Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1916

Page

11

Keen Rivalry for Brazilian Foreign Trade

American business leaders in Rio de Janeiro form a Chamber of Commerce to push US goods as European rivals fight back. An ad for an American car, placed with Brazil as the market, lists an Ecuadorian agent in Quito, highlighting the vast transit to Brazil. Distances and slow replies hinder US prospects while European traders push to reestablish prewar supremacy.

Associated Press Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Chamber of Commerce Europe A. Blank Quito Ecuador South America New York United States Andes Sitka Alaska

St Jacobs Oil Relief for Backache in Minutes

A small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil is advertised to soothe backache lumbago sciatica and neuritis. The nostrum pledges rapid relief after rubbing into the sore area and promises no skin burning or discoloration. It touts magical yet harmless relief that ends misery promptly and reliably.

St. Jacobs

Facts About the Fingers and Human Evolution

The article explains that the belief in a love vein from the fourth finger to the heart is incorrect and outlines the true venous route. It discusses why the ring finger is used for wedding rings due to limited movement and cross-tendons. It notes the Australian thumb position as a primitive stage and contrasts opposable thumbs in humans with those of great apes.

France More

A Sure Way To End Dandruff

A remedy promises to remove dandruff by applying four ounces of plain liquid arvon to the scalp at night. Rub in gently, and after three to four applications most or all dandruff is said to dissolve and destroy. Itching stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy.

Eat Heartily With Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets Offer

An advertisement urges readers to eat heartily and use Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to ease digestion. It promotes a 50 cent box from the druggist or via mail order and claims many have benefited.

Stuart

The Thumb and Brain Link to Civilization

The text argues that human civilization rose as the thumb evolved into a precise tool, shaping brain development. It notes specialized thumb muscles, independent motion, and the wrist’s hinge at the elbow, enabling stronger twists and tool use, with screws designed for rightward turns reflecting anatomical traits.

Luling Woman Hurt in Runaway

A Luling Texas runaway injures Mrs J E Carter and two children after a buggy wheel drops and the vehicle crashes into a telephone pole. Mrs Carter suffers a serious head cut and back injuries while the children receive minor jolts in the crash.

Luling Tex J. E. Carter

Barlow Family Escapes Injury After buggy Crash

A buggy accident left the occupants with minor bruises while the buggy sustained heavy damage. Rescue crews arrived to assist and secure the scene.

Austin Architect John Andrewartha Dies at 76

John Andrewartha longtime Austin architect died at 76 after months of illness. He lived in Austin 30 years born in England came to the United States at 40 left behind a daughter Florence and four sons Lewis William J Andrewartha Ernest of Lockhart. Funeral held today burial at Oakwood cemetery. Protect Children and Animals bureau to meet in Senate chamber November 13 in Austin with Governor Ferguson expected to attend Col J E Farnsworth of Dallas president Will L Vining of Austin vice president. Recommendations to the next Legislature expected.

Austin Tex John Andrewartha England Florence Andrewartha Lewis William Texas Bureau of Child and Animal Protection Senate Chamber Ferguson Col. J. E. Farnsworth Dallas Will L. Vining

Floral Mixup Sparks Question of Payment

A fragmented Boston Transcript fragment shows a quarrel over ordered flowers to Miss Redbud. One speaker notes the florist may have failed to send them and questions payment, while another insists she already paid.

Keeps Her Children In Perfect Health

Mrs August Doellefeld of Carlyle Illinois writes she uses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for years and keeps four children in perfect health. The laxative blend of herbs and pepsin regulates bowels and suits both children and adults. Fifty cents a bottle with free trial bottle by writing Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

August Doellefeld Carlyle, Ill Caldwell Monticello Ill Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland, O Tom Keene Ullman, Stern & Krausse, Inc Walnut and Dakota Streets San Antonio, Texas Tene Ey Rom Keew Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company A Guaranty Fund Bank Harry Landa T. N. Smith H. P. Drought Thos. H. Jarrell W. R. Wiseman Juan Faudon Greater San Antonio Texas Refining Co Dept. 6N Nol Baltimore Ron Tike Charles Rees Gunter Hotel Gunter Building Anheuser-Busch GoGo ST. Louis Collins CO Phones Co Houston Street Texas F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich Houston Hicks Beacon Shoe Store Alamo Plaza Tod Ay Crown Chemical CO Haecke, Mfg. Co. H. & H
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication