, says early information from educators statewide indicates the proposed constitutional school amendment will prevail. He notes the measure is democratic in that it does not impose an automatic tax.

Gary Osaka Journal United States Japan Congress America Mainichi Yoredzu Austin Tex W. F. Doughty Sansguine

Mother Love Aids Son In Trenches In France

In early World War I, Private Bailey in muddy trenches in France endures rheumatic pains. His mother’s faith in Sloan's Liniment leads to immediate shipment of a large bottle, easing his pain and boosting morale as he shares the remedy with comrades. Available at druggists for 25c 50c and 1.00.

Bailey France Sloan

Texas districts urge amendment to fund efficient schools

The text argues that districts are authorized to provide sufficient funds to maintain efficient schools and that progress hinges on adopting the amendment. It notes about 500 independent and 2000 common districts have voted the constitutional limit and that without the amendment educational progress in the state would be checked.

Texas

Doughty Warns Texas Education Lags Behind Potential

Superintendent Doughty states that decades of underinvestment will force Texas to rank educationally far below its capability, urging action to prevent long term underachievement.

Bond issues approved for Haskell county districts

Five common school district bond issues in Haskell county were approved by the Attorney General's Department. District 39 1600 dollars, district 47 1200, district 20 1600, district 38 1200, and district 24 1200, all at 5 percent interest maturing in twenty years.

Austin Tex Haskell County Attorney General's Department

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