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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1916

Page

5

Government Plans One Percent of Import Duties Fund

The Venezuelan government proposes allocating one percent of collected import duties to a sanitary fund. Officials say the move aims to strengthen public health measures and support sanitation projects nationwide.

YWCA Girls to Stage Three Ring Circus Fundraiser

The YWCA in San Antonio plans a November 24 25 circus to fund a permanent summer camp for girls and women. Local and national workers guide the event with food booths and side shows while high school girls sell candy and ice cream to raise funds for the camp.

Young Woman's Christian Association San Antonio Floyd McGown Ernestine Friedman Vera Schafer Frrom National Board For Asociation Extension Blue Beard

Petra the Sela Rock City in Arabia’s Dead Valley

The article surveys Petra, the ancient city carved from rock near El Ghor in Arabia, describing its cliff-walled gorge, the hollowed tombs and temples including the Deir and Khazneh, its Nabataean, Greek and Roman phases, and its rise and decline on trade routes. Recent Turkish reforms opened access and visitors like Lee Garnett Day and Joseph Wood Jr. are noted.

Arabia Petra Sela el Ghor Akaba Red Sea Dead Sea Mt. Hor Deir Khasneh Hadrian Europe Palmyra Zenobia Burckhardt Lee Garnett Day Joseph Wood Jr American Museum Journal

How 10 Make Introductions The Social Etiquette Guide

An analysis of how to handle introductions across scenarios and ages. It discusses bowing versus shaking hands, when rises are expected, and the varying expectations for men and women in at homes, afternoon calls, andFormal events. The piece notes exceptions for relatives and close friends, and warns on forced recognition.

Smith Mr. Smith

Whiskey Therapy for Diabetes Promoted by Scientist

Prof Van Noorden and the Rockefeller Institute advocate whiskey as a treatment for diabetes based on the so called Alien Treatment. The ad cites patient testimonials praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey and urges readers to obtain a bottle for medicinal use at liquor dealers or druggists with a free booklet from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co in Rochester NY.

van Noorden Rockefeller Institute Duffy Therese Winterstein East 100Th St New York City Minnie A. Dunbar Palisade Park N. J Ellen Reid W. 53Rd St Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Car repair joke at Hippodrome Ushers' Gazette

Fleming fixes a car when Daly asks about horsepower. Fleming quips that fifty nine of the horses are dead, humorously describing the car’s acting. The exchange reflects a humorous local tone from the periodical.

Fleming

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